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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1902

178 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 3 of 9

Election of Justices

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 18 April 1902 · page 3

MR. SEE, in opening the conference of Progress Associations, referred to one of the subjects on their agenda- "Election, of Justices of the Peace."…

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Federal Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 19 April 1902 · page 5

In the House of Representatives on Tuesday, the Minister for Customs said the manufacture of tobacco would be allowed in bond; that all bags would be free under…

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The Federal Parliament

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 25 April 1902 · page 1

THE Customs and Excise Bills were both finished with in the House of Representatives, and were sent to the Senate…

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The Federal Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 26 April 1902 · page 5

In the House of Representatives on Tuesday. A petition was presented from Mr. J.c. Whitelaw, of Tasmania, against the return…

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The Federal Parliament

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 2 May 1902 · page 1

THE House of Representatives resumed the consideration of the Estimates. Several members protested against amounts totalling £368,779 for new…

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Federal Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 3 May 1902 · page 5

In the House of Representatives on Tuesday. The Estimates were considered. Mr. M'Donald (Q.) drew attention to the…

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Federal Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 10 May 1902 · page 5

In the Senate on Tuesday and Wednesday, The debate on the second reading of the Customs Bill was resumed. Every speaker, with the single exception of Mr. Glassey…

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The Federal Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 17 May 1902 · page 5

In the Senate on Tuesday. The Vice-President intimated that it was intended to carry the second reading of the Excise Bill before going into committee…

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The Federal Parliament

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 23 May 1902 · page 1

THE Customs tariff was further considered by the Senate yesterday. Sir Joseph Syman carried a motion against the Government, suggesting…

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Federal Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 24 May 1902 · page 5

In the Senate on Tuesday. Senator Fraser presented two petitions from a number of Queensland sugar growers, protesting against the excise duty on…

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The State Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 24 May 1902 · page 4

Tuesday next, is the gazetted date on which the State Parliament will meet for the despatch of business. In reply to a deputaron of Labor members on Wednesday, Mr. See…

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The Inverell Election

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 27 May 1902 · page 5

Great interest is now being evinced in the Inverell by-election. On Friday night Messrs. Crick and Bennett addressed a big meeting in favour of the Ministerial…

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State Parliament. SYDNEY

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 30 May 1902 · page 5

PARLIAMENT was opened with the usual ceremony yesterday in the presence of a large attendance of members and the general public. The opening speech was lengthy and merely…

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The State Parliament

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 30 May 1902 · page 1

PARLIAMENT was opened with the usual ceremony by his Excellency the Governor in tho presence of a large attendance of members and the general…

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The Federal Parliament

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 30 May 1902 · page 1

MORE alterations were made in the tariff by the Senate. The specific duties on fruits and vegetables were superseded by an ad valorem of 15 per…

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The Federal Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 31 May 1902 · page 5

In the Senate on Tuesday. Consideration of the tariff was resumed on the item fixing duties on fruits and vegetables, preserved or in pulp. The proposal was agreed to…

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The State Parliament

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 6 June 1902 · page 1

THE Assembly adopted an address to the King, congratulating his Majesty on the declaration of peace. A number of petitions were…

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The Inverell Election. a Close Contest

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 6 June 1902 · page 2

The returns for the Inverell election are complete, and Mr. George Jones, the selected Labour candidate, has been returned by a majority of 24 votes…

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The Federal Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 7 June 1902 · page 5

The first business before the Senate on Tuesday was a resolution rejoicing in the declaration of peace and expressing a hope for prosperity in South Africa…

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Federal Parliament SYDNEY

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 10 June 1902 · page 5

The Senate, which was expected to finish the tariff schedule in five or six weeks, has so far only dealt with 52 items, and has decided to request an amendment in 14…

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