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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1914

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State Parliament. Another Caucus Meeting. Opening Date Adhered To. Sydney, Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 12 June 1914 · page 5

The state Parliament will commence its next session either on Tuesday, June 30, or Friday, July 7. The latter date is the more probable…

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Late Wires. Our Chess Champion. Entertained at Parliament House. Mr. Briner As Host. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 12 June 1914 · page 5

Mr. Viner of Bellingen, Australia s chess champion, who leaves on the 24th inst. for Enland and other parts of Europe to meet the chess…

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Double Dissolution. Federal Election

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 12 June 1914 · page 6

On the application of the Cook Government the Governor-General has granted a double dissolution. As soon as provision has been made for…

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Federal Parliament. Opposition Tactics Futile. Estimated Income and Expenditure

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 13 June 1914 · page 9

SYDNEY, Friday.—After conferences between the Liberals and the Labourites regarding the conduct of business in the House of Representatives, the latter's…

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Funds for Elections

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 13 June 1914 · page 9

SYDNEY, Friday.—A deputation from the Political Labour League appealed to the Labour Council for funds for the elections. In the course of his remarks, Mr. Lamond…

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Federal Elections. Active Enrollment. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 15 June 1914 · page 3

The work of enrollment is being actively carried on, preparative for the Federal elections. During the week the daily distribution of electoral cards…

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Federal Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 16 June 1914 · page 6

Intense interest was centred in the proceedings of the Federal Parliament on Wednesday afternoon. The galleries were full, and there was a big attendance of…

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Late Wires. Federal Elections. Premier Watt a Candidate. Melbourne, Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 17 June 1914 · page 3

The Victorian State Premier, Mr. W. Watt, has Informed his Cabinet that he will resign in order to contest the Balaclava seat at the…

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State Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 18 June 1914 · page 4

The State Parliament will commence its next session either on Tuesday, June 30, or Tuesday, July 7. The latter date is the more probable. The question was discussed at…

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The Election

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 18 June 1914 · page 2

It seems to be taken for granted that there is to be a double dissolution, and both parties are busily furbishing their armour accordingly. But the precise date is still uncertain…

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Political. Impending Federal Elections. Activity Amongst Liberals

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 18 June 1914 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—In all the States, candidates are getting to work. The Senate campaign will soon be in full swing. Senators Millen and Oakes set the ball rolling…

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Opening of Parliament. Sydney, Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 19 June 1914 · page 5

The Premier will deliver his policy speech at Cootamundra on June 30, and Parliament will open at noon on July 7…

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Federal Elections. Rolls Ready on July 13. MELBOURNE

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 19 June 1914 · page 5

The Prime Minister (Mr. Cook) announces that the new electoral rolls for all divisions will be available by July 13…

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Political. Caucus Concludes Sittings, Parliament Opens July 7

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 20 June 1914 · page 9

SYDNEY, Friday.—The Caucus concluded its sittings yesterday, after granting approval to the greater portion of the State Government's programme, including the…

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Federal Parliament. Double Dissolution Delayed. Opposition Address to the Governor-general

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 20 June 1914 · page 9

SYDNEY, Friday.—After sitting on Wednesday afternoon and evening and the whole of Thursday and last night, the Federal Parliament does not seem any nearer…

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Late Wires. Federal Elections. a Wild Statement. Sydney, Sunday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 22 June 1914 · page 3

Mr. J. Grant, secretary of the P.L.L., stated yesterday that the police had supplied the electoral registrars with the names of many…

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Federal Elections. Mr. Cook Active. Sydney, Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 24 June 1914 · page 3

Mr. Cook, the Minister, leaves for Melbourne to-night. He addresses the electors on Monday next at Cootamundra…

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Liberal Senate Candidates Sydney, Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 24 June 1914 · page 3

Messrs. H. E. Pratten, J. Coen, and A. K. Trethowan, three of the Liberal Senate Candidates, to-day commenced a comprehensive tour of…

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New Polling Places

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 26 June 1914 · page 4

Mr. G. S. Briner, M.L.A., wired us yesterday that Eatonsville has been abolished as a polling place in Raleigh Electorate and that First…

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State Parliament. Convened for July 7. SYDNEY

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 26 June 1914 · page 5

The State Parliament has been definitely called together by proclamation for July 7. The feature of the Premier's…

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