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Mid North Coast · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1907

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The Result of the Election

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 26 September 1907 · page 4

IN an article upon the result of the election the Bulletin sums up the situation much as follows:—"The Sydney Telegraph can only by the…

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Federal Parliament

Macleay Argus · Saturday 28 September 1907 · page 11

In the House of Representatives yesterday Prime Minister Deakin remained while the formal business was being transacted, but will not…

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Federal Parliament

Macleay Argus · Saturday 28 September 1907 · page 11

In the House of Representatives the consideration in committee of the proposed vote for special defence purposes was resumed. The grant…

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Meeting of Parliament

Macleay Argus · Saturday 28 September 1907 · page 8

THE Government has decided that Parliament shall meet for the despatch of business on Wednesday, October 2. On that day members…

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The State Parliament. Reconstruction of the Cabinet. Sydney

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 28 September 1907 · page 5

MR. Carruthers, has announced the reconstruction of the Ministry, as follows:--The Chief Secretary's Office is abolished. Mr. Waddell becomes State Treasurer…

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Charge of Obstructing an Election. Tore Up His Local Option Paper

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 28 September 1907 · page 4

Frank Mahony, insurance agent, was charged at the police court with obstructing the proceedings at the Redfern polling booth on election day…

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Federal Parliament

Macleay Argus · Saturday 5 October 1907 · page 11

Yesterday the House of Representatives resumed consideration of the tariff. Mr. Watson said the legislation of recent years had…

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Opening of Parliament

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 5 October 1907 · page 7

The official opening of the State Parliament was performed on Wednesday, both Houses meeting at noon. There was a full attendance of members, and…

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News by Wire. SYDNEY, Thursday. Opening of Parliament

Macleay Argus · Saturday 5 October 1907 · page 11

The New South Wales Parliament met yesterday and members were sworn in. Mr. W. McCourt was re-elected Speaker. Premier Wade…

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The New State Ministry. Opening of Parliament. Sydney

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 5 October 1907 · page 4

The new State Cabinet is as follows:-- Mr. C. G. Wade, Premier, Attorney[?]General and Minister for Justice. Mr. Waddell, Colonial Treasurer…

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Federal Parliament

Macleay Argus · Saturday 12 October 1907 · page 11

In the House of Representatives yesterday, Mr. Carr declared that the police in New South Wales received a bonus of 10s for every…

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Federal Parliament

Macleay Argus · Saturday 12 October 1907 · page 11

The wire-netting duty was discussed in the House of Representatives yesterday. The Treasurer has backed down with regard to the duty,…

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Opening of Parliament

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 12 October 1907 · page 7

The 21st Parliament of New South Wales, which formally met last week for swearing-in of new members, was officially opened by the Governor on…

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State Parliament.--motion of Censure

Macleay Argus · Saturday 12 October 1907 · page 11

The State Parliament was officially opened yesterday. The Governor's speech indicated that bills would be introduced to materially reduce the…

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The State Parliament. the Strength of Parties

Macleay Argus · Saturday 12 October 1907 · page 3

A GOOD deal of uncertainty attaches to the attitude to be adopted by several Independents and Progressives, who say, they are waiting to hear Mr. Wade…

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Opening of State Parliament. the Governor's Speech. Sydney

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 12 October 1907 · page 4

THE State Parliament was opened at noon yesterday. The Governor's speech indicated that Bills would he introduced to materially…

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An Election Incident

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 12 October 1907 · page 8

From a column entitled "Some things by someone," in the Lismore Chronicle, we clip the following:-- To leave the serious, and to conclude the column, I will relate a voting incident. Sir Patrick Jennings…

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Local and General News. Raleigh Election

Macleay Argus · Saturday 12 October 1907 · page 10

Mr. J. M'Laughlin writes:--Will you permit me, through your columns, to express my thanks to those electors…

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Federal Parliament. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Saturday 19 October 1907 · page 11

In the House of Representatives yesterday Mr. Webster again returned to the subject of sweating in the Post Office. He declared it was a…

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Federal Parliament. Mr. John Thomson on the Tobacco Duties

Macleay Argus · Saturday 19 October 1907 · page 6

MR. JOHN THOMSON (Cowper)-- I have hitherto refrained from taking part in the debate on the Tariff, having determined that my contribution to it…

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