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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1912

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New Voting Machine. Demonstration at Parliament House SYDNEY

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 19 July 1912 · page 4

Mr. J. Brightfield, the inventor of a new method of voting gave a demonstration of his scheme at Parliament House Yesterday. The…

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Federal Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 20 July 1912 · page 9

SYDNEY, Friday.—In the Senate, the most important business was the amending of the Defence Bill. Among other things it reduces the penalty on cadets…

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State Parliament. Regulating Price of Gas. SYDNEY

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 22 July 1912 · page 2

The State Parliament will be opened to-morrow. The Governor's Speech will disclose some important land…

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Opening State Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 23 July 1912 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—The New South Wales State Parliament will be opened to-morrow. The Governor's speech will disclose important land legislation…

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Federal Parliament. A Member on Vaccination

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 23 July 1912 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—The House of Representatives to-morrow will be adjourned over the appointment of Mr. Ch[?]n as Supervising Engineer for the western…

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Latest Wires. State Parliament. Governor's Opening[?]Speech Long Legislative List. Riverina Irrigation Area to be Resumed. the Op Position Absent

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 24 July 1912 · page 3

SYDNEY, Tuesday Night. The State Parliament was opened by the Governor, Lord Onelmsford, at noon to-day, in wet weather…

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The State Parliament. North Coast Railway Plant

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

SYDNEY, Wednesday,—In the Assembly Mr. Griffith informed Mr. Fitzpatrick that 214 horses were bought by the Government from the contractors in connection…

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Opening of Parliament. The Governor"s Speech

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

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—The State Parliament was opened by Lord Chelmsford on Tuesday. The Goernor's Speech included…

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Latest Wires State Parliament. Supply Bill Passed. Sydney

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

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday Mr. Trefle gave notice to introduce a hill to provide for the destruction of water hyacinth…

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Federal Parliament. The Tobacco Trust, Mr. Fisher's Budget, SYDNEY

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

Yesterday, in the House of Representatives, Mr. W. Massey Greene (Richmond) moved for a Royal Commission to inquire into the…

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More Gales. The Stranded Steamers The Candidate Mystery. SYDNEY

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

Gales swept the coast again last night and big seas are running. The steamer Seagull is half full of water at Ulladulla. But there…

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Legislative Council. Election of Chairman of Committees SYDNEY

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

In the Legislative Council yesterday, Mr. B. B. O'Conor was elected Chairman of Committees in succession to Mr. W. J. Trickett…

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Federal Parliament. The Tobacco Trust

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

SYDNEY, Friday.—Mr. Massy Greene moved in the House of Representatives for a Royal Commission to inquire into the operations of the Tobacco Trust…

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The State Parliament. North Coast Railway Works

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

SYDNEY, Friday.—There was laid on the table of the House of Assembly a report by Mr. Simpson, Supervising Engineer of the Railway and Tramway…

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Bad News of the Candidate. SYDNEY

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 29 July 1912 · page 2

The steamer Brundah, which arrived from the Richmond yesterday afternoon, reports passing off Crowdy Heads on Thursday night,…

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Mr. Willis Not to Retire Will Seek Re-Election. SYDNEY. Saturday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 29 July 1912 · page 5

Mr. Speaker Willis stated to-day that there was no foundation for the report that he did not intend to seek re-election, and that he…

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Latest Wires. State Parliament. Questions by Mr. McFarlane Railway Bridge. Ashby Freezing Works. Land Matters SYDNEY, Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 31 July 1912 · page 2

In the Assembly to-night, Mr. J. McFarlane asked the Secretary tor Public Works (Mr. Griffith)--"Has he given further consideration to…

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Election of the Speaker. SYDNEY

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 31 July 1912 · page 2

The Attorney-General (Mr. Holman) gave notice yesterday of a new Standing Order governing the election of the Speaker…

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The State Parliament. Treading Well-worn Ground

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

SYDNEY, Wedneaday.—In the House of Assembly, Mr. Wade (Eeader of the Opposition) spoke for two hours, and attacked the Government with respect…

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State Parliament. Mr. Cohen Ejected. Mr. V. Parkes' Charges. SYDNEY

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 2 August 1912 · page 5

In the Assembly last night, the debate on the censure motion was continued and again adjourned tilli Tuesday. The division is…

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