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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1917

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State Elections. Gloucester Seat. Taree

Daily Examiner · Friday 9 March 1917 · page 2

The three candidates for the Gloucester seat are vigorously prosecuting their political campaign throughout the length and breadth of the electorate…

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The State Election Raleigh Electorate. Mr. Briner's Candidature. Dorrigo, Wednesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 9 March 1917 · page 2

Mr. Briner during the past five days has addressed good meetings at Dorrigo. North Dorrigo, Tyringham, Her[?]ani and Deer Vale. He was received…

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State Elections the Premier on Tour. Mr. Holman on the P.L.L. Dictation From Union Officials

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 9 March 1917 · page 6

Addressing his constituents on Friday at Temora, the Premier, Mr. W. A. Holman, gave a lucid account of the rupture in the Labor party, which…

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Federal Elections. Senators Who Will Retire

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 9 March 1917 · page 5

Senator Millen's announcement presumably means that the House of Representatives and eighteen members of the Senate will go to the electors…

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Federal Parliament. Electioneering Speeches. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Saturday 10 March 1917 · page 5

In the House of Representatives, Mr. Webster, referring to the Post Office thefts, said they were not due to a lack of supervision, but to the difficulty in…

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Mr. G. S. Briner in Dorrigo the National Candidate. Splendid Address and Enthusiastic Audience

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 10 March 1917 · page 3

Although the weather was inclement on Friday evening last a fair crowd was present at the School of Arts to hear Mr. Briner's address…

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Federal Elections. Prime Minister's Message. "Shall the Nation Be Subordinate to Party?" Round Table Conference. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Saturday 10 March 1917 · page 5

Mr. Hughes, in a message to a large meeting held, at Adelaide, said Australia was oh the eve of the most important election ever held in the history…

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State Elections. Mr. Briner at Coff's Harbor

Daily Examiner · Saturday 10 March 1917 · page 2

Mr. G. S. Briner, National candidate, and late member for Raleigh, addressed a large meeting in the School of Arts, Coff's Harbor, on Wednesday…

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THE P.L.L. Socialist Candidate Deposed. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 10 March 1917 · page 5

Mr. Judd has been deposed from the Labor Council because he is a Socialist candidate…

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State Elections. Mr. Collins' Candidature

Daily Examiner · Saturday 10 March 1917 · page 5

A well-attended meeting of supporters of Mr. H. F. Collins, the selected Labor candidate for Raleigh, was held yesterday evening in Cameron's store,…

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State Elections. Raleigh Electorate. Mr. Collins' Campaign. Meeting at South Grafton

Daily Examiner · Monday 12 March 1917 · page 2

On Saturday night, Mr. H. F. Collins, the selected Labor candidate for the Raleigh electorate, addressed a public meeting from Bray's balcony, South…

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Election of Mayor

Daily Examiner · Monday 12 March 1917 · page 2

To-night at 8 o'clock the newly constituted City Council, will meet and elect the Mayor for the ensuing 12 months. No other business can be…

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The Federal Elections. Big Labor Rally in Sydney. Senator Gardiner's Speech. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 12 March 1917 · page 2

Over thirty thousand people assembled in the Domain yesterday to listen to the speakers from ten platforms in support of the Labor party…

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Grafton Municipal Council. Aldermen and Administrator Confer. Mayoral Election To-night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 12 March 1917 · page 2

The recently-elected alderment by invitation, had an informal conference with the ex-Administrator on Friday evening at the Town Hall. Mr…

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Federal Elections. Press Opinions. a Clear-cut Issue

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 12 March 1917 · page 4

The Brisbane "Daily Mail," discussing the Federal elections says:-- The National Government could, it is fairly evident, have managed to push…

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State Elections the Raleigh Electorate. Mr. Collins' Candidature. Address at South Grafton

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 12 March 1917 · page 3

Mr. H. F. Collins, the selected Labor candidate for Raleigh, addressed an open-air gathering of about 260 persons in South Grafton on Saturday…

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French Policy. Cabinet Will Consult Parliament. London

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 13 March 1917 · page 5

It is understood that the general policy of the French Cabinet will be debated in the Chamber of Deputies to enable the Chamber to clearly define its…

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Austria-hungary. Trouble in Parliament. Resignations Expected. London

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 13 March 1917 · page 5

The Emperor of Austria suddenly broke off his stay at Buda-pest (Hungary), and his visit to South Hungary, and returned to Vienna. The…

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The Mayoral Election

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 13 March 1917 · page 4

In extending congratulations to the new Mayor of the city—Alderman D. McFarlane—on his elevation as principal citizen of Grafton, we do so in…

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State Elections. Record Poll Likely. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 13 March 1917 · page 5

The State election campaign is growing in intensity. Polling is likely to constitute a record. Special precautions are being taken to prevent…

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