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Northern Rivers · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1907

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Federal Parliament. Melbourne, Wednesday. Bills Introduced In[?]

Northern Star · Thursday 11 July 1907 · page 3

In the Senate bills were introduced and read a first time dealing with che[?]es and [?] of exchange, to permit the [?] of Commonwealth, employees by the State…

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State Parliament. Wednesday, July 10th. SYDNEY, Wednesday. QUESTIONS

Northern Star · Thursday 11 July 1907 · page 3

Whan the Assembly met to-day Mr. Morton, M.L.A. for [?] asked con[?]ning ticks on the Tweed [?] whether the Minister for Agriculture, Mr. Moore, would…

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Federal Parliament. The Senate. MELBOURNE

Northern Star · Friday 12 July 1907 · page 3

In the Senate the debate on the Address in Reply was continued by Messrs. Findlay, Gray, Sayers, Russell, Mulcahy, and was further adjourned on the motion of Senator…

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Parliament in Conference. MR. J. O'loghlin Elected to Senate. Election Will Be Appealed Against. Adelaide

Northern Star · Friday 12 July 1907 · page 3

At Adelaide both Houses of Parliament met in conference to elect a South Australian representative in the Senate in lieu of Joseph Vardon, whose election was declared…

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State Parliament. Sydney, Thursday. Legislative Council. Bills All Passed Without Delay

Northern Star · Friday 12 July 1907 · page 3

The Legislative Council passed the Newcastle Wharfage Bill, the Gaming Act Amendment Bill, and the Supply Bill through all their stages without…

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The Norther Star Published Daily. Friday, July 12, 1907. The End of the State Parliament

Northern Star · Friday 12 July 1907 · page 2

The twentieth Parliament of New South Wales has sat for the last time. It has finished its work, and will soon be dissolved, and then comes the election. Members…

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Election of Mayor of Ulmarra. Grafton

Northern Star · Friday 12 July 1907 · page 3

Alderman C. Napper has been elected Mayor of Ulmarra…

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Parliament Prorogued. Dissolution Expected in August. Sydney

Northern Star · Saturday 13 July 1907 · page 5

The State Parliament has been prorogued till August 6th, when it is anticipated the dissolution will be announced…

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Political Candidates for Gloucester. Taree

Northern Star · Saturday 13 July 1907 · page 5

Mr, S. A. Price in expected here next week and Mr. J. H. Young probably the following week, and the fight for the Gloucester seat is likely to be between the two…

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Federal Parliament. Carriage of Mails

Northern Star · Monday 15 July 1907 · page 3

The Postmaster-General, in reply to Mr. Mahon, in the House of Representatives, said the offer of the Railway Department to carry mails between Casino and Grafton…

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District News. Murwillumbah. (By Telegraph.) Rous Election". Mr. Sheridan at Murwillumbah. Condemns Mr. Carruthers. Murwillumbah

Northern Star · Monday 15 July 1907 · page 3

Mr. J. P. Sheridan, candidate for Rous, addressed the electors to-night. He said he approved of many mensures unfolded in the Premier's speech at Kogarah, more…

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Queensland. Parliament. Brisbane

Northern Star · Wednesday 17 July 1907 · page 5

Parlieament will be opened on Wednesday next, and it is expected from the outset that the proceedings will be of a lively nature…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives. New Member. Melbourne

Northern Star · Wednesday 17 July 1907 · page 5

In the House of Representatives Mr. Palmer was introduced and took his seat. ILLEGAL PATENTS. Sir William Lyne, in reply to Mr. Wilks,…

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The State Elections. Mr. Sheridan at Lismore

Northern Star · Wednesday 17 July 1907 · page 5

Mr. J. P. S[?]dan, who comes before the electors of Ruous as an Independent condidate, spoke in the Federal Hall, Lismore, to one of the largest political gatherings…

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Farmers' Parliament

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 19 July 1907 · page 7

DURING Friday afternoon the Farmers and Settlers' Conference had a visit from the Chief Railway Commissioner and the Chief Traffic Manager…

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Federal Parliament. Melbourne, Thursday. Incentive to Save Life

Northern Star · Friday 19 July 1907 · page 3

In the House of Representatives Mr. Moloney moved that persons risking their lives to save life should he granted old-age pensions…

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A Candidate's Strong Language

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 19 July 1907 · page 2

MR. J. P. SHERIDAN addressed the electors of Rous in Gill's Hall on Thursday last, when he is reported to have "discussed the administration of the Lands…

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The Coming Elections

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 19 July 1907 · page 3

THE following information has been issued by circular by the authority of the Chief Secretary:— The paper calle the "Elector's Right" is not now needed…

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A Suitable Candidate

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 19 July 1907 · page 10

A parish church was vacant, and the beadle, who was rather a pawky character, was very loud in his praise of one of the candidates…

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State Elections, What Rous Candidates Are Doing. Mr. G. T. HINDMARSH, M.L.A.

Northern Star · Saturday 20 July 1907 · page 4

Mr, G. T. Hindmarsh, M.L.A, is opening his campaign at the Tweed end of the electorate, and to-night addresses a meeting at Tweed Heads in support of his…

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