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

Politics & elections, 1912

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Next State Election. Will It Be in November? Sydney

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 15 April 1912 · page 3

Mr. Beeby is reported to have said that an appeal to the country will probably take place in November…

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Election of Pastures Protection Board Directors

National Advocate · Monday 15 April 1912 · page 2

Mr. J. J. Sullivan is again a candidate for the Bathurst division. He says: "Here is the opportunity for Mr. George Sutherland. No need to…

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The Alexandria Seat Possible Candidates. Sydney

National Advocate · Monday 15 April 1912 · page 3

Among the gentlemen mentioned as possible candidates for the Alexandria seat in the Labor interest are the names of Alderman Paxton (ex-Mayor…

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The Federal Elections Hints for Electors

National Advocate · Monday 15 April 1912 · page 3

An electoral canvass for the purpose of obtaining the necessary data for the forthcoming new Commonwealth Electoral Rolls, and to permit of an…

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Werriwa Election. Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 16 April 1912 · page 2

The Werriwa Labor candidate will be selected tomorrow…

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Federal Parliament. Sydney

Leader · Wednesday 17 April 1912 · page 3

It has been practically arranged that the Federal session shall open on June 19 and close at Xmas. New financial measures will be the feature…

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Federal Parliament. Melbourne

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 17 April 1912 · page 6

It has practically been arranged that the Federal session will commence about June 19, and close at Christmas. The new financial measures will be a feature…

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General News The Old Irish Parliament

National Advocate · Wednesday 17 April 1912 · page 2

An interesting article on the old Irish Parliament appears on page 6 of this issue…

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The Werriwa Election. Labor Candidate Selected. Sydney

Leader · Wednesday 17 April 1912 · page 3

The counting of the ballot for the selection of a Labor candidate to contest the Werriwa Federal by-election was concluded to-day. There were…

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The Werriwa By-Election Labor Candidate Selected. Mr. John Lynch, of Young Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 17 April 1912 · page 2

There were 10 candidates for selection in the Labor interest for the Werriwa by-election, and the ballot resulted in the selection of Mr. John Lynch,…

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Ireland's Old Parliament Interesting Chapter of History. From 1295 TO 1800

National Advocate · Wednesday 17 April 1912 · page 6

In view of the cabled reference of the Catholic Bishop of Ross concerning the old Irish Parliament, it is interesting to quote an exthact from Mr…

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Commonwealth Parliament Probably Meets on June 19. Long Session Anticipated. Melbourne

National Advocate · Wednesday 17 April 1912 · page 3

It is expected that the Federal Parliament will be called together on June 19. The Prime Minister anticipates a long session…

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Werriw[?] Contest. the Labor Candidate. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 17 April 1912 · page 6

The counting of the ballot for the selection of a Labor candidate to contest the Werriwa scat was concluded to-day. There were 10 candidates, and the…

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File General Election July or October? Early Dissolution Probable

National Advocate · Wednesday 17 April 1912 · page 4

In more quarters than one the idea that the general election will take place this year is rapidly gaining ground, and the view is being put…

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The State Elections Might Be Held in July. Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 17 April 1912 · page 3

Rumors are current in Sydney that the next State elections will take place in October or November. Another report states that they might take…

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General Election Not Contemplated. Sydney

Leader · Thursday 18 April 1912 · page 2

Referring to-day to the prediction that the Government intended to dissolve soon, Mr. Flowers said nothing had transpired to make the position…

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The Queensland Elections. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 18 April 1912 · page 2

Mr. Frazer, Postmaster-General, reached Sydney to-day from Brisbane. He considers that the result of the election in Queensland will be a triumph…

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Werriwa By-election. Issue of the Writ. Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 18 April 1912 · page 2

It is probable that the writ for the Werriwa by-election will not be issued till May 6. The selected candidates are: Labor, John Lynch, farmer;…

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The Irish Parliament to Be Summoned Next Year. What the Bill Proposes. London, Wednesday evening

National Advocate · Friday 19 April 1912 · page 2

The text of the Irish Home Rule Bill has been issued. It fixes the Senators' term of office at eight years, and that of the members of the House of…

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The we[?]w Bye-Election MR. J. Lynch Retires. Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 20 April 1912 · page 4

Mr. J. Lynch, the selected Labor candidate for the Werriwa by-election, has retired, not having fulfilled the membership period provision of the…

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