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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1904

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Duncan Beatson, Esq., J.P. Alderman of the Borough of Grafton, and Candidate for the Clarence Electorate

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 14 July 1904 · page 5

The above is the photo, of Mr. Beatson, who is a candidate for the electorate of the Clarence in the State Parliament. He has been a resident of the district for 35 years, and has during that period been honoured by holding the distinguished positions of…

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The Raleigh Election

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 14 July 1904 · page 4

On the announcement of the candidature of Mr. T. M'L. Lobban for the Raleigh seat, we at once deemed it our duty to, without reservation…

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American Presidential Election

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 15 July 1904 · page 5

AT the National Convention of the Democratic party at St. Louis Mr. W. J Bryan, by 35 to 15, defeated in committee a proposal to maintain the gold standard. Failing to carry a motion in…

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The Raleigh Election

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 15 July 1904 · page 4

SIR,—The electors will shortly be called upon to record their votes for the selection of a candidate for tho representation of the Raleigh electorate. In doing that, I think they should act on their " own…

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The Raleigh Election. Mr. T. Lobban and Reform

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 15 July 1904 · page 4

SIR,—Two evidently inspired articles from the one pen appeared in the ADVOCATE and EXAMINER last week, signed " True Reformer" and " Fair Play," Both tiro direct attacks on Mr. J. S. Davis, and at…

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The Election. Mr. G. S. Briner's Campaign

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 15 July 1904 · page 5

ON Saturday night last the School of Arts hall, Bellingen, was densely packed with electors, including many ladies, to hear our present member, Mr. G. S. Briner; whilst…

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Election

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 15 July 1904 · page 6

MR. JOHN O'NEILL, of the South Coast, who formerly resided at Karangi, writes us under:— Although more than 300 miles…

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Federal Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 16 July 1904 · page 5

In the House, of Representatives on Tuesday, Mr. Watson said he proposed to bring…

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The Raleigh Election

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 16 July 1904 · page 5

WOOLGOOLGA, Friday.—Mr. Davis, candidate for Raleigh, was here last night. He addressed a large meeting at the School of (Arts, Mr. Pullen presiding. He was…

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'Exminer's' Sydney Budget the Elections

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 16 July 1904 · page 4

In a little more than three weeks another Parliamentary general election for the State will have been held, und and great question whether Mr. Waddell will remain…

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Electioneering

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 16 July 1904 · page 4

The State Parliament has been further prorogued until Saturday, July 16. On that day it will expire by efliuxion of time…

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Polling Day. Sydney, Saturday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 18 July 1904 · page 3

The Cabinet met to-day and decided not to proclaim polling day a public holiday…

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State Parliament. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 18 July 1904 · page 3

The New South Wales Parliament expired to-day by effluxion of time…

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Proroguing Parliament. Sydney. Saturday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 18 July 1904 · page 3

A proclamation was issued today proroguing Parliament to the 23rd August, on which date the new Parliament will meet…

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Reform Candidates. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 18 July 1904 · page 3

Of seventy-five Reform candidates selected for the elections, forty-five are members of the expiring Parliament…

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Jews and the Polling Day

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 19 July 1904 · page 4

A number of Jews, in Sydney made a vain effort to induce the Government to have the polling on some other day than Saturday. Saturday being the Jewish Sabbath, they…

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Election Advertising Case

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 19 July 1904 · page 3

AT Coruki Court L. Benaud, proprietor of the Richmond River HERALD, sued T. Tomperley, proprietor of the Richmond River TIMES, for £3 1s 9d, claim for advertising at the last…

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The Raleigh Election

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 19 July 1904 · page 2

Mr. Editor.—As one of the committee seeking the return of Mr. J.,S. Davis as our representative in the iuterests of Reform, I take exception to the remarks of a letter…

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The Raleigh Election

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 19 July 1904 · page 2

Mr. Editor.—It is really amusing to see the very lame attempts that are being made by your correspondents, "Fair Play" and "Franchise," to bolster up the…

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Electioneering

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 19 July 1904 · page 5

Writs to be issued to-day Tuesday. Date of nomination—Tuesday. July 26. Nominations received up to 6 p.m. on Monday, July 25…

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