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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1899

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Federation. the Polling Arrangements

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 19 June 1899 · page 2

THE submission to the electors, for their acceptance or rejection, of the Australasian Federal Constitution will, as already announced, take place to-morrow. It may be stated that the…

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The Referendum Vote. the Polling in Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 23 June 1899 · page 2

IN the glorious weather which distinguished the early part of the day--the Queen's Accession Day, and Federation Day--the citizens of Sydney and her many…

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The Resourceful Political Candidate

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 24 June 1899 · page 6

In some things the Australians are far more English than the English themselves, Correspondingly in some things that might belong to a modern country England is…

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The Northumberland Election

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 24 June 1899 · page 4

I stated in one of my letters that the contest in Northumberland would be practically between Messrs. Norton and Wheeler, and so it turned out. The other candidates never…

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Federal Election

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 27 June 1899 · page 8

In the Raleigh electorate Bellingen voted yes 91, no 54; Bowra yea 102, no 36; the respective figures for Fernmount were 25 and 23, Coffs Harbour 34 and 7, Coramba 29…

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When Parliament Meets

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 7 July 1899 · page 2

EVERYBODY is impressed with the belief that something sensational will happen when Parliament meets. The House is expected to cut up roughly over the Reid regime. The Ministerial…

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Opening of Parliament. Sydney

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 21 July 1899 · page 2

PARLIAMENT was opened at noon to-day with the usual ceremonies. The opening speech says that, in view, of the clear and emphatic decision of the people in favor of Federation, Ministers…

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Parliament. the Opening Day. Tuesday, July 18

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 21 July 1899 · page 3

Parliament was opened to-day with the usual ceremonies. The Governor's speech was as follows:-- The Constitution for the establishment of the…

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Opening of Parliament. Sydney

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 22 July 1899 · page 5

Parliament opened on Tuesday. There was a large concourse of spectators, and Earl Beauchamp was accorded a splendid reception. The Speech was lengthy, and referred…

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Tasma's Letter. the Opening of Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 22 July 1899 · page 4

Everybody declares there was never, in all our annals, such an invasion of Parliament House as squeezed in there yesterday to watch the inauguration of the new session,…

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The Clarence Examiner. Published at Grafton Tuesday and Saturdays. Saturday, July 22Nd, 1899. the Opening of Parliament. a Great Programme

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 22 July 1899 · page 4

Our new GOVERNOR, in his speech on opening the second session of this Parliament, is made responsible for crediting the Government with a magnificent display of good…

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Parliament. Sydney

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 28 July 1899 · page 5

IN the Assembly on Tuesday Mr. Wise dealt with the Government in the most scathing terms. He said the absence of any adverse motion must not be taken as an endorsement of…

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Parliament. Tuesday, July 25

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 28 July 1899 · page 3

IN the Assembly, Mr. M'Court was reelected Chairman of Committees. Mr. Sullivan continued the debate on the address, followed by Messrs. Wise…

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Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 29 July 1899 · page 5

In the Assembly on Tuesday, Mr. J. C. L. FITZPATRICK moved, "That the Municipalities Act of 1897 Amending Bill, which was introduced in the Assembly…

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Notes and News from Sydney. PARLIAMENT

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 31 July 1899 · page 3

IN this so-called "Federal" session it cannot be said that the Federal spirit is particularly conspicuous. There is an agreement between the Opposition and…

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Parliament. Sydney

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 4 August 1899 · page 5

In the Assembly on Tuesday night the Premier declared that every member would have to reconsider his position as soon as a perfectly honorable Federal truce had been terminated…

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The Transvaal. Debate in the British Parliament

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 4 August 1899 · page 4

THE situation in the Transvaal formed the subject of debate in both Houses of the Imperial Parliament on Friday night. In the House of Commons, Sir Henry…

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Parliament. the Premier Challenged to "Come Outside." Tuesday, August 1

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 4 August 1899 · page 3

IN the Assembly, the Treasurer stated that the total amount of income tax received up to the end of last June was £695,000 and land tax £784,000. The…

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Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 5 August 1899 · page 5

In the Assembly on Tuesday. The Minister for Mines said so far as was practicable the Department would erect plant to aid miners in treating various ores…

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Parliament. Sydney

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 11 August 1899 · page 5

AN Opposition caucus is convened for to-day to consider the future action of the party in regard to the Government. Speaking in the Legislative Council, Mr…

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