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

Politics & elections, 1908

472 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 4 of 24

Shire Council Election

Leader · Saturday 25 January 1908 · page 4

There is considerable interest being taken in the forthcoming C[?]bolas Shire elections, and all the candidates are hard at work [?]…

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Municipality of Mudgee. Election of Aldermen. Nomination Day. Eleven Candidates for Nine Seats

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 27 January 1908 · page 2

Precisely at noon on Friday last, at the Town Hall, the returning officer announced the following nominations for aldermen of the municipality of Mudgee:…

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Mudgee Municipal Election

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 27 January 1908 · page 2

The following information in connection with the Mudgee Municipal election which takes place on Saturday next, February 1st, will be of use to…

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The Municipal Elections

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 27 January 1908 · page 2

Mr. N. Basser, in announcing his candidature, pledges himself to support every progressive measure, and announces his intention to support the platform of the…

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The Shire Elections

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 27 January 1908 · page 2
Also in Leader

Mr. Patrick Mathews, of Mount Victoria, announces in this issue that he is a candidate for B Riding of Blaxland Shire. He claims that, with an interest in the…

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Municipal Elections of East Orange

Leader · Tuesday 28 January 1908 · page 3

A Monster Meeting of Electors will be addressed by the Reform Candidates THIS (Tuesday) EVENING, at the corner of Bathurst-road and…

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The Municipal Elections. Meeting on Hermitage Flat. Speeches by Candidates

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 29 January 1908 · page 2

A meeting was addressed at Albert street bridge on Monday night by candidates favoring the [?]lation of the Munci[?]al Electors' Association. There was a large…

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Cape Colony Elections Afrikanders Have a Majority London

National Advocate · Wednesday 29 January 1908 · page 2

The South African Party, Afrikanders, has a majority in the Cape Colony Legislative Council. The Party expects a majority of 30 in the…

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The Shire Elections

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 29 January 1908 · page 3

Mr. W. J. Galagher advertises in this issue that he will address the electors of A riding, Blaxland Shire, at Portland, on Friday night, in support of his…

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The Municipal Elections

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 29 January 1908 · page 2

Interest in tho municipal and shire elections, which take place next Saturday, to growing throughout the State. Wo regard this as a welcome indication that…

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Municipal Elections East Orange

Leader · Wednesday 29 January 1908 · page 2

A public meeting was held at the corner of Edward-street and Bathurst Road, last night, when addresses were in[?]de by intending candidates…

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Federal Parliament MELBOURNE

National Advocate · Thursday 30 January 1908 · page 2

In the Senate today, the House went into Committee on the tariff. The duties on cattle, sheep, pigs, horses, biscuits and cheese were agreed to…

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The Song of the Independent Candidate

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 30 January 1908 · page 18

I've had enough of politics, I'm going to retire And spend the next three winters beside my study fire…

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Mudgee Municipal Election

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 30 January 1908 · page 11

The following information in connection with the Mudgee Municipal election which takes place on Saturday next, February 1st, will be of use to…

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Municipality of Mudgee. Election of Aldermen

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 30 January 1908 · page 21

Ladies and Gentlemen,— At the request of many ratepayers I have consented to offer myself as a candidate for a seat in the Mudgee Council…

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The Coming Shire Elections

Leader · Thursday 30 January 1908 · page 4

The Shire elections to take place on next Saturday are not causing any excitement whatever. There seems to be a great lack of interest on the part…

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Municipal Election

Leader · Thursday 30 January 1908 · page 2

Alderman Plowman was to have addressed the ratepayers last night, but he no sooner commenced than the rain drove the audience, to shelter,…

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Imperial Parliament Opened

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 31 January 1908 · page 4

The Imperial Parliament was opened by the King and Queen in person on Wednesday. Their Majesties were greeted with enthusiasm. The Speech promised the…

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The Municipal Elections. Candidates' Addresses

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 31 January 1908 · page 6

Speaking at the meeting of electors at Oakey Park on Tuesday night, Mr. W. Ashley (who has not previously been reported), stated that he was not satisfied…

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