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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 12 of 40

Ousted Alderman Bye-election Deferred. Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 21 April 1916 · page 2

In the High Court of Australia today, the Chief Justice intimated that the appeal, by Clarence Bridge against the decision of the Full Court ousting…

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Local Parliament

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 22 April 1916 · page 5

The Mayor, Ald. McGroder, Kinna, Parslow, Ryan, Haslam, and Mr. Town Clerk Croxon were present at a meeting of the…

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The Cabinet the Conscription Issue Will Lloyd George Resign? Secret Session of Parliament. London

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 25 April 1916 · page 2

Despite the Easter holidays a record attendance of members is expected to mark the secret session of Parliament which has been decided upon as a…

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Federal Arsenal. Construction to Proceed. Parliament Flouted. Melbourne

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 26 April 1916 · page 2

The Federal Ministry has decided to proceed with the construction of the arsenal at Canberra, without consulting the Public Works Committee. This step is notified in…

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Election of Pastures Protection Board

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 26 April 1916 · page 3

The Roll of Persons entitled to vote at the Election of Directors of the Pastures Protection Board for the Pastures Protection District of…

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P.P. Board Election. Probable Candidates

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 27 April 1916 · page 17

The regular annual election in connection with the Mudgee Pasture Protection Board eventuates early next month. The retiring…

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P.p. Board Election

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 27 April 1916 · page 16

The regular P.P. Board election is fixed to take place early in May. Nomination day is fixed for Tuesday, May 9th. All nominations…

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On the Tigris Where the Relievers Have Reached. Statement in Parliament. London

The Bathurst Times · Friday 28 April 1916 · page 2

Lord Islington stated in the House of Lords that the British had advanced from seven to eight miles along the northern bank of the Tigris and ten…

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Compulsion the British Bill. Hostility in Parliament. Measure Withdrawn. London

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 29 April 1916 · page 2

A sensation was caused in the Commons when Mr. Long introduced the Military Service Bill embodying the compromise of the Cabinet in…

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Ireland Still Serious Rebels Hold Buildings Military Re[?]forcements. Martial Law Throughout Country. Debate in Parliament. London

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 29 April 1916 · page 2

In the House of Commons, Mr. Asouith staled that the latest news from Ireland showed that the situation still had its serious phases…

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The Coming State Elections

Democrat · Saturday 29 April 1916 · page 10

The opening of the campaign for the coming State elections, so far as this centre is concerned, will take place next Wednesday night, May 3, at 8 p.m. Ex-Senator Oakes…

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Progressive Party Farmers in Sympathy. Light on Next Election

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 29 April 1916 · page 4

In reply to a communication from the secretary of the Bathurst branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association, the secretary of the N.S. Wales…

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Bathurst Seat Progressive or Liberal Candidate? Information for Farmers and Settlers

National Advocate · Saturday 29 April 1916 · page 4

At the annual meeting of the Bathurst Branch of the Farmers and Settlers Association, a latter was received from the General Secretary of…

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A Lopsided Election

Leader · Wednesday 3 May 1916 · page 3

Mr. A. G. [?] writes: The election of the P.L.L. executive gives us another example of a topsided election. I have no wish in this letter to…

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All Saints' Cathedral Annual Vestry Meeting. Election of Officers. the Financial Statement

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 4 May 1916 · page 3

The annual vestry meeting of All Saints' Cathedral was held in the school hall on Tuesday night. In the absence of the Bishop, the Rev. Canon Forster…

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Conscription Will Caucus Accept? Federal Parliament Business Melbourne

The Bathurst Times · Friday 5 May 1916 · page 3

The Supply Bill will, in all probability, be the first business which the House of Representatives will be asked to deal with when Parliament meets…

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More Censure at Labor Oonference. the Executive on the Carpet Municipal Elections. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Friday 5 May 1916 · page 3

At to-night's session of the P.L. Conference the following motion was agreed to at the instance of the Belmore branch "That the Executive be…

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An Independent Candidate

Democrat · Saturday 6 May 1916 · page 10

A well-known Lithgow business man has informed the writer that he intends to stand as an indipendent candidate at the forth-coming state elections. He wishes his…

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Abolition of Upper House Referendum at Elections. Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 6 May 1916 · page 2

The Premier definitely stated to-day that the referendum on the question of the abolition of the Legislative Council would be taken on the…

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Beeby for Wagga. As Progressive Candidate. Wagga

National Advocate · Saturday 6 May 1916 · page 2

At the meeting of the Wagga District Council of the Farmers and Settlers' Association, it was resolved to recommend to the branches that…

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