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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1913

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Federal Elections. Mr. Thomson at Taree. The Land Tax Disappointing

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 19 April 1913 · page 3

In his recent address at Taree, Mr. John Thomson (the member for Cowper) said one of the things which the Labour Goverment promised and gave to the…

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Federal Elections. How the Press Is Gagged. "Return by Newspaper Proprietors--175 B."

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 21 April 1913 · page 2

"(I) The proprietor or publisher of a newspaper published in the Commonwealth shall, in accordance with this section, make or cause to be…

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Federal Elections

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 22 April 1913 · page 6

The Commonwealth Electoral Act 1911, amends the former Acts in several respects, and places certain restrictions and obligations on the public and…

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University Election. Sydney

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Wednesday 23 April 1913 · page 2

At the University election yesterday nine conservatives, and one Progressive were returned. The former are [?] members of the late…

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Parliament Dissolved

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 24 April 1913 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—The proclamation dissolving the Federal Parliament was issued to-day. The writs for the elections will be…

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The Elections and the Press

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 24 April 1913 · page 3

The "S.M. Herald" in a loading article concerning the Press and the forthcoming Federal elections, announces that it will not publish signed articles of comment on…

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Federal Elections

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 24 April 1913 · page 3

The Commonwealth Electoral Act. 191[?], a[?]ends the former Acts in several respects, and places certain restrictions and obligations on the public and…

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University Election

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 24 April 1913 · page 5

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—Regarding the University senates election, Mr. Carmichael said that personally he was not intcrested in the success of either party,…

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The Referendum and General Election

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 24 April 1913 · page 4

Canvassing and discussion of the issues involved in the referendum, and in the approaching Federal elections is becoming brisk. Many press writers, however,…

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Federal Elections

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 25 April 1913 · page 4

The Commonwealth Federal Act, 1911, amends the former Acts in several respects, and places certain restrictions and obligations on the…

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Queensland By-election. Easy Liberal Victory. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 25 April 1913 · page 5

The result of the Fassifern (Queensland) State by-election was :—Bell (Liberal) 2130, Laban (Labor) 559. Jenkinson (Independent) 377…

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Federal Elections. Extracts From Commonwealth Electoral Act, 1911. "Return by Newspaper Proprietors--175b

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 25 April 1913 · page 8

"(I) The proprietor or publisher of a newspaper published in the Commonwealth shall, in accordance with this section, make or cause to be…

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Federal Elections. Speeches by Cook and Wade. Enthusiastic Gathering

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 26 April 1913 · page 9

SYDNEY, Friday.—There was remarkable enthusiasm at the anti-referenda meting in the Town-hall, organised by the Liberal Association…

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Glebe Election

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 26 April 1913 · page 9

SYDNEY, Thursday.—There is a rumpus in the Glebe electorate in connection with the ballot for a Liberal'candidate, in the State election. There are. three…

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Federal Elections

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 29 April 1913 · page 7

The Commonwealth Electoral Act, 1911, amends the former Acts in several respects, and places certain restrictions and obligations on the public and…

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The Cowper Election

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 29 April 1913 · page 4

Mr. Con. Hogan, candidate, for Cowper in the Labour Interest, undressed a meeting of about 200 in the Theatre Royal last night, about a dozen of whom were ladies. Mr. P. Jordan,…

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An Election Echo

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 1 May 1913 · page 5

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—The libel case in respect of what was admitted to be a correctly reported statement made by Mr. Wade at the time of the general…

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Municipal Elections

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 1 May 1913 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—The Municipal elections throughout New Zealand are proceeding to-day. The chief interest is centred in the determined effort of Labor…

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The Federal Elections Enthusiastic Reception to Prime Minister. Great Labour Rally in Town Hall a Trenchant Speech by Mr. FISHER

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 1 May 1913 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—The Prime Minister (Mr. Fisher) addressed a great meeting in the Town Hall last night, and subsequently au overflow meeting…

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Federal Elections

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 1 May 1913 · page 7

The Commonwealth Electoral Act, 1911, amends the former Acts in several respects, and places certain restrictions and obligations on the public and…

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