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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 9 of 52

Exciting Mayoral Election. Lots Drawn Twice. Wollongong

The Bathurst Times · Sunday 8 February 1914 · page 2

Great interest and excitement was evinced over the Mayoral election last night. In consequence of the defeat of the…

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Home Rule Fight Unionists' Plan of Campaign. General Election Demand. London

The Bathurst Times · Sunday 8 February 1914 · page 2

The political world is greatly exercised as to what developments will occur when Parliament opens. It is believed that the Home Rule and Ulster…

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Blayney Muncipal Election

Leader · Monday 9 February 1914 · page 3

At the Blayney muncipal election four of the last terms members, Ald. Mathews Leplaw, Stinson and Shakespearse, were perfected, while five new…

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Election of Mayor. Decided by Draw From Hat. Ald. Pillans Re-elected

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 9 February 1914 · page 2

Considerable interest was centred in a special meeting of the Lithgow Municipal Council held in the Council Chambers on Friday night for the purpose of electing a Mayor…

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From Every Point of View. the Election of Mayor

Leader · Tuesday 10 February 1914 · page 1

Sir,—It was with much surprise that I read the views expressed in your sub-leader of Saturday that the election of Dr Howse an Mayor was…

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A New Polling Place

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 11 February 1914 · page 2

Mr. E. S. Carr, M.H.R., advises that it is intended by the Chief Electoral Officer lo establish a Federal polling place at Foley's Creek…

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General News Now Polling Place

National Advocate · Wednesday 11 February 1914 · page 2

Mr. E. S. Carr, M.H.R.. has been informed that it is proposed to recommend the appointment of Foley's Creek, near Oberon, as a polling…

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Re-assembling of Parliament. London

Leader · Wednesday 11 February 1914 · page 3

Extraordinary public interest is being taken in the re-assembling of Parliament and there is an unprecedented demand for seats in the…

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Outrages in South Africa Return Tabled in Parliament. Capetown

National Advocate · Wednesday 11 February 1914 · page 2

A return tabled in the Assembly showed that there were 38 secret outrages committed or attempted during the crisis in January, including three…

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To-day's Cables. London, Wednesday. Imperial Parliament Opened. References to Home Rule and House of Lords

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 11 February 1914 · page 2

King George and Queen Mary opened the Imperial Parliament in state. The speech regretted the unsuccessful efforts to solve the Home Rule problem by agreement. This…

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Election of President

Leader · Wednesday 11 February 1914 · page 2

The election of president of the council was proceeded with, and resulted in Cr. Oates being promoted to the chair…

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From Every Point of View. the Mayoral Election

Leader · Wednesday 11 February 1914 · page 4

Sir,—The writer is one who has never regarded with longing eyes the position of alderman—a position which entitles the holder to submit to…

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Lithgow's Mayor Elected From the Hat. Ald. Pillans Re-elected. Candidates Once Fellow-workmen

National Advocate · Wednesday 11 February 1914 · page 3

Considerable interest was centred in a special meeting of the Lithgow Municipal Council held in the Council Chambers, says the Lithgow…

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Cables. Parliament Opened. London

Leader · Thursday 12 February 1914 · page 2

The King opened Parliament in State to-day. In his speech he regretted the unsuccessful attempts made to solve the Home Rule problem by…

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Militant Ulster Imperial Parliament's Boasted Supremacy. No Last Word on Home Rule

National Advocate · Thursday 12 February 1914 · page 2

Mr. Walter Long, in moving the amendment, declared that the United Kingdom for the first time in centuries was threatened with civil war…

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Home Rule. British Parliament Speech From the Throne. Amendments by the Opposition. London

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 12 February 1914 · page 2

A brilliant spring day marked the opening of the British Parliament by the King to-day. His Majesty read his Speech from the…

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Opening of British Parliament Premier and Home Rule. Proposals for Coming Session. Busy Time Ahead. London, Tuesday evening

National Advocate · Thursday 12 February 1914 · page 2

King George and Queen Wary attended in State at the opening of Parliament, to-day. The Premier (Mr. H. H. Asquith),…

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Mayoral Election Fun at Annandale. Liability of Aldermen

National Advocate · Thursday 12 February 1914 · page 1

The choosing of a Mayor at Annandale Council was attended by unusual circumstances. The meeting should have started at…

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Drawn From the Box President of Turon Shire Council. Councillor Berry Elected. Councillor Sullivan Criticises Defeated Candidate

National Advocate · Thursday 12 February 1914 · page 3

For the fourth year in success on the President of the Turon Shire Council has been elected by a draw, either from a bat or…

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"Bluffers, Braggarts Cowards." the Brand on Ulstermen. Parliament Discusses Home Rule. London

Leader · Friday 13 February 1914 · page 3

The public galleries in the House of Commons were again crowded yesterday. Continuing the debate on Mr. Long's…

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