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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 3 of 19

BATHURST Daily Free Press. " Magna est veritas et prosvalebit." Tuesday, January 26, 1897. The Convention Election

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 26 January 1897 · page 2

With the issue of the writs for the Convention election to-morrow the electors of New South Wales will have placed in their hands a power which carries with it…

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The Imperial Parliament. the Irish Party. London

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 27 January 1897 · page 3

At a meeting of the Irish Parliamentary Party a motion was carried of the effect that it it incumbent that the public should support the policy arranged by the party as…

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The Federal Elections

National Advocate · Wednesday 27 January 1897 · page 2

Excitement is increasing in connection with the Federal Elections. Yesterday the Premier's manifesto (of which a forecast appeared in these…

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Federation. Convention Candidates. a Large Choice Probable. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 27 January 1897 · page 2

Thirty-one candidates are already announced for the Federal election. A large attendance is anticipated at Mr. Heydon's meeting to-night, when a…

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BATHURST Daily Free Dress. "Magna sat ver[?]tas at pro[?]valebit." Thursday, January 28, 1897. The Municipal Elections

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 28 January 1897 · page 2

Anyone unacquainted with the manner in which the working of the municipality is conducted by the Civic Fathers might interpret the absence…

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Municipal Elections

Molong Argus · Friday 29 January 1897 · page 2

The following wore the nominations received on Monday for the three vacancies in tho Molong Council:— Joshua Tilhrook, Blacksmith,…

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Blayney Municipal Elections. BLAYNEY

National Advocate · Friday 29 January 1897 · page 3

The following nominations have been received for the aldermanic elections: Jacob Russart, J. J. Clements, Robert Stinson, Ernest Rudolf Clark; for…

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The Federal Elections

National Advocate · Friday 29 January 1897 · page 3

Mr. M'Millan M.P. has issued his federal address. Whilst favoring the ultimate federalising of the railways and public debts he would postpone that stop…

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The Convention Electors List of Candidates. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 29 January 1897 · page 2

The list of Convention Candidates is still on the increase, and in the course of a few days the contest will be in full swing. Mr. Barton and Mr. R. E. O'Connor…

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The Federal Convention Elections

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 29 January 1897 · page 2

Mr. J. Haynes writes:—-Oh the 14th March next, which will be a public holiday, the entire colony will be in the throes of a general election…

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Federation. More Candidates. Mr. Wise's Address. the Premier in the Review of Reviews. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 30 January 1897 · page 2

It is probable that Sir Patrick Jennings will become a candidate for the Convention. Mr. B. R. Wise addressed a meeting…

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Municipal Elections. Election of Aldermen

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 2 February 1897 · page 3

Very little interest is being taken in the election this year and although vacancies have occurred for five aldermen there was no opposition in any of the wards. At 12…

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Municipal Elections

National Advocate · Wednesday 3 February 1897 · page 2

At noon yesterday the Returning Officer, Alderman W. P. Bassett read the nominations for the five vacant seats in the city Council. There was…

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House of Commons Election

National Advocate · Thursday 4 February 1897 · page 3

LONDON, Tuesday night. The election for the vacancy in the House of Commons for the representation of Romfort division of Essex has…

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Election of Mayor

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 5 February 1897 · page 2

This afternoon at a special meeting of the Borough Council Alderman W. P. Bassett, who has held office for the past two years, was re elected to that position…

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The Cardinal a Candidate. He Says "Yes" to a Big Deputation. Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 6 February 1897 · page 2

As predicted by the NATIONAL ADVOCATE some days ago, Cardinal Moran has consented to become to become a candidate at the Federal elections. A…

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Election of Mayor. Alderman Bassett Re-elceted

National Advocate · Saturday 6 February 1897 · page 3

A special meeting of the Bathurst Council was held at the Town Hall yesterday for the purpose of electing a Mayor for the [?]ing Municipal year. There were present:—…

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Municipal Elections. Election of Mayor. Alderman Pritchard Bassett Elected for Third Year

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 6 February 1897 · page 2

Yesterday afternoon a special meeting of the Council was held for the purpose of electing the Mayor. The Returning Officer (Alderman W. Pritchard Bassett)…

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The Federal Convention. Cardinal Moran a Candidate

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 6 February 1897 · page 2

Yesterday afternoon a very large deputation, representing many religious persuasions, waited upon Cardinal Moran with a view to inducing him to become a candidate…

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Orange Municipal Elections. Orange

National Advocate · Monday 8 February 1897 · page 2

The results of yesterday's municipal elections were officially announced by the Returning-Officer (Alderman C. J. Smith). There was a good attendance…

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