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

Politics & elections, 1916

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Alderman Ousted Another Election. 13 Cases of Impersonation. Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 8 April 1916 · page 2

The Full Court to-day delivered its reserved judgment of the application, of Samuel Bowen to oust Clarence Bridge, the sitting representative of…

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The Proposed Factory Steal. Parliament to Be Consulted. Lithgow Factory Not to Remain Idle

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 10 April 1916 · page 2

Lithgow's Mayor (Ald. R. Pillans), and Mr. J. Ryan, representing the Lithgow Defence Committee, accompanied by the Government Whip (Mr. Page), Mr. E. S. Carr,…

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Railwaymen's Eyesight the Official Tests. Explanations in Parliament. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 11 April 1916 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly to-night, Mr. Lang asked the Minister for Railways if it were a fact that eight years ago locomotive drivers…

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Scene in Parliament Members Ordered Out.mr. Cochrane Suspended. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 11 April 1916 · page 3

While the Arbitration Bill was under discussion in Parliament to-night a scene occurred. The Deputy-Speaker, Mr. Thrower,…

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Parliament Germans in the Service Mr; Hall's Statement. Arbitration Bill. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 11 April 1916 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-night, the Minister for Agriculture stated, in reply to Mr. Waddel, that there were no restrictions in the case…

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Scene in Parliament. Two Members Removed. Mr. Cochran Defies the Chair. Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 11 April 1916 · page 2

In the Assembly to-night the discussion on the Arbitration Bill there was a good deal of cross-firing; eventually Mr. McDonald, temporary…

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State Parliament. SYDNEY

Leader · Wednesday 12 April 1916 · page 2

When the Legislative Assembly resumed this afternoon Mr. Cochran, member for Darling Harbor, who the previous evening had been removed…

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Parliament North Coast Railway New Railway Bill. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 12 April 1916 · page 2

The Minister for Public Works, in reply to Mr. Wade, stated that the total cost of the North Coast Railway, including land, as at March 31st was…

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Suspended Member of Parliament Mr. Cochran Refuses Apology. Cross-fire with the Speaker. Another Scene in the House. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 12 April 1916 · page 3

When he Legislative Assembly resumed this afternoon Mr. Cochran, member for Darling Harbor, who the previous evening had been removed…

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Military Candidates at Duntroon

Leader · Wednesday 12 April 1916 · page 2

The State Commandant has stated that the number of candidates for admission to the Duntroon school was complete…

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Parliament the Referendum New Railway Commissioner. Third Degree in Lands Department. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 13 April 1916 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly to-night. The Minister or Lands, in reply to Mr. Fuller, stated that about…

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State Parliament. SYDNEY

Leader · Friday 14 April 1916 · page 6

In the Assembly to-day the Attornew General, in reply to Mr. Ball, stated that 97,999 bushels of Manitoba wheat had been received by the…

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Parliament Coming Referendum Farmers' Taxation. Wheat Problems. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Friday 14 April 1916 · page 3

In the Lesgislative Assembly to-night, The Attorney-General, in reply to Mr. Ball, stated that 87,999 bushels of…

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Greek Parliament. London

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 17 April 1916 · page 2

The Greek Premier in the Deputies denied promising or sending [?] to Bulgaria. He added that no member of the Government was…

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Hampton Queen Election. a Magnificent Response -- £257

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 17 April 1916 · page 2

The counting of votes in connection with Hampton Queen election took place at the public school in that village on Saturday afternoon. During the past few weeks very…

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In Parliament. National Service Moved in Lords

National Advocate · Thursday 20 April 1916 · page 2

There was a large attendance at Westminster in anticipated Mr. Asquith's statement. Mr. Lloyd George was a notable absence. The…

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Compulsion British Cabinet's Position Announcement Deferred. Statement in Parliament. Crisis Not Passed. Critical Deliberations. Mr. Lloyd George's Position. Will He Resign London

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 20 April 1916 · page 2

Speaking in the House of Lords, Lord Milner recalled the exigencies by which, the enlargement of the army had been deferred and the people…

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Unionist Majority Foreshadowed. General Election in May. London

National Advocate · Thursday 20 April 1916 · page 2

The press foreshadows a Unionist Cabinet, including Mr Lloyd George, and a General Election in May…

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Compulsion Cabinet Crisis Position Most Grave. Mr. Asquith's Statement. Further Postponement. Talk of General Election. Debate in the Lords. London

The Bathurst Times · Friday 21 April 1916 · page 2

In the House of Commons, Mr. Asquith said he did not propose to move the. adjournment until May 2. He regretted there still were material…

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Lloyd George's Attitude Election Idea Scouted. Reconstruction Probable. London

National Advocate · Friday 21 April 1916 · page 2

Three Cabinet meetings were held before the House met. Mr. Lloyd George and Mr. Bonar Law had a lengthy consultation at the Colonial…

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