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

Politics & elections, 1885

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

The Bathurst Free Press. "Magna est veritas et prosvalebit." Saturday, Febrruay 26, 1885. the Farmers and the Parliament

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 7 February 1885 · page 2

THE members of the Bathurst Farmers' Union at their meeting on Thursday decided to step out of the old groove and [?]restle with politics. A sub-committee…

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Borough Council. Election of Mayor

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 11 February 1885 · page 2

At noon on Saturday a special meeting of the Council was held for the purpose of electing the Mayor for the ensuing year. There were present Alderman Spencer (retiring Mayor) in…

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The Bathurst Free Press. "Magna est veritas at prœvalebit" Saturday, March 14, 1885. Meeting of Parliament

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 14 March 1885 · page 2

PARLIAMENT has been called together for the 17th instant, and lively work is expected. Although the representative of the people may thank the MAHDI and…

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The Opening of Parliament

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 17 March 1885 · page 2

Parliament was opened ut noon to-day by the Governor in person. Though the session will be a short one says the Evening News, the importance of the question which has…

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Goulburn. the Argyle Election—goulburn Hospital—arsenic in Oatmeal

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 17 March 1885 · page 2

The rumour that Mr.; Gillespis, Mayor of Gou burn, will contest the Argyle election os without foundation. [Mr. John Rauken and Sir Henry Parkes are mentioned as the only…

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Goulburn. the Argyle Election

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 18 March 1885 · page 2

Mr. George Ranken addressed a crowded meeting of the electors for Argyle on Monday night. On the subject of local land boards, Mr. Ranken said he believed that power…

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Parliament Opening Ceremonies

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 21 March 1885 · page 3

FROM the Evening News of Tuesday we take the following: The President of Legislative Council having entered the chamber, opened…

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The Argyle Election. Mr. G. Iunken in Goulburn. Goulbarn

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 21 March 1885 · page 3

MR. George Ranken, a candidate for the representation of Argyle, addressed a crowded meeting last night in the ball of the Mechanics' Institute. The chair was taken by the Mayor, Mr…

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The Election of Mayor

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 26 March 1885 · page 2

The vexed question of who shall be Mayor of Mudgee was decided by lot on Tuesday The council chamber was crowded to excess. Mr. W. Wilton, who was Mayor last year…

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Original Correspondence. the Coming Election for Argyle. (To the Editor of the Bathurst Daily Times)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 30 March 1885 · page 2

SIR,—The pulpit took to the platform, then went to the Press, and now seeks Parliamentary honours. For downright straight hitting, nothing can surpass Mr. Odborne'S attempt…

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By Electric Telegraph. Sydney. Dissolution of Parliament

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 3 October 1885 · page 2

The Cabinet, at a meeting this afternoon decided to dissolve Parliament. Consequently, when the Assembly met this afternoon a proclamation was read, proroguing the Parliament…

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The Elections

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 10 October 1885 · page 2

THE writs for the elections have all boon issued. All the Sydney and Suburban nominations have been fixed for the 13th just., and tho polling for tho 10th inst. Tho following are among the…

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The Bathurst Pree Press "Magna est Usritas et prosvalebit" Wednesday Octr, 14, 1885. the District Elections

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 14 October 1885 · page 2

THE electors know now for a certainty that there will be a content at least, in Bathurst and East Macquarie For the Bathurst Electorate Mr. F. B. SUTTOR…

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Election Notes

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 14 October 1885 · page 2

Mr. John Measlier has positively decided to contest the sent for Bathurst The candidates for election in the Metropolis are "slangwhanging" each other at a terrible…

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Election for Bathurst. Mr. Suitor's Meeting

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 15 October 1885 · page 2

MR. F. B. SCTTOR held a meeting lost night in the School of Arts Hall. The attendance was very large, the seats in the body of the Hall being filled and…

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The Elections. Bathurst

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 17 October 1885 · page 2

THE friends of Mr, Suttor and Mr. Meaghor are working very hard, and the contest for the sent is expected to be a remarkably keen one. Mr. Wilton has resigned, and sets forth his…

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East Macquarie Election. Mr. J. E. Tonkin at Kelso

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 17 October 1885 · page 2

On Thursday evening a large number gathered at "Mortimer's Hotel, Kelso, for the purpose of hearing Mr. Tonkin's views on the different political subjects. Mr. Morris occupied the…

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The Elections. Bathurst Nomination

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 21 October 1885 · page 2

At noon on Monday the nomination at Bathurst took place on the bastings on the Market Square. At the commencement of proceedings there were only about 300 electors present, but…

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The Elections

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 21 October 1885 · page 3

Gunnedah-Abbot has a majority of 193. His return is considered certain. Camden—kidd. 1,600; Garrett, 1,988; Badgery, 1217. Another; return to come…

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The Bathurst Free Press Magna est veritas et proevalebit." Thursday, October 22, 1885 The Elections BATHURST

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 22 October 1885 · page 2

MR. SUTTOR'S MEETING.—Mr. Suttor addressed a large meeting of the electors at Chandler's Cosmopolitan Hotel on Tuesday evening Mr. W. Tremain presiding. The…

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