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

Politics & elections, 1909

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British Election. Keir Hardie Talks Libel. London

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Wednesday 14 July 1909 · page 2

At the forthcoming election of a member of the House of Commons for Derbyshire, vacant by the death of Sir J. A. Jacoby (Liberal), the Liberals…

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English Bye-Election Libel Action Probable London, Monday afternoon

National Advocate · Wednesday 14 July 1909 · page 3

For the Mid Derbyshire vacancy, caused by the death of Sir J A Jacoby, the Liberals have decided to support Mr Hancock, a Labor…

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State Parliament. Censure Motion Defeated. Sydney, Wednesday morning

Leader · Thursday 15 July 1909 · page 3

The Legislative Assembly sat nil night to finish the censure motion debate. At ten o’clock this morning the division was taken, and resulted…

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Federal Parliament Mr Reid on Defence Sir William Lyne Attacked Melbourne

National Advocate · Thursday 15 July 1909 · page 3

In the Senate this afternoon Senator Millen, Vice President of the Executive Council, stated that the want of confidence motion debate in…

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Telephones. Election of Chairman of Committees. Sydney, Later

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Thursday 15 July 1909 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly this owning Mr. J. P. Lynch, Labor member for Ashburnham, asked the Chief Secretary if he was aware that the…

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The South Ward Election

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Friday 16 July 1909 · page 2

Ratepayers of the South Ward are reminded of the polling for an alderman to take place to-morrow, between Lie hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. All…

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Questions Asked in Parliament by Mr. Beeby

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Saturday 17 July 1909 · page 6

Public Schools at George's Plains, Newbridge, and Edith:—Mr. Beeby asked the Minister of Public Instruction:…

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South Ward Election Address by the Labor Candidate

National Advocate · Saturday 17 July 1909 · page 4

Mr. A. J. Hurford, Labor candidate for South Ward, addressed the ratep yers in the Good Templars' Hall, Havannah-street, last night. The President of the P.L.L…

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Poor Burgess. Troubles of a Member of Parliament. Sydney

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Saturday 17 July 1909 · page 2

Before the Newtown Magistrate to-day, Mr. G. A. Burgess, M.L.A., for Burraugong, preferred seven charges against, his wife, two of attempting to…

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State Parliament. All Night Sitting. Supply Bill Passed. Some Choice Billingsgate. Willis—daley Case Criticised Sydney

Leader · Saturday 17 July 1909 · page 2

The Legislative Assembly sat all night discussing the three months' Supply ill for £3,776,880, which eventually pased, and the House adjourned…

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South Ward Election West's Pictures, School of Arts, every

National Advocate · Saturday 17 July 1909 · page 4

The election of an alderman to fill the vacancy in South Ward will take place to-day between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p m. Messrs A J Hurford and J Apps are the…

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Municipal Elections. Labor Defeated

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Monday 19 July 1909 · page 2

An election of alderman to fill the vacancy on the Bathurst Municipal Council was held on Saturday. Following was the result:—…

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Federal Labor Candidates

National Advocate · Monday 19 July 1909 · page 2

The central executive of the N.S.W. Political labor League has confirmed the selection of the following candidates for the federal elections : Cook, J H Catts ; East…

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South Ward Election

National Advocate · Monday 19 July 1909 · page 2

The election for the vacancy in the South Ward took place on Saturday, the polling being conducted on the promises lately known as the Railway Hotel Under the…

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Questions in Parliament

Leader · Tuesday 20 July 1909 · page 2

In the Assembly last week the following questions were asked by Mr. F[?]t[?]trick: What steps are being taken by his…

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Federal Parliament Sessional Business Entered Upon Melbourne

National Advocate · Wednesday 21 July 1909 · page 2

In the House of Representatives this afternoon, Mr. Deakin told Mr, Catts that it was not intended to proceed with the Penny Postage Bill this session…

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The Totalisator Motion in the Assembly Parliament Unfavorable Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 21 July 1909 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly this afternoon, Mr Peters moved for leave to bring in a Bill to legalise and regulate the use of the…

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State Parliament. Totalisator Thrown Out. Blayney Railway Station. School Teachers’ Salaries. Sydney

Leader · Wednesday 21 July 1909 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-night a lengthy debate took place on a motion submitted by Mr. Peters (Deniliquin) “That leave he given to bring…

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News by Telegraph Postal Commission. Where the Money Goes. How a Member of Parliament Travels. Melbourne

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Wednesday 21 July 1909 · page 2

In the House of Representatives to-day, it was stated that the following amounts have been drawn by members of the Postal Commission as…

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A Possible Lady Candidate. Mudgee

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 21 July 1909 · page 2

Mrs. Siggins. (nee Selina Anderson)has announced her intention of opposing Mr. Henry Willis for Robertson Federal electorate as an independent Labor…

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