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Northern Rivers · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1905

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Theceremony of Opening the British Parliament. To the Editor of the Northern Star

Northern Star · Saturday 15 July 1905 · page 9

Dear old 'Star.'—That form of address sounds somewhat disrespectful to a great journal in northern N.S.W., bat then my knowledge of the 'Northern Star' goes…

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Scene in Parliament. Unemployed Demonstration

Northern Star · Monday 17 July 1905 · page 2

The habitues of Queen's-square who endeavour to infuse some life into the "unemployed agitation" have recently grown disconsolate because the sustenance of the…

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Quaint Act of Parliament. Curious Prosecution. They "Played at Cards."

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 21 July 1905 · page 12

A case came before the Bri[?]rley Hill Bench, last month, in which a number of men from Quarry Bank were charged with having on Sunday,…

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Outside Parliament

The Byron Bay Record · Saturday 22 July 1905 · page 9

The men filed out into the street and assembled opposite Parliament Buildings. The was no disorder, but several of them expressed vehement opinions concerning…

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Scene in Parliament. Address From the Gallery

The Byron Bay Record · Saturday 22 July 1905 · page 9

There was a remarkable scene in the Legislative Assembly on Thursday of last week. Mr. Carruthers was about to answer a question put by Mr. J.H. Young…

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Election Humors. Some Recollections

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 28 July 1905 · page 9

The stories elections are as the sands of the sea for number. Mr. Fox Russell recalls several in the current "Royal Magazine" One relates to the days of…

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Federal Parliament

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 29 July 1905 · page 2

IN the House of Representatives on Wednesday Mr. Deakin announced the policy of the Government, stating that it was what was submitted at the last general…

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Federal Parliament

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 29 July 1905 · page 2

IN the House of Representatives on Wednesday Mr. Deakin announced the policy of the Government, stating that it was what was submitted at the last general…

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Federal Parliament. the Government Policy

Northern Star · Saturday 29 July 1905 · page 5

Mr. Deakin said the Ministry adhered to the practical policy sanctioned by the country at the last general election. A majority of the members of the Cabinet…

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In Parliament. (From the "S. M. Herald.")

Northern Star · Monday 31 July 1905 · page 2

The Legislative Council may be taken the embodiment of the axiom, "hasten slowly." and as it is deemed by a got many people to be merely a revisory…

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The Federal Parliament. Mr. Reid on Mr. Deakin. Mr.ewing in Socialistic Birplime

Northern Star · Monday 31 July 1905 · page 3

"S M. Herald " special reporter writes.—The speech of Mr. Reid is the House of Representatives on Thursday was a clever aid well-sustained effort. It could…

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Our Sydney Letter. Monday. Parliament

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 4 August 1905 · page 2

PARLIAMENT has been having a preliminary canter, so to speak, with the Local Government Bill. It is not a perfect measure by any means, for it falls…

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Federal Parliament. [?]Rsting of Military Rifles

Northern Star · Monday 7 August 1905 · page 2

In the House of Representatives on Thues day Mr. Page (Q.) asked a number of questions relating to the bursting of military ri[?]es at Sydney…

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Members of Parliament as Land Agents

Northern Star · Monday 7 August 1905 · page 2

According to the evidence before the Lands Commission, members of P[?]rliament have had to devote a good deal of time in conncetion with the acquirement by their…

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Federal Parliament

Northern Star · Wednesday 9 August 1905 · page 5

In the House of Representatives on Friday COMMERCE BILL. The Minister for Customs, in moving the…

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The Farmers' Parliament

Northern Star · Wednesday 23 August 1905 · page 6

The popular idea of a farmer—the idea in the city with its wit and its affected superiority—is an approach to the Uncle Silas type. There is some justification for…

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Our Sydney Letter. Monday. Parliament

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 25 August 1905 · page 2

THERE is a flavour of insincerity about the proceedings in the State Parliament at the present juncture. A few members, affect to be interested Mr. Wade's…

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Third Day. Election of Officers

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 25 August 1905 · page 12

The first work of the third day was the election of officers. The chairman, notwithstanding his popularity, announced his intention of not seeking re-election, and nominated…

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Allegations Against Parliament. [?] Lively Passages in the Assembly

Northern Star · Monday 28 August 1905 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly on August 22nd. Mr. Briner as a matter of privilege, drew attention to the following paragraph…

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Our Sydney Letter. Parliament

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 1 September 1905 · page 7

THE chief feature in the Assembly has been the open declaration of many members that they intend to fight the Shires Bill to the last ditch. Considering that…

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