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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 4 of 21

The Bathurst Mayoralty. Election of Mr. F. B. Kenny. Dr. W. P. Bassett's Work

National Advocate · Thursday 10 February 1898 · page 2

Yesterday afternoon the election of Mayor for the city of Bathurst, for the ensuing twelve months, took place in the Town Hall. The Mayor (Alderman…

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2nd-Edition The World Opening of the British Parliament. Forecast of the Queen's Speech. the West Indian Sugar Trade. No Mention of the Chinese Situation. Opposition Challenge on the Indian War. London

National Advocate · Thursday 10 February 1898 · page 3

An official forecast of the Speech from the Throne at the opening of Parliament has been issued. It is probable that the Queen will…

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The Municipal Elections. Polling for Clwydd Ward

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 11 February 1898 · page 6

Polling for the vacancy in the representation of Clwydd Ward was held on Saturday, the candidates being Messrs. J. C. Hooper (retiring alderman) and E. Burns. The polling booth…

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Municipal Election. Declaration of the Poll

Molong Argus · Friday 11 February 1898 · page 3

VERY little interest was centred in the municipal election on Saturday. The poll closed at 5 o'clock, when Returning Officer Betts read out the results…

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Molong Municipality. Election of Mayor

Molong Argus · Friday 11 February 1898 · page 2

A SPECIAL meeting of the Molong Council was held on Tuesday evening for the Mayor for the ensuing term. Present: Aldermen Packham, Shield,…

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Lithgow Borough Council. Election of Mayor

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 11 February 1898 · page 6

At a special meeting of the Borough Council held on Monday night the following were present : -- The retiring Mayor (Ald. James), Aldermen Bracey, Bennett, Spooner, Dougherty,…

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The Katoomba Election

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 11 February 1898 · page 6

The annual municipal election took place last Saturday, and resulted in the return of the old aldermen, Messrs. Duff and Nimmo, by a substantial majority. Not much excitement was…

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Municipal Election

The Gulgong Advertiser and Western Districts Representative · Friday 11 February 1898 · page 8

Interest in Municipal matters have not for years past reached such a pitch of excitement as they did on Saturday last not have the ratepavers…

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Municipal Elections. Polling Day

The Blayney Advocate and Carcoar Herald · Saturday 12 February 1898 · page 2

Monday last was polling day, and great interest, was evidently taken in the matter as the poll was far larger than it has been for some time. Many took advantage of…

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Municipal Elections. Result of the Polling

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 12 February 1898 · page 3

SATURDAY last was the day set apart for polling in connection with the annual municipal elections, when four candidates offered themselves for three vacancies. There was no…

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Molong Hospital. Election of Officers. Dr. H. Browne Granted Leave of Absence

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 12 February 1898 · page 3

THE monthly meeting of the Molong Hospital Committee was held at the Town Hall on Monday night. Present: Messrs. C. Stockwell (in the chair), J. Black, W. Windred,…

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Peculiar Election Incident

The Blayney Advocate and Carcoar Herald · Saturday 12 February 1898 · page 2

A development, which fortunately is rather unusual, says the "D.T." has occurred in the election of an alderman for the South Ward of Alexandria. On…

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Election of Mayor

The Blayney Advocate and Carcoar Herald · Saturday 12 February 1898 · page 2

A special meeting of the council was held on Wednesday evening for the purpose of electing the Mayor for the present municipal year. Present—the Mayor, Aldermen…

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Here There. Oberon Show. East Ward Election

National Advocate · Tuesday 15 February 1898 · page 2

The supporters of Mr. F. Williams, who is announced ns a candidate for the East Ward election, are requested to meet at the Empire Hotel tonight at eight o'clock. The Oberon A,, H. and P. annual show will take place on Thursday and Friday, March 10 and 11, when an attractive programme will be submitted for competition…

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The East Ward Election

National Advocate · Wednesday 16 February 1898 · page 2

A meeting of the supporters of Mr. F. Williams (who is a candidate for the East Ward election, to fill the vacancy in the Council caused by the retirement of…

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The British Parliament. the Opening Debate. London

National Advocate · Thursday 17 February 1898 · page 3

The debate on the Address-in-Reply was continued by Mr. Walton, who moved be amendment on behalf of the Opposition, challenging the Indian…

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An Imperial Election. LONDON

National Advocate · Thursday 17 February 1898 · page 3

Mr. Lowe, Conservative, has been elected to the House of Commons for Edgbaston unopposed…

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Carcoar Municipal Council. Special Meeting.—election of Mayor

The Carcoar Chronicle · Friday 18 February 1898 · page 2

A SPECIAL MEETING of the members of the above body was held at the Chambers on 8th inst., for the purpose of electing a Mayor for the…

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The Coming Election. MESSRS. A. Gardiner and Wm. Johnson

Molong Argus · Friday 18 February 1898 · page 3

ON Friday evening last, Messrs. Albert Gardiner and William Johnson addressed a public meeting at the Town Hall. The former gentleman is, we…

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Local & General Election of Mayor

The Gulgong Advertiser and Western Districts Representative · Friday 18 February 1898 · page 8

A special meeting of the Gulgong Council was held on Friday evening last, there being present Aid. Heard, Mayor), C Russell, Gudgeon,…

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