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

Politics & elections, 1897

366 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 12 of 19

Hospital Matters. Election of Trustee. the Proceedings Informal. an Equal Vote

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 29 July 1897 · page 3

The adjourned meeting of the subscribers of the hospital was held last night for the purpose of receiving the report the from the scrutineers of the votes recorded…

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Legislative Council. Parliament House, Thursday night

National Advocate · Friday 30 July 1897 · page 3

In the Legislative Council, Sir Julian Salomons resumed his speech on Federation, and contended that the present system of Appeal to the Privy Council…

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The Queen Has Never Seen Parliament

Molong Argus · Friday 30 July 1897 · page 1

It is a curious circumstance that Queen Victoria has never seen her faithful Commons" in session. She is denied a spectacle that may be…

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Dr. Ross in Parliament. Question. Cudal Court House

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 31 July 1897 · page 8

Dr. Ross asked the Minister of Justice—(1.) Is he aware that the court-house at Cudal is in a dangerous state, owing to the state of the foundation and want of proper…

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The Protectionist Candidate. Why Not a Comprehensive Bal. a Few Suggestions for Securing the Will of the Majority. (To the Editor of the Molong Express)

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 31 July 1897 · page 6

SIR,—As a meeting of the members of the various Protectionist Leagues in the Molong electorate is, I understand, to be held on Saturday when a matter of supreme…

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Legislative Assembly. Parliament House, Thursday night

National Advocate · Wednesday 4 August 1897 · page 3

Mr. Haynes moved a bill to enable Parliament to deal finally with the Commonwealth Bill, after it had been considered a second time by the Federal…

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The Dissolution of Parliament. Mr. Griffiths Speaks Authoritatively. He Repeats What the Premier Said. in the Presence of the Members of the Assembly. the Next Election Cry. Will the People Be Hoodwinked Again?

National Advocate · Wednesday 4 August 1897 · page 2

We are in a position to give a forecast of coming political create as stated by Mr. Reid in the presence of a number of his party and supporters, which statement…

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Legislative Assembly. Parliament House, Wednesday night

National Advocate · Thursday 5 August 1897 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly to-night, Mr. Griffiths (Labor member), made a personal explanation regarding a statement alleged to have been made by him…

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Legislative Council. Parliament House, Thursday night

National Advocate · Friday 6 August 1897 · page 3

In the Legislative Council the consideration of the Federal Constitution Bill was proceeded with, and the debate was continued by Dr. McLaurin, in a…

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Dr. Ross in Parliament. Questions. State Children's Belief Department

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 7 August 1897 · page 8

DR ROSS: I should like to ask the Minister for Public Instruction if his attention has been drawn to a letter which appeared in the HERALD of to-day by a person signing…

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Parliament, The People, & Federation. (To the Editor of the Molong Express)

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 7 August 1897 · page 11

SIR,—"It is hard to get anything like an atmosphere of reality into the Federation debate." Thus the writer of "In Parliament" in the SYDNEY MORNING HERALD, and if he…

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Re-election of Mr. Ward. SYDNEY

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 7 August 1897 · page 3

Mr. Ward, ex-Colonial Treasurer of New Zealand, has bees re-elected to Parliament by a majority of over one thousand votes…

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Election of Hospital Trustee

National Advocate · Wednesday 11 August 1897 · page 2

Subscribers to the Bathurst Hospital are reminded that the meeting for tho election of a Trustee will be held in the Town Hall to-night. The meeting is…

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Legislative Assembly. Parliament House, Wednesday night

National Advocate · Thursday 12 August 1897 · page 3

A scene occurred in the Assembly tonight. Mr. E. M. Clark, the member for North Sydney, moved the adjournment of the House to call attention to…

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The Hospital Trustee. Another Election. Two Candidates Proposed

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 12 August 1897 · page 2

Last night the second special meeting of the subscribers of the Hospital was held in the Town Hall for the purpose of filling the vacancy on the Board of…

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Bathurst Hospital Trustee Election a Lively Meeting

National Advocate · Thursday 12 August 1897 · page 2

The meeting called to deal with the election of a trustee for the Bathurst Hospital was held last night in the Town Hall, when there were present:…

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Legislative Council. Parliament House, Thursday night

National Advocate · Friday 13 August 1897 · page 3

In the Legislative Council to-night the Hon. E. Barton is replying to the speeches delivered on the Federal Constitution Bill…

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Dr. Ross in Parliament. Questions. Experimental Farms

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 14 August 1897 · page 8

DR. Ross asked the Secretary for Mines and Agriculture,—Will he see that steps are taken on the Government experimental farms to grow barley, with the view of…

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The Hospital Election

National Advocate · Saturday 14 August 1897 · page 2

Mr. Dulhunty desires as to state that in his speech at the Town Hall, he conveyed that he did not canvas "before he was nominated," as was alleged against…

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Wetraslian Parliament? Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 18 August 1897 · page 3

The West Australian Parliament opened yesterday. The Vice-regal speech stated to the colony would be represented at the adibarned Federal Convention. Several…

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