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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 16 of 21

Questions in the Ho[?] by the Member for [?] Federal or General Elections

Molong Argus · Friday 16 September 1898 · page 7

Dr. Ross asked the Colonial Secretary—1. Is it the intention of the Government to grant an extra allowance to the Principal Under Secretary for services rendered during…

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The Cape Elections

National Advocate · Monday 19 September 1898 · page 2

In connection with the general election in Cape Colony, two Progressives (the party of which Mr. Cecil Rhodes ii the leader) have been elected for Vryborg. The Hon. J. Rose…

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The Premier's Electioneering. General Condemnation. Vote of Censure Imminent. Ministers at All Hazards. Sydney

National Advocate · Monday 19 September 1898 · page 2

The action of the Premier, in proceeding to the Hastings-Macleay Electorate to assist the candidature of Mr. Sydney Smith is strongly condemned on all…

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The Political Situation. The Position of the Government and the Macleay Election

National Advocate · Monday 19 September 1898 · page 2

In this time of crisis, when the Government are facing the inevitable result of their utter abandonment of all that is good in government, and are trying to…

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Pith of Parliament Legislative Assembly

National Advocate · Wednesday 21 September 1898 · page 2

The Speaker took the chair at 3.30 p.m. MR. R. D. MEAGHER'S DENIAL. Mr. Meagher made a personal explanation and denied the truth of the…

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Glebe Election. Jones Supposed Insane

National Advocate · Wednesday 21 September 1898 · page 2

James Jones—"the only Jones"—the man who opposed Mr. Hogue when he recently appeared for the second time before his constituents at the Globe—is deemed by the police…

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The Political Situation. Mudgee Election. Consideration of the Petition. Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 21 September 1898 · page 2

The Elections and Qualifications Committee is engaged on the petition regarding the Mudgee election. Mr. Suttor presided. The petitioner's case…

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Macquarie Election Appointments

National Advocate · Wednesday 21 September 1898 · page 2

Mr. Brunker, in reply to Mr. Hurley, said the Returning Officer for the Electorate of Macquarie appointed a son of a a retiring candidate to the position of…

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Pith of Parliament

National Advocate · Thursday 22 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 of Parliamentary Rows direct from the House.]…

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In Parliament

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 23 September 1898 · page 5
Also in Molong Argus

After formal business in the Assembly on Tuesday attention was given to private members' business. The Midwifery Nurses Bill was read the second time and passed through committee…

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Pith of Parliament

National Advocate · Friday 23 September 1898 · page 3

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

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The Political Situation. Hastings and Macleay Election. Progress of the Campaign Mr. Crick Addresses a Large Meeting. Mr. Smith Loses His Audience. Mr. Barton's Return Considered Safe. Kempsey

National Advocate · Friday 23 September 1898 · page 3

Electioneering matters have been quiet in Kempsey. The only development which has taken place is the arrival of Messrs, Crick, M.L.A., and G…

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The Hastings-Macleay Election

National Advocate · Friday 23 September 1898 · page 2

We have arranged with our Sydney correspondent to wire us the returns from the various polling places in the Hastings-Macleay electorate immediately they are…

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Macleay Election

The Gulgong Advertiser and Western Districts Representative · Friday 23 September 1898 · page 9

The polling for the Macleny being to-day (Friday,) we have made arrangements for wires up to 10 p m to-night. Returns will be posted in…

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W.A. Assembly Counted Out. Members Watched a Fight. and Forgot About Parliament. Perth

National Advocate · Saturday 24 September 1898 · page 3

The meeting of the Assembly last night ended in a count-out, and the reason was explained to-day. It appears that after a wordy…

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The Hastings-macleay Election

National Advocate · Saturday 24 September 1898 · page 2

If we could place any reliance worth speaking of on the word of Rt. Hon, G. H. Raid we would expect that gentleman to at once give up his position of…

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A Dull Day in Sydney. the Vote of Censure. Excitement Over the Election. Sydney, Friday evening

National Advocate · Saturday 24 September 1898 · page 2

The political world is very dull. A majority of the members have departed for their respective homes. It is anticipated that yesterday's…

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The Political Situation. Hastings-Macleay Election. Just Before the Battle. Frantic Efforts of Smith. Labor Griffiths Howled Down. Kempsey, Friday afternoon

National Advocate · Saturday 24 September 1898 · page 2

Mr. Barton is leading here and at the Hastings by over three to one. His return is certain. Mr. Crick has just arrived from Port…

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Addresses by the Candidates. Interview with Mr. Barton. Will Probably Sit on Tuesday

National Advocate · Monday 26 September 1898 · page 3

Mr. Sydney Smith thanked the electors who had voted for him for their expressions of confidence, and he thanked them all for the generous reception which…

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