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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1914

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A.J.C. St. Leger Candidates

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 3 February 1914 · page 7

When Ulva's Isle ran third in the Melbourne Cup and so convincingly defeated Radnor and Beragoon, the other three-year-olds in the race, sportsmen held the opinion that the big son…

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Late Cables. South African Strike. Excitement in Parliament. the Government's Silence. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 4 February 1914 · page 3

The galleries of the South African Assembly in Capetown were thronged when Parliament again met. The Labour members were present in full…

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Th[?] Election Allegations. Sydney

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Wednesday 4 February 1914 · page 2

An [?] was op[?] at Dubbo into the [?] of improper practices in[?] with teh recent state [?]…

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British Political Crisis. Election Expected in May. Revolt Against Government. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 4 February 1914 · page 3

The Unionists are fairly confident there will be a general election in Britain in May. The Government are face to face with a Radical and…

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South African Union Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 5 February 1914 · page 2

LONDON, Tuesday.—The South African Government's Indemnity Bill, indemnifies, the authorities for all their acts throughout the Union from six days before…

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Municipal and Shire Elections

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 5 February 1914 · page 4

In Woodburn Shire there were contests in two Ridings, and the results were: A Riding—Alfred Rose 204, John Olive 122, Major Shallnrd 109, John Bruce 27. C…

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The Macquarie Election

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 5 February 1914 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—An inquiry has been opened at Dubbo into the allegations of improper practices in connection with the recent State elections in Macquarie…

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Federal Parliament. Government Going On. Melbourne

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 6 February 1914 · page 5

The Federal Parliament will reassemble on April 15. The Government intends to go on with its Programme. The Postal Voting and…

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Grafton Municipal Election. Official Declaration of the Poll. Speeches by Candidates

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 6 February 1914 · page 3

Between forty and fifty electors, including a number of the successful and defeated candidates, attended at the Council Chambers at noon on…

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Bellingen Shire Council. the Elections

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 6 February 1914 · page 4

The elections in connection with the Bellingen Shire Council for the ensuing three years took place on last Saturday, January, 31st. A great…

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Federal Elections Speaker Meagher's Forecast. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 6 February 1914 · page 4

Speaker Meagher stated yesterday that he anticipated the Federal elections would take place in June next…

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The Federal Parliament. Test Measures to Be Submitted

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 7 February 1914 · page 9

SYDNEY, Friday.—Mr. Cook said the Federal Parliament will meet on Wednesday, April 15. "We intend to go ahead with our programme. Our position is not…

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The Formal Elections. Sydney

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 7 February 1914 · page 2

Speaker Higher stated that he anticipates the Federal elections will take place in the next…

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Ulmarra Mayoral Election

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 7 February 1914 · page 2

A special meeting of the new Council was held on Thursday night for the purpose of electing the Mayor for the ensuing term. Presents— Ald. Fitzgerald, Napper, Ellem, Buchanan,…

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Successful Candidates

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 7 February 1914 · page 9

SYDNEY, Friday.—The following have received Scholarships, tonable at the Grafton High School:— George Anderson, Grafton High School…

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The Federal Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 10 February 1914 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—Mr. Cook, who has [?]ned from Cauberra, said he could [?] inquire into the magnitude of the [?] involved there. Obligations had to…

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Election of Mayor of Grafton

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 10 February 1914 · page 4

There was a full attendance of Alderman at a special meeting of the Council last evening for the purpose of electing the Mayor for the ensuing twelve months. There was also…

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Proceedings in Parliament. Labour Leader's Speech. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 11 February 1914 · page 3

Speaking in the South African Parliament, Mr. Creswell (leader of the Labodr Party) addressed the House for four hours. He satirically…

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Dorrigo Shire Council Election of President

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 11 February 1914 · page 2

A special meeting of the Dorrigo Shire Council was held at the Shire office, Coramba, on Friday morning. President T. Martin…

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The Federal Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 12 February 1914 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—A statement was marie by the Federal Attorney-General (Mr. Irvine) at the Lord Mayores luncheon in Melbourne that "he was not a man…

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