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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1901

288 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 11 of 15

L. C. Agricultural Society. Election of Officers

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 13 August 1901 · page 2

A MEETING of the new managing committee was held on Friday evening, when there were present:—-Messrs. R. J. MuDonald, J. McMillan, Geo. Davis, B. Eglington, D. Macdonald, C. Farlow, A. H…

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The Federal Parliament. Tuesday, August 13

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 16 August 1901 · page 3

THE Post and Telegraph Bill was read a second time in the House of Representatives on the voices. The Tasmanians almost to a man…

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The State Parliament. Tuesday, August 13

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 16 August 1901 · page 3

THE Premier announced that the Government intended to introduce during the present session a bill to make drastic alterations with the present system of elections, under…

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State Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 17 August 1901 · page 5

One or two matters of importance were mentioned in connection with the formal business which came before the Assembly on Tuesday afternoon. In reply to questions, the Premier said that the State…

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The State Parliament. Wednesday, August 21

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 23 August 1901 · page 3

IN the Assembly, Mr. Quinn introduced a bill to provide that the true name of the author of a newspaper article should be prefixed or affixed to such article…

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The Federal Parliament. Tuesday, August 20

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 23 August 1901 · page 3

THE House of Representatives further considered the Postal Bill, making very slow progress. Mr. Cook's amendment, providing that all newspaper supplements should…

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Amusing Electioneering Dodge

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 23 August 1901 · page 8

DALEY, Labor candidate for Gipps,advertised his candidature largely by meant of small adhesive tickets. His supporters always carried them, and when arguing with supporters of the other…

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State Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 24 August 1901 · page 5

In the Assembly on Tuesday. Mr. A. Griffith asked if it were true that the present arrangements for paying the old age pensions through the Bank of New South Wales…

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Friendly Societies' Legislation. What is Desired of Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 24 August 1901 · page 5

At a representative meeting of the Druids held at Woollahra, at which several officers of the Grand Lodge were present, the question of the difference which has cropped up between the friendly…

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The Flinders Election

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 24 August 1901 · page 4

Mr. Waine, one of the defeated candidates in connection with the above mentioned election, has petitioned for a recount of the vo[?], and the petition will probably be granted, The old…

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Notes & News from Sydney. PARLIAMENT

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 26 August 1901 · page 3

THE Assembly is proceeding to make history with as light a heart as that with which the French started for Berlin. The Women's Franchise Bill,…

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The State Parliament. (By Telegraph.) "Wednesday, August 28

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 30 August 1901 · page 3

IN the Assembly, Mr. See said there would be no opposition by the Government to any site selected by the Federal Government for the capital…

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The Federal Parliament. (By Telegraph.) Wednesday, August 28

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 30 August 1901 · page 3

THE Senate reached clause 219 of the Customs Bill. The House of Representatives made good progress with the Postal Bill in…

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State Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 31 August 1901 · page 5

In the Assembly on Tuesday, Mr. Lee asked the Premier if he had come to any decision regarding the pay of returned soldiers —the extra 1s 2d a day. Mr. See said he had got…

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The Federal Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 31 August 1901 · page 5

Ministers resumed consideration of the Tariff in detail on Tuesday. The Premier stated that the Tariff was engaging the attention of the Cabinet to the exclusion of all other matters. As to the…

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The Federal Parliament. (By Telegraph.) Wednesday, September 4

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 6 September 1901 · page 3

THE House of Representatives further considered the postponed clauses of the Postal Bill. Mr. Barton accepted an amendment prohibiting the employment…

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The State Parliament. (By Telegraph.) Tuesday, September 3

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 6 September 1901 · page 3

THE Assembly agreed to a resolution for the amalgamation of the N.S.W. and Government Savings Banks. The Premier opposed the proposal…

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State Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 7 September 1901 · page 5

In the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday. Questions by Mr. Haynes, in reference to the cost of maintenance of State farms, were answered by Mr. Perry, who said for the year ending June…

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Political Ann Social In Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 10 September 1901 · page 4

Business in the Parliament during the week bas been very dull. An attempt was made by Mr. Meagher to produce a sensation in connection with the alleged withdrawal of…

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The State Parliament. Wednesday, September 11

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 13 September 1901 · page 3

THE Assembly decided to carry out the Manilla to Barraba railway, and also the Tuckian flood escape scheme. The Clarence River breakwater and…

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