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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 7 of 40

Parliament Advance to Farmers the Liquor Referendum. Question of Hours. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 11 March 1916 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-day the Minister for Lands in reply to Mr. McGirr, stated that he would make representations to the Treasury for…

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The Liberals Preparing for Elections Mr. Wade's Call

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 11 March 1916 · page 4

Interest in the next general election is now becoming general throughout the Liberal organisations. An impetus has been given by recent by-elections,…

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Government Defeat in British Eye-election. Well-known Aviator Elected. London, Friday evening

National Advocate · Monday 13 March 1916 · page 4

The East Herts by-election, caused by the resignation of the sitting mem-ber, Sir J. Rolleston, on account of his health, resulted:—…

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Nine O' Clock Hotel Keepers Suggest Compromise. Appeal to Parliament. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 14 March 1916 · page 1

The president of the United Licenced Victuallers' Association, Mr. John T. Donnison, made in statement a last in regard to tho coming early…

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New Polling Place

Leader · Wednesday 15 March 1916 · page 2

Mr. Pigott, M.H.R. has received the following letter from Mr. G. T. Dumont, divisional returning officer: I have decided to recommend the…

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State Parliament. SYDNEY

Leader · Wednesday 15 March 1916 · page 2

In the Assembly this afternoon Dr. Arthur asked if the question of the reduction of members' salaries during the progress of the war would…

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Parliament Yesterday's Business. Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 15 March 1916 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-night, on the motion of the Minister for Lands, a bill to provide for the settlement of returned soldiers on…

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Parliament Politicians' Salaries Settlement of Soldiers. Sydney, Tuesday. SYDNEY

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 15 March 1916 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly to-night, Dr. Arthur asked if the question of the reduction of members' salaries…

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Tribute to a Hero. Parliament Honors Mr. Dunn Our Member Enlogised

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 March 1916 · page 23

In the Legislative Assembly on Thursday last Mr. Holman, Premier of New South Wales said: With the concurrence of hon. members, I…

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Parliament Liquor Referendum Compensation to Publicans. Insanitary Schools. Works Expenditure. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 16 March 1916 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-night, The Attorney-General, in reply to Mr. Ball, stated that the manufacture of butter was not under the…

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British Parliament Trouble Brewing. Military Service Bill Unsatisfactory. Coalition Government Criticised. London

National Advocate · Thursday 16 March 1916 · page 4

In view of the introduction of the Army Estimates and the exportation, of Sir Edward Grey's statement regarding portugal the House of…

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State Parliament. SYDNEY

Leader · Friday 17 March 1916 · page 6

In the Assembly to-day the Premier, in te[?]ly to Mr. Abbott, said the Government had no present intention of commandeering the butter output,…

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Fair Rents Act. Application for Extension to Lithgow. Parliament House, Sydney, March 14, 1916

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 17 March 1916 · page 4

Mr. J. Dooley, M.L.A., has sent the following letter to the Attorney-General:-- The Hon the Attorney General, Dear Sir,--I wish to make application…

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Parliament the Butter Industry Price of Wheat. Fair Rents Problem. Badges for the Rejected. Liquor Referendum. Bill Passed. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Friday 17 March 1916 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-night, the Premier, in reply to Mr. Abbott, said the Government had no present intention of commandeering…

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A Labor Victory Cook Ward Election Ex-lord Mayor Badly Defeated. Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 17 March 1916 · page 2

In the City Council election to-day for the representation of Cook Wand, Labor scored an easy, victory, Mr. Arthur Vernon defeating Ex-Lord…

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Reedy Creek Polling Place

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 18 March 1916 · page 18

Mr. G. Dumont, the Divisional Returning Officer, writes to Mr. Pigott, M.H.R. as follows:—"I have decided to recommend, the…

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Officers in Parliament

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 20 March 1916 · page 1

Had Colonel Churchill read this article are going down to the Commons to deliver his latest and most extraordinary speech ! Whether he had or not does not make much…

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"Germany Invincible" Italian Socialist's View. Protest in Parliament. Rome

The Bathurst Times · Monday 20 March 1916 · page 2

The Parliamentary debate on the Government's economic policy was marked by several stormy scenes. The Socialist leader, Senor Lucci,…

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The Castlereagh Election

Leader · Monday 20 March 1916 · page 2

Mr. J. J. Sullivan, formerly of Cooramble but now proprietor of the Leeton paper, in the Burrenjuck irrigation area, writes that, a number of…

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Parliament Irrigation Bill Mr. Holman and London. Celebration of Anzac Day Grain Elevators. a Gigantic Scheme. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 21 March 1916 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-night, The Attorney-General, in reply to Mr. Cochrane, stated if a vacancy should arise in the Industrial Court…

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