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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 15 of 40

Returned Soldier's Grievance Question in Parliament. Melbourne

National Advocate · Tuesday 23 May 1916 · page 2

Mr. W. E. Johnson asked Mr. Jensen, in the House of Representatives to-day whether it was a fact that a returned soldier, when he…

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6 O'clock Big Sydney Meeting Bishop Long's Address. Freeing Parliament. the Battle of the Breweries. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 23 May 1916 · page 3

The Town Hall was overflowing to-night with the big crowd which attended to hear the addresses on the early closing question…

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Federal Parliament. MELBOURNE

Leader · Wednesday 24 May 1916 · page 2

The Soldiers' Repatriation Bill passed through all its stages in the House of Representatives this afternoon…

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Farmers' Parliament. District Council Meeting at Molong Resolutions for Conference

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 27 May 1916 · page 2

A meeting of the Orange District Council of the F.S.A. was held at Molong last Saturday. There were present Messrs. H…

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Farmers' Parliament. Manildra F.S.A. Decides to Re-Affiliate with District Council

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 27 May 1916 · page 13

The monthly meeting of the Manildra F.S.A. was held last Saturday. There were present Messrs. C. Miller (President), C…

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Bathurst Seat Progressive Candidate Favored

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 27 May 1916 · page 4

In answer to a question at yesterday's meeting of the Farmers' and Settlers' Association, the president said there was no correspondence…

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Bingara. Two Candidates

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 29 May 1916 · page 2

Nominations closed on Tuesday for the Bingara by-election. Only two nominations were received—George Roy William…

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[?] P. Board Elections Results

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 29 May 1916 · page 2

The voting for the P.P. Board [?]teen closes at 1 p.m. to-morrow (Tuesday). It is [?]ted that the poll will be a fairly heavy one. The…

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The Liberal Selection. Another Leura Candidate

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 29 May 1916 · page 3

Yet another Richmond in the field for the Liberal selection. It is understood that Mr. Lackey, another local resident, is seeking nomination. He will make the fourth candidate…

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British Parliament Business Before Adjournment. Canadian Parliament Extension Bill. London

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 30 May 1916 · page 2

The British Parliament will be extremely busy until the Whitsuntide adjournment on Thursday next, which will mark the end of a continuous…

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Referendum "Hotels Close on Polling Day. Voting Instructions

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 1 June 1916 · page 1

It is stated by the Under-Secretary of the Chief Secretary's Office Hint i hotels are to close on Saturday, June 10, all day, as in the case of a Sunday…

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Mr. Durack's Record in Parliament

National Advocate · Thursday 1 June 1916 · page 2

While the unthinking opponents of Mr. Durack, M.L.A., are continually voicing the parrot cry, "He doesn't visit Bathurst often enough," the…

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The P.p. Election

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 1 June 1916 · page 28

The annual election of Directors for the Mudgee P. P. Board will by this have been decided and the district chosen men will be duly…

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Imperial Parliament Whitsuntide Adjournment. Munitions Workers To Continue. London

The Bathurst Times · Friday 2 June 1916 · page 2

In Parliament, Mr. Asquith announced his intention to move for a three weeks' adjournment of the House over the Whitsuntide holidays…

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Bingara By-election. Same Day As Referendom. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Friday 2 June 1916 · page 4

Polling for the Bingara by-election will take place on June 10—referendum day. Bingara electors residing in other parts of the State will be…

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Local Parliament. Honoring Returned Soldiers

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 3 June 1916 · page 6

At a meeting of the Municipal Council on Tuesday there were present Ald. Taylor (Mayor), McGroder, Ryan, Kinna, Haslam,…

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Irish Problem Mr. Dillon Pessimistic. Imperial Parliament Adjournment. London

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 3 June 1916 · page 2

Mr. Asquith moved the adjournment of Parliament till June 20, giving members an opportunity to discuss, any subject they desired…

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Victorian by Election Late Mr. Murray's Seat. Melbourne

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 3 June 1916 · page 4

The by election was held yesterday to fill the Warrnambool seat in the Legislative Council, rendered vacant by the death of Mr. John Murray…

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Irish Problem Reported Agreement. Parliament for Ireland. Ulster Given a Choice. London

The Bathurst Times · Monday 5 June 1916 · page 1

The "Evening Standard" announces that a basis of agreement has been reached on the Irish question. It is proposed, it states, to…

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Blaxland Shire Council. the Recent Extraordinary Election

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 5 June 1916 · page 3

At Friday's meeting of the Blaxland Shire Council, the clerk read a minute stating that in connection with the recent extraordinary election caused by the retirement of Cr…

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