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

Politics & elections, 1903

1,050 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 9 of 53

Parliament Further Prorogued. Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 25 April 1903 · page 2

At a meeting of the State Executive to-day Parliament was further prorogued till May 26…

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A Sectarian Election Predicted

The Blayney Advocate and Carcoar Herald · Saturday 25 April 1903 · page 4

At a meeting of the Penrith branch of the A.P.D.A. held on Friday evening, the Rev. Dr. Dill Macky was present as the principal speaker. He asked those present…

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The Coming Parliamentary Election

Leader · Saturday 25 April 1903 · page 5

From [?] note in a Sydney daily, Blayney seems to be preparing for something in the Parliamentary world. So far nothing has been heard in…

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A New Polling Booth

Leader · Monday 27 April 1903 · page 2

In response to the returning-officer’s (Mr J. M. Paul’s) request to have Borenore established as a polling place, that gentleman received…

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Federal Parliament. Melbourne

National Advocate · Monday 27 April 1903 · page 3

The meeting of the Federal Parliament has been definitely fixed for noon on May 26…

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British Parliament. LONDON, Saturday Afternoon

National Advocate · Monday 27 April 1903 · page 3

Mr. J. G. Butcher's bill was yesterday read a second time by 266 to 133 It provides for a fund of half a million to be levied upon publicans to…

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State Parliament. the Resumption of Lands Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 28 April 1903 · page 3

Some lively scenes are predicted on the re-assembling of the State Parliament. A motion of censure is certain, but…

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Sunny Corner. Progress Committee Election

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 28 April 1903 · page 3

The annual election of members of the above committee took place on Saturday at Francis'-hall. The hours, of polling were from 1 to 7 p.m. Mr. R. Llewellyn officiating as returning officer. A good…

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Local and General. Prorogation of Parliament

Molong Argus · Friday 1 May 1903 · page 4

PARLIAMENT has been further prorogued to May 26. Though no official utterance has been given on the matter, it is believed that Parliament will be…

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Leaderettes. Candidates for West Macquarie

The Blayney Advocate and Carcoar Herald · Saturday 2 May 1903 · page 2

There are rumors of many candidates for the Liberal Party's selection to contest this electorate at the next State election. One of these, Mr. Pigott, announces himself through…

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Election Riots in Spain. Seven People Killed. London

Leader · Monday 4 May 1903 · page 2

Serious election note have, taken place at Infesto and Oriedo, Spain, Seven persons, including a gendarme were killed and many wounded…

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Election of Presbyterian Moderator. Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 6 May 1903 · page 2

The Rev. J. T. Main, of Dabbo, was to night elected Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Australia in New South Wales…

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Victorian Railway Trouble. Negotiations Broken Off. Parliament to Be Summoned

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 8 May 1903 · page 4

Melbourne, Wednesday.--Negotiations between the Victorian Premier and the railway men have broken down. The men absolutely decline to withdraw from the Trades Hall. Mr. Irvine then…

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An Open Letter. Pastures Protection Board Election. To the Taxpayers

Molong Argus · Friday 8 May 1903 · page 2

GENTLEMEN,—Under the provisions of the Pastures Protection Act of 1902, you will be asked shortly to elect two additional members (making six), who…

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Election of Mayor

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 8 May 1903 · page 2

Alderman A. E. Ennis has been elected Mayor in place of Mr. W. J. Scotford, deceased…

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Opening The Commonwealth Parliament. LONDON, Thursday Afternoon

National Advocate · Saturday 9 May 1903 · page 2

Mr. Henry Copeland, AgentGeneral for New South Wales, has arranged with the Imperial Institute to allot the "African " Rooms as a…

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Election of Mayor

National Advocate · Saturday 9 May 1903 · page 2

A special meeting of the Bathurst City Council was held yesterday afternoon at the Town Hall for the purpose of electing a Mayor for the [?]…

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Election of Mayor. ALDERMAN A. E. Ennis Chosen

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 9 May 1903 · page 3

As stated in the Free Press yesterday Alderman Albert E. Ennis has been chosen aa Mayor in room of the late Alderman W. J. Scotford, There…

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The Victorian Premier Calls Parliament Together

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 11 May 1903 · page 2

Immediately the Railway Commissioners had sent his final notice to the men, Mr. Irvine, Premier of Victoria, summoned Parliament to…

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Victorian Railway Crisis. Meeting of Parliament. the Governor's Speech. Melbourne, Wednesday Afternoon

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 14 May 1903 · page 2

The extraordinary session of Parliament to deal with the strike matters was opened with the usual ceremonies by the Governor. to-Say…

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