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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1901

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South Grafton Election

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 12 February 1901 · page 5

Yesterday was municipal polling day at South Grafton, there being three candidates for the two vacancies. The retiring aldermen, Messrs. C. T. Schwinghammer and J. E. O'Keeffe went…

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Polling Day on the Richmond

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 15 February 1901 · page 4

Monday last was polling day on the Richmond. At Lismore there were four vacancies to fill and seven candidates, the result being:-- Votes…

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Maclean Municipal Election

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 15 February 1901 · page 5

THE polling far the election of three aldermen from the five candidates for municipal honors took place on Tuesday. There was no reason to complain of a look of interest in the contest, for the poll was one…

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Municipal Elections. at South Grafton

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 15 February 1901 · page 4

MONDAY last was polling day at South Grafton. There were three candidates for two vacancies and the result was a contest which for keenness and interest has had no…

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Municipal Elections. ULMARRA

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 15 February 1901 · page 2

THE contest for the seat in the South Ward was carried out on Tuesday in a quiet manner, though the polling was larger than on very many previous occasions. The result…

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Election of Mayor at South Grafton

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 15 February 1901 · page 2

A SPECIAL meeting of the South Grafton Municipal Council was held on Wednesday evening to elect a Mayor for the ensuing year. There was a full attendance of…

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South Grafton Municipal Elections. Declaration of the Poll

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 16 February 1901 · page 2

The official declaration of the poll took place at South Grafton on Tuesday. The Mayor and Rsturning-Ofiicer presided, and there was a large attendance, fully 50 ratepayers…

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Freetrade Candidates

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 16 February 1901 · page 4

When Mr, Reid decided that he would stand for the East Sydney electorate, Mr. Bruce Smith at once selected the electorate known as Parkes. Presumably, he did this with the approval of the…

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The Federal Elections

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 16 February 1901 · page 5

SYDNEY, THURSDAY.—Mr. Glynn, M.L.A. of South Australis, addressed a large meeting at Perth (W.A.) Town Ball on Tuesday night on behalf of Mr. Reid and the Freetrade cause. He…

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Opening of the British Parliament King Edward's Speech. a Brilliant and Picturesque Pageant. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 18 February 1901 · page 3

THE opening of the British Parliament yesterday by the new King was attended with unusual military pomp and splendour and brilliant ceremonial. King…

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The Federal Elections

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 18 February 1901 · page 4

THE announcement that the Royal visit will be made has given renewed impetus to the preparations for the first Federal election. Mr. Reid has a…

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Imperial Parliament. London

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 19 February 1901 · page 2

THE Imperial Parliament was opened yesterday by King Edward VII. There was a pageant and a great military display. The ceremony was brilliant and picturesque. Immense crowds gathered in the…

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Election of Mayor

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 19 February 1901 · page 3

A SPECIAL meeting of Maclean Municipal Council was held on Friday evening to elect the Mayor for the ensuing 12 months. Ald. Mackay was the only absentee…

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"The Examiner." Tuesday, February 19Th, 1901. Political and Social The Federal Elections

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 19 February 1901 · page 4

It having been arranged that the Duke of Cornwall and York will arrive in Melbourne on May 6th for the purpose of opening the Federal Parliament, the date for holding the Federal elections will probably…

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The Municipal Elections

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 19 February 1901 · page 5

The Aldermanic and Mayoral elections are over, and the four Councils of this district have fairly entered on the duties of another Municipal year. It is significant that the four Mayors have been…

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The Federal Elections. Sydney

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 19 February 1901 · page 5

The writs for the elections is Queensland were issued to-day. In Weet Australia the writs will probably be issued also to-day. The clections for Queensland, for both the…

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Representation in the Federal Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 23 February 1901 · page 2

Disappointment is manifested at the dearth of candidates offering themselves for the Cowper electorate, of which the Clarence forms a part. It is true, three names are mentioned as persons…

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The Imperial Parliament. Debate on the Address-in-Reply. London

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 23 February 1901 · page 5

In the House of Commons Mr. John Dillon moved the adjournment of the House as a protest against a long-standing rule of this leader of the House, Mr. A. J. Balfour, that the Foreign…

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The Elections

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 25 February 1901 · page 4

THE date of the Federal elections has been fixed for March 29. There is very little time, therefore, for canvassing. The present outlook is that the…

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"The Examinee." Tuesday, February 26Th, 1901. Political and Social The Federal Elections

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 26 February 1901 · page 4

The Freetrade Association hare tuned the first list of their candidates for the representation ot the State In the Lower House of the Commonwealth Parliament. It includes twelve perrons, three of…

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