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

Politics & elections, 1902

965 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 18 of 49

Opening of Parliament. the Governor's Speech. Legislation Foreshadowed Retrenchment and Local Government. Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 22 May 1902 · page 2

It is expected that the Governor's speech to be read at the opening of Parliament will refer at considerable length to the drought and its…

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Election of Rabbit Board

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 22 May 1902 · page 11

The first election of the new Rabbit Board for this district will be held under the provisions of the Rabbit Act, and will shortly take place, and…

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Federal Parliament. T[?]e Enate. M[?], Thursday night

Leader · Friday 23 May 1902 · page 3

Prelim nary business being of an uimi or[?]ant ch[?]uacter the Chamber q[?]ickly wet t i[?]to committee on the tariff…

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The Federal Parliament. the Senate on the Tariff. Further "Suggestions " Made. Melbourne

National Advocate · Friday 23 May 1902 · page 2

In the Senate to-day the preliminary business being unimportant the Chamber quickly went into committee on the tariff…

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East Ward Election

National Advocate · Friday 23 May 1902 · page 2

Mr. Donald Thain, of George-street, has decided, in response to the request of a number of ratepayers, to come forward as a candidate for the vacancy for East Ward…

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The Inverell Election. SYDNEY

National Advocate · Friday 23 May 1902 · page 3

The Minister for Lands leaves for Inverell to-night to address the electors there in support of Mr. McIlveen, the Government candidate. Mr. Crick…

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Inverell Election

The Gulgong Advertiser · Friday 23 May 1902 · page 7

The following nominations were received for the Inverell election : — James Mcllveen, G. A. Jones, Thomas Jones, Inverell,[?] his…

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The Federal Parliament. the Senate. Melbourne

National Advocate · Saturday 24 May 1902 · page 2

In the Senate to-day Mr. R. E. O'Connor said that the Government had not yet decided how the Coronation illumination vote was to be…

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Federal Parliament. the Tariff Bill Suspended. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 24 May 1902 · page 2

It is proposed that the consideration of the tariff is the Senate should be suspended on Wednesday next to enable the Governor-General's Establishment Bill to be dealt with…

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Sydney Gossip. in the Political World. Parliament Versus the Press. Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 24 May 1902 · page 3

The political atmosphere is much agitated over several happenings and sundry anticipations. The announcement of Lord Hopetoun's probable…

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The Pyrmont Election. Labor Candidate Returned. a Two to One Majority. Sydney

National Advocate · Monday 26 May 1902 · page 2

As was expected, the Pyrmont seat in the Legislative Assembly, rendered vacant by the resignation of Mr. Sam Smith, is still retained by the Labor…

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Telegraphic News. the Pyrmont Election,. a Labor Success. SYDNEy, Sunday night

Leader · Monday 26 May 1902 · page 2

The Pyrmont by-election to fill the Vacancy caused by tho retirement of Mr Sam Smith (who was elevated to •he position of Labor representative…

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Pyrmont Election. Great Majority for M'neil

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 26 May 1902 · page 3

A Parliamentary election was held on Saturday, at Pyrmont, to fill the vacancy in the Assembly caused by the retirement of Mr. S. Smith, in…

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Mount Victoria. Election of a Progress Committee

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 27 May 1902 · page 3

The Progress Committee election took place on Saturday night. A groat deal of interest was taken and a large number of voters rolled up. Mr. Walter Sidney was [?]ected chairman. As a…

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The Bathurst Municipal Election

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 27 May 1902 · page 2

Mr. E. Golsby has announced his intention of contesting the vacant East Ward seat in the Municipal Council. The only other candidate who has, so…

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Opening of Parliament SYDNEY

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 28 May 1902 · page 2

The second session of the Ninteenth Parliament of New South Wales was opened to-day at noon with the usual ceremonies in the presence of a large…

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Opening of Victorian Parliament. Melbourne

Leader · Wednesday 28 May 1902 · page 2

The Victorian State Parliament opened to day with the usual ceremonies. The Governor’s speech states that the question of constitutional reform…

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Federal Parliament The Senate. More Tariff Reductions Melbourne

National Advocate · Wednesday 28 May 1902 · page 3

The Senate has been debating tho Tariff in committee all the afternoon and evening. Sir Josiah Symon moved that fruit…

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Victorian State Parliament, Financial and Constitutional Reform. Melbourne

National Advocate · Wednesday 28 May 1902 · page 2

The State Parliament was opened at noon to-day by the Governor, Sir G. F. Clarke, with the usual ceremony. The Governor's speech, after making…

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State Parliament. the Second Session. Commences To-day. Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 28 May 1902 · page 2

The second session of the State Parliament will be formally opened at noon to-morrow, Wednesday, by Vice Admiral Rawson, K. C. B., the new…

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