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

Politics & elections, 1897

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The South Australian Election. Adelaide

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

Interest in the Federation Convention elections is increasing as the time of polling draws near, and it is expected that despite the rain that threatens there will…

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Election Notes

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 8 March 1897 · page 2

There were not so many informal votes as anticipated, the bulk of the voters appearing to have readily grasped the new method of voting…

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The Election in S. Australia Adelaide, Saturday Night

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 8 March 1897 · page 2

The Federal elections took place to-day, but they did not occasion a great deal of excitement, though voting was heavy. It is expected that the result will…

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A Federal Candidate

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 8 March 1897 · page 3

Harry Foran, one of the Federal Convention candidates, was to-day fined for riotous behaviour in the Domain yesterday. It appeared that while the accused was…

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Federation. South Australian Election

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 9 March 1897 · page 2

The latest returns of the Federal. Convention election in South Australia place the following ten at the head of the list:—C. G. Kingston, F. W. Holder, Dr. Cock…

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The Premier and Parliament Sydney, Tuesday night

National Advocate · Wednesday 10 March 1897 · page 3

It is understood to be likely that the Government will decide to convene Parliament earlier than it was at first proposed, for two special purposes, namely, obtaining…

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The Federal Election the South Australian Polling. Adelaide, Wednesday night

National Advocate · Thursday 11 March 1897 · page 2

C C Kingston, Premier ... 24,287 F W Holder, Treasurer ... 23,956 Dr Cockburn, Minister for Education ... 22, 735…

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West Australian Parliament. SYDNEY

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 12 March 1897 · page 3

The West Australian Parliament met for a few hours yesterday and passed an amendment validating the election of members to the Convention, also granting supplies during…

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Parliament to Re-assemble. SYDNEY

National Advocate · Friday 12 March 1897 · page 3

It is probable that the next session of Parliament will commence before the end of April, if the business of the Federal Convention is concluded in time…

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Date of Parliament Meeting. SYDNEY, Thursday night

National Advocate · Friday 12 March 1897 · page 3

It is understood Parliament meets on April 27, when the Government propose the vote to enable Mr. Reid to go to England, It is proposed Parliament…

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N.S.W. Parliament. Opening of Next Session

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 12 March 1897 · page 2

It is probable that the next session of the New South Wale Parliament will commence before the end of April, if the business of the federal contention is concluded in time to…

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W. A. General Election

National Advocate · Tuesday 16 March 1897 · page 2

The general election to the West Australian Parliament will shortly take place. Amongst the candidates are many names not unfamiliar to Eastern…

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Parliament Further Prorogued. SYDNEY

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 17 March 1897 · page 3

Parliament has been further prorogued until April 8th…

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Parliament Further Prorogued. SYDNEY, Tuesday night

National Advocate · Wednesday 17 March 1897 · page 3

The Executive Council met to-day and ordered the farther prorogation of Parliament until April 6th, after which date it is expected that a proclamation…

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Federation. the Federal Election. Final Official Returns. Reduction in Totals

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 17 March 1897 · page 2

The final official returns of the Federal election were made available yesterday afternoon, and show that the rough count, while it gave the positions of the different…

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The Record Reign. the Premier Will Go to England. the Meeting of Parliament

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 18 March 1897 · page 2

The Cabinet met yesterday and sat for nearly three hours. Mr. Reid, when subsequently interviewed at the Treasury as to the business done, said he had decided to go…

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The Premier's English Trip. Possible Political Consequences. Suspension of Parliament Business

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 20 March 1897 · page 3

Whatever may be the views of some members as to whether the Premier ought to go to England or not, (says the Daily Telegraph) much difference of opinion exists…

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Federal Convention. Departure of Candidates. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 20 March 1897 · page 3

Messrs. Brunker, Barton, Lyne, Wise and O'Connor left for Adelaide yesterday to take part in the Federal Convention…

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The Italian Elections. LONDON

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 24 March 1897 · page 3

The Italian general elections have just been concluded. The result was a great victory for the Government…

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The New Zealand Parliament the Record Reign. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 27 March 1897 · page 3

It has been decided to hold a abort session of the New Zealand Parliament on April 6th to grant supplies, in order to allow the Premier to accept. Mr. Chamberlain's…

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