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Mid North Coast · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1904

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Reform Candidate for Raleigh

Macleay Argus · Saturday 28 May 1904 · page 10

WRITING to the Examiner on Saturday last the Ulmara correspondent says:--"From a reliable source we are informed that Mr. John Davis, son of…

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The Coming Election. To the Editor

Macleay Argus · Saturday 28 May 1904 · page 12

SIR,--The apathy displayed by the people of the Macleay in political matters is deplorable. There seeme to be no interest whatever taken in the coming election. I…

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Parliament

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 4 June 1904 · page 6

THE return of Sir John See to his post, recruited and invigorated by his visit to New Zealand, has enabled the Cabinet to come to a decision respecting Parliament. It will be…

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Mr. O. O. Dangar and the Election. He Wants an Advance Ballot

Macleay Argus · Saturday 11 June 1904 · page 7

AT the Good Templars' Hall on Tuesday evening last, Mr. O. O. Dangar addressed a meeting of electors. There were about 40 or 50 present, including a few ladies…

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Hastings and Macleay Election. Mr. Basche at Frederickton

Macleay Argus · Saturday 11 June 1904 · page 12

ON Friday last Mr. P. C. Basche addressed a crowded meeting of ladies and gentlemen at the School of Arts, Frederickton. Mr. C. Tongue occupied the chair, and Mr…

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Election of Pastures Protection Board

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 16 June 1904 · page 3

IT is hereby notified that an Election of Three Directors of the Pastures Protection Board for the Pastures Protection District of Port Macquarie is required to be…

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Correspondence. The Coming Election. to the Editor

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 16 June 1904 · page 7

SIR,—Now that I have plainly stated my disinclination to contest the election, except on a distinct expression of general approval by the electors of the Macleay portion of the…

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Farmers Election Platform

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 18 June 1904 · page 3

On Saturday the Farmers and Settlers' Conference, sitting at Dubbo, adopted the election platform, embodying the reforms which the association…

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Good Templars and the Elections

Macleay Argus · Saturday 18 June 1904 · page 6

We are in receipt of the election manifesto issued by the I.O.G.T., which urges the electors to vote in the direction of abolishing the liquor…

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Correspondence. the Choice of a Candidate. To the Editor

Macleay Argus · Saturday 18 June 1904 · page 13

SIR,--I see by the Sydney dailies that the idea put forth by me of taking a vote of the electors residing on the Macleay is scarcely one with which I am to be credited with…

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The Coming Election. Visit of Mr. Jas. Ashton

Macleay Argus · Saturday 18 June 1904 · page 12

Mr James Ashton, who is generally regarded as Mr. Carruthers' first lieutenant, has commenced a tour of the North Coast, and is booked to speak at Kempsey on…

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Stock Board Election

Macleay Argus · Saturday 18 June 1904 · page 11

Nominations for the office of directors of the Pastures Protection Board closed on Thursday evening and were officially announced by the chairman…

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Stock Board Election

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 23 June 1904 · page 4

The nomination for the position of Directors on the Port Macquarie Stock and Pasture Board, to fill the vacancies caused by the retirement of Messrs. Sutherland…

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The State Election. Mr. John Thomson's Candidature

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 25 June 1904 · page 6

ON Wednesday night last Mr. John Thomson, M.L.A., addressed the electors of Tinonee in the Temperance Hall, when there was a splendid attendance of both sexes--the hall being crowded…

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New Variety of Parliamentary Candidate

Macleay Argus · Saturday 25 June 1904 · page 11

THE Bulletin printed the following in its last issue:--Dear Bulletin.--Is there any opening for a had Candidate in N.S.W.? I know nothing about politics, but I am…

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Hastings and Macleay Election. MR. R. Davidson at Kempsey

Macleay Argus · Saturday 25 June 1904 · page 10

MR. Robert Davidson, M.L.A., the selected Liberal and Reform candidate, addressed a meeting of electors of the Theatre Royal on Monday last. There was very good…

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Raleigh Election

Macleay Argus · Saturday 25 June 1904 · page 8

A correspondent wired to us as follows:--"Mr. J. S. Davis, Oppossition candidate for Raleigh, addressed a large and enthusiastic meeting at…

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Correspondence. the Forthcoming General Election. To the Editor

Macleay Argus · Saturday 25 June 1904 · page 13

SIR,--In a week or two the electors of New South Wales will be in the middle of the general election and one of the most important questions that concerns the people…

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Mr. Waddell at Cowra. The Government Policy. The Election. SYDNEY

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 30 June 1904 · page 4

Mr. Waddell unfolded the policy of the Government at Cowra last night. Be said a complete cessation of borrowing was impossible. If the Government flew to…

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Hastings and Macleay Election. MR. P. C. Basche at Kempsey

Macleay Argus · Saturday 2 July 1904 · page 9

Mr. P. G. Basche, the independent candidate for the Hastings and Macleay, addressed a crowded meeting at the Theatre Royal on Thursday…

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