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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 14 of 40

Seeking Re-election

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 15 May 1916 · page 2

Mr. W. C. Webb, of Leaning Oak, is once more seeking re-election to the Mudgee P.P. Board. Mr. Webb has been a thorough energetic…

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The Bingara By-Election

National Advocate · Tuesday 16 May 1916 · page 2

Mr. G. S. Beeby, the prospective progressive candidate' for Parliamentary honors at the next State General Elections, has decided not to contest…

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W. A. Council Elections Labor Cains Two Seats. Perth (W.a.)

National Advocate · Tuesday 16 May 1916 · page 3

As a result of the Legislative Council elections held on Saturday, I abor gains two seats, Mr. J. W. Hickey being successful in the Central…

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Bingara By-Election Polling Day, June 10 SYDNEY

National Advocate · Wednesday 17 May 1916 · page 2

The Speaker has fixed Tuesday, May 23 as the date for the closing of the nominations for the Bingara by-election. The polling will take place…

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Selecting a Candidate Labor Views at Surry Hills. Me. Hoyle Criticised. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 17 May 1916 · page 4

Rowdy scenes marked the selection on Saturday night of a Labor candidate for Surry Hills. The voting resulted:—Mr. Hoyle, Minister for Railways…

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Question in Federal Parliament. Melbourne

National Advocate · Thursday 18 May 1916 · page 2

In the Senate to-day. Senator Pearce, in reply to Senator Mullen, said the Government considered it inadvisable to send to the…

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Conscription Petition in Federal Parliament. a Compulsion Reperendum. Melbourne

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 18 May 1916 · page 2

When the House of Representatives met this afternoon, Mr. Watt presented a petition signed by over 70,000 persons in favor of compulsory military…

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Canadian Parliament House Fire. No Proof of Incendiarism Ottawa

National Advocate · Thursday 18 May 1916 · page 2

The Royal Commission apgpointed to investigate the destruction of the Parliament buildings by fire, found that though there was much…

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Federal Parliament Moratorium to Be Established. Saluting Officers War Profits Bill Melbourne

National Advocate · Thursday 18 May 1916 · page 5

In the Senate, Senator Pearce, reply to Senator Buzzacott, said that a moratorium would be established in connection with the financial…

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The Coming Elections

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 18 May 1916 · page 2

The Labor League for Bathurst has made its choice for the coming political fight, and has staked its chances for success on the sitting member, Mr. E…

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Another P.p. Board Candidate

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 18 May 1916 · page 18

Alderman Edward Hughes, of M'Donald's Creek, is one of the candidates for the position of director of the Mudgee P.P. Board. For…

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Rylstone News. Bingara Election

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 18 May 1916 · page 20

Every man with an independent thought and respect for the right of every man to be represented in the Government of the country by…

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Federal Parliament Anzac Suggested Instead of Canberra Aliens and Their Treatment. Melbourne

National Advocate · Friday 19 May 1916 · page 5

In the Senate to-day, Senator Pearce, in reply to Senator Cram, said that the Bulgarians had been released from the concentration…

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General News P.P. Board Elections

National Advocate · Friday 19 May 1916 · page 4

For the second time in succession [?]re will be no contest for represen[?]on on the Bathurst Pastures Pro[?]tion Board this year, the following…

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Tewkesbury By-election a Coalition Victory. London

National Advocate · Friday 19 May 1916 · page 4

The Tewkesbury by-election Resulted:— Hicks-Beach (Coalition), 7127; Boosey (Independent), 1438. Majority for Hicks-Beach, 5689…

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Local Parliament

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 20 May 1916 · page 5

A meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Tuesday. There were present the Mayor, Ald. McGroder, Kinna, Parslow,…

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Federal Parliament Debate on the Budget. Wheat Advances Discussed. Melbourne

National Advocate · Saturday 20 May 1916 · page 3

The House of Representatives sat late in the effort to finish the business sheet, so that Ministers may, at tend the Premiers' Conference in…

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Bingara Labor Opposition to Mr. McDONALD. a Liberal Candidate. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 20 May 1916 · page 4

Mr. Cann, Minister for Works, who to-day returned from Bingara, stated that Mr. McDonald, the resigned Labor man, would find that he would have to…

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Military Promotions Alleged Favoritism. Discussion in Parliament, Melbourne

National Advocate · Monday 22 May 1916 · page 4

That promotion in the army goes by favor was the contention of Mr. Matthews in the House of Representatives, this afternoon. He said…

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The P.p. Election

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 22 May 1916 · page 2

Mr. Andres Dunn of Rylstone is another candidate for the position of director of the Mudgee P.P. Board This gentleman has been a member…

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