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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 23 of 40

Parliament Members' Drinks Striking Averages. the Farmers' Wheat. Police Appeals Bill. Workers' Compensation Bill. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Friday 4 August 1916 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly to-night, The Speaker, in reply to Mr. Scobin, said that a return supplied by Chief Steward Young showed that from July…

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School of Arts. Election of Committee

Leader · Friday 4 August 1916 · page 7

The adjourned annual meeting of members of the School of Arts took [?] last night, the principal business being to receive the result of…

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State Elections. Wollondilly Labor Selection. Bowral

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 5 August 1916 · page 1

The Wollondilly electorate council has received three nominations of candidates for selection to contest the Wollondilly electorate at the…

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Federal Parliament House. Melbourne

The Bathurst Times · Monday 7 August 1916 · page 1

Referring to the resuscitation of the Federal Parliament House designs competition and the contention that only American architects would be…

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Blaxland Shire Election. To the Editor

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 7 August 1916 · page 3

Sir,--In the absence of, and in justice to Mr. Havenhand, I feel that I should reply to Cr. Sorrell, as I am responsible for one of his indictments. I am not quite clear as to the…

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State Parliament. SYDNEY

Leader · Wednesday 9 August 1916 · page 2

In the House to-night the Chict Secretary, in reply to Mr. Briner, stated that there were eleven patri[?]tic funds for the relief of soldiers'…

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Parliament Soldiers' Patriotic Fund Total to Date, £1,280,000. Bulk Handling of Wheat. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 9 August 1916 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly to-night, The Chief Secretary, in reply to Mr. Briner, slated that there were eleven…

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Mudgee Polling Places

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 10 August 1916 · page 17

Mr. W. M. Fleming, M.P., has received the following letter from the Chief Electoral Officer:—"Sir.—I desire to infrom you that it is…

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Huns and British Parliament. No Embargo Yet. London

National Advocate · Thursday 10 August 1916 · page 3

[?]House of Commons Mr As[?] [?]re was no inten[?] [?]ebar [?]be…

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Parliament Returned Soldiers' Land Electoral Trickery. Extra Police Pay. Workmen's Compensation Bill. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 10 August 1916 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly to-night, Mr. Cann, Deputy Premier, in reply to Dr. Arthur, stated that the…

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Mudgee Seat. Mr. Richards a Candidate

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 10 August 1916 · page 18

Fellow Electors,—It is my intention to contest the next election for my old constituency against all comers. As the oldest pressman in…

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State Elections. Progressive for Liverpool Plains

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 10 August 1916 · page 18

As a result of a deputation to farmers, Mr.E.J. Lowe, of Birriwa, decided to allow himself to be nominated for selection as a…

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Extraordinary Municipal Election

National Advocate · Thursday 10 August 1916 · page 3

Consequent upon the resignation from the Bathurst Council of Aid. Hi C. Beavis. an extraordinary municipal election will be held in Bathurst…

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State Parliament. SYDNEY

Leader · Friday 11 August 1916 · page 6

The Premier was applauded in making his appearance to-day after several days' illness. Replying to Mr. Haynes, Mr…

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Subject in Parliament. Alleged Inadequate Defences. London

The Bathurst Times · Friday 11 August 1916 · page 2

Mr. Billing sought to move the adjournment of the House of Commons to draw attention to the death of the women and children in last night's raids…

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Humor In Parliament Should Members Take Air Risks? Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 11 August 1916 · page 2

Mr. Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Education in the Legislative Assembly to-day if it was a fact that he was takng an unfair advantage of…

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Parliament Premier Resumes Duties Electoral Roll Frauds. Age of the Judges. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Friday 11 August 1916 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly to-night. The Premier was applauded on making his appearance after several…

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Local Parliament. Ald. Cole v. The Poundkeeper

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 12 August 1916 · page 10

At a meeting of the Municipal Council on Tuesday those present were—The Mayor (Ald. Taylor), and Aid. McGroder, Kinna,…

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State Parliament Building Slackness. Government's Threat. Soldiers Passes. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 12 August 1916 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly to-night, The Attorney-General, in reply to Mr. Mereer, admitted that one speaker had stated at a deputation to him that the…

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Government Tenders Those Withheld Papers. the Minister Cornered. Sharp Exchange in Parliament. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 12 August 1916 · page 1

[?] the Legislative Assembly to-night that since the leader of the Opposition had raised the question of the tender for…

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