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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1902

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State Parliament. The Northern Breakwater.—Financial Statement

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 26 September 1902 · page 4

MR. O'SULLIVAN on Tuesday gave notice in the Assembly to move that the following works be carried out:—Construction of breakwater on the Northern…

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Federal Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 27 September 1902 · page 5

In the House of Representatives on Wednesday. Consideration of the Senate's amendments in the Electoral Bill was completed…

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N.S.W. Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 27 September 1902 · page 5

In the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday. Mr. G Grillith moved the second reading of the Public Instruction Act Amendment Bill. The member explained that the bill…

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A Tragic Election Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 29 September 1902 · page 1

SIR ALEX. PEACOCK, the leader of the Victorian Opposition, has completely collapsed, and is forbidden by his doctors to proceed with his election…

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Federal Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 4 October 1902 · page 5

In the House of Representatives on Tuesday. Mr. Deakin, Acting Prime Minister, said he had made some inquiries in relation to…

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The Federal Parliament. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 6 October 1902 · page 1

THE original and additional Estimates and Appropriation Bill passed all stages in the House of Representatives. The Senate's amendments on the…

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The Victorian Elections

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 7 October 1902 · page 5

The electors of the Victorian State have given a decisive answer on the reform issues submitted to their determination. The Government programme which has received…

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State Parliament. Sydney

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 10 October 1902 · page 5

IN the Assemby to-day, Mr. Sleath moved a motion asking the Souse to dissent from the notion of the Deputy-Speaker in ordering his removal from the Chamber…

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Federal Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 11 October 1902 · page 5

In the Senate on Tuesday. Senator Drake stated that provision had been made for paying a minimum wage in the public service…

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New South Wales Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 11 October 1902 · page 5

In the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday. A petition was presented, signed by three storekeepers at Wolumla, asking that the Poisons Act should not be extended to the…

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Federal Parliament Prorogued

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 14 October 1902 · page 8

The first session of the first Parliament of the Commonwealth came to a close on Friday afternoon, when Parliament was prorogued until November 14. The House of…

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State Parliament. Disorderly Scene in the House

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 16 October 1902 · page 1

IN the Assembly, Mr. Crick promised to proceed with the Closer Settlement Bill at the earliest opportunity. He said the measure would contain a…

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State Parliament. Crick v. Norton

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 17 October 1902 · page 4

IN the Assembly on Tuesday, Mr. Crick promised to proceed with the Closer Settlement Bill at the earliest opportunity. He said the measure would contain a compulsory resump[?]ion clause…

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New South Wales Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 18 October 1902 · page 5

In the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, Mr. Crick said that in cases of distress a reasonable extension of time would be granted in the payment of rents in the…

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State Parliament. Sydney

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 24 October 1902 · page 4

MR O'SULLIVAN says a bill to amend the libel law will be introduced almost immediately. The Upper House rejected on the voices a clause in the State Children's Bill, under which…

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New South Wales Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 25 October 1902 · page 5

In the Assembly on Tuesday. The Premier replied that a reward of £200 had been offered by the Government for the apprehension of the man Shaw, one…

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State Parliament

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 28 October 1902 · page 3

IN the Assembly last week a bill introduced by Mr. Affleck for the better observance of the Sabbath by closing shops on Sundays was read a first time…

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New South Wales Parliament. Disorderly Conduct

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 28 October 1902 · page 5

The debate on the Estimates was continued all Thursday night and throughout Friday— a continuous sitting of 30 hours. Disorder ran riot. The consideration of the estimate,…

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State Parliament

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 31 October 1902 · page 4

DURING the discussion of the vote for "Charitable allowances £68,875," Mr. Jessop moved the omission of the following item :—Salvation Army £500, Central Mission Children's Home…

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New South Wales Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 1 November 1902 · page 5

In the Assembly on Tuesday. Mr. Thompson asked—Is it the intention of the Secretary for Lands to make available for conditional purchase Crown lands…

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