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

Politics & elections, 1901

1,284 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 27 of 65

South Ward Election

National Advocate · Saturday 8 June 1901 · page 2

The election for the aldermanic (vacancy for South Ward, caused by the resignation of Mr. J. P. Ryan, junr., took place yesterday, Mr. W. J. McPhillamy (Mayor) acting as…

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Mr L Bungate a Candidate

Leader · Saturday 8 June 1901 · page 3

Our old townsman, Mr L Bungate, is once more in the politicat fray. He has been selected by the Dubbo and Narromine branches of the P L.L. as the labor candidate…

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Municipal Election. South Ward

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 8 June 1901 · page 2

The election in South Ward, to fill the vacanoy caused through the retirement of Alderman J. P. Ryan, took place yesterday. Very little interest was taken in the event,…

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State Politics. Dissolution at Last. General Election July 3Rd. Sydney, Friday night

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 8 June 1901 · page 3

Parliament will be dissolved on the llth instant and the writs for the general elections will be issued on the 15th. Nomination Day is fixed for 22nd instant, and polling on Wednesday, 3rd July…

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English Parliament. Alterations in the Budget. London

National Advocate · Monday 10 June 1901 · page 3

The Rt, Hon. A. J. Balfour has announced that Sir Michael Hicks-Beach will on Monday propose some alteration in the budget as regards the duty…

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South Ward Election

National Advocate · Monday 10 June 1901 · page 2

At the Council Chambers at noon on Saturday, the Returning-Officer (Mr. W. J. McPhillamy) officially declared Mr. Gloster Searle White elected as…

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State Elections. the Macquarie Seat

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 10 June 1901 · page 2

At the meeting of the executive of the Freetrade Liberal party on Friday, additional candidates were selected, and Mr. J. Miller was chosen to contest the Macquarie…

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The State Election. Mr. W. W. Young's Meeting. Mr. J. Boyd Retires

National Advocate · Tuesday 11 June 1901 · page 2

Probably one of the most successful political meetings ever held in Bathurst was held last night at the Masonic Hall, when the friends and supporters…

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State Election. to Tins Electors of Bathurst

National Advocate · Tuesday 11 June 1901 · page 2

Gentlemen,—The events of the past, week have made it imperative that I should reconsider my position as a candidate for your suffrages…

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The State Elections

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 11 June 1901 · page 2

Parliament will be dissolved to-day. The writs will be issued next Saturday, and nominations will close on Saturday, the 22nd. Polling has been fixed for Wednesday, July 3…

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State Elections the Bathurst Seat. Mr. G. E. Machattie's Candidature

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 11 June 1901 · page 3

A largely attended meeting of the Bathurst branch of the Liberal League was held in the Temperanc Hall last night, the object being, to transact initial business connected…

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Mustard and Gress Prayer in Parliament

Leader · Wednesday 12 June 1901 · page 5

I observe with regret that the Australian daily papers show a disposition to gibe and jeer at .Mr Knox’s motion in favor of opening the Federal Parliament…

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The Commonwealth Parliament. MELBOURNE, Tuesday afternoon

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 12 June 1901 · page 2

The House of Representatives met at half-past 2 this afternoon. In response to a question asked on behalf of Mr. Cook (N.S.W.), the Prime Minister…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives Melbourne

National Advocate · Wednesday 12 June 1901 · page 2

The House of Representatives met at 2,30 p.m. In response to a question asked by Mr. Joseph Cook (N.S.W.), the Prime…

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State Election

Leader · Wednesday 12 June 1901 · page 4

The [?]trade and Liberal [?] have selected Mr Otto Jaeger to contest the West Macquarie [?] against Mr Crick. Mr [?]gar [?] announced to speak at Millthorpe on June…

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Correspondence the State Election. To the Editor

Leader · Wednesday 12 June 1901 · page 3

Sir,—Mr Gardiner, in his speech at East Orange, (quoting from a letter of mine in the Leader) stated that some carpenters seemed to think an ordinary…

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A Temperance Alliance Candidate. Mr. A. Gardiner Selected

Leader · Wednesday 12 June 1901 · page 5

An adjourned meeting of the committee of the Orange branch of the New South Wales Temperance Alliance was held in the Oddfellows’ Hall on Monday…

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State Elections Macquarie Seat

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 12 June 1901 · page 2

Last Saturday night in the Local Hall, Oberon, Mr. John Miller the selected Liberal candidate for Macquarie, addressed a meeting of the electors of the district. Mr. J…

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Federal Parliament. The Senate. Provisional Standing Orders Post and Telegraph Bill. Rates on Newspapers. Uniformity Throughout the Commonwealth. Statutory Rights of Officials. Federal Capital Site. From Our Special Reporter.] Melbourne, 6th June

Leader · Wednesday 12 June 1901 · page 8

When the Senate assembled this afternoon the President laid on the table the report of the committee appointed yesterday. to inquire into and recommend the…

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The Commonwealth Parliament. the Cost of Government

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 13 June 1901 · page 2

The House of Representatives went into committee of supply to deal with the Supply Bill, on Tuesday afternoon. Sir George Turner (Treasurer) briefly outlined the main…

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