Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Politics & elections, all years

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

Politics & elections, 1898

416 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 17 of 21

The Hastings-Macleay Election. Declaration of the Poll. a Record for the Electorate. Kempsey

National Advocate · Tuesday 27 September 1898 · page 3

The official declaration of the poll was made at noon to-day at the Courthouse. The Returning-Officer declared. Mr. Barton duly elected. He said this was…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Pith of Parliament

National Advocate · Wednesday 28 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 news direct from the House.]…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Pith of Parliament

National Advocate · Thursday 29 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 news direct from the House.]…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

In Parliament

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 30 September 1898 · page 4

In the Assembly on Tuesday the Minister for Works made a personal explanation in reference to his visiting the Hastings and Macleay electorate during the recent political contest, denying that he…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

The Hastings-Macleay Election

The Blayney Advocate and Carcoar Herald · Saturday 1 October 1898 · page 2

Mr. E. Barton was returned for the Hastings and Macleay electorate last Friday, beating Mr S. Smith by 302 votes. As Mr. Barton was not present at the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Austrian Elections. Prevention of Disorder. London

National Advocate · Tuesday 4 October 1898 · page 3

"Vorwarts," a social democratic rgan published in Berlin, states thai the Government has issued orders for the police to nee the edge of the sword if the…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

In Parliament

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 7 October 1898 · page 5

Although Mr. Barton has been appointed loader of the Opposition, Mr. Lyne moved the censure motion on Wednesday evening. The Minister for Works replied and the debate was subsequently adjourned…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

A Lively Parliament. Exciting Scenes. in the Queensland Legislature. Seven Members Suspended. Brisbane

National Advocate · Friday 7 October 1898 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly this evening a disgraceful scene occurred. Mr. McDonald was speaking at 6 o'clock, at which hour he expected the Speaker, as…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Messrs. Moore, Chanter and Neild. Mr. Barton Follows. an Able and Impressive Address. the Purity Op Parliament. 10.20 p.m

National Advocate · Friday 7 October 1898 · page 3

Mr. Moore continued the debate till the tea adjournment. Mr. Chanter and Mr. Meild followed and at 8 o'clock Mr. Barton took…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

The Mudgee Election

The Gulgong Advertiser and Western Districts Representative · Friday 7 October 1898 · page 5

The -Elections and Qualifications Committee sat at Parliament House on Tuesday, and continued the inquiry into the petition presented by…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Municipal Council Special Meeting. Tuesday, October 4, 1898. Retirement of Mayor H S M. Betts. Election of Ald. Geo. Packham

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 8 October 1898 · page 7

LAST week, Mayor Betts intimated to Mr. Council Clerk McCallum his intention of resigning from the Municipal Council; and the latter gentleman immediately took the necessary steps…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Pith of Parliament

National Advocate · Wednesday 12 October 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 news direct from the House.]…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Pith of Parliament

National Advocate · Thursday 13 October 1898 · page 3

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

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Mudgee Election

National Advocate · Thursday 13 October 1898 · page 2

The Committee then started to recount the votes in the Mudgee case in connection with the petition of Mr. R. Jones against Mr. Richards. When the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Elections and Qualifications Committee. the Parramatta Seat. Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 13 October 1898 · page 2

On Tuesday the Elections and Qualifications Committee concluded the hearing of evidence in the matter of the petition of Mr. Dowell O'Reilly against…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

In Parliament

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 14 October 1898 · page 5

In the Assembly on Tuesday a motion was agreed to for the appointment of a select committee to inquire into and report upon the number of accidents which occur in and about the mines of New South…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Mudgee Election

The Gulgong Advertiser and Western Districts Representative · Friday 14 October 1898 · page 4

The Elections had Qualifications Committee after listening to yards of dreary evidence decided that there should be a re-count of the ballot papers in the Mudgee electorate…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Cape Colony Parliament. LONDON

National Advocate · Saturday 15 October 1898 · page 3

Three members of the Afrikander Bund who promised to support Sir Gordon Sprigg have remained in office. Messrs. Rose and Innes threatened to…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Pith of Parliament

National Advocate · Wednesday 19 October 1898 · page 3

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

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

The Parramatta Election

National Advocate · Wednesday 19 October 1898 · page 3

Mr. Suttor presented the report of the Elections and Qualifications Committee on the petition of Mr. Dowell O'Reilly against the return of Mr. Ferris for…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →