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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 2 of 40

Oberon. Queen Election for Allies Day

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 19 January 1916 · page 3

A meeting of the Oberon A. H. and P. Committee was held in the allow pavilion on Saturday afternoon. Mr. A. Stevenson occupied the chair, and there were also present Messrs…

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The Municipal Elections. Six Candidates Nominated

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 21 January 1916 · page 4

At a well attended meeting of the local P.L.L. held on Wednesday night, Messrs. G. Dunn, A. H. Butler, and W. Delaney, jun., were balloted for to represent the league in…

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Cutting Out the Influence Britishers and Germans Trade. Bill for Parliament. London

The Bathurst Times · Friday 21 January 1916 · page 2

The Parliamentary correspondent of "The Times" says that the Solicitor-General will introduce into the House of Commons to-day the Enemy…

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Railway Appeals Board Election

National Advocate · Friday 21 January 1916 · page 2

Railway men, will be addressed by Mr. E. D. Campbell on the Railway Appeals Board, in the Masonic Hall to-night at 8 o'clock, also at the Loco…

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Protestant Alliance Lodge. Annual Meeting and Election of Officers

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 21 January 1916 · page 6

The annual meeting of the Protestant Alliance Lodge was held at the Protestant Hall on Tuesday night. The W.M., Bro. B. Champion, occupied the chair, and there was a fair…

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Paramatta Election Premier Opens Labor Campaign. What New South Wales Has Done. Referendum on Nationalisation of Drink Traffic. Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 22 January 1916 · page 2

The Premier (Mr. Hollman) addressed a meeting at Parramatta to-night in support of the candidature of Mr. Frank Walford, Labor candidate for…

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Greek Parliament Hushed

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 26 January 1916 · page 2

The reassembling of the Greek Parliament was a disappointing affair. The King was not present, and the usual ceremonial was dispensed with. There was no speech from…

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Preparing for Offensives. Question in Parliament. London

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 26 January 1916 · page 2

"Mr. Lynch, Nationalist asked in the Commons to-day: Does a body ex[?] whose function is to prepare for German offensives?…

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Parliament Registration Bill. London

National Advocate · Thursday 27 January 1916 · page 2

The House of Lords passed the third reading of the Parliament Registration Bill…

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Sweden Complete Neutrality—? Debate in Parliament. London

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 27 January 1916 · page 2

A Stockholm message says that there has been a debate in both Houses of Parliament on the Budget…

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British By-election. an Interesting Contest. London

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 27 January 1916 · page 2

The by-election for the Mile End division of the Tower Hamlets, rendered necessary by the elevation of Mr. Lawson to the peerage, attracted…

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Drummoyne Election Selected Liberal Leads

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 27 January 1916 · page 18

The by-election at Drummoyne on Saturday resulted in Mr. A. Graff, the selected Liberal candidate, and Mr. F. G. Parish, Independent…

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British Bye Election. London

National Advocate · Thursday 27 January 1916 · page 2

The Mile End bye-election resulted: Brookes (Coalitionist).. 1991 Billing.. 1613 Billing ran as an Independent; and…

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Mr. Ozanne, M.P., Enlists. Liberal Candidates Attitude. Geelong

The Bathurst Times · Friday 28 January 1916 · page 2

On hearing that Mr. Osanne, M.P., for Corio, had decided to enlist for active service, Mr. A. C. Morley, the Liberal candidate selected to contest the…

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Farmers' Parliament. Molong F.S A. Meeting

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 29 January 1916 · page 5

A meeting of the Molong F.S.A. was held last Saturday. Those present were:—Messrs. Evans (president), Holmes. B. Holt. Ellis…

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King's Confidence Address to Parliament. Never Lay Down Our Arms Unless Decisively Victorious. London

National Advocate · Saturday 29 January 1916 · page 2

The King in proroguing Parliament, said: "For 18 months my army and navy has bean engaged in concert with…

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Selection of Candidates

Democrat · Saturday 29 January 1916 · page 8

Some little while ago we voiced our opinions as to the absurdity of the present system of selection of candidates for parliamentary or municipal honors. We…

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Municipal Election. (To the Editor.)

Democrat · Saturday 29 January 1916 · page 14

Sir,—It is pleasing to note that at last towns—people are awakening to the fact that more interest should be taken in civic matters. This is as it should be! We are far too apathetic in…

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To-day's Election

Democrat · Saturday 29 January 1916 · page 6

Considerable interest is being taken in the municipal elections, polling for which is now preceding merrily. Various candidates are appealing for support in our adverising…

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Parramatta Election a Labor-liberal Contest Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 29 January 1916 · page 2

Nominations for the Paramatta election closed to-day. The issue will be a clear-cut one between Mr Frank Walford, the Labor candidate, and…

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