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

Politics & elections, 1907

626 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 23 of 32

The Election Returns

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 9 September 1907 · page 5

The election returns will be posted at the " Mercury". office to-morrow evening as quickly, as, possible after they are received. We have made the, best, possible…

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State Elections. Hints to [?]Ters

Leader · Monday 9 September 1907 · page 3

We are intended to the Returning Officer (Mr.J. M. Paul. J. P.) for the following valuable information with reference to voting arrangements…

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The Belubula Election

Leader · Monday 9 September 1907 · page 2

Reports from various centres of the Belubula electorate, in which the is between Chief Secretary [?] and Mr. Geo. Ross, the Labor…

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Mr Miller and No-License Down with the Yes-no Candidate

National Advocate · Tuesday 10 September 1907 · page 4

Having secured, no matter hows undeservedly, the nomination of the Temperance Party, which he considers will ensure him support of all those in favor of…

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The Elections

Leader · Tuesday 10 September 1907 · page 4

To-day is the big contest for the £300 a year job. In this electorate the Labor supporters are confident of victory, and many of the Liberal and…

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The Polling

National Advocate · Wednesday 11 September 1907 · page 2

The polling at the Court House was a complete surprise. Whereas in 1904, Mr Young secured a majority Of 376, he was yesterday 101 in the…

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Polling Day in Lithgow

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 11 September 1907 · page 2

Yesterday (Tuesday) morning broke bleak and dull after the rain of the previous day and night. Partisans were early abroad after the opening of the booths,…

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The General Election. Heavy Polling. Close Contest for Hartley. a Majority of Two

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 11 September 1907 · page 2

As we write, the final result of Hartley electorate is still in doubt But the victory on either side will be won by a narrow margin, it has been as was sum[?]ised all…

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Federal Parliament. the New Rifles and the Wire Netting. Melbourne

National Advocate · Wednesday 11 September 1907 · page 2

In the House of Representatives this evening Mr Ewing in reply to Mr Salmon said rifles of the new pattern Would not reach Australia until November…

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Bathurst Election

National Advocate · Wednesday 11 September 1907 · page 2

Though the final returns are not yet to hand, the results which give Mr Milleria lead of 197 over Mr Young cannot be materially altered, and…

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The Elections the Bathurst Seat Mr Miller Returned Returns Incomplete Present Majority 197

National Advocate · Wednesday 11 September 1907 · page 2

The general elections in, connection with the State Parliament of New South Wales took place yesterday. In Bathurst the morning broke with…

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America's President What the Election Costs London, Monday afternoon

National Advocate · Wednesday 11 September 1907 · page 2

The New York World states that Mr Harriman gave £10,000, the Standard Oil Co £6000. and Vanderbilt, Depew and Hyde £5000 each to secure…

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The General Elections Gardiner Beaten For Orange. Labor Party Wins Several Seats

Leader · Wednesday 11 September 1907 · page 2

The election was conducted with great vigor and enthustasm throughout yesterday. The weather conditions seemed to portend rain during the…

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Millthorpe Mems the Elections

Leader · Wednesday 11 September 1907 · page 4

On Monday night the wet weather bad a very, dampening effect on the two. political meetings which were held were. Mr. Withington spoke from…

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Polling Day in Mudgee Humorous Side of the Election

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 12 September 1907 · page 9

It was my first experience with an Australian election crowd Am d aa it has been a habit of mine to march for the humorous side of any social or political…

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The Election Results. Solid Vote for the Liberal Forces Heavy Polling Mr. Jones Returned. The Local Option Vote

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 12 September 1907 · page 9

Polling day in Mudgee broke with a sky of hodden grey. Rain had fallen on the previous day, and the heart of the elector was glad, and he showed…

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Federal Parliament Melbourne

National Advocate · Thursday 12 September 1907 · page 3

The House of Representatives went into committee to-day to further consider the Budget. Messrs Batchelor, Kelly, Brown, Wise and Spence continued the debate…

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From Surveyor's Camp to Parliament Bathurst's New Member a Few Biographical Facts

National Advocate · Thursday 12 September 1907 · page 2

Mr John Miller, the now member for Bathurst, was born at Mount Rankin, near Bathurst, on October 26, 1870 His father was the late Mr Alexander Miller, a former…

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An Election Night Brawl

National Advocate · Thursday 12 September 1907 · page 2

Harry McEvoy, 21, laborer, and James O'Bree, 48, bootmaker, pleaded guilty at the Bathurst police court yesterday to behaving in a riot us manner in the bar of…

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Announcing the Poll. No the Poll. Candidates Return Thanks

Leader · Thursday 12 September 1907 · page 2

A large crowd assembled at the [?] house yesterday to hear the results of the voting for the Orange electorate. The return not being…

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