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

Politics & elections, 1912

1,056 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 16 of 53

"A Revolutionary Upheaval." Socialism and the Elections. London

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 2 May 1912 · page 2

As a consequence of the passing of the Minimum Wage Bill, a number of Liberals, particularly in South Wales, are forming a league to resist the…

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Tasmanian Elections. Probable Labor Gain. Clear Cut Issue. Hobart

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 2 May 1912 · page 2

Incomplete figures only are available in connection with the Tasmanian State elections, but it looks as if Labor will capture a seat in Denison (Robart). It…

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Werriwa Labor Candidate. Mr. Bennett Selected

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 2 May 1912 · page 16

The count of the polling in the Labor selection ballot for the Werriwa seat in the House of Representatives has been completed at…

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Latest Telegrams. Queensland Elections. Latest Ret Returns. Brisbane

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 2 May 1912 · page 18

The returns did not alter the existing state of affairs in connection with the elections. Them are still a number of electorates in which…

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Labor Candidate for Alexandria. Late Mr. Dacey's Son-in-law. Sydney

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 2 May 1912 · page 18

Manchester Simon Hickey has been chosen as Labor candidate for the Alexandria vacancy in the Assembly…

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labor Gains Two Seats Tasmanian Elections. Hobart

National Advocate · Thursday 2 May 1912 · page 2

The latest returns indicate that the next Tasmanian Parliament will be composed of 17 Liberals and 13 Laborites. The Labor Party has gained…

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Farmers' Candidate for Forbes MR. A. H. Grimm Invited to Stand. Forbes

National Advocate · Thursday 2 May 1912 · page 3

At the annual meeting of the Forbes branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association, Mr. R. Officer was elected secretary in lieu of Mr. M. J. Smith,…

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Regulations for Parliament. Suggestions From Dubbo

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 3 May 1912 · page 6

At the [?] monthly meeting of the Dubbo [?] of the F. and S. Association re[?]y the following motions were ordered to be forwarded for discussion at the…

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Parliamentary Elections. Hobart

Leader · Friday 3 May 1912 · page 3

There are no farther figures in connection with the State election, but those already to hand prove that an advance has been made for…

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Parliamentary Elections. BRISBANE

Molong Argus · Friday 3 May 1912 · page 4

UNOFFICIAL advices indicate that on the count of the absentee votes Labor is likely to lose three seats, namely, Merthyr, Port Curtis, and Maryborough, The Liberals…

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Liberals' Advance I- Tasmanian Elections. Some Interesting Figures. Hobart

The Bathurst Times · Friday 3 May 1912 · page 2

There are no further figures in connection with the State elections, which have proved the advance of Liberalism in Tasmania…

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The Lessons of the Queensland Elections

The Bathurst Times · Friday 3 May 1912 · page 2

The friends of peace and progress, yes, and the true friends of the toiling masses themselves, have great reason to rejoice at the defeat of the Socialists…

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Tasmanian Elections Declaration of Poll Delayed. Shortage of Ballot Papers. Labor Expects 14 Representatives. Hobart

National Advocate · Friday 3 May 1912 · page 2

The final declaration of the poll has been delayed by a curious incident at St. Helens, where the supply of ballot papers gave out. The…

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Queensland Elections Reported Likely Effect of Absentee Votes. Will Labor Sustain Losses? Brisbane

National Advocate · Friday 3 May 1912 · page 2

Unofficial advices indicate that on the count of the absentee votes Labor is likely to lose three seats, namely Merthyr, Port Curtis, and…

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Election Figures

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 3 May 1912 · page 4

Up to this morning the figures for Queensland State elections gave the 48 and the Laborites 24. A. few seats are still in doubt. The Tasmanian election…

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The Queensland Elections. Sydney

Leader · Saturday 4 May 1912 · page 6

The final count of votes in the Brisbane electorate increased the majority of Mr. M. J. Kerwin (Labor) to 36. The state of the parties now is…

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Election of New Minister Result Not Yet Known. Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 4 May 1912 · page 5

No official announcement has yet been made regarding the result of the voting by post by the members of the Labor Party for the vacant position in…

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Alexandria Section MAY 18 Polling Day. Sydney

National Advocate · Monday 6 May 1912 · page 2

The date for the nomination of candidatcs for the electorate of Alexandria, rendered vacant by the death of Mr. J. R. Dacey, M.L.A., has been fixed…

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Tasmanian Elections. Hobart

Leader · Monday 6 May 1912 · page 2

More returns have been counted and the Labor Party has gained another seat. The state of the parties now is: Liberals 16, Labor 14. The Liberals,…

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Telegrams. Queensland Elections. Brisbane

Leader · Monday 6 May 1912 · page 2

The latest election figures have reduced the Liberal majority. At Eachan the votes have reversed the position. The Labor candidate is now…

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