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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1906

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State Parliament. Third Session Opened. New Legislation Promised. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 28 June 1906 · page 5

The third session of the present State Parliament was opened to-day. the attendance, to witness, one ceremony being the largest for years…

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Federal Parliament

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 29 June 1906 · page 4

SYDNEY, THURSDAY.—In the House Representatives yesterday the second reading of the Anti-Trust Bill was carried on the voices. Replying to a deputation from the Employers'…

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State Parliament. Third Session Opened

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 29 June 1906 · page 4

The third session of the twentieth Parliament of New South Wales was opened at noon on Tuesday by his Excellency the State Governor, Sir Harry Rawson. The speech was a long one,…

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Federal Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 30 June 1906 · page 9

In the House of Representatives on Tuesday. The debate on the Australian Industries Preservation Bill was resumed…

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State Railway Administration. Discussed in Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 30 June 1906 · page 9

SYDNEY, Friday.—The correspondence which has passed between the Premier and the Railway Commissioners since the findings of the Commission has been presented…

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State Parliament. Opening Ceremony. the Governor's Speech

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 30 June 1906 · page 3

The State Parliament opened at noon on Tuesday. The Governor stated the splendid position of the State finances affords the most gratifying proof, among other…

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State Parliament. Motion of Censure. the Government Challenged

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 30 June 1906 · page 9

In the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, Mr. Ryrie moved the adoption of the Address-in-Reply, which was seconded by Mr. Robson…

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Municipal Election

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 5 July 1906 · page 4

The retirement from the Council of Ald. J. J. Trent has created a vacancy in the representation of South Ward. Nominations of candidates for…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 7 July 1906 · page 9

In the House of Representatives on Tuesday Mr. Deakin, in reply to Mr. Hughes said there was no objection to inviting the Imperial Government to instruct its…

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State Parliament. Mr. Holman Resigns. to Fight John Norton. Victory for the Government

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 7 July 1906 · page 9

In the Assembly on Tuesday Mr. Norton resumed the debate on the Address-in-Reply. He thought a gross injustice was being done to Mr. Crick. It was unfair to…

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A Plethora of Candidates. Sydney, Sunday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 9 July 1906 · page 3

Half-a-dozen candidates are already announced for the Surry Hills seat. The prospects of a labor member slipping in between them are considered…

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Norton v Holman Norton's Challenge Accepted Two By-elections

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 9 July 1906 · page 3

What is generally regarded as the most dramatic episode which has ever taken place in this Legislative Assembly was witnessed on Thursday night…

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British Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 10 July 1906 · page 5

LONDON, Sunday.—The President of the Board of Trade, speaking in the House of Commons, stated that the machinery of Government of the olden time had arrived…

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Federal Parliament

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 10 July 1906 · page 2

SYDNEY, MONDAY.—It is not likely the toll telephone system will be introduced this year. The draft regulations are being revised by the Postmaster-General…

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State Parliament

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 10 July 1906 · page 2

Mr. J. McFarlane, speaking in the Assembly last week, said he regarded the Attorney-General's statement as a complete reply to all the charges that had been made against the…

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The Selected Candidates. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 12 July 1906 · page 3

Mr. J. C. Waine, ex-M.L.A., has been selected to represent the Liberal Reform Association in the Surry Hills contest…

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The By-Elections SYDNEY

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 12 July 1906 · page 3

A meeting at Coobamundra has deprecated the intrusion of independent candidates in the Norton -- Holman duel. It is now understood that all…

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Municipal Elections

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 12 July 1906 · page 6

There are few fresh developments in regard to the forthcoming, by-election for the vacant seat in the Borough Council. Mr. G. L. Bondfield,…

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Federal Parliament. Sydney

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 13 July 1906 · page 5

The Federal Labor Party has arrived at a decision on the subject of graduated land tar as desirable to burst up large estates. The maximum of 4d in the £ was agreed…

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State Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 14 July 1906 · page 9

In the Assembly on Tuesday, Mr. Briner, referring to a paragraph appearing in the "Herald" regarding the Glasgow system of releasing prisoners on probation and…

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