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Politics & elections, 1901

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Opening of the Imperial Parliament. Speech From the Throne. London

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 20 February 1901 · page 2

AT the opening of the Imperial Parliament there were enormous crowds, and the ceremony was brilliant and picturesque. The King and Queen rode in the great State coach,…

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Election of Mayor

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 21 February 1901 · page 6

A MEETING of the Borough Council was held on Friday last for the purpose of electing a Mayor for the coming year A larger number of the general pub[?]s put in an appearance…

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Opening the Imperial Parliament

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 23 February 1901 · page 11

The procession from the Robing-room to the Chamber of the Peers was stately. The King, in a magnificent ermine and crimson robe, led the…

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Imperial Parliament. the Opening Ceremonies. London, Feb. 15

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 23 February 1901 · page 4

The ceremony of opening Parliament was brilliant and picturesque. Immense crowds gathered in the Mail, at Whitehull, and around Parliament Houses…

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The Federal Election

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 23 February 1901 · page 2

At a meeting of Freetraders held on Tuesday afternoon, at which representatives from all parts of the district were present it was decided to ask Mr. R…

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Cowper Election. to the Editor

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 23 February 1901 · page 2

SIR,—I see by last Saturday's issue of the Chronicle that the Manning Times is suggesting that a Freetrader should run for Cowper. Well, just let…

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A Freetrade Candidate. Port Macquarie

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 23 February 1901 · page 6

An influential meeting of Free-traders was held here on Tuesday last, when a strong committee representing all parts of the district was formed,…

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The Federal Elections

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 23 February 1901 · page 4
Also in Macleay Argus

THE date for the Federal elections has been finally fixed. This momentous event now therefore assumes a concrete significance which can no longer be disregarded…

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Kempsey Borough Council. Election of Mayor

Macleay Argus · Saturday 23 February 1901 · page 11

THE Mayor of the triple town of Kempsey was chosen on Friday of last week. Considerably more than usual interest must have been manifested in the election, as…

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The Federal Election. Maclean

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 27 February 1901 · page 2

MR. T. Mc. Lobban, a Manning River native, has been requisitioned to stand for Cowper. He is a sound federalist, and took a prominent part on the Clarence River in advocating the passing…

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Federal Elections

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 28 February 1901 · page 6

THE date of polling for the Federal elections has now been fired for Friday, March 29 In most districts candidates are now doing an active canvass The published list at the…

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The Federal Election. to the Editor of the M. R. TIMES

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 2 March 1901 · page 4

DEAR SIR,—If there is one privilege more than another which we as Australians ought to safeguard, it is the privilege of choosing for ourselves who should represent us in Parliament. And the…

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Manifesto by the Evangelical Council. Character of Candidates. Parliament Should Be Opened with Prayer. Perfect Religious Equality

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 9 March 1901 · page 8

In view of the Federal elections, the Evangelical Council of New South Wales lias issued the following manifesto and appeal to the electors:—…

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The Federal Election. MR. F. Clarke at Port Macquarie

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 9 March 1901 · page 2

There was a very good attendance of electors at the School of Arts on Wednesday night last, when Mr. F. Clarke, M.P., delivered an address in support of his…

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Election Notes

Macleay Argus · Saturday 9 March 1901 · page 10

AFTER Mr. R. Davidson's meeting on Monday last a strong Freetrade committee was formed to secure Mr. Davidson's return. Mr. A. E…

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Dates of the Federal Elections

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 13 March 1901 · page 3

THE following information regarding the Federal elections in the respective States will be interesting:— New South Wales Senate:—Date of issue of writ,…

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Chief Polling Place

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 14 March 1901 · page 4

Grafton has been made the chief polling place for the Cowper Electorate, and Mr. Page of that city has been appointed returning officer. Such an arrangement mast…

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Election Notes

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 14 March 1901 · page 3

THE nominations for the Senate take place on the 15th instant, and the polling on the 29th. For the House of Representatives the nomination takes place on the 21st, and the…

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The Stock Board Election

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 14 March 1901 · page 4

In the matter of the recent election of Sheep Directors for the Port Macquarie District it will be remembered that the numbers first announced showed Mr…

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