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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1903

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Election of Mayor at Ulmarra

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 14 February 1903 · page 2

On Monday, after the poll for auditors had concluded, the aldermen met for the purpose of electing the Mayor. It was decided tohave the election by open voting…

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Ulmarra Mayoral Election

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 17 February 1903 · page 1

AFTER the close of the poll for auditors and local option at Ulmarra on Monday evening, the aldermen met to elect the Mayor for the ensuing year. Ald. Napper, seconded by Ald. Knox, nominated Ald…

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Opening of Parliament

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 19 February 1903 · page 1

The King will open Parliament in person to-day. His speech from the Throne will express a sanguine view for the restoration of civil…

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Dual Elections Wanted

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 19 February 1903 · page 1

It is the general feeling in Federal circles in both Houses that the Federal Parliaments should be dissolved simultaneously next…

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Opening of Imperial Parliament

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

LONDON, Tuesday.—The Imporial Parliament will meet to-day, and will be opened in State by his Majesty King Edward, who will be accompanied by Queen…

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Opening of the Imperial Parliament

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

Their Hajesties the King and Queen Alexandra remained seated throughout the opening ceremony of the Imperial Parliament. The Prince of Wales, the Marquis of…

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The Imperial Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 7 March 1903 · page 8

In the House of Lords Lord Tweedmouth (Liberal) moved for the production of additional papera relating to Venezuela. The Marquis of Landsdowne[?] Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, denied that…

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The Imperial Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 10 March 1903 · page 5

In the House of Commons the Prime Minister announced that a new naval port base were being established on the north side of the Fifth of Forth. The House cheered the announcement,…

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By Election at Tamworth

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 16 March 1903 · page 2

A writ has been issued far an election to return a member for Tamworth electorate, in the State Legislative Asseiubly in room of Raymond Joseph Walsh, resigned. The writ is dated…

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The Imperial Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 17 March 1903 · page 5

LONDON, Sunday.—In the House of Commons last night, the Church Discipline Bill was introduced by Dr. M'Ivor, and read a second time. The bill, which was not…

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A By-election

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 19 March 1903 · page 4

The by-election for Tamworth presents many features of interest. Under the circumstances the late member, Mr. Walsh, had no option…

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The Imperial Parliament

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

LONDON, Tuesday.—Mr. Chamberlain received a great ovation on entering the House of Commons yesterday. The debate on the naval estimates of…

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Municipal Election Disputes

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 24 March 1903 · page 2

A MATTER of more than ordinary interest to municipal councils was considered last week by the committee of the Municipal Association of New South Wales at its monthly meeting…

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The Tamworth Election

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 27 March 1903 · page 5

THE Tamworth, election is being vigorously contested by the Labor Party. The position of Tamworth, hemmed in as it is by large private states, which prevents its natural expansion, is…

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The Tamworth Election

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 31 March 1903 · page 2

POLITICAL interest just now ta centred in Tamwotth, where the three parties are contesting the seat rendered vacant by the bankruptcy of Mr. Walsh. The contest is productive of a great…

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The Tamworth Election

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 2 April 1903 · page 8

SIR.--I was much surprised and yet highly amused at reading "Nemo's " " Topics of the Day" in your last issue in. relation to the…

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Tamworth Election

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 2 April 1903 · page 5

A big fight is going on at Tamworth; all three parties are fighting hard to have their nominee returned. The odds, however, seem to favor Mr. Garland…

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The Tamworth Election

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 6 April 1903 · page 2

THE political battle at Tamworth has been fought and won, and it is now the onlooker's privilege to calmly contemplate the scene of…

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The Tamworth Election. Sydney

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 7 April 1903 · page 2

THERE was considerable excitement in Tamworth last night. About 30 Members of Parliament addressed meetings. The proceedings in most instances were very…

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The Tamworth Election

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 7 April 1903 · page 5

Interest in the Tamworth election extended to Grafton, and on Saturday there was a keen desire for news of the result. The first intimation issued from the…

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