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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1911

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State Parliament. The Release of Dixon. Several Bills Discussed

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 14 October 1911 · page 9

SYDNEY, Friday.—Mr. Wade moved the adjournment of the Assembly for the House to discuss the release from prison of Dixon…

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Maitland Bye-Election

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 14 October 1911 · page 9

SYDNEY, Friday.—The writ of the Maitland bye-election will be issued by the Speaker, to-morrow. Nominations will be received on Friday next. Polling will…

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W.A.'s New Government. Pre-election Promises Give Trouble. Sydney, Sunday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 16 October 1911 · page 3

It looks as if the new Labor Government in West Australia is to experience some strenuous times. A number of promises were made to…

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Federal Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 17 October 1911 · page 8

SYDNEY, Monday.—A special meeting of the Federal Executive Council was held at Sydney Government House on Saturday morning. The…

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Latest Wires State Parliament. the Totalisator Bill. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 18 October 1911 · page 3

In the Assembly last night, Mr. H. Levien moved the second reading of the Totalisator Bill. He said £6,000,000 would abnually pass through the…

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Federal Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 19 October 1911 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—In the Federal House, Mr. Hughes moved the second reading of a hill to amend the Concilliation and Arbitration Act. It desired to…

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Canadian Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 19 October 1911 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday.—The Canadian Parliament, has been summoned to meet on November 13. The measures will include extensive reforms in the militia…

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State Parliament. Question Received with Silence. Charge Against Mr. Holman

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 19 October 1911 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—In the House of Assembly, Mr. Thrower asked the Premier if he would ask the Lieutenant-Governor for the names of members of the…

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Latest Wires State Parliament. Mr. Wood Suspended. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 20 October 1911 · page 5

Another extraordinary situation, occurred in Parliament just before midnight last night. While Mr. Wood was debating Mr. Griffith's proposal…

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Questions in Parliament

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 21 October 1911 · page 4

Gratuities to retired Civil Servants.—Mr. Briner asked the Premier and Colonial Treasurer,—1. Has the Government arrived at any…

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State Parliament. Government Joinery-Timber Depot Wood Suspension Incident

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 21 October 1911 · page 9

SYDNEY, Friday.—In the House of Assembly, Mr. Henley moved an adjournment to discuss the purchase of land at Uhr's Point, Parramatta River, for a…

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West Maitland Election

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 21 October 1911 · page 9

SYDNEY, Friday.—There is certain to be a big poll in the West Maitland bye-election. In spite of Osborne's sanguine feelings concerning the outcome, Liberals…

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Parliament and Throne. Pekin, Saturday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 23 October 1911 · page 3

The foreign officials predict that when the National Assembly convenes some drastic action against the thr[?]re will be taken, as the Assembly…

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Latest Wires The Bye-Elections. Maitland Nominations. Sydney, Saturday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 23 October 1911 · page 3

Nominations for the Maitland seat closed yesterday. The nominations are: -- CHARLES EDWARD NICHOLSON,…

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West Australian Elections One Win Each. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 23 October 1911 · page 3

The re-election of Mr. Neale (Liberal) for Kimberley is assured, and it is practically certain that Mr. McDonald (Labor) will defeat the…

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Federal Parliament. a Busy Week. The Commonwealth Bank Bill

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 24 October 1911 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—It promises to be a busy week in the House of Representatives. The second reading of the Arbitration. Bill will be continued to-morrow…

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References in Parliament Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 25 October 1911 · page 3

The strike was referred to in the Assembly last night the Government Heine called upon to step in. The Premier said the Govemment…

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Federal Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 26 October 1911 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—There, is opposition in the House of Representatives on the question of the Government regarding the personnel of the Sugar…

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State Parliament. Alcoholic versus Temperance Drinks Wharf Labourers' Strike

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 26 October 1911 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—In the House of Assembly, yesterday, Mr. Holman and Mr. Beeby were absent. Mr, Wade and the majority who occupy the front…

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The Bye-Elections. Fight at Maitland. Mr. Meagher Denounces the Liberais

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 26 October 1911 · page 4

Complete arrangements have, been made for Saturday's polling in the Maitland district. It is considered that the seat is a certain win for the Liberals…

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