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

Politics & elections, 1888

18 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers

Borough Elections. NOMINATIONS

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 2 February 1888 · page 2

THE following nominations have been received at the Town Hall for the offices of alderman to represent the different city wards during the ensuing year…

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Municipal Elections. NOMINATIONS

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 9 February 1888 · page 2

On Tuesday last the Aldermen and Auditors for the Borough of Bathurst took place in the Council Chambers. Very little interest was manifested in the proceedings and only a few ratepayers were in…

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The Aldermanic Election

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 11 February 1888 · page 2

IN accordance with an official advertisement which appealed in our last issue, a meeting of borough ratepayers was held at the School of Arts on Tuesday last, at noon, for the purpose…

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Municipal Elections

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 11 February 1888 · page 2

Yesterday, being polling day for North Ward, there was a slight departure from the ordinary quiet in the vicinity of the Commercial Hotel. Where the booth was situated. Vehicles…

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Municipal Elections. Official Declaration of the Poll

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 14 February 1888 · page 2

THE official declaration of poll taken on Friday for the several wards was made on Saturday morning by the returning Officer (Alderman Simmons)…

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Borough Council. Election of Mayor

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 14 February 1888 · page 2

A MEETING OF THE Borough Council was held yesterday afternoon for the purpose of electing a Mayor for the ensuing year, in accordance with the terms of the Municipalities Act. There…

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Our New Mayor's Election

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 18 February 1888 · page 3

THE annual mayoral election took place at a special meeting of our aldermen on Thursday evening last. Only two or three ratepayers assembled in the Council chamber to…

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The Municipal Election

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 18 February 1888 · page 2

THE election of two aldermen to fill the two vacancies caused by the effluxion of time retirement of Aldermen Black and Shield, took place on Monday last at the Council Chambers, School…

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Cumberland Election

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 15 March 1888 · page 2

Seventeen returns for Central Cumberland give Nobbs a majority of 514. Other returns will probably increase his majority…

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A Skit on Parliament

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 7 April 1888 · page 3

THE DUBBO DISPATCH Says:—The motion of Mr. J. P. Abbott, that the standing orders of the Assembly be revised, having been agreed to, it is hoped the committee will lose no time in at…

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Dr. Ross in Parliament

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 28 April 1888 · page 2

DURING the consideration of the Land Bill in committee, on Wednesday of last week, Dr. Ross (in alluding to the opinion of Mr. Gould, to the effect that the clause providing time for the…

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Election of Officers

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 14 June 1888 · page 2

President; Dr. Bassett: Vice-Presidents; Messrs Charles "White and Gr. H. McDougal; Committee; Messrs J. T. Cook, James Cook, A. Page, J. Gressier, B. Ewen, Slocoombe,…

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Comical Scene in Parliament

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 14 July 1888 · page 3

THE Evening News of Wednesday last says:— At a quarter to 1 o'clock this morning Mr. [?] M'Elbone sang a song in the Legislative Assembly, and "brought down the House."…

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The Municipal Election

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 14 July 1888 · page 3

THE election for the seat rendered vancant in the local council through the resignation of Mr. J. Mitchell took place on Saturday last. Very little interest was evinced in the…

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Our Railway Agitation. Questions in Parliament. a Muddled Statement. Sydney

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 21 July 1888 · page 3

The Minister for Works stated yesternight that the distance between Borenore and Forties via Molong and Parkes was 82 miles 13 chains, of which 13 miles 6 chains were…

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Our Parliament. What It Is, and What It Should Be

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 18 August 1888 · page 2

WHILE one wrangles with another in Protection v. Freetrade advocacies, all will agree that the average intelligence and capability of our legislators full far short of being…

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The Redfern Election. How the Popular Wind Blows

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 15 September 1888 · page 2

THAT the Freetraders have had another defeat, in the result of the late Redfern election, will not be denied, we should think, even by themselves. A majority of 852…

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The Opening of Parliament

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 27 October 1888 · page 3

ON Tuesday last the third suasion of the present Parliament opened with the usual ceremony. The speech was short, and the work of the session who confined principally to financial…

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