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

Politics & elections, 1916

781 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 10 of 40

Tasmanian Elections Bass Seat. Hobart

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 4 April 1916 · page 4

The missing Babel Island ballot box was brought to Launceston yesterday by the tug Wybia, which was sent on a special search expedition…

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State Parliament. SYDNEY

Leader · Wednesday 5 April 1916 · page 2

The Minister for Agriculture, [?] i. reply to Mr. Price to-day stated that the agents appointed by the Government were alone responsible until…

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Federal Parliament. Melbourne

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 5 April 1916 · page 2

Federal Ministers admit that Parliament will resume its sittings on May 10…

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Parliament Railway Discontent. Haynes and Hall. Wheat in Country. Restricting Enlistments. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 5 April 1916 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-night, The Minister for Agriculture, in reply to Mr. Price, stated that the agents approved by tho Government…

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Scene in Parliament Recalcitrant Labor Members. Mr. Holman's Declaration. Will Resign If Not Supported. Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 5 April 1916 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-night the Eight Hours Bill was returned from the Legislative Council with amendments, and a long…

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Hobart Elections. HOBART

Leader · Wednesday 5 April 1916 · page 2

The Hobart polling results show a gain of one seat to the Liberals and the defeat of the Labor Government. The balance of parties in the new…

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Tasmanian Elections Narrow Liberal Victory Hobart

National Advocate · Wednesday 5 April 1916 · page 5

The Tasmanian elections resulted in the return of the Liberals by one vote, the Liberal gaining 15 seats and Labor 14. One Independent, Mr…

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Federal Parliament

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 6 April 1916 · page 22

Federal Ministers admit that the Commonwealth Parliament will resume on May 10…

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Parliament Labor Members and Bread Bill. Members in Khaki. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 6 April 1916 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly to-night. The Minister for Agriculture, in reply to Mr. Abbott, stated that by…

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The Ministry Resignation Threatened Scenes in Parliament. Premier's Explanation. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 6 April 1916 · page 4

The Premier to-day referred to the incidents in Parliament last night which caused him to threaten the resignation of the Ministry. He…

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Labor Caucus the Scene in Parliament. No Decision Arrived At. Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 6 April 1916 · page 2

The Premier presided over a meeting of the Labor Caucus to-day, which proved more placid than might have been expected in view of last night's…

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Tasmanian Elections Labor Government Outed

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 6 April 1916 · page 21

The Tasmanian elections axe at last completed, and the results have bean declared. The result is a gain of one seat to the Liberals, and the…

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State Parliament. SYDNEY

Leader · Friday 7 April 1916 · page 6

In the Assembly to-day the Premier in reply to Mr. Fitzpatrick, stated the question of stimulating recruiting was at present engaging the attention…

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State Parliament Care of Returned Soldiers Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 7 April 1916 · page 4

In the Assembly this afternoon, replying to Mr. Haynes, the Premier said that 80 per cent, of the thousands of returned soldiers were represented…

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Parliament State Recruiting Proposed Big Campaign. Assisting Returned Men. Soldier's Fares. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Friday 7 April 1916 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly to-night, The Premier, in reply to Mr. Fitz- patrick. stated that the question of…

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Railway Bill First Reading in Parliament Important Provisions. the Commissioners' Position. Statement by the Premier Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Friday 7 April 1916 · page 3

The Legislative Assembly again eat into the early hours of thin morning. In committee, Mr. Holman moved the expediency of bringing in a bill to…

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Lithgow Co-operative Society. General Meeting and Election Op Committee

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 7 April 1916 · page 6

The general meeting of the Lithgow Co-operative Society was held at the Trades Hall on Wednesday night. There were fully 250 persons present, and at times' the meeting was…

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Local Parliament

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 8 April 1916 · page 5

At a meeting of the Municipal [?]ncil on Tuesday there were [?]ent—Aid. Taylor, (Mayor), [?]Groder. Kinna. Parslow. Cole…

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Parliament Teachers' Pay the State Bakery. Munition Workers' Strike. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 8 April 1916 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly to-night The Minister for Education, in reply to Mr. Fitzpatrick, said there were hundreds of teachers who received…

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City Elections Another Alderman Ousted Extraordinary Contest to Be Held. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 8 April 1916 · page 4

The Full Court today delivered reserved judgment ousting Clarence Walter Bridge from the position of alderman in the city…

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