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Politics & elections, 1901

229 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 7 of 12

English Parliament in 2000 A.d

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 16 May 1901 · page 7

The English Parliament (says "Answer") will have to move with the times. Members will not be allowed to "talk out" a Bill; and…

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The Duke and Duchess of York in Melbourne. Opening the Federal Parliament

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 16 May 1901 · page 6

MELBOURNE on Wednesday last was the scene of a number of brilliant functions, including a State reception at Parliament House. Presentation of South Africa War…

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The Forthcoming Election

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 16 May 1901 · page 3

MATTERS in connection with the State Parliament and State politics will for a abort time be overshadowed by the Royal visit, which commences in Sydney on May 27 and…

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The State Parliament. MR. H. W. Flett at Taree

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 18 May 1901 · page 6

On Wednesday evening last, as previously announced in our columns, Mr. H. W. Flett, J.P., (who is a candidate for "The Manning" electorate in the State Parliament). addressed the electors from…

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Opening the Federal Parliament. the Government's Programme. Melbourne

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 18 May 1901 · page 4

Both Houses of the Legislature met yesterday. The following was the speech delivered by the Governor-General, declaring the caused of the summoning of Parliament:—…

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The Federal Parliament. Summary of the Governor-general's Speech

Macleay Argus · Saturday 18 May 1901 · page 6

THE Governor-General's speech was read in the Federal Senate on Friday, the 10th instant. In the speech it was intimated that…

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The State Election. Selecting a Candidate at Gladstone

Macleay Argus · Saturday 18 May 1901 · page 13

A LARGE and representative meeting was held at the Gladstone School of Arts on Saturday last for the purpose of selecting a candidate to represent…

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Correspondence. a Farmers' Candidate. To the Editor

Macleay Argus · Saturday 18 May 1901 · page 13

SIR,--The General Election is close upon us, and it behoves the electors is this district to make a wise choice as to who shall represent them in the State Parliament…

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State Parliamentary Elections

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Wednesday 22 May 1901 · page 2

According to announcement, Mr. H. W. Flett, J.P., one of the candidates for the Manning Electorate, addressed about 50 electors, at Mrs…

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Federal Parliament

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 23 May 1901 · page 4

The debate on the address in-reply commenced in both Federal Houses yesterday. Mr. Reid subjected the speech to a severe criticism, and charged the Government with…

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Meeting of the Federal Parliament

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 23 May 1901 · page 4

The Federal Parliament met this afternoon. There was a large attendance of members and public ia both Homes. The debate on the address-in-reply proceeding…

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Election Notes

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 23 May 1901 · page 4

A MEETING of the Opposition was held at the Protestant Hall, Sydney, on Thursday, when Mr. C. A. Lee delivered his manifests. He is in favor of the reduction in the number…

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CORRESPONDENCE. (We do not necessity endorse the opinions expressed correspondents.) State Elections and the Drink Traffic (To the Editor.)

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 25 May 1901 · page 3

Sir,—Permit me very earnestly to ask special attention to the State elections, in the hope that every sympathiser with temperance may be…

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A Farmers' Candidate. To the Editor

Macleay Argus · Saturday 25 May 1901 · page 7

SIR,--In writing under the above heading in your last issue " A Kempsey Native" takes too much for granted. I am with him so far that I believe we should send a man…

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Correspondence. State Elections and the Drink Traffic. To the Editor

Macleay Argus · Saturday 25 May 1901 · page 7

SIR,--Permit me very earnestly to ask special attention to the State Elections, in the hope that every sympathiser with Temerance may be induced to be now zealously…

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Election Notes

Macleay Argus · Saturday 25 May 1901 · page 10

IT is on the cards that Mr. P. C. Basche will be adopted as the Government candidate for the Hastings and Macleay. In that event he will have the assistance of…

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Young Men and Parliament. To the Editor

Macleay Argus · Saturday 1 June 1901 · page 13

SIR,--Having noticed in a recent issue of your journal and also in that of your contemporary some correspondence on the above subject, I make the same my excuse…

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Correspondence. the Race for the State Parliament. To the Editor

Macleay Argus · Saturday 1 June 1901 · page 13

SIR,--Having seen the candidates in the field for this electorate I have felt much surprised at not seeing the name of Mr. O. O. Danger on the list. All putting up now…

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Election Notes

Macleay Argus · Saturday 1 June 1901 · page 8

THE chief item of news in connection with the Hastings and Macleay election is the fact that on Thursday last Mr. Percy Basche was selected by the executive of the Progressive…

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Hastings and Macleay Election. MR. E. P. Noonan at Kempsey

Macleay Argus · Saturday 1 June 1901 · page 6

MR. NOONAN, candidate for the Hastings and Macleay seat in the State Parliament, opened his campaign by addressing a meeting of the electors at the Good…

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