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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1858

38 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 1 of 2

Candidates

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 2 January 1858 · page 2

It is unnecessary to say that there are two Candidates in the field for the Western Bououghs—Mr. Holroyd and Mr.[?] We have also authority…

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The Bathurst Free Press. "Manga Est Veritas St Prevalerit." Saturday, January 2, 1858. the Elections

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 2 January 1858 · page 2

This prevailing characteristic of our electioneering progress, thus far, is a dull, leader, [?] spathy. Except half a dozen of Mr. Holroyed supportets, who…

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Electioneering Rumours

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 6 January 1858 · page 2

A REPORT has been in circulation for some days that Mr. W.H. Suttor intends with drawing from the representation of the country of Bathurst and again offering…

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The Bathurst Free Press "Magna Rat Veritas St Prevalebit." Wednesday, January 13, 1938. Electioneering Movements

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 13 January 1858 · page 2

THE Weather, we date any, [?] in [?] the energies of our local politicians, and[?] masters are progressing or rather vegetating tamely…

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Election for the Count of Rathurst Nomination Day

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 20 January 1858 · page 2

The ceremony of nominating a Candidate for tho representation of the County of Bathurst, took place yesterday at the hustings on the square, in tho presence of about 200 people,…

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Election for the Country of Bathurst. Nomination Day

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 23 January 1858 · page 2

The ceremony of nominating a Candidate for he representation of the Country of Bathurst, took place on Tuesday last at the hustings on the square, in the presence of about 200 people…

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Carcoar. [From a Correspondent.] Election for Tub Western Boroughs. Ms Rottons Marting

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 27 January 1858 · page 2

A Meeting of the Manors of Carcoar was Mil on Friday evening last at carcoar, fur the purpose of hearing an exposition of the political opinions of Mr. Henry Rotton. About 70 persons were…

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The Polling

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 30 January 1858 · page 2

At nine o'clock on Thursday morning, pursuant to the announcement made by the [?] Officer at the [?] on Tuesday, the Poll was commenced at the Court House, which…

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The Bathurst Free Press. "Maona [?] Veritas St. Parliament." Saturday, January 30, 1858. the Election

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 30 January 1858 · page 2

The annals of colonial electioncering present no more closely contested battle than that which has just terminated in a victory for Mr. Rotton. If public opinion…

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Election for Roxburgh. Nomination Day

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 30 January 1858 · page 2

As there was no opposition to Mr. Les as a Candidate for the County of Roxburgh his nomination and election took place [?] on Wednesday last at noon. At the time…

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Religious Cries at Elections

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 3 February 1858 · page 2

We fully concur in the sentiments put forth by Mr. Meillon on the huttings in reference to the miscellevous and pernicious tendency of religions cries at elections…

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Election' for the County of Wellington

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 3 February 1858 · page 2

On the 29th ultimo, George Henry Cox, Esq., and several of the Mudgeo Electors made their appearance at the place of nomination, Molong, and towards noon some of Mr. Sumuol's friends…

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The Imperial Parliament

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 6 March 1858 · page 2

THE necessity which caused the unexpected meeting of the Imperial Parliament in winter session was one which the British nation might be allowed to regard…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Friday, March 26th

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 31 March 1858 · page 3

The Legislative Council met on Thursday at half-past one o'clock, and immediately afterwards proceeded to Government House for the purpose of presenting to the GOVERNOR-GENERAL the…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Council. Wednesday, March 31st

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 7 April 1858 · page 2

The following new members made the usual affirmation of allegiance, and took their seats:—Andrew Lang, George Forbes, and Edward Hunt Esquires…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Council. Thursday, April 9

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 14 April 1858 · page 3

The Honorable E. D. Thomson, O.B, took the paths and subscribed the roll. The SOLICITOK-GEMERAL, moved the se-second rending of the bill to alter and extend the…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Friday, April 22

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 28 April 1858 · page 3

In the Legislative Council on Thursday, after disposing of some formal business the House went into Committee on the strict Courts Bill. On reporting progress the Chairman…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Tuesday April 27

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 1 May 1858 · page 3

in the LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY there was less than the usual amount of formal business. A petition from Bathurst praying for cortain changes in the Election Bill to meet the wants…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Council

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 12 May 1858 · page 2

In the Legislative Council, on Wednesday, Alexander Parker, Esq., made the usual declaration of allegiance as a new member, and took his seat…

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The New Houses of Parliament

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 2 June 1858 · page 4

Of late, but little progress has been made in the works of the above large structure as respects the exterior; but considerable activity has been…

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