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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1911

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Latest Wires N.S.W. Parliament Mr. Wood's Case. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 10 November 1911 · page 5

Mr. Wood, M.L.A., stated yesterday that he was naturally anxious to re-strongly objected to pleading guilty s[?]me his Parliamentary duties, but…

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Federal Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 11 November 1911 · page 2

SYDNEY, Friday.—Mr. Webster moved in the House of Representatives that [?] should adopt in a general sense the report of the Royal Commission on the…

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State Parliament. Debate on the Budget Speech. Mr. Fell's Defence

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 11 November 1911 · page 9

SYDNEY, Friday.—In the House of Assembly, Mr. Wade gave notice that on Monday next he will move to rescind the resolution carried on October 18…

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New York Elections

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 11 November 1911 · page 9

LONDON, Thursday.—The State elections have resulted in Democratic Governors being returned for Kentucky, Massachusetts, and Mississippi, and a…

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Federal Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 14 November 1911 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—The matter of extra sitting days in the Federal Parliament is talked of. The order to close the session before Christmas is…

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State Parliament. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 15 November 1911 · page 3

In the Assembly last night, Mr. Bruntnell obtained leave to take the initial stages for the introduction of a bill providing for the earlier…

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Federal Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 16 November 1911 · page 4

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—The discussion on the Budget was opened in the House of Representatives by Sir John Forrest, who criticised its weakness. He said…

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State Parliament. To Establish a State Lottery. Increased Taxation Question

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 16 November 1911 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—In the House of Assembly, Mr. Bruntnell obtained leave to take initial stages for the introduction of a Bill providing for the earlier…

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Election Riots

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 16 November 1911 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday.—Election riots of a serious nature have broken out at Recife and Pernambucco (Rio de Janero). Firing occurred in the streets lasting [?]…

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News by Wire. Sydney, Thursday. Disorderly Parliament

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 17 November 1911 · page 2

In the Assembly last night the Premier drew attention to Mr. Wade's statement accusing the Speaker of unfairness with regard…

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Latest Wires the Victorian Elections, Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 17 November 1911 · page 5

The Victorian State Elections were held yesterday. Preferential voting being put into operation for the first time…

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Federal Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 18 November 1911 · page 9

SYDNEY, Friday.—In the Senate, at the instance of a Government representative, an amendment was inserted in the Arbitration Bill, providing that where an…

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State Parliament Legislation to Protect the House. Debate on The Budget

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 18 November 1911 · page 9

SYDNEY, Friday.—In the House of Assembly, the Premier said he understood that discontent existed amongst the railway employees at the rate of pay they…

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Victorian Elections

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 18 November 1911 · page 9

SYDNEY, Friday.—In the Victorian State elections for 65 constituencies, nine Ministerial candidates have been returned unopposed, and for four other…

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Jews and Election Day

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 18 November 1911 · page 9

SYDNEY, Friday.—A deputation of Jewish citizens in Melbourne asked Mr. O'Malle[?] to proclaim a public holiday on the Federal polling day. They pointed…

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Victorian Elections. Sydney, Saturday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 20 November 1911 · page 3

The state of parties in the Victorian Assembly, based on the complete figures, so far gives the Ministerialists 44, the Labor 19, Labor…

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Federal Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 21 November 1911 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—The House of Representatives to-morrow will be asked to agree to amendment in the Arbitration Bill…

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State Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 21 November 1911 · page 5

SYDNEY, Friday.—It is likely that Friday sittings will be instituted in the State Assembly this week. Following close upon that the Government will…

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An Election Case

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 21 November 1911 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—The case was opened before his Honor Acting-Judge Ferguson and a jury of R. D. Meagher against Colonel Onslow, for alleged…

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Municipal Elections

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 21 November 1911 · page 5

LONDON, Sunday.—The complete official returns for the recent Municipal Elections in England show a remarkable increase in the vote of Progressive…

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