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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1907

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The State Election. Sydney, Sunday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 12 August 1907 · page 3

It is practically certain that the date of the State elections will be Wednesday, September 11. There wtill be no public holiday…

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The State Elections. Address by Mr. J. M'FARLANE

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 12 August 1907 · page 2

There was not a very large attendance of electors at the Theatre Royal to greet the Member for The Clarence (Mr. J. M'Farlane, M.L.A.) on…

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British Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 13 August 1907 · page 5

LONDON, Sunday.—The Evicted Tenants Bill has been considered in committee in the House of Lords. By 152 votes to 34 the House insorted an amendment…

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The State Elections

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 13 August 1907 · page 5

Mr. Ashton, the Minister for Lands, accompanied by Mr. Flemming, addressed a large audience in supporta of Mr. Flemming's candidature, at Murrurundi. The…

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State Elections

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 16 August 1907 · page 4

Mr. John McFarlane will address electors at Mororo to-day at 8 p.m., and at Chatsworth at 7.30. To-morrow (Saturday) he will speak at Wombah at…

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British Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 17 August 1907 · page 9

LONDON, "Wednesday.—In the House of Commons, the English Small Holdings Bill was further considered. An amendment in favour of an ownership system was…

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Federal Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 17 August 1907 · page 9

In the House of Representatives on Tuesday, the Minister for Defence, in reply to a question by Mr. A. C. Palmer (Vic.), said there were at present 36,000 magazine…

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State Elections

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 17 August 1907 · page 12

Mr, John McFarlane addressed a good meeting of electors and a number of ladies in the Water Brigade Hall, Harwood Island, on Thursday night. Mr. R. F. Holden…

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The Election Campaign

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 17 August 1907 · page 4

In connection with the State Parliamentary election, country constituencies are having most of the excitement. In the city there is none. Not for many a day has…

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Polling Day. Sydney, Sunday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 19 August 1907 · page 3

Although the date of the State elections has not yet been fixed, it is stated on good authority that Wednesday, September 11, will be the…

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State Elections

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 20 August 1907 · page 2

On Friday evening Mr. John McFarlaue spoke at Chatsworth. Mr. J. Apps occupied the chair. Mr. McFarlaue in the course of his address touched…

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Political. a Candidate for the Clarence

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 22 August 1907 · page 4

A candidate, even at this late stage, has definitely entered the field for The Clarence Electorate, in opposition to Mr. McFarlane. The…

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The State Elections. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 22 August 1907 · page 5

The State Parliament expired by effluxion of time last night. The date of the elections has been fixed for Tuesday, September 10. It…

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State Elections

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 23 August 1907 · page 4

A report from Coff's Harbor states :— Mr. Briner addressed a large and enthusiastic meeting hero on Monday night in the School of Arts, there being…

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Mr. Kopsen and the Elections

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 23 August 1907 · page 4

Mr. McCristal, Labor candidate for Raleigh, writes, under date Aug. 23 :—"Sir,—I noticed in a recent issue of the Sun that Mr. Kopsen has…

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British Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 24 August 1907 · page 9

LONDON, Wednesday.—In the House ot Lords the Marriage with a Deceased Wife's Sister Bill was rend a second time by 111 votes to 79. Of the Bishops seventeen voted…

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Scene in Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 24 August 1907 · page 9

A sensation was created in the House of Representatives when the facts became known. For a time there was a scene of wild confusion, and loud demands were…

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Federal Parliament. Budget and Tariff Debate. (From our Sydney Representative)

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 24 August 1907 · page 9

In the House of Representatives, on Wednesday, the debute on the budget and tariff proposals was opened by Mr. Reid. He said that there wore probably 50 to 25…

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Political. a Local Candidate

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 26 August 1907 · page 3

The Liquor Trades Defence Union, having declined to endorse Mr. J. T. Br[?]an's candidature, has now selected its own secretary, Mr. Tom Willan,…

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British Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 27 August 1907 · page 5

LONDON, Sunday.—A bill has been introduced in the House of Commons under which the penalties provided by the Foreign Enlistment Act will be applied to…

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