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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1908

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The State Parliament. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 10 September 1908 · page 5

The Assembly last night agreed to the re-introduction of the Totalisator Bill. The Gun License Bill was ruled out…

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State Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 12 September 1908 · page 10

In the Assembly on Tuesday, Mr. A. Edden drew the Premier's attention to the fact that a certain lecturer in Wales was inducing coal miners to emigrate to N.S…

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State Parliament. Legislative Assembly

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 12 September 1908 · page 9

In the Assembly on Wednesday the propesals for the resumption of Sunny Ridge, Walla Wnlla and Droubnlgie Estates were submitted as a part of the closer…

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Questions in Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 15 September 1908 · page 2

In the Assembly, Mr. Briner asked the Colonial Secretary,—Was an application for un oyster lease near the Oyster Channel, Clarence River, lodged within the last 12 months by a man…

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Mullumbimby Elections

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 15 September 1908 · page 5

The first municipal election in the newly incorporated town of Mullumbimby took place on Saturday. During the early part of the day not many votes were recorded:…

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Federal Parliament Opened. Sydney, Wednesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 17 September 1908 · page 5

The Federal Parliament was opened to-day. Lord Dudley's speech conveyed to the people of Australia a warm…

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From all Parts. Federal Election Preparations

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 17 September 1908 · page 3

The Labour Party is carrying on at intervals a quiet campaign in the country districts of Victoria, with a view to the next Federal elections…

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Mullumbimby Municipal Elections

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 17 September 1908 · page 4

Some little time back, after considerable agitation, Mullumbimby was detached from the Byron Shire and formed into a separate municipality…

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State Parliament

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 18 September 1908 · page 5

SYDNEY, Thursday.—Mr. Wade last night asked the Assembly to endorse the financial resolutions which were adopted at the Premiers'…

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Ulong Creek and Brooklana. Questions in Parliament

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 18 September 1908 · page 1

The following queations by Mr. Briner, M.L.A. and answers by the Minister for Lands (Mr. Moore) were asked end given in the Legislative…

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State Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 19 September 1908 · page 9

In the Assembly on Tuesday Mr. Moore said Mr. Wade, the Principal Engineer for Rivers and Water Supply, who was at present in London, would return in the course…

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Federal Parliament. Statement by Mr. Deakin

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 19 September 1908 · page 9

SYDNEY, Thursday.—The Federal Parliament was opened with the customary ceremonies yesterday. Earl Dudley was received by a guard of…

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Federal Parliament

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 21 September 1908 · page 2

In the Representatives on Wednesday, Mr. Chanter moved the adoption of the Address-in-Reply. After Dr. Salmon had addressed himself to the…

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Federal Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 22 September 1908 · page 2

In the House of Representatives the debate on the Address-in-Reply was resumed by Mr. Johnson, who said that after years of protection the discovery had just been…

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Federal Parliament

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 24 September 1908 · page 5

At a meeting of Opposition Senators on Friday, the election of Senator Millen (N.S.W.) as leader was unanimously reaffirmed…

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The Newcastle Election. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 24 September 1908 · page 5

The decision of the United Irish Leaguers and the priests to vote for the Unionists has greatly improved Mr. G. Renwick's chances of…

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Federal Parliament

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 25 September 1908 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—The debate on the Address-in-reply has been concluded in the House of Representatives, the address being adopted…

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Federal Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 26 September 1908 · page 9

The debate on the Address-in-Reply in the House of Representatives was resumed on Tuesday by Mr. Frazer. It was time, he argued, that the Government gave effect…

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State Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 26 September 1908 · page 9

In the Assembly on Tuesday, on a motion for adjournment, the scale of fees proposed to be paid to members of wages boards appointed under the Industrial Disputes Act…

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Newcastle Election

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 26 September 1908 · page 10

LONDON, Tuesday.—The decision of members of the United Irish League and also the pri[?] to vote for the Unionists has greatly improved Mr. G…

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