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

Politics & elections, 1895

517 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 14 of 26

Polling Day a Holiday. the Premier's Seat. Licensed Victuallers and Local Optionists. a Disorderly Crowd. Mr. Reid at North Sydney. a Historical Contest. Rumoured Coercion of Voters. Ferguson Returned Unopposed. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 17 July 1895 · page 3

It is believed the Government have definitely decided to proclaim polling day a public holiday. It is stated that the members of the Licensed Victuallers Association nave been advised to vote…

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The Imperial Elections. Another Member of This Rosebery Ministry Defeated. Tremendous Conservative Victory. Keir Hardie the Rabid Republican Defeated. London

National Advocate · Wednesday 17 July 1895 · page 2

Mr. John Burns and Mr. Stanley (African explorer) have been returned. The only Liberal gain is at Huddersfield. Messrs. Caine and Shaw-Lefevre, Liberals, were defeated for…

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The British Elections

National Advocate · Wednesday 17 July 1895 · page 1

Sir William Vernon Harcourt, Chancellor of the Exchequer, and leader of House of Commons in the Rosebery Government, who was defeated at Derby,…

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The Coming Struggle Mr. J. D. Fitzgerald's Address to the Electors. a Crowded Audience. an Enthusiastic Reception. a Unanimous Vote in Favor of the Candidate

National Advocate · Wednesday 17 July 1895 · page 2

Mr. J. D. Fitzgerald, the protectionist candidate for Bathurst, delivered his opening address in the School of Arts Hall last night. The…

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The Political Campaign. Bathurst Election. Mr. J. D. Fitzgerald's Address. a National Protectionist. Criticism of the Reid Government. Return of Tilts. an Enthusiastic Reception

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 17 July 1895 · page 2

Mr. J. D. Fitzgerald last night opened fire in the Protectionist interest against the Freetrade candidate to a crowded meeting in the School of Arts Hall. The audience gave Mr. Fitzgerald a most…

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Latest Cablegrams. London, Tuesday. The British Elections

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 17 July 1895 · page 2

Up to the present 171 Conservatives including Liberal Unionists, 20 Liberals, and four Parnellites have been returend for the House of Commons…

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The Candidate at Kelso

National Advocate · Thursday 18 July 1895 · page 2

At the Kelso meeting the chair was occupied by Mr. F. Oakes, the well-known auctioneer, A good number of electors were present…

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The British Elections

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 18 July 1895 · page 3

The latest returns show Conservatives 231, Liberals 60…

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Latest Cablegrams. London, Tuesday. The British Elections. Michael Davitt Returned

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 18 July 1895 · page 3

Mr. Michael Davitt, who it at present in Australia, has bean elected unopposed for a division of Kerry…

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Bathurst Free Press "Magna est veritas et prœvalebit." Thursday, July 18, 1895. The Opposition Candidate

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 18 July 1895 · page 2

Following the example of the two knights between whom the leadership of the Opposition is divided, Mr. Fitzgerald in his appeal to the Bathurst electors, as the…

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Women in Parliament

National Advocate · Friday 19 July 1895 · page 2

A bill to permit women to sit in Parliament has been rejected by the New Zealand House of Representatives by 35 votes to 26…

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The Imperial Elections. Conservative Members Elected. Some Enormous Majorities

National Advocate · Friday 19 July 1895 · page 2

Among the Conservative and Liberal Unionist members who have been re-elected are the following:—Birmingham (West).—Mr. Joseph…

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The British Elections

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 19 July 1895 · page 2

Two hundred and ninety-one Conservatives and Liberal Unionists, and 102 Liberals, including Irish member have so far been returned…

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The Bathurst Election. Candidates' Meetings

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 20 July 1895 · page 2

Yesterday afternoon Mr. Smith and Mr. Fitzgerald were at Dunkeld, and each delivered a short address to about a score voters. There was no excitement of any…

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2nd Edition The World The Imperial Elections. a Liberal Rough Fells Lady to the Ground for Canvassing for a Conservative. London

National Advocate · Saturday 20 July 1895 · page 2

Mr John Morley, late Chief Secrete for Ireland, has been rejected at Newcastle-on-Tyne. Addressing the electors of Newcastle…

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The Political Campaign. Unopposed Candidates. 5 TO 1 in Favor of Free Trade. Public Holiday. Sir Henry Parses' Reception. an Ovation. Disorderly Meeting. Unprecedented Scenes. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 20 July 1895 · page 2

The electoral campaign was carried on yesternight with increased activity in every electorate throughout the city and suburbs enormous crowds attended…

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The British Elections

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 22 July 1895 · page 3

The remit of the British elections so far are: 348 Conservatives; 102 Liberals; 51 Irish Nationalists; 7 Parnellitas and 2 Labor…

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The Bathurst Election. Mr. Fitzgerald's Address. Supported by Mr. W. P. Crick. an Enthusiastic Audience

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 22 July 1895 · page 2

On Saturday evening the School of Arts Hall was crowded by an enthusiastic audience who gathered to hear both Mr. J. D. Fitzgerlad in his criticisms of the press…

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Freetrade Council Manifesto. the Premier's Activity. Bitter Feeling in Sydney. Labor Party on Parkes. the Tamworth Seat. 314 Candidates for 117 Seats. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 22 July 1895 · page 2

The Freetrade Council has issued a manifesto urging the electors to throw their heart and soul into the fight to secure a grand triumph for the people and hasten the returs…

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The Chosen Candidate. (To the Editor of the Bathurst Free Press.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 22 July 1895 · page 2

Sir,—A great amount of noise has been made in reference to my actions re the Macquarie electorate. I may state without lear of contradiction, after the perural of this…

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