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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1912

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Latest Carles. Presidential Election. a Very Close Contest. Taft Leads by a Few Votes. VANCOUVER

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 19 June 1912 · page 3

Mr. Taft's managers claim 555 votes at the convention, which will elect Taft first. A ballot of Mr. Roosevelt's supporters only concedes 535…

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The Federal Parliament. A Continuance of Prosperity

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 20 June 1912 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—The Federal Parliament was opened to-day with the usual ceremony by the Governor-General who, in the course of his speech, said the…

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U.S. Presidential Elections

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 20 June 1912 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday.—Roosevelt has decided not to accept the decision of the National Committee with respect to the contested delegates. He has made his…

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N.S.W. Parliament

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 21 June 1912 · page 6

It is now practically certain that the N.S.W. Parliament will be called together on July 17 or 24. The present prorogation ends…

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Latest Wires. Federal Parliament. Governor -General's Speech. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 21 June 1912 · page 4

The Federal Parliament was opened with the usual ceremonies in Melbourne, yesterday by the Governor- General, who, in the course of his…

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The Federal Parliament. A Motion of Censure

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 22 June 1912 · page 9

SYDNEY, Friday.—Mr. Deakin launched a motion of censure against the Government in the House of Representative's. The House was adjourned till to-day…

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The Presidential Election. "We Want Teddy!"

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 22 June 1912 · page 9

LONDON, Thursday.—The Republican National Convention at Chicago, for the selection of a party candidate at the Presidential election, resumed discussion, and…

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Latest Wires. Federal Parliament. Want of Confidence Motion SYDNEY, Friday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 24 June 1912 · page 3

In the House of Representatives, Mr. A. Deakin moved his motion of want of confidence in the Government in a speech lasting four hours…

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TAFT v. ROOSEVELT. Selecting a Candidate. (To the Editor of the "Argus.")

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 24 June 1912 · page 3

Sir, -- We are informed by cablegram that excitement is at fever heat over selecting the Republican candidate for the Presidency in the United States…

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Federal Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 25 June 1912 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—It is expected the debate on the censure motion in the House of Representatives will last till the end of the week…

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Special Metropolitan Letter. Federal Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 25 June 1912 · page 7

The light and leading which have been shed around by Federal legislators whilst they have been enjoying their long holiday, are now withdrawn from Sydney,…

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Political Candidates

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 25 June 1912 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—At a meeting of the King P.L.L., Mr. Morrish, M.L.A. for that electorate, moved that the League be invited to discuss the advisability of…

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Federal Parliament. The Censure Debate. SYDNEY

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 26 June 1912 · page 3

[?]n the House of Represeotatives yesterday, Mr. Fisher continued his reply to Mr. Deakin's speech on the censure motion. He defended the…

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The Federal Parliament. Towards a Dangerous Syndicalism

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 27 June 1912 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—The Prime Minister (Mr. Fisher), in the House of Representatives, continued him reply to Mr. Deakin…

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N.Z. Parliament. a Comprehensive Programme. SYDNEY, Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 28 June 1912 · page 5

The N.Z. Parliament was opened at Wellington to-day. The Governor's speech includes proposals for railway…

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Latest Wires. Federal Parliament. Want of Confidence Motion. SYDNEY

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 28 June 1912 · page 5

In the Federal House of Representatives yesterday, Mr. W. M. Hughes continued the debate on Mr. Deakin's motion of want of…

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New Zealand Parliament Opened

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 29 June 1912 · page 9

SYDNEY, Friday.—The New Zealand Parliament has been officially opened. The speech proposes a compulsory resumption of estates, tariff to be revised…

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The Federal Parliament. Censure Debate Continued

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 29 June 1912 · page 9

SYDNEY, Friday.—The censure debate in the House of Representatives latterly has been devoted to a contest over the merits of the Brisbane strike, and…

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The Polling

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 1 July 1912 · page 4

And when all this present clamour is over the citizens of the United States will go to the polls and vote for a number of gentlemen whose…

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Latest Cables. [?]idential Election. [?]ght of the Democrats. VANCOUVER

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 1 July 1912 · page 3

Democratic contest at the [?]re convention is more con[?]. It appears a New York, [?]on is forcing Mayor…

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