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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1914

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Election A., H. and I. Society Committee

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 4 April 1914 · page 2

AT the annual meeting of the local Agricultural Society on Wednesday , last there were no less than 50 persons, including the retiring…

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The Home Rule Crisis. Calmer Tone in Debate. General Election Unsatisfactory

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 4 April 1914 · page 9

LONDON, Thursday.—There was a calmer tone in the House of Commons when the Home Rule debate was resumed…

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Home Rule. Mr. Asquith Electioneering. Tory Doctrine Denounced. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 6 April 1914 · page 3

Speaking at Ladybank, Fifeshire, Mr. Asquith said the present Tory doctrine would strike at the very root, not only of army discipline,…

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Federal Election Commission. Grafton Evidence

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 6 April 1914 · page 2

On Friday night the Federal Royal Commission to inquire into the electoral law and its administration in the Commonwealth took evidence…

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The Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 7 April 1914 · page 4

There have been lively times in the Macquarie-street talking-shop during the past week, and it must be confessed that the spectacle presented in the Assembly, at least,…

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State Parliament. a Heavy Night's Work. Mr. Cann's Announcement

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 7 April 1914 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—The House of Assembly this evening had a heavy night's work before them. Mr. Cann announced that he desired…

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Fifeshire By-election. Mr. Asquith's Welcome. the Liberals Praise of Home-rule

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 7 April 1914 · page 5

LONDON, Saturday.—King's Cross railway station was crowded to bid farewell to Mr. Asquith setting out for Fifeshire for the by-election, rendered necessary on…

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State Parliament. £7,500,000 Loan Approved. Session Ends To-day. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 8 April 1914 · page 3

The Legislative Council yesterday had the two Income Tax Bills under discussion. Members roundly criticised the careless way in which the [?]ills…

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State Parliament. Income Tax and Stamp Bills Nymboida Water Scheme

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 9 April 1914 · page 4

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—In the Legislative Assembly, the Loans Bill excited some criticism from Mr. Cohen and Mr. Waddell, but eventually the measure was…

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Parliament House

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 11 April 1914 · page 11

It seems as if there is going to be another attempt to tinker with our present ugly, ill-ventilated, and badly constructed, though historic Parliament House. The…

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State Parliament. First Session Ended. Income Tax Bill Further Discussed

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 11 April 1914 · page 9

SYDNEY, Thursday.—The Parliamentary session closed last night in both Houses. Reference was made to the friendly spirit displayed throughout the…

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Late Wires. Federal Parliament Both Sides Preparing. Melbourne

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 15 April 1914 · page 3

The Federal Parliament will be opened to-day. Ministers met in Cabinet yesterday morning and completed the revised Speech from the…

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The Clarence & Richmond Examiner. Established 1859. Grafton: Thursday. 16th APRIL, 1914. Federal Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 16 April 1914 · page 4

The second session of the fifth Federal Parliament was opened yesterday by the Governor-General, Lord Denman. It is not likely that Lord Denman will again…

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Federal Elections

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 16 April 1914 · page 2

The Federal Treasurer, Sir John Fortest spoke as follows as to the prospects of the Liberal party at the ensuing elections:— "I am, naturally of a hopeful disposition…

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Late Wires. Federal Parliament. the Governor's Speech

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 17 April 1914 · page 4

MELBOURNE, Wednesday Night. The Governor-General opened the Federal Parliament with the usual ceremonial, in the presence of a large…

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Federal Parliament. the Second Session. the Governor-general's Speech

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 18 April 1914 · page 9

The Federal Parliament was opened on Wednesday by the Governon General. The perfect afternoon drew a large number of spectators to the galleries. This wall be…

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Municipal Elections

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 18 April 1914 · page 5

A case which was decided last week by Mr. Justice Ferguson is one of a number which cropped up at the last municipal election in regard to the correct nomination of…

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Federal Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 23 April 1914 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—The debate on the censure motion in the House of Represehtatives has advanced another stage. In anticipation of interesting speeches,…

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Federal Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 28 April 1914 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—The whole of the week in the Federal Parliament is expected to be taken up with the no-confidence debate. No interest whatever is felt,…

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Candidates for the Senate

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 2 May 1914 · page 10

In view of the prospect of an early double dissolution, the selection of Liberal candidates for the Senate has become a matter of urgency. It is a necessity of the position,…

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