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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1899

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Parliament. Wednesday, August 9

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 11 August 1899 · page 3

IN the Assembly, the debate on the Federal address was concluded. Mr. Haynes' amendment was negatived by 75 to 22, and the address adopted on the voices amidst…

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Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 12 August 1899 · page 5

In the Assembly on Tuesday, Mr. COHEN introduced a bill to amend the laws which deal with the prevention of cr[?]ty to animals…

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Parliament. Sydney, Thursday

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 18 August 1899 · page 5

IN the delivery of the budget speech last night the Colonial Treasurer (Mr. Carruthers) showed that the revenue and expenditure of the past year had largely exceeded Mr.Reid's estimate…

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Parliament. Tuesday, August 15

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 18 August 1899 · page 3

IN the Assembly, the business was unimportant, and the House counted out at 10 o'clock. Mr. Griffith introduced a bill providing…

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Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 19 August 1899 · page 5

In the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, The ATTORNEY-GENERAL said the Public Service Board were now engaged considering 139 appeals from officers against the grading…

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Parliament. Tuesday, August 22

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 25 August 1899 · page 3

IN the Assembly, Mr. Edden opened a discussion on a question of privilege with reference to the matter of the payment of certain monies to Mr. Neild in connection…

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Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 26 August 1899 · page 5

In the Assembly on Tuesday. As to the laying of the Pacific cable the Premier told Mr. D. Thomson that the Government of New South Wales approved…

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Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 2 September 1899 · page 5

In the Assembly on Tuesday. The PREMIER, in reply to Mr. Dacey, described the practice which should be followed by police magistrates in dealing with charges…

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Parliament. the New Government. a Political Surprise. Travesty in Cabinet Making

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 16 September 1899 · page 5

The Assembly met on Thursday, principally to hear the announcement of the partition of the spoils of victory which was obtained last week…

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The Clarence Examiner. Published at Grafton Tuesdays and Saturdays. Tuesday, September 19Th, 1899. the Pending Ministerial Elections

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 19 September 1899 · page 4

On the night when Mr. LYNE announced in the Assembly the selections he had made for his Ministry, there were abundant omens that a number of the chosen ones would not…

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The Grafton Election

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 19 September 1899 · page 5

A meeting of supporters favourable to the return of the Hon. John See was held yesterday at the Mechanics' Institute, the Mayor presiding. The secretaries pro. tem…

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Ministerial Elections. Colonial Secretary Returned Unopposed

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 23 September 1899 · page 5

The official nomination for the Grafton electorate took place at the Court-house yesterday. Mr. T. Page, Returning-officer, conducted the proceedings, which were of a…

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The Ministerial Elections the Colonial Secretary at Grafton. Hon. John See Returned Unopposed

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 23 September 1899 · page 5

Hon. John See arrived by the Kallatina on Thursday to seek re-election at the hands of the electors of Grafton, by reason of his acceptance of a portfolio in the Lyne…

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The Ministerial Elections

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 26 September 1899 · page 2
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THE Premier and Mr. Wise are being opposed in their respective electorates. The letter's opponent is Mr. Bavister, whom the present Attorney General defeated by a narrow majority at last general…

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Successful Candidates

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 29 September 1899 · page 2

We learn that Master William Charles Thompson and Miss Margaret Maloney wore the successful candidates at the examination for applicant pupil teachers, held in the…

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The Ashfield Election

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 30 September 1899 · page 4

The fight for the Ashfield sent was a very exciting one, and the most determined efforts were made by nearly all the members of the late Ministry to keep Mr. Wise out…

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Political and Social. the Burrowa Election

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 7 October 1899 · page 4

The Labour party have captured the Burrowa seat, but they have done so by a fluke. Had the weather been favourable, there can hardly be a doubt that Colonel Waddell…

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Parliament. the Legislative Assembly

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 21 October 1899 · page 5

The Assembly met on Tuesday, when there was a full attendance of members. Mr. LYNE made a short statement announcing his intention to introduce, and pass if…

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The Clarence Examiner. Published at Grafton Tuesdays and Saturdays. Saturday, October 21St, 1899. Re-opening of Parliament. Our Contingent for South Africa

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 21 October 1899 · page 4

The session of Parliament has been resumed under propitious circumstances. Mr. LYNE is to be congratulated upon the programme of business he submitted to the House on the…

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