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

Politics & elections, 1911

810 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 10 of 41

Death of Mr. J. T. Bell. Speaker of the Queensland Parliament. Brisbane

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 11 March 1911 · page 2

The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly (Mr. Joshua Thomas Bell) died this morning. He had been operated upon…

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A Great Victory North Sydney Election. Liberal Wins by 11,180. SYDNEY

The Bathurst Times · Monday 13 March 1911 · page 3

The bye-election at North Sydney, which seat was rendered vacant by the death of Mr. G. B. Edwards, M.H.R., look place yesterday. Very little North Sydney has always been regarded as [?]…

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North Sydney Election. Liberal Lead Increased

Leader · Monday 13 March 1911 · page 4

The bye-election for North Sydney, Which seat was rendered vacant by the death of Mr- G. B. Edwards, M.H.R., took place on Saturday…

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Telegraphic News. Federal Parliament Prorogation. Melbourne

Leader · Saturday 18 March 1911 · page 2

A proclamation has been issued further proroguing the Federal Parliament to May 3rd…

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The Referenda. Labor Opposition Some Cogent Arguments. Federal Parliament Already Overloaded

The Bathurst Times · Friday 24 March 1911 · page 2

Members of the Liberal Party will bt encouraged in their opposition to the Federal referendum by the knowledge that the Labor Party itself is divided on…

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Canadian Politics. Another Election Suggested London

The Bathurst Times · Friday 24 March 1911 · page 3

Discussing Canadian politics, the "Globe" says:— "There is an evenly growing demand for an election before reciprocity is…

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Proposed State Coal Mine Sanction of Parliament Necessary. Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 25 March 1911 · page 4

Mr. Edden, Minister for Mines, stated today that the Crown Solicitor had advised him that he would have to secure the sanction of Parliament for the…

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Legal Stumbling Block. State Coal Mine Hung Up. Parliament's Sanction Required

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 27 March 1911 · page 2

Though some work is being carried out in connection with the projected State coal mines, the proposal is practically in abeyance until the matter comes before…

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British Parliament. and Oversea Representation

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 29 March 1911 · page 3

Mr. Newton Moore, Agent-Generla for Westralia, interviewed on his arrival, said that perhaps in the past it might have been preposterous on the part of…

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Meeting of Labor Caucus. Preparing for the Opening Parliament

Leader · Friday 31 March 1911 · page 2

A meeting of the Labor Caucus was held at Parliament House yesterday afternoon, the Acting-Premier, W. A. Holm an, pressing…

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House of Parliament Burned. £3,000,000 Damages. New York

The Bathurst Times · Friday 31 March 1911 · page 3

The New York State Legislature building in Albany has been destroyed by fire. The outbreak occurred some little time after the close of a caucus…

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An Election Aftermath Action for Alleged Libel. Mr. R. Sleath Awarded [?]100. SYDNEY

National Advocate · Friday 31 March 1911 · page 2

The action brought by Richard Sleath, formerly Parliamentary representative for Broken Hill, claiming ,£1000 damages from John Fairfax and…

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State Parliament. Work Commences in June. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 1 April 1911 · page 2

It is expected that the State Parliament will commence work in the beginning of June. Yesterday the Ministers met their…

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Latest Cables. Special to the "Times" per the Independent Service. the Parliament Bill. Will Not Become Law. London

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 1 April 1911 · page 2

During a debate in the House of Lords on the Parliament Bill, the Earl of Roseberry asserted that there was no possibility of the measure becoming…

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The German Elections. Berlin

The Bathurst Times · Monday 3 April 1911 · page 3

[?] the Parliamentary elections in Germany will not take place until November, the various political parties are already completely equipped for the…

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Cadets for England the Bathurst Candidates

National Advocate · Monday 3 April 1911 · page 1

the Bathurst candidates for selection for the Coronation contingent of senior caders, underwent the shooting test on the Bathurst rifle range on…

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A Customs Bill. Introduced in Netherlands Parliament. the Hague

National Advocate · Tuesday 4 April 1911 · page 4

The Government has submitted a Customs Bill to Parliament, which is estimated to yield ten million florins, of which nine millions will be…

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Western Miners' Association. Annual Election of Officers

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 5 April 1911 · page 2

The annual election of executive officers of the Western Minors' Association is how being carried out. For the position of president Mr. Brian Scully has been elected…

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The Commonwealth Parliament. Melbourne

Leader · Thursday 6 April 1911 · page 2

The business of the approaching Federal session will be largely of a financial character. National banking legislation will be introduced. The…

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Latest Cables. American Parliament the President's Message. "Deal Only with Reciprocity." Washington

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 6 April 1911 · page 2

Congress was opened this morning Mr. Champ Clarke (Democrat, one of the members for Missouri) was elected Speaker of the House of…

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