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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1903

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Our Sydney Letter. the Federal Elections

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 19 November 1903 · page 8

Mr. DEAKIN is battling hard to win votes in Sydney. But his best efforts amount to little more than whistling jigs to a tombstone…

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Latest Telegrams. Selecting Candidates. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 19 November 1903 · page 5

A number of additional selections were made yesterday by the Freetrade, Protection and Labour bodies…

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Federal Elections. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 19 November 1903 · page 5

The Federal Cabinet yesterday decided to definitely fix December 26 as the polling day. The date of dissolution was fixed for Monday…

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State Parliament

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 20 November 1903 · page 4

IN the Assembly on Tuesday Mr. Carruthers resumed the debate of the Reduction of Members' Referendum Bill. He said the Opposition would oppose the Bill because the Government already…

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Federal Elections

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 20 November 1903 · page 4

IN connection with the inaccuracies in the Commonwealth electoral lists, the Premier. Sir John See, called for a report from the Inspector General of Police. He has now received a…

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State Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 21 November 1903 · page 5

In the Assembly on Tuesday, Mr. Carruthers resumed the debate on the second reading of the Referendum Bill. After pointing out the objections…

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The Cowper Contest. Candidates Views

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 23 November 1903 · page 2

BOTH candidates for the Cowper constituency are vigorously campaigning on the Manning River, and political interest is becoming…

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State Parliament

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 24 November 1903 · page 3

IN the Assembly on Thursday Mr. Dick referred to a Government cheque of £6 which had been sent back marked "Refer to Treasury." The Treasurer explained that some mistake had been…

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Federal Elections

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 24 November 1903 · page 3

SPEAKING at the Queen's Hall last week to a large gathering, in connection with the annual meeting for the society for providing Homes for Destitute Children, Mr. Bruce Smith, M.P., said…

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The Elections

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 24 November 1903 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—The papers are crowded with electioneering, but in the public one cannot find that noticeable interest is being taken in the Federal…

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West Australian Elections. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 26 November 1903 · page 5

It is confidently believed that Western Australia will return as many freetrade members to the Federal Parliament as at the…

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State Parliament Sydney

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 27 November 1903 · page 4

THE Assembly has passed the Closer Settlement Bill, through all stages. Mr, Crick explained that the measure provided for the compulsory resumption of land by the Government, not at…

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Federal Elections

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 27 November 1903 · page 4

OWING to illness it is impossible for Mr. Deakin to carry out his intended visit to Tasmania. The news of his indisposition has caused widespread regret. He will not be able to resume platform…

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State Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 28 November 1903 · page 5

In the Council on Tuesday, the Friendly Societies[?] (Amending) Bill was carried through its final stages. the Assembly on Tuesday[?] Mr…

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The State Parliament Sydney, Saturday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 30 November 1903 · page 3

The prorogation of the State Parliament will be issued on Tuesday. In the event of the Reduction of…

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The Federal Elections Melbourne

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 30 November 1903 · page 3

Mr. Deakin will resume official duties on Monday. All assistant returning officers throughout N.S.W. for the Federal…

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State Parliament the Premier Hints at Retirement

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 1 December 1903 · page 2

IN the Assembly on Tuesday, Mr. It. Meagher moved that it is desirable for the consolidation of public credit that all moneys accruing to the State from the Federal Government under the…

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Federal Elections

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 1 December 1903 · page 2

MR. G. T. HINDMARSH, the popular Lismore "knight of the hammer," has declined the invitation of the Federal League in Sydney to contest the Richmond Federal seat. A. Mr. John…

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Parliament

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 3 December 1903 · page 5

Parliament has gone into recess. The Assembly terminated its sittings in characteristically stormy fashion. Mr. Carruthers, as leader…

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State Parliament

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 4 December 1903 · page 4

THE DAILY MAIL, in an article last week on the Government of New South Wales, says that Sir John See forgets that honesty is not n sufficient qualification in a ruler, but that capable…

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