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

Politics & elections, 1914

1,029 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 7 of 52

Open Column. The Municipal Elections. (To the Editor)

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 31 January 1914 · page 13

Sir,—The Municipal whelp "Fair Play" is still barking, but barking up tbe wrong tree as usual. He thinks "Looker On" is identical with or can…

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Municipal Elections Nomination Puzzles

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 31 January 1914 · page 1

A ratepayer has asked a number of questions, and the answers appended have been ' supplied by an expert in local government I Q.: Can the returning officer reject…

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The Minicipal Election. To The Editor

Leader · Saturday 31 January 1914 · page 6

Sir—Will you permit me, through vour columns, to offer my apologies to the Retepavers for my unavoidable absence to-day and to assure them…

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Polling Day Seven Independents and Five Labor Candidates Elected

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 2 February 1914 · page 2

No great interest was manifested in the municipal elections held on Saturday. During the morning very few electors availed themselves of the franchise, through things…

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South African Parliament. London

Leader · Monday 2 February 1914 · page 3

In opening the South African Parliament yesterday Lord Gladstone justified the action of the Government in declaring martial law. It…

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African Parliament. Governor-general's Speech London

The Bathurst Times · Monday 2 February 1914 · page 2

In opening the South Africa went Lord Gladstone, Govern, oral, justified the action of the Government in declaring martial…

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Stormy Scenes in Parliament. Labor Members Gagged. Capetown

National Advocate · Monday 2 February 1914 · page 4

The Laborites were absent on bloc from Parliament during the Governor-General's Speech at the opening ceremony…

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New Candidate. to Oppose Mr. E. S. Carr. F. & S. Association Anticipating Elections

The Bathurst Times · Monday 2 February 1914 · page 2

It has been decided to arrange a conference of District Councils of the Farmers and Settlers Association on the proposed selection…

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The Municipal Elections Final Addresses by Labor Candidates

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 2 February 1914 · page 2

A final Labor rally was held from the balcony of the Grand Central Hotel on Friday night, the [?]ve of the municipal elections, when addresses were given by several…

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Sir Allen Taylor Defeated. Lang Ward Election. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Monday 2 February 1914 · page 4

The municipal elections were held yesterday, many new aldermen being returned. The election for the Land ward in…

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Shire Election

Leader · Monday 2 February 1914 · page 3

The election of councillors to represent A Rid[?]ng in the Canobolas Shire Council was held on Saturday and resulted in the previous councillors…

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Cudgegong Election. All the Old Aldermen Re-Elected. One New Man

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 2 February 1914 · page 3

The election for Cudgegong Council was held on Saturday last. There was very little excitement, it being well nigh certain that the old team…

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British Bye-election. London

National Advocate · Monday 2 February 1914 · page 5

The bye-election for North-West Durham took place yesterday, and resulted :— WILLIAMS (Literal) ... 7241…

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Labor Candidate to Be Opposed. Farmers and the Macquarie Electorate

National Advocate · Monday 2 February 1914 · page 4

Unperturbed by the result of the last State elections, the Bathurst Farmers and Settlers' Association is out to win the Macquarie scat at the next Federal election. At least, that is their ambi[?]…

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Date a Secret Mr. Cook and the Federal Elections. Melbourne

National Advocate · Monday 2 February 1914 · page 2

Mr. Joseph Cook was questioned yesterday regarding public matters. He said that Sir John Forest, in his speech at Kalgoorlie, only re-voiced…

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The Shire Elections. Abercrombie Shire. Rockley

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 2 February 1914 · page 2

A polling booth for B. Riding, Abercrombie Shire Council elections, is open at the Council Chambers here, but business does not appear to be very brisk. At the…

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South Africa Parliament Opens. London

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 3 February 1914 · page 2

Riotous scenes marked me opening of the Union Parliament in, Capetown. In his-Speech from the Throne, Lord…

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Home Rule. the British Parliament Supreme. Protection of the Minorities. the King and Politics

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 3 February 1914 · page 2

A point emphasises strongly by Mr. William Redmond, British, M.P., in the course of a conversation with a "Times" representative on the question of Home…

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The Intermediate Successful Bathurst Candidates. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 3 February 1914 · page 2

The results of the examination last December for the intermediate certificate are announced. The awarding of the intermediate…

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The Shire Election

Leader · Tuesday 3 February 1914 · page 3

The shire election ereated very lit tle excitement, on Saturday, the polling locally being very poor, and then was a general lack of interest…

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