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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1911

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Myrtle Creek Polling Booth

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 22 November 1911 · page 3

The abolition of the polling place for the Tenterfield electorate hitherto existing at Myrtle Creek recently gazetted, and a Casino…

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Federal Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 23 November 1911 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—Mr. Austin Chapman, in the HOuse of Representatives, raised the question whether the position of Honorary Federal Ministers…

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State Parliament. Perry v. Willis. Introduction of Contentious Legislation

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 23 November 1911 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—A question was asked by Mr. Wade in the House, of Assembly in regard to the Full Court's decision in the case of Perry v. Willis,…

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Victorian Elections. Labor's Rebuff

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 23 November 1911 · page 3

In connection with the Victorian elections, the "Age" says:—"The Liberal Party goes back to Parliament not wholly untainted with Conser[?]…

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Election Slander Case

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 23 November 1911 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—The Meagher v. Onslow slander case was continued, before Acting-Justice Ferguson. Mr. Meagher was subjected to a long…

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N.S.W. Parliament. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 24 November 1911 · page 5

Mr. McGowen's motion that the Assembly sit on Mondays and Fridays was carlied, despite protests from the Opposition…

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Latest Wires No Election Near. Sydney, Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 24 November 1911 · page 5

It is assented on good authority that there will be no general election for the next two years. The announcement was made by a…

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Federal Elections Bill. Sydney, Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 24 November 1911 · page 5

The Senate sat all night on the proposed amendments to the Electoral Bill. Strenuous opposition was offered on clause 26. An amendment that a…

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Federal Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 25 November 1911 · page 4

SYDNEY, Friday.—The Federal Labour caucus has decided to make no further amendments in its programme, Dissatisfaction is expressed at the delays in…

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State Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 25 November 1911 · page 9

SYDNEY, Friday.—In the House of Assembly it was decided on the motion of the Premier that for the remainder of the session the House meet on Monday…

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No General Election

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 25 November 1911 · page 9

SYDNEY, Friday.—It was asserted on good authority that there will be no election in New South Wales for the next two years. The announcement was made…

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British By-election. London, Saturday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 27 November 1911 · page 3

Lord Robert Cecil (Conservative) was elected by a big majority over T. T. Greig (Liberal) in the by-election rendered necessary by the…

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State Parliament. Commencement of Extra Sitting. Undesirable Immigrants

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 28 November 1911 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—Members commenced working overtime in the House of Assembly this afternoon, and after all none of them appeared to have any…

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State Parliament. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 29 November 1911 · page 3

A bill to earmark the nett profit of the Government's business undertakings was introduced in the Assembly last night…

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Federal Parliament. Commonwealth Bank Bill. States not Antagonistic

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 30 November 1911 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—The Senate further debated the West Australian railway. Mr. Needham said he was glad to…

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State Parliament. Re-distribution of Seats. Derisive Opposition Taunts

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 30 November 1911 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—A petition was presented in the House of Assembly on behalf of certain residents in Mosman, who consider that the proposed boxing…

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Barbarous Old World Punishments Boiled Alive by Act of Parliament. How the Criminal Fared

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 1 December 1911 · page 6

In these merciful days, when man who publishes a cruel and malevolent libel an the King escapes with a few months' imprisonment…

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Federal Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 2 December 1911 · page 9

SYDNEY, Friday.—Yesterday, the Federal Government announced that a long series of alterations in the tariff would come into operation this morning. Most…

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State Parliament. Criminal and Industrial Bills. Rural Workers Inclusion Maintained

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 2 December 1911 · page 9

SYDNEY, Friday.—In the House of Assembly the Minister for Lands said the arrangements for keeping shops open the night prior to Christmas would be the…

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Senate Elections

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 5 December 1911 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—The Executive of the Victorian Political Labour Council has decided to recieve, nominations for the next Senate elections of February 1st…

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