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

Politics & elections, 1912

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Taft and Roosevelt. Remarkable Election Occurrence. Boston

The Bathurst Times · Monday 6 May 1912 · page 4

There was a remarkable development in Massachusetts in connection with the primary elections in the Presidential campaign. The Republicans of that…

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Imperial Politics. Election Speculations. London

The Bathurst Times · Monday 6 May 1912 · page 2

One of the ablest Irish leaders stated yesterday that if the Liberals were forced to go to the country at the present it is quite possible that they would…

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Queensland Elections. Absentee Votes. Likely to Reduce the Governments. Brisbane

National Advocate · Monday 6 May 1912 · page 2

The final election figures will probably reduce the Government. In the Eacham electorate, Mr. W. N. Gillies (Lab.) is leading with 892 votes…

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Election Procedures Condemned. Sydney

National Advocate · Monday 6 May 1912 · page 2

At a meeting of the Political Labor League last night, a motion was passed unanimously, condemning Mr. M'Gowen for departing from the course…

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Imperial Parliament. an Interesting Session. the Home Rule Dill. London

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 8 May 1912 · page 2

The next session of the House of Commons promises to be one of record length and interest. The Government proposes to adjourn…

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The Alexandria Candidate

Leader · Thursday 9 May 1912 · page 3

Mr. Simon Hickey, who has been selected as the Labor candidate for Alexandria, is an ex-Mudgee boy, 'Tis fifteen years ago since he left…

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Tasmanian Elections. Launceston

Leader · Thursday 9 May 1912 · page 2

The returns for the State general elections are now complete. Tile division of parties in the House of Assembly is: Liberals 15, Labor 14,…

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Result of "B" Riding Shire Election

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 9 May 1912 · page 9

Councillor Hall is the new occupant of the seat vacated by Mr. Taylor. Of course he does not possess, if I may be pardoned for saying…

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Tasmanian Election

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 9 May 1912 · page 16

The Launceston returns for the State general elections are now complete. The division of the partis in the…

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Tasmanian Elections Government's Difficult Position. May Not Be Able to Carry On. Launceston

National Advocate · Thursday 9 May 1912 · page 2

The Launceston returns for the State election are now complete. The position of parties is now : Liberal 15, Labor 14, and one Independent. As…

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The Molong Arguz Friday, May 10,1912. State Parliament Representation

Molong Argus · Friday 10 May 1912 · page 4

ANYONE who considers the matter at all must come to the conclusion that it is about time that action was taken by country representatives and country…

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Scene 'N Prussian Parliament. Willis Trick Performed on Turbulent Member. Berlin

National Advocate · Saturday 11 May 1912 · page 4

A riotous scene has occurred in the Prussian Diet. Seven Socialist members persistently interrupted the debate, and eventually one named…

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The Werriwa Election. Press Gag Act In Force

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 11 May 1912 · page 3

"On and after the date of issue and before the return of any writ for the election for a member for the Senate, or for the House of Representatives,…

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Alexandria By-Electron Candidates Nominated. Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 11 May 1912 · page 6

The following nominations have been received for the Alexandria by election : James Middleton Dixon, Alexandria ; Arthur Duffield,…

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State Parliament. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Monday 13 May 1912 · page 2

The State Parliament has been further prorogued to June 26…

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Alexandria Bye-Election

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 13 May 1912 · page 3

The following nominations were received by the returning officers for the Parhan[?]ary vacancy in the Alexandria electorate, caused by the…

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Organisers As Candidates. Opposed to Liberal Policy. Forbes

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 14 May 1912 · page 3

Some time ago Mr. W. H. Clutton, organiser of the Liberal forces in Ashburnham, submitted his name as a candidate for selection in that electorate…

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Home Rule Bill Postponement Till After Elections Urged. Referendum and Exclusion of Ulster. London, Sunday evening

National Advocate · Tuesday 14 May 1912 · page 2

Attempts are to be made in the House of Commons to secure the postponement of the Home Rule Bill until after a general election, the adoption…

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Methods of Election. Party Machine Condemned

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 15 May 1912 · page 2

Mr. A. G. Huie, in advocacy of a change in the method of electing members of Parliament, writes to us quoting, from Earl Grey, ex-Governor-General…

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Katcomba Liberals. Favor Mr. Hoskins As a Candidate Katoomba

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 15 May 1912 · page 3

At the last meeting of the Katoomba Liberal League a motion was carried to the effect that the secretary write to the Lithgow Liberal League inquiring if there…

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