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

Politics & elections, 1898

416 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 15 of 21

Eight Hours Demonstration. Election of Committee

National Advocate · Thursday 1 September 1898 · page 3

About a dozen gentlemen interested in the success of the Bathurst Eight Hours Demonstration met at the Oddfellows Hall last evening, the chief business…

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In Parliament

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 2 September 1898 · page 5

In the Assembly on Tuesday Mr. Reid made an official statement of what had been done with regard to filling the three vacant portfolios. After a long debate the seats of the three…

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Hampton News. Election of a Progress Committee

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 2 September 1898 · page 6

A large and enthusiastic gathering rolled up last Saturday, and the following gentlemen were chosen to represent the Lowther and Hampton Progress Committee : -- J. Croke, president; W…

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Election and Qualifications Committee

The Gulgong Advertiser and Western Districts Representative · Friday 2 September 1898 · page 8

Regarding the petition which has been lodged against the return of Mr Richards, and which will be [?] by the Elections and Qualifications…

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Cape Colony Elections. LONDON

National Advocate · Saturday 3 September 1898 · page 3

Latest information regarding the elections for the House of Assembly in Cape Colony states that Mr. Cecil Rhodes and Mr. Hill have been elected for Barclay…

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The Political Situation. Re-election of Ministers. Mr. Barton's Seat. Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 3 September 1898 · page 2

A member of the Opposition party, speaking to-day, said that no candidate will be brought forward to oppose the new Ministers, as the Opposition regard…

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Meeting of Parliament. Business Before the House Resumption of the Debate. Ministerialist Fears. a Rod in Pickle. Mr. Hogue to Be Opposed. Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 6 September 1898 · page 3

The Legislative Assembly will meet at half-past three o'clock to-morrow. The business consists of twenty questions, twenty motions and four private…

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Mr. Barton's Election. Resignation of Mr. Francis Clarke. in Favour of the Federal Leader. Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 7 September 1898 · page 3

Mr. Francis Clarke, M.P. for the Hastings and Macleay, has unconditionally offered his Beat to the Federal Leader. Mr. Barton has accepted the…

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Parramatta Election

National Advocate · Wednesday 7 September 1898 · page 2

Mr. Brunker presented a petition from Mr. D. O'Reilly, the late member, against the return of Mr. W. J. Ferris, for Parramatta…

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Pith of Parliament

National Advocate · Thursday 8 September 1898 · page 2

[The NATIONAL ADVOCATE is the only newspaper west of sydney that has its own Gallery reporter and receives its daily budget if parliamentary news direct from the House.]…

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In Parliament

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 9 September 1898 · page 5

In the Assembly on Tuesday Mr. Rose moved the adjournment of the House to call attention to the necessity of abolishing the political constitution of the Public Works Committee. The…

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Diseased Animals and Meat Act. in Parliament

National Advocate · Friday 9 September 1898 · page 3

On motion to bring in a Diseased Animals and Meat Bill:—Mr. Levien said Reports frequently appear in the papers of the condemnation…

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The Cape Colony Elections. a Close Contest. London

National Advocate · Friday 9 September 1898 · page 3

As a result of the elections in Cape Colony the Afrikander Bund has secured 40 seats in the new Assembly. The Progressive party has obtained…

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British Parliament. LONDON

National Advocate · Saturday 10 September 1898 · page 3

Mr. R. P. Houston (Conservative) has defeated Mr. Corbett (Conservative) for West Toxteth (Liverpool)…

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Municipal Election

The Blayney Advocate and Carcoar Herald · Saturday 10 September 1898 · page 2

In the course of a few weeks the ratepayers of Blayney will be called upon to elect an alderman to fill the place of Mr. Alderman Pile, whose seat no doubt will be…

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2nd-Edition The-World The Glebe Election. SYDNEY

National Advocate · Monday 12 September 1898 · page 3

The election for The Glebe took place to-day with the following result:— Hon. J. A. Hogue ... 469 James Jones ... 40…

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Gape Colony Elections. LONDON

National Advocate · Wednesday 14 September 1898 · page 3

A recount of the votes in one constituency in Cape Colony resulted in unseating of the Afrikander Bund candidate and the seating of a Progressive…

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The Political Situation. Elections and Qualifications Committee. Hon. F. B. Suttor Elected Chairman. Cabinet and Executive Council. Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 14 September 1898 · page 2

The Elections and Qualifications Committee held their first meeting at Parliament House this morning. The Hon. F. B. Suttor was elected Chairman…

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In Parliament

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 16 September 1898 · page 5

In the Assembly on Tuesday, Mr. O'Sullivan moved the adjournment of the House to draw attention to the action of the Minister for Works in leaving his office for the purpose of electioneering on…

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The Minister for Works. and the Honor of Parliament

National Advocate · Friday 16 September 1898 · page 2

The desire of the House to express an opinion on the action of the Minister for Works in interfering directly in the Hastings-Macleay election was again…

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