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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1912

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S.A. Crisis Elections Next Month. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 5 January 1912 · page 5

The South Australian State elections have been fixed for February 10…

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The German Elections. Bitter Anti-british Spirit. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 8 January 1912 · page 3

The watchword of the Government supporters in the German elections is "the English peril." The Pan-German and Conservative…

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Selection of Candidate

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 9 January 1912 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—The ballot papers were counted in the selection of a Labour candidate for the Singleton s[?]at for the next' State election. Mr. Bra[?]e,…

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The Senate Election Labor's Candidates. Sydney, Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 10 January 1912 · page 3

Although a start has not yet been made with the counting of the ballot papers for the election the three Labor candidates for the…

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S.A. Election Campaign. "Perambulating Corpses." Legislative Council Mended or Ended

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 11 January 1912 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—There was an immense audience at Adelaide when the Premier delivered a second address concerning the election campaign. The…

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Senate Candidates

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 11 January 1912 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—Although a start has not [?]t been made to count the ballot papers in connection with the Labour Senate selections, it is understood…

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German Elections. Commencement of Polling. London, Friday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 15 January 1912 · page 3

Greet interest is being manifested throughout Germany in the elections to the Reichstag. The polling has commenced…

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German Elections

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 16 January 1912 · page 5

LONDON, Sunday.—In connection with the German elections, the strength of the parties are:—Conservatives 35, Centre 85, Socialists 66, Nationalists 6,…

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The German Elections. Conservative Press Alarmed

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 17 January 1912 · page 3

LONDON, Monday. The German Conservative press calls on the people to take a determined stand against Socialism at…

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A Promising Candidate

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 19 January 1912 · page 7

Uncle Bob : "Just been in for the army exam., have you? So you're going to be a 'soldier; Well, it's a fine profession.' I hope you'll make…

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German Elections. Results of the Second Ballots London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 22 January 1912 · page 3

The second ballots in connection with the German Elections are completed. The National Liberals gained ten…

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Conference of Liberals. Bright Prospects Ahead. No Fear of a General Election

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 25 January 1912 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—A conference of delegates, representing branches of the Liberal Reform Association in the Electorates of Yass, Queanbeyan, Monaro,…

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South Australia Election

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 25 January 1912 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—In Adelaide, the election campaign is being prosecuted with great vigour. It is pretty certain that in the majority of instances it will…

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Next N.S.W. Elections McGOWEN'S Shrewdness. Sydney, Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 26 January 1912 · page 5

It transpires that, from remarks dropped by Messrs. McGowen and Holman at the Premiers' Conference, it can be taken…

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Federal Elections Rolls Delayed by N.S.W. SYDNEY, Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 26 January 1912 · page 5

It is asserted that the whole of the electoral machinery of Australia is being held up by the dilatoriness of the N.S.W…

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Labor Senate Candidates. Result of the Ballot. Sydney, Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 26 January 1912 · page 5

The counting of the ballot for the selection of the three N.S.W. Labor candidates for the Senate at the next elections is now…

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Senate Election

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 27 January 1912 · page 9

SYDNEY, Friday.—The counting of the ballot for the selection of three candidates for Labour for the Senate elections is complete and the result is:—…

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General Elections

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 27 January 1912 · page 9

SYDNEY, Friday.—From remarks dropped by Mr. McGowen and Mr. Holman at the Premiers' Conference, and idea prevails in political circles that the…

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Government House. Federal Parliament's Funeral. Theirs to Provide Suitable Resider[?]

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 30 January 1912 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—Mr. Holman declarred he read the speech by Colonel Ryrie at Clontarf, wherein he (Mr. Holman) is referred to at length. Colonel Ryrie and…

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Dominion Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 1 February 1912 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—It is stated in several New Zealand Liberal newspapers that Sir Joseph Ward contemplates resigning on February [?]th, the eve of the…

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