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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 7 of 24

Saturday's Elections

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 7 February 1908 · page 3

The comparative interest shown in the municipal and shire elections last Saturday is something to be thankful for. But it goes without saying that there is much…

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The Shire Elections. Blue Mountains

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 7 February 1908 · page 3

The election in C riding caused, great excitement throughout the whole shire. Mr. J. T. Wall openly opposed the president by vigorously condemning the…

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Queensland Elections Kidston-labor Alliance Triumphant. Premier Philp and Party Routed

Leader · Friday 7 February 1908 · page 3

A press telegraphic message from Brisbane on Wednesday says:— To-day’s elections have come is the, greatest surprise to a very large…

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Municipal Election. Result of the Ballot

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 8 February 1908 · page 6

ON Saturday last the ratepayers were called upon to elect nine aldermen for the ensuing three years, but the response at the ballot box was very disappointing, though it was…

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Mayoral Elections Alderman Withington Honored

Leader · Saturday 8 February 1908 · page 4

A special meeting of the Orange Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers last night All the Aldermen were present with the…

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Queensland Elections

Leader · Saturday 8 February 1908 · page 4

WHI[?]ST there is every reason for democracy to congratulate itself over the results of the Queensland elections, the actual position of [?] is…

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Selection of Labor Candidates Charge by Mr A. Rae. Heated Discussion at Labor Conference Sydney

National Advocate · Monday 10 February 1908 · page 2

The Labor conference concluded yesterday. A heated and disorderly discussion took place on the election committee's…

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Election of Preside Councillor Dalton Elected

Leader · Monday 10 February 1908 · page 2

A special meeting of the Canobolas Shire Council for the purpose of electing a President for the ensuing year was held on Saturday morning in the…

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Lithgow Council. Election of Mayor. a Dead Heat. Ald. Ireland Wins on a Draw

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 12 February 1908 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of Lithgow Council--the first since the elections--was held on Monday night, when all the aldermen except Aldermen Bracey and Wilcock (both…

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Will of the People Defeated Shire Election Incident. Uninitialled Ballot Papers. Bowraville

National Advocate · Thursday 13 February 1908 · page 2

A numerously signed request has been forwarded to the Minister asking him to exercise the provisions of the 39th clause of the Local Government Act in…

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Meroo Shire Council. Election of President. Councilor N. E Single Again Elected

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 13 February 1908 · page 4

The first meeting of the recently elected Shire councillors of Meroo was held in the Cudgegong Council Chambers on Tuesday night. Present:…

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Queensland Election

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 13 February 1908 · page 19

The final returns of the Queensland elections have come to hand. The following is the state of the parties :—Kidstonites 25, Philpites 25, Laborites…

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Mudgee Municipal Council. Election of Mayor

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 13 February 1908 · page 5

A special meeting of the Mudgee Municipal Council was held at the Town Hall on Monday night for the purpose of electing the Mayor for the ensuing term. There were present: His…

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Binnaway Mems. Rainfall...Ploughing — Railway Extension...Shire Elections

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 13 February 1908 · page 8

Mr and Mrs Potter have gone to Sydney. The latter has been very ill for some time, and the change should do her good…

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Show Committee Elections

National Advocate · Friday 14 February 1908 · page 2

Referring at yesterday's meeting of the Bathurst A.H. and P. Association to the question of the nomination and election of show committees, Mr, J. J. Sullivan said…

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Blaxland Shire Council. Presidential Election. Councillor Galagher Wins on a Draw

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 14 February 1908 · page 3

A special meeting of the Blaxland Shire Council was held on Wednesday for the purpose of electing a president for the twelve months from March 1st. There was…

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Timber Trade Strike Should Parliament Intervene? Suggested Special Session. Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 15 February 1908 · page 4

There were no fresh developments to-day in connection with the timber trade strike. The strike, the men say, will be a long and determined…

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Labour Candidates' Pledges

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 15 February 1908 · page 5

THE "Daily Telegraph," in its report of the Labour Conference, publishes the following: Mr. F. Bryant (Sydney Labor Council) moved that all future platforms, as adopted…

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Election of Blaxland Shire President. To the Editor

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 17 February 1908 · page 2

Sir,--As a ratepayer of the Blaxland Shire, I was somewhat surprised at the Councillors making a change in their president this year. The new president may…

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Senatorial Election South Australian Vacancy Mr, Vardon's Return, Assured Adelaide

National Advocate · Tuesday 18 February 1908 · page 2

The counting of the votes in connection with the election to fill one of the South Australian seats in the Senate is still proceeding. Up to this…

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