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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1913

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Federal Elections. the Cook Ministry

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 26 June 1913 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—The Independent candidates who failed to poll one-fifth of the votes recorded by the least successful candidate in the Federal elections,…

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Tasmanian By-Election a Liberal Victory. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 27 June 1913 · page 5

The by-alection for Wilmot in the Tasmanian State Parliament resulted in a majority of 456 for Mr. Blyth, the Liberal candidate…

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Federal Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 28 June 1913 · page 9

SYDNEY, Friday.—There was a full attendance at the first meeting of the new Liberal Cabinet. When the House meets, the Supply Bill will be brought…

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N. Z. Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 28 June 1913 · page 9

SYDNEY, Friday.—Some members of the New Zealand Parliament have resented an edict from the Governor (Earl of Liverpool) to the effect that they…

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Wollondilly By-election. Sydney, Friday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 30 June 1913 · page 3

The writ for the Wollondilly by-election was issued to-day. Nominations close on July 4th and the poll is fixed for July 19…

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The By-Election

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 1 July 1913 · page 2

Although it would be unseemly to intrude party strife in connection with such an event, it has,nevertheless, a political aspect which cannot be ignored…

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The Balkan Tangle Further Fierce Fighting. Servian Parliament Excited London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 2 July 1913 · page 3

A terrific battle between the Bulgarian and Greek forces is progressing near Leftera. It is not yet known which faction was the…

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Election Irregularities. Inquiry by Mr. Irvine Sydney, Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 2 July 1913 · page 3

Mr. Irvine, the Attorney-General, has commenced an inquiry into the electoral system. Before any allegations of corruption and…

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The Electioneering Bill

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 3 July 1913 · page 4

What will not employ the minds of men of figures—a mathematician has been counting the cost of the recent Federal poll, and finds that it makes a startling bill…

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Cost of the Elections

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 4 July 1913 · page 4

An indication of the enormous cost of the elections is afforded by the fact that no fewer than 17,090,400 documents were printed, 21,668…

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State Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 8 July 1913 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—At a full meeting of the State Labour party to-day, measures for the coming session were discussed. The superannuation of public…

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Political. Federal Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 8 July 1913 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—The Federal Parliament will be opened on Wednesday. There is an impression that Mr. Bruce Smith will be Speaker of the…

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Federal Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 10 July 1913 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—The Federal Parliament was opened to-day. The oaths were taken by the Senators before Mr. Justice Barton, and by the…

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Federal Parliament the Opening Ceremony. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 11 July 1913 · page 5

The Commonwealth Parliament was opened yesterday with the usual ceremonies in the morning. Justices Barton and Isaacs attended to swear…

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Severance and New Councillors. Candidates Nominated

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 11 July 1913 · page 5

At yesterdays meeting of Dorrigo Shire Council, the severance of the Shire into two--Dorrigo and Nymboida--was advanced another stage…

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Polling Figures

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 15 July 1913 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—The Federal Electoral Department is not yet in a position to declare the full poll for the House of Representatives. The figures…

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The State Elections

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Wednesday 16 July 1913 · page 3

The present State Parliament will expire—that is, unless anything untoward should happen in the meantime — on…

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N.Z. By-Election. Second Ballot Necessary. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 18 July 1913 · page 4

The result of the Grey (N.Z.) by-election was: -- Michal (Governments 2135, Webb (Labor) 2071, Hannan (Liberal) 1956 There will be a…

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Selecting a Candidate

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 19 July 1913 · page 2

Two of the candidates—Messrs. T. A. J. McLennan and W. H. Howle—addressed their Labor supporters at the Pier Stadium and…

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New Zealand Elections. Sydney

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 19 July 1913 · page 2

The following is the result of the 2130; Webb (Lab) 2071; Hannan (Lib.) 1956; a second ballot being necessary it will be taken on…

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