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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 5 of 24

The World British Parliament Opened by the King the Bills Promised London, Wednesday afternoon

National Advocate · Friday 31 January 1908 · page 3

King Edward, who was accompanied by Queen Alexandra, opened the British Parliament to-day amidst much enthusiasm…

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Municipal Election. (To the Editor.)

Molong Argus · Friday 31 January 1908 · page 4

SIR,—It it rather amusing to stand at a distance and watch the present municipal contest. Each candidate does his own bit of quiet canvassing,…

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The Municipal Elections

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 31 January 1908 · page 4

In connection with the municipal elections, which take place to-morrow, we are requested by the returning officer to state that there will be only the one polling…

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Lyndhurst Shire Election a Riding. (To the Editor)

Leader · Friday 31 January 1908 · page 4

Sir,—Before touching on the above subject, I have to thank you for your kind and complimentary remarks in reference to my assistance to the…

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Orange Municipal Elections. Address by Mr. Whitford

Leader · Friday 31 January 1908 · page 2

Mr. W. J: .Whitford; who is a candidate for young Ward, addressed the electors from the verandah of Mr R. Smith’s in Byng-Street, Last night…

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No Women's Suffrage in the Present Parliament London

National Advocate · Saturday 1 February 1908 · page 6

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr H H Asquith, informed a deputation from the National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies that the…

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Municipal Elections Democratic Candidates Rally

National Advocate · Saturday 1 February 1908 · page 6

The rain which poured down last night did not deter the democratic municipal candidates from holding the advertised final rally on Mr Frank…

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Municipal Election. Domination Day Speeches

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 1 February 1908 · page 2

ON account of the lateness of the hour we were unable in our last issue to publish the speeches of those gentlemen who spoke on Friday of last week at the nomination day…

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Correspondence. the Municipal Elections. (To the Editor.)

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 1 February 1908 · page 5

SIR,—It would be interesting to learn whether Mr. J. E. Connor, who has been nominated for a seat in the Molong Council, will be able to legally occupy it, even if…

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Turon Shire Election Addresses by Messrs Suttor and Wark Sunny Corner

National Advocate · Saturday 1 February 1908 · page 6

Messrs H C Suttor and H S Wark, candidates for re-election to the Turon Shire Council, addressed the electors here last night in Francis' Hall. Mr…

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Orange Municipal Elections

Leader · Saturday 1 February 1908 · page 4

Last flight Aldermen McNeilly, McKay and Mr. Bodey addressed the electors of Young Ward at the Gladstone Hotel…

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Queensland Elections

Leader · Saturday 1 February 1908 · page 4

A disgraceful scene took place last night, when two Government candidates attempted to address the electors at an open-air meeting at…

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Millthorpe News. Shire Elections

Leader · Saturday 1 February 1908 · page 2

To-day is the day on which the citizens are called upon to select representatives for the Shire Councils. It is a duty which involves on the…

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East Orange Elections

Leader · Saturday 1 February 1908 · page 4

Electors are reminded that only two Wards are being contested in East Orange, viz., South West and North West Wards. The polling booth for…

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Orange Municipal Elections

Leader · Saturday 1 February 1908 · page 4

Ratepayers are reminded that the poll will be taken for three aldermen to represent Young Ward at the cottage at the corner of Byng and…

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Municipal Elections. Young Ward. (To the Editor)

Leader · Saturday 1 February 1908 · page 6

Sir,—With reference to the municipal elections for Young Ward, I would like to ask the ratepayers if they have considered the situation of…

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Polling Day

Leader · Monday 3 February 1908 · page 4

Very little interest was shown at Millthorpe in the election of Shire Councillors on Saturday. Up till noon only a few votes were polled…

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Orange Municipal Elections. Polling Day

Leader · Monday 3 February 1908 · page 2

The election for three aldermen to represent Young Ward, and a like number, to represent Wellington Ward, was held on Saturday…

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Municipal and Shire Elections the Contest in Bathurst Five New Men Elected Two Retiring Aldermen Defeated

National Advocate · Monday 3 February 1908 · page 2

The first municipal and second shire elections under the Local Government Act took place throughout the State on Saturday…

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Candidates' Addresses. Proposed Abolition of Wards. One Man, One Billet. the Question of Rating

National Advocate · Monday 3 February 1908 · page 2

At the close of the declaration of the poll, the various candidates addressed a gathering of two or three hundred persons from the Town Hall steps…

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