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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1908

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Municipal Candidates. an Interesting Point

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 24 January 1908 · page 6

In many of the municipalities some of the sitting alderman will not seek reelection, and it may be that in certain cases persons offering themselves for…

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Municipal Elections. The Nominations

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 25 January 1908 · page 4

Nominations in connection with the election of twelve aldermen to serve for the ensuing three years in the Grafton Municipal Council tock place at the Council…

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Queensland Elections

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 25 January 1908 · page 9

BRISBANE, Thursday.—Organised aftempts have been made throughout the metrepolis to prevent Ministerial candidates addressing meetings. The proceedings were…

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The Municipal Elections. Mr. Johnson's Meeting

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 25 January 1908 · page 10

On Tuesday evening Mr. Ernest Johnson, candidate for the East Ward, addressed a meeting of about 80 electors in the Theatre Royal, Ald, Kritsch presiding…

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The Shire Elections. Harwood

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 25 January 1908 · page 10

The official nonrination of candidtes for the Harwood Shire Council took place in the Shire Hall on Tuesday. The Returning Officer announced that he had received…

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The Municipal and Shire Elections. Grafton Municipality

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 27 January 1908 · page 3

At noon on Friday the Returning Office, Mr. J. G. Phillips, made known the nominations received for aldermen in the various wards. The…

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Federal Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 28 January 1908 · page 4

In the Senate consideration was given to the tariff schedule. As a preliminary and a formality, the Excise Bill was put through its seecond reading, and sent tot he same…

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Municipal Elections. South Qrafton

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 28 January 1908 · page 2

The nominations in connection with the clection fo aldermen for the South Grafton municipality took place at the Council Chambers, South Grafton, at noon on…

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Shire Elections

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 28 January 1908 · page 4

Cr. Mulquiney and Mr. K. Maxwell, who are candidates for Riding it of Porrige Shire, opened their campaign on Saturday night lost and addressed a large and representative audience…

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"The Examiner." Established 1850. Grafton: Tuesday, January 28, 1908. the Municipal Election

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 28 January 1908 · page 4

So far the municipal elections have resulted in the return of two new men to the Grafton Councill, and the unopposed reelection of one of the retiring aldermen…

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Latest Telegrams. the State Parliament. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 30 January 1908 · page 5

By a special "Gazette" notice issued last night, the State Parliament has been further prorouged to Tuesday, March 3…

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Municipal Elections. North Ward

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 30 January 1908 · page 5

Messrs. W. Ford and H. Jordan, candidates for the above ward, addressed a small but very representative gathering in the C[?]on Hall…

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Shire Elections

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 31 January 1908 · page 4

The first annual election of Shire Councillors throughout N.S.W. will take place to-morrow (Saturday). The Municipal elections also take…

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Federal Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 1 February 1908 · page 11

SYDNEY, Thursday.—The Senate on Wednesday dealt further with the tariff. Agricultural products and groceries were passed unaltered…

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British Parliament Opened. Liberal Programme

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 1 February 1908 · page 11

LONDON, Thursday.—His Majesty King Edward, accompanied by the Queen, opened Parliament. As the Royal party proceeded on the way to Westminster they…

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The North Ward Election

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 1 February 1908 · page 14

Mr. Editor.—By invitation to the ratepayers of the North Ward I attended at the Criterion Hall on Tuesday evening to hear the views of Messrs. Ford and Jordan,…

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Harwood Shire Elections

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 1 February 1908 · page 4

On Wednesday, Mr. John Read addressed the electors of A Riding at Harwood. Mr. R. F. Holden occupied the chair. There was a large attendance. Mr. Read gave a…

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The East Ward Election

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 1 February 1908 · page 5

Mr. Editor.—I have received a circular, signed H. J. Kipping, soliciting my support and vote to-morrow, but as I am a lover of truth and fair play. I could not…

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Municipal Elections. Messrs. W. Ford and H. Jordan

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 1 February 1908 · page 5

Messrs. W. Ford and H. Jordan addressed a meeting of electors in the Criterion Hall on Tuesday night in connection with their candidature for the North Ward. Mr…

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Shire Elections. Lawrence

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 1 February 1908 · page 5

On Saturday at Lawrence Mr. Charles Cavanaugh addressed the electors of B Riding of the Harwood Shire. Mr. John M'Farlane was voted to the chair. There was ad…

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