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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1913

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State Elections. Something Wrong with Liberalism. Sydney, Monday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 17 December 1913 · page 2

Letters are beginning to appear in the Press, signed "Liberal," etc., demanding Mr. Wade's retirement. One correspondent suggests that Sir Jos…

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Federal Parliament. Northern Territory Railway Bill. Government Demonstration Farms

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 18 December 1913 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—In the Senate, the item £400,000, for the construction of the Northern Territory. Railway, was agreed to…

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The State Elections. Great Welcome to the Premier. Rumoured Changes in Cabinet Unfounded

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 18 December 1913 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—A great welcome greeted the Premier (Mr. Holman) on his return to Sydney yesterday from Albury…

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Election Notes

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 18 December 1913 · page 2

Mr. Clutton, Liberal organiser, is addressing meetings in support of the candidature of Mr. Boultwood. The Liberal candidate for Tamworth…

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Federal Elections

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 18 December 1913 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Wednesday. — Senator Gardiner presented the report of the Senate's Select Committee on the conduct of the Federal Elections to the…

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Questions of the Hour. (By Our Sydney Representative). The Elections

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 18 December 1913 · page 4

"The race is all over, bar shouting, they say." Labour has got its majority, no matter what happens on Saturday next. Bays "Daily Telegraph" this morning…

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State Elections. Meeting of Parliament. Two Line Speech From the Throne. Sydney, Wednesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 19 December 1913 · page 4

When Parliament assembles on Tuesday next the Governor will not be present, but he will be represented by Mr. W. A. Holman, Mr. J…

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Federal Parliament Sessions Ended. Baby Bonus Claims. Melbourne

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 19 December 1913 · page 4

The Federal Parliamentary sessions were brought to a close last night. In reply to a question in the House of Representatives as to…

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Election Notes

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 19 December 1913 · page 4

Women and men voters should vote far Briner by putting the cross [X] in the bottom square. Mr. McLennan, the Labour…

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Federal Parliament. an All-night Sitting. Introduction of Colonial Labour

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 20 December 1913 · page 13

SYDNEY, Friday.—In the House pf Representatives Mr. Chapman asked if the Treasurer was aware that a considerable sum of money was lying idle owing to…

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Election Notes

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 20 December 1913 · page 2

Only two names on the ballot paper this time. Put your cross the bottom square, opposite Briner's name…

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The Elections. Electors Generally "Flabbergasted."

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 20 December 1913 · page 4

Our Sydney correspondent (W.J.S.) writed:— If there is a more expressive word in the language than "flabbergasted," it may…

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Coming Municipal Elections

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 20 December 1913 · page 13

Apprehension, appears to exist in Sydney with respect to the forthcoming municipal elections. It is feared that they are to be victims of machine…

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The State Elections. Unite to Defend the Common Enemy Saturday's Second Ballot

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 20 December 1913 · page 13

SYDNEY, Friday.—The members of the State Cabinet are making a determined effort to capture as many of Saturday's second ballot seats as possible. The…

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Election Notes. Election Frauds

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 23 December 1913 · page 4

Stories of frauds perpetrated during the elections continue to multiply, and have reached a point which seems to call for searching inquiry, Mr. John Haynes…

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The Raleigh Election. Mr. Briner Re-Elected

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 23 December 1913 · page 4

Unline most of the other second ballot comests, very little outside assistance was rendered either candidate in the contest for the Raleigh seat on Saturday…

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The Clarence & Richmond Examiner. Established 1859. Grafton: Tuesday, December 23rd, 1913. the State Elections

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 23 December 1913 · page 4

The second ballot election on Saturday finished the State elections for the Period of another three years—that is, unless anything unforeseen occurs. Labour…

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The State Elections. Results of the Campaign. Ministerial Opinions

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 23 December 1913 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.— Mr. Carmichael said the result is extremely satisfactory, though it was expected we would have a majority of at least a dozen. We were…

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State Elections. Parliament Opened. Mr. Meagher Elected Speaker

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 24 December 1913 · page 3

SYDNEY, Tuesday Night: The State Parliament was opened by Commissioners this morning. Members hoard a very brief speech read…

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Election Impersonations. Sydney

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Wednesday 24 December 1913 · page 2

The Premier says he has no knowledge of any impersonations at the elections, but if concrete instances can be given he will have…

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