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

Politics & elections, 1915

669 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 4 of 34

Parliament. N.S.W. Fund for Servian Distress. Mr. Holman Takes Initiative Government and Limestone Quarries. a Breach of Procedure. Sydney

Leader · Friday 12 February 1915 · page 2

In the Assembly this evening the Premier stated that he had made inquiries regarding Mr. Kearsley's question of yesterday drawing attention to…

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The Russians the Carpathians. Desperate Fighting. Are the Enemy Gaining? the Turks and the Canal. Refugee Ship Torpedoed. Baby Killing Applauded. Russian Parliament Scenes. London

The Bathurst Times · Friday 12 February 1915 · page 2

The Germans on Sunday brought up their best troops to reinforce the Austrians on Dukla Pass. They led the attack, many reaching topmost position,…

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Castlereagh Election. F. and S.a. Recognise No Truce. a Distinct Party

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 12 February 1915 · page 3

The Farmers and Settlers' Association has declined to recognise any political truce so far as the by election for, Castlereagh is concerned. The executive council of the…

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Postmistress at Vetholme. Determined by an Election

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 12 February 1915 · page 3

Owing to the resignation of the postmistress (Mrs. Knight), Yetholme has had the excitement of an election. Two candidates, Mrs. Alice Lawrence, of Brooklands Park, and…

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Hospital Committee Election. Friendly Societies Fail to Secure Representation. Short, But Noisy Meeting

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 12 February 1915 · page 4

The adjourned annual meeting of the Lithgow Hospital subscribers was held in the Town Hall on Wednesday night. Aid. Slattory (president) was in the chair, and…

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The Local Parliament. Interesting Business. Estimates and Rates

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 13 February 1915 · page 7

The first meeting of the Molong Council for a month (the last fortnightly meeting having been abandoned owing to its falling on…

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State Parliament Rural Matters. Adjournment Till May. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 13 February 1915 · page 2

In Parliament to-night, Mr. Gri[?]fith brought up the Local Government Bills —Machinery and Franchise—and both were read the first time…

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State Parliament. More Norton Griffiths Questions. Farmers and the Wheat Acquisition. Sydney

Leader · Saturday 13 February 1915 · page 6

Mr. Wade elicited further information in the Assembly to-night regarding the Norton Griffiths scheme. The questions and answers were:…

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Blayney Council. Election of Mayor. Improving the Town

National Advocate · Saturday 13 February 1915 · page 1

The Aldermen of the Blayney Council have at last "woke up," and are displaying considerable energy for the badly-needed benefit of the town. The…

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Condition of the Candidates Prospects for Newmarket. Sydney

Leader · Monday 15 February 1915 · page 2

Brattle performed brilliantly at Victoria Park in the Oakleigh Plate yesterday afternoon and earned a 101b. penalty for the Newmarket Handicap…

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Half a Century Back the Municipal Election

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 17 February 1915 · page 4

On Thursday afternoon, about sixty persons assembled at the Town Hall to hear the final declaration of the poll. His Worship opened the proceedings by…

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Special Meeting of the Hospital Committee. Election of Officers and Committee. Secretary's Salary Increased

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 17 February 1915 · page 2

A special meeting of the newly-elected hospital committee was held on Tuesday night, when there were present Messrs. Slattery, McCall, Heaydon, Reay, Philpot, Wilson,…

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The Castlereagh Seat. a Candidate's Frankness

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 17 February 1915 · page 1

An exchange prints the following :-- Mr. J. J. Sullivan, who was a candidate for selection to contest the Castlereagh seat, published the following paragraph in his own…

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The Castlereagh Election

Leader · Thursday 18 February 1915 · page 4

On Saturday next a poll will be taken to deeide who is to represent the Castlereagh in the Parliament [?] New South Wales, and both of the…

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Delay in Parliament Prorogation. State Meat Acquisition Bill Validity

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 19 February 1915 · page 4

The two State Houses have been formally prorogued to February 26, and prorogation will take place as soon after that date as possible…

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Mayoral Election

Molong Argus · Friday 19 February 1915 · page 1

A special meeting of the Molong Municipal Council was held at the Town Hall on Friday night last for purpose of electing the Mayor for the…

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The Farmer's Parliament. Molong F.S.A. Annual Meeting. Election of Officers

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 20 February 1915 · page 4

At the Town Hall, Molong, last Saturday afternoon, the annual meet ing of the local branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Associasion was held…

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Italy. Parliament Opens. Austria's Attitude. London

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 20 February 1915 · page 2

The Italian Chamber of Deputies reopened yesterday. Sympathy was expressed with the victims of the recent earthquake. The…

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The Castlereach Election

National Advocate · Saturday 20 February 1915 · page 4

To-day the electors of Castlereagh ill decide whether they will be representated by a Farmers' and [?]ottlers' candidate retain the Labor…

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The Castlereach Election Labor's Proposals. Coonamble

National Advocate · Saturday 20 February 1915 · page 5

Mr. J. P. Osborne, M.L.A., interviewed to-day, stated that the prospects of Labor retaining the Castlereagh seat were indeed bright…

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