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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1902

178 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 4 of 9

The State Parliament

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 13 June 1902 · page 1

THE debate on the Addresa-in-Reply in the Assembly was resumed by Mr. Neilson, who declared the agitation for the reduction of members was simply…

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The Federal Parliament

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 13 June 1902 · page 1

AN additional grant of £5000 to the Governor-General was passed by the House of Representatives after an acrimonious discussion. One member…

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Federal Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 14 June 1902 · page 5

In the House of Representatives on Tuesday. The Loan Bill, authorising the borrowing of £1,000,000, was submitted for…

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N. S. Wales Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 14 June 1902 · page 5

In the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday. The debate on the Address-in-Reply to the Governor's speech, and Mr. Lee's amendment to the effect that the policy…

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State Parliament

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 17 June 1902 · page 2

Speaking od the want of confidence motion, Mr. J. M'Farlane dealt with the question of reduction of members. He had placed that matter clearly before his constituents, declaring his…

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The State Parliament

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 20 June 1902 · page 1

IN the Assembly, the Premier said he was conferring with Messrs O'Sullivan, Lee, and. M'Gowen with a view to devising some scheme for dealing with…

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The Federal Parliament

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 20 June 1902 · page 1

IN the House of Representatives, Mr. Macdonald-Paterson blamed Federation for bringing disaster on Queensland. He stated his intention of…

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Federal Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 21 June 1902 · page 5

In the Senate on Tuesday. The Supply Bill for £448,882 was read a second time, after debate. Exception was taken to the vote for Government…

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N. S. Wales Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 21 June 1902 · page 5

In the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday. No less than 85 questions had accumulated on thc notice paper during the discussion upon the motion of censure, which…

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Metropolitan Notes. Parliament

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 23 June 1902 · page 2

A SENSE of relief pervades the purlieus of Macquarie-street. There is to be no reduction of members. The six pounds a week is safe, for the present, at any…

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Latest Telegrams. the Federal Parliament. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 23 June 1902 · page 1

THE Senate has adjourned till the 30th instant. The House of Representatives has decided to adjourn until July 22nd,…

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State Parliament. Sydney

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 27 June 1902 · page 4

THE Assembly was occupied several hours in discussing the manner in which the new timber regulations would bear upon those engaged in the industry. The withdrawal of the…

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The State Parliament

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 27 June 1902 · page 1

THE Premier said the Government had resolved to put in hand a number of works immediately, including water conservation aud drainage works. Men…

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N. S. Wales Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 28 June 1902 · page 5

In the Assembly on Tuesday the Treasurer said that at the end of last May the public debt was as follows:—Debentures and Funded Stock £65,560,608; Treasury bills for…

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The State Parliament

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 4 July 1902 · page 1

THE Assembly passed the Timber Licenses Bill through Committee without amendment. The Audit Bill passed the second reading…

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Federal Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 5 July 1902 · page 5

In the Senate on Monday. Consideration of the tariff was resumed at galvanised iron, which was passed at 15s per ton. The duty on lamps and…

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N. S. Wales Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 5 July 1902 · page 5

In the Assembly on Tuesday. Mr. Hogue moved the second reading of the Legitimation Bill. He said this measure pressed in the interests of humanity…

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Federal Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 12 July 1902 · page 5

In the Senate on Wednesday. The tariff was further considered. The duty on rails and other metal for railway and general work was reduced from…

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N. S. Wales Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 12 July 1902 · page 5

In the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday. Mr. Crick said the cost of the Mercadool proceedings up to the present had been[?] £8224…

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The Imperial Parliament. Australian Representation

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 12 July 1902 · page 8

In the course of a political address in Melbourne, Mr. G. H. Reid spoke of the work of the Imperial Conference now sitting in London. Lord Salisbury, he…

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