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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1904

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The Election of Speaker in the State Assembly

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 3 September 1904 · page 3

In the State Assembly, Mr. C. A. Lee moved "that William "M' Court; Esq., do take the chair, of this House us Speaker." Mr. Lee having spoken in support of his…

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In Parliament

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 9 September 1904 · page 6

MR. BRINER (Raleigh) said: I desire to move:— "That the address in reply to the Governor's opening speech, as read by the Clerk, be now adopted by…

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Federal Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 10 September 1904 · page 5

In the House of Representatives on Tuesday, Mr. Reid mude a Ministerial statement. He said Mr. Deakin, Mr. Watson and himself recognised after the last election…

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Federal Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 13 September 1904 · page 5

In the Senate on Friday.' Senator Matheson (W.A.), in resuming the policy debate, expressed disappointment at the limited announcement of the…

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Ministerial Elections

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 13 September 1904 · page 5

Mr.Hoguc, Chief Secretary, was on Saturday returned by a majority of 1600 over his opponent, at the Glebe, Sydney. The poll was-Hogue 1688: Taylor 88…

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Election Returns

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 13 September 1904 · page 4

Complete returns respecting the polling at the last general election for the State are not yet available, and some of the news papers are complaining of the tardiness of…

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Federal Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 17 September 1904 · page 5

In the House of Representatives on Tuesday. Sir. William Lyne explained that on Friday he asked Mr. Thomas to direct, attention to the state of the House, not with a…

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Telegraphic News. the Political Situation. the State Parliament. the Government's Proposals. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 22 September 1904 · page 5

The State Parliament was opened yesterday. Mr. Carruthers outlined his ministerial programme, which was…

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Federal Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 24 September 1904 · page 5

In the House of Representatives on Tuesday Mr. Watson, who was received with cheers, moved "That the present Administartion does not posses the confidence of…

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State Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 24 September 1904 · page 5

In the Legislative Council on Tuesday, Mr. Mackay announced that during the recess Mr. Waddell had tendered. his resignation, and that he understood 'Mr…

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The Chairman of Committees. Mr. Crick's Election Criticised. Peculiar Party Action

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 24 September 1904 · page 5

SYDNEY, Friday— The attitude of the Government and supporters in connection with Mr. M'Farlane's nomination caused, considerable astonishment, in certain…

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Federal Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 1 October 1904 · page 5

The Senate passed the Supply Bill on Thursday, and adjourned, until October 12th. In the House of Representatives, the…

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State Parliament. In the Assembly- on

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 1 October 1904 · page 5

Mr. Lee stated, in reply to questions, that he had decided to issue railway passes to worthy men desirous of obtaining work in the country. It was not…

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State- Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 8 October 1904 · page 5

In the Assembly on Tuesday. The Minister for Works said," in answer to Mr. Wood, that the money spent on roads and bridges, etc., in 1902-3 and…

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Federal Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 8 October 1904 · page 5

In the House on Tuesday. The debate on the no-confidence motion was resumed by Messrs. Skene (Vic), Brown (N. S. W.) and Dr. Carty Salmon…

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The Political Situation. in the Federal Parliament. Melbourne

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 10 October 1904 · page 3

Sir William Lyne says the Ministry will have a majority of two on the censure motion, but he declares that the Opposition…

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State Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 15 October 1904 · page 5

In the Assembly on Tuesday. Mr. Hogue, Chief Secretary, in reply to Mr. Wood, said he would urge on the passage of the Municipalities Loans…

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Federal Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 15 October 1904 · page 5

The no confidence motion proceeded on Tuesday. Opposition bitterress was shown, Mr. Willis denounced the socialistic party who wore driving capital from…

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A Discredited Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 18 October 1904 · page 4

It is no exaggeration to say that the people of Australia are thoroughly ashamed of the Federal House of Representatives; certainly the people of New South Wales…

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The Richmond Election

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 18 October 1904 · page 4

With reference to the return of the Hon. J. Perry for the Richmond electorate and the question raised as to the advisability of lodging a petition to have an enquiry before the Election…

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