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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1913

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Federal Politics. Election Day Fixed. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 26 February 1913 · page 3

In Melbourne, official confirmation was given yesterday to the statement that the Federal General Elections will be held on Saturday, May 31st…

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Federal Elections

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 27 February 1913 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—Official confirmation was given to the report that the Federal general elections will be held on Saturday, May, 31st. The referendum on…

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The Yass Election. Mr. Wade's Condemnation. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 28 February 1913 · page 5

Speaking at Burrowa last night. Mr. Wade referred to the many misdeeds of the Labor Government, and their deliberate attempt at confiscation when the Gas…

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Tho Federal Elections. Liberal Campaign Opened. Dishonesty and Corruption Suggested. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 28 February 1913 · page 5

The Senate Liberal campaign was opened at the Paddington Town Hall last night. Mr. J. Cook, Leader of the Federal…

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Yass By-Election. a Stormy Meeting. Sydney

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

During a Liberal meeting at Yass on Saturday night there was consider able interruption. Messrs. Wood and Fitzpatrick were speaking, but were…

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Victorian By-Election. Labour Leads on Split Vote. Sydney, Sunday Night

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

In the Warrenheip (Vic.) by-election for the State Parliament yesterday the voting was:--Hogan (Labour). 1494, O'Day 632…

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The Yass Election. Hundreds of Meetings

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 4 March 1913 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—In the Yass by-election hundreds of meetings have been addressed. Now the whole electorate is waiting for Wednesday. The followers of…

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Harwood Shire Election

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 5 March 1913 · page 2

In this issue Mr. Angus Sutherland, of Tullymorgan, offers himself as a candidate for the vacancy in Harwood, Shire Council caused by the…

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The Elections

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 6 March 1913 · page 4

At a meeting of the Farmers and Settlers' Association a notice of motion was given to rescind a resolution previously carried to support the Liberal candidate for…

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The Yass Election. Labour Leading

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 6 March 1913 · page 5

W. J. S. writes:—Ministers are now possessed by a horrible fear lest the precipitate action of the gas strikers should lose them by-election at Yass. Such…

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Cancelling the Agreement. Lord Mayor Takes His Four Hours. Government Afraid to Call Parliament. Manly Men Strike. Sydney, Wednesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 7 March 1913 · page 5

Mr. Kavanagh, M.L.C., Secretary of the Labor Council, appeals to the Gas Company to reconsider their decision. If the agreement were…

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Yass Election

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 8 March 1913 · page 2

The total vote Recorded in Yass was 85 more than at the last general election…

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The Federal Elections

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 8 March 1913 · page 2

The champaigo for the coming Federal election is in full swing. Candidates are addressing large audiences in various centres…

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Yass Election. Labour Majority of 41

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 8 March 1913 · page 12

SYDNEY, Friday.—Great interest was manifested in the Yass election, and the voting, at the booths proved heavy, both sides putting forward their utmost…

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Parliament's Farewell. Sydney, Sunday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 10 March 1913 · page 3

A farewell Parliamentary banquet was tendered Lord Chelsmford last night. The Premier (Mr. McGowen) paid a…

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Imperial Parliament. a Session Forecast the King's Innovation. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 12 March 1913 · page 3

It is anticipated that the Hon Rule Bill and the disestablishment of the Welsh Church bills will be rapidly repassed an the coming session…

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Yass By-Election. Will Probably Be Voided. Irregularities Alleged. Sydney, Monday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 12 March 1913 · page 3

It is more than likely that another election will be necessary for Yass. News has come to hand of a serious irregularity in regard to the…

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Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 13 March 1913 · page 4

Parliament, according to the agreement with the strikers, is to meet before the end of next week in order to alter the Industrial Arbitration Act in such a…

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British Parliament. Ceremonial Opening

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 13 March 1913 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday.—The King performed the opening of the British Parliament in state. Five suffragettes were arrested. They…

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The Yass Election

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 13 March 1913 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—Regarding the opinion that the defects in the Yass election, can be overcome by validating, the proclamation by the Governor, Mr. Wade…

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