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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1911

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Federal Parliament. Appointment of Sugar Commission. Thorough Investigation to be Made

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 23 September 1911 · page 9

SYDNEY, Friday.—It was proposed in the House of Representatives, by Mr. McWilliams (Tasmania) that the Royal Commission consist of five parliamentary…

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State Parliament. To Prevent a Precedent. Another Vote of Censure Moved

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 23 September 1911 · page 9

SYDNEY, Friday.—In the[?] Legislative Assembly Mr. Woods' motion deprecating the conduct of Mr. Willis as Speaker was discussed:…

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West Australian Elections

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 23 September 1911 · page 9

SYDNEY, Friday.—The Premier of West Australia said 25 per cent. of the persons usually known as workers wished to create a monopoly of employment…

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Canadian Election Results

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 23 September 1911 · page 9

In the general elections all the Ministers, except Pugsley, Laurier and Oliver, were defeated. There are sweeping Conservative gains…

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Latest Wires State Parliament. Speech by Mr. Beeby. Sydney, Sunday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 25 September 1911 · page 3

Speaking at Millthorpe (In his electorate) last night, Mr. G. S [?] Beeby (Minister for Lands) said the continued. stream of vulgar abuse not…

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Latest Cables the Canadian Elections, Vancouver

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 25 September 1911 · page 3

Early returns show that the Canadian Opposition leader, Mr. Borden, has been defeated Certain Cabinet Ministers (among others, Messrs…

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Westralian Elections. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 25 September 1911 · page 3

In West Australia great interest is being evinced in the general elections. Ten Labor men have been returned unopposed…

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When the Election?

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 26 September 1911 · page 2

Answering a qucstiion, asked in the [?]intive Assembly by Mr. Wade, the Chief Secretary stated that the exact periods required, in the event of the Amending…

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Canadian Elections

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 26 September 1911 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—The Prime Minister (Mr. Fisher) expressed the opinion that the result of the Canadian elections will in no way affect the…

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State Parliament. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 27 September 1911 · page 3

In the Assembly last night, Mr. Wade moved the censare motion of which he had given noticein nbhgdnb had given notice in regard to the date…

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Latest Wires the Maitland By-election. Sydney, Monday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 27 September 1911 · page 3

Mr. John Hogan, a produce merchant, has been invited to contest the by-election for Maitland in the Liberal interest. It is probable a…

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State Parliament. Lengthy Speech by Mr. Wade. Liverpool Plains Recount

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 28 September 1911 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—Mr. Wade began a speech within ten minutes of the meeting of the House at 4.40, and concluded just before 6. He went o'er…

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Federal Parliament. Debate on Preference to Unionists. Centure Motion Moved

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 28 September 1911 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—In the House of Representateves, Mr. Deakin moved the censure motion on the preference question, and the method of obtaining and…

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Preference and Elections

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 28 September 1911 · page 4

Regarding preference to Unionists in the Commonwealth service, a member of the Federal House says that if the principle is to be made general and…

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A New Election

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 28 September 1911 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—The recount of the voting in the Liverpool Plains bye-election shows that valid votes cast were equal in number. The opinion in…

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State Parliament. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 29 September 1911 · page 5

In the Assembly last night there was the usual passage of arms between the Speaker and the Opposition. Various notices of motion dissenting…

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Federal Parliament. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 29 September 1911 · page 5

In the House of Representatives, yesterday, when the censure debate was resumed, it was evident that all interest in the discussion had gone…

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The Riot in Parliament. Mr. Henry Jekyll-hyde Willis

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 29 September 1911 · page 2

Commenting on the recent disgraceful proceedings in Parliament, the Sydney "Sun " of 20th inst. says:—…

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The Maitland Election. Sydney, Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 29 September 1911 · page 5

The Hon. Walter Bennett an ex-Minister of the Crown, has been selected to contest the Maitland electorate in the interests of the Democratic Party…

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State Parliament. Election and Supply Bills Passed. A Much Maligned Speaker

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 30 September 1911 · page 9

SYDNEY, Friday.—In the Legislative Council Mr. Garland, on behalf of Mr. John Hughes, secured leave to bring in a Bill to apply the provisions of Part…

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