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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 16 of 40

State Elections. Liberal and Progressive Party. Sydney

Leader · Wednesday 7 June 1916 · page 2

No arrangement has been arrived at between the Liberals and the Progressives respecting the three or four seats which were left over for…

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Referendum Vote To-morrow's Polling

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 9 June 1916 · page 4

In official quarters it is expected there will be a heavy poll in Lithgow and the district to-morrow, when electors will be asked to decide at what hour the hotels shall close. There…

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American Presidency Selecting Opposition Candidate. London

The Bathurst Times · Friday 9 June 1916 · page 2

"The Times" correspondent at Washington cables that the outlook regarding the Republican convention remains obscure. Judge Hughes…

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The Bathurst Seat the Liberal Candidates Probabilities of Mr. Beeby's Candidature

National Advocate · Friday 9 June 1916 · page 3

Up to yesterday, the day upon which nominations closed for candidates to go to the ballot for the Liberal selection to contest the Bathurst…

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America Presidential Election. Rival Conferences. New York

National Advocate · Friday 9 June 1916 · page 4

A Chicago message reports that the Republican and Progressive conventions have stared in separate buildings and also that…

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Consternation in Parliament. Athens

National Advocate · Saturday 10 June 1916 · page 2

There was great consternation in Parliament when M. Skouloudis, the Premier, oead the despatches ing that France had decided to…

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Polling Day at Lithgow

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 12 June 1916 · page 2

The 1915 electoral list was used for the purposes of the liquor referendum in the Hartley electorate, as in all other parts of the State. The number of names on the list…

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Bingara Election. MR. McDONALD Leading. Sydney

Leader · Monday 12 June 1916 · page 3

The latest figures from Bingara show that Mr. McDonald (Independent Labor) has a promising majority over Mr. McClelland (Labor). They…

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Bingara Election. Mr. M'Donald Again Wins

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 12 June 1916 · page 2

The [?] Saturday and resulted [?] Mr. M'Donald [?]…

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State Parliament Early Re-assembling. Railway Bill. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 13 June 1916 · page 2

The New South Wales Parliament stands propogued till June 22. It is expected that next session will open either on July 18 or 25…

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Resigned Italian Government. the Trenting Reverse. Parliament Still Pro-war. London

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 13 June 1916 · page 2

The Rome correspondent of "The Times" states that the Italian. Government has resigned. Lately the Government had not been in contact…

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The Bingara Election

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 13 June 1916 · page 2

The role which most naturally fits the average man is that of prophet. The majority of men revel in predicting events, and political prophecy…

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Bingara Election

National Advocate · Tuesday 13 June 1916 · page 2

The Opposition press is striving to its utmost to prove what a staggering blow the result of the Bingara election is to the Holman Government…

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State Parliament Arranging the Programme. Council Abolttion Bill. Interesting Position Probable. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 14 June 1916 · page 2

The State Government is busy with its window dressing preparatory to mooting Parliament this month. The session will indeed be a lively one if…

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Bathurst Electorate Liberal Candidates. Six in the Field

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 14 June 1916 · page 2

There are six gentlemen who are prepared to contest the Bathurst seat in the interest of the Liberal party. The six are Messrs. Jas. Murphy…

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Military Sports Club Election of Officers

National Advocate · Wednesday 14 June 1916 · page 4

At the inaugural meeting of the Camp Sports Club, held at the Bathurst Military Camp, and presided over by Captain Eade, the following…

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Impersonation at Elections Important High Court ...Judgment. Conflict of Opinion. Clarence Bridge's Successful Appeal. Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 14 June 1916 · page 4

By a majority of 5 to 2, the High Court of Australia decided that Clarence Walter Bridge is entitled to represent Denison Ward in the City…

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6 O'Clock Closing Bathurst Polling. Absent Votes 452

National Advocate · Thursday 15 June 1916 · page 5

The Returning Officer, Mr. W. L. Kable, stated last night that he bad received notification that 452 absent voters' ballot papers were coming in,…

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Conscription Position of Labor Candidates. Important Conference Hopes for Compromise. Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 15 June 1916 · page 4

The necessity for the conscription conference between the Parliamentary Labor Party and the P.L.L. Executive, which commenced last night,…

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City Election Litigation Appeal to the Privy Council. High Court Decision Disputed. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Friday 16 June 1916 · page 3

On Monday next application win be made, to the High Court of Australia for a stay of proceedings pending an appeal to the Privy Council…

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