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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1911

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State Parliament the Sobraon. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 2 June 1911 · page 5

In the Assembly last night, the proposal of the Government to abolish the Sobraon was discussed. The motion was negatived by 42 votes to 22…

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The Sheffield Choir. Singing in Parliament

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 2 June 1911 · page 3

Dr. Harris' famous Sheffield Choir, of 200 voices, after a phenomenally successful tour of Canada, is now en route to Sydney, where it will…

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Latest Wires Clarence River Works. Breakwater and Banks. Questions in Parliament. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 2 June 1911 · page 5

Replying to Mr. G. S. Briner in the Legislative Assembly last night, the Minister for Works (Mr. Griffith) said the Works Committee in August,…

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The State Parliament. The Leasing Bill. New Industrial Bill Outlined

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 3 June 1911 · page 9

SYDNEY, Friday.—Speaking of the Public Works Leasing Bill in the House of Assembly, Mr. Carmichael, Minister in charge of the measure, said that a…

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Questions in Parliament

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 7 June 1911 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly On Thursday the following questions affecting North Coast matters were asked and answered :--…

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State Parliament Limitation of Debates. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 7 June 1911 · page 3

On the motion of Mr. G. S. Briner, the Legislaeive Assembly yesterday instructed the Standing Orders Committee to frame an order for the…

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The State Parliament. Limit to Long-Winded Speeches. Discontented With A. J. C.

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 8 June 1911 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—On the motion of Mr. Briner, the Legislative Assembly has instructed the Standing Orders Committee to frame an order for the…

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Questions in Parliament

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 9 June 1911 · page 2

The following questions were asked by Mr. Briner, M.L.A., and replied to in the Assembly by the Ministers of respective Departments:—…

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State Parliament

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 10 June 1911 · page 2

IN the Legislative Assembly motions were passed preliminary to the introduction of bills authorising the constituents of convention to…

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The Vend Inquiry. Startling Disclosures Agreement and Members of Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 10 June 1911 · page 9

SYDNEY, Friday.—Interesting evidence was given at the hearing of the Vend case relating to the arrangement between the Kethel Co., Ltd., and the Newcastle…

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The State Parliament. Star Chamber Powers. An Echo of Newcastle Strike

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 10 June 1911 · page 9

SYDNEY, Friday.—The Governmet's proposals to create a separate Department of Labour and Industry under the Ministerial control of Mr. Beeb[?] were…

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Questions in Parliament North Coast Matters

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 12 June 1911 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday the following questions were asked and answered:-- STEAM FERRIES ON NORTH…

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Questions in Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 13 June 1911 · page 7

Mr. Briner asked the Secretary for Public Works:—(1.) Has any decision been a[?]ved at with regard to the necessity for protecting the river bank at Macksville…

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Questions in Parliament. North Coast Matters

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 14 June 1911 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly on Thursday, the following questions were dealt with :--ROADS IN NEW SUBDIVISIONS…

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Latest Wires Slate Parliament. Amending Land Bill. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 14 June 1911 · page 3

Leave was given in the Legislative Assembly last night for the introduction of the Crown Lands Declaratory Bill, and the measure was read a…

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State Parliament. To Consolidate the Land Acts "Long Live the King."

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 15 June 1911 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—On the motion of Mr. Thrower, the Assembly appointed a Select Committee to inquire into the operations of the Australian Jockey…

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Questions in Parliament

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 16 June 1911 · page 3

The following questions were asked by Mr. Briner, M.L.A., and replied to in the Assembly by the Ministers of respective Departments:—…

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Latest Wires Questions in Parliament. North Coast Land Boards. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 16 June 1911 · page 5

In the Assembly last night, in reply to Mr. Briner, Mr. Neilson (Minister for Lands) stated it was a fact that one chairman carried out…

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State Parliament. Extreme Loyalty in Evidence. Industrial Arbitration Bill

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 17 June 1911 · page 9

SYDNEY, Friday.—During a break in the House of Assembly yesterday, Mr. Holman proposed a motion of loyalty to the King. Mr. Wade seconded Both…

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Austro-Hungarian Elections Serious Riots. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 21 June 1911 · page 3

Serious election riots occurred at Drohobyez, Galicia, and the military were called out to restore order, but were stoned by the rioters…

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