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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1917

1,045 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 11 of 53

Bathurst Nominations Candidates and Their Signatories

The Bathurst Times · Monday 5 March 1917 · page 3

Noon on Saturday was the dosing hour for the receipt of names of candidates for the Bathurst scat at the coming State elections. The hour…

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State Elections. the Gordon Seat. Mr. Bann Selected

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 5 March 1917 · page 2

Mr. T. R. Bann, Barrister at Law, has been selected as the Nationalist candidate for the Gordon seat (vacated by Mr. Wade). Several other…

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The Election. and the Wheat Growers. a Chance for Betterment and Justice

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 5 March 1917 · page 2

CANDIDATES for the State Parliament, of the several political parties, are now, every where throughout the State, busily engaged in the wooing…

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Federal Sensation Immediate Election. Of Both Houses. MELBOURNE

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 5 March 1917 · page 2

Senator Millen, vice-president of the Executive Council, this morning announced in the Senate the withdrawl of the Government…

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The State Elections. Various News

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 5 March 1917 · page 2

Mr. J. Storey, leader of the State Official party, declares that the Labor party has always stood for land settlement in its…

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Mr. Acton a Candidate for Robertson

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 5 March 1917 · page 3

It having been decided that there shall be an immediate election of both Houses of the Federal Parliament, Mr. Denis Barry…

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The State Elections. Nationalist Campaign Opened. Mr. Ryan in Lithgow. Conscription, P.l.l. Expulsions, and Other Matters

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 5 March 1917 · page 2

Despite very unfavorable weather, Mr. J. Ryan, the Nationalist candidate for Hartley, addressed a fairly big meeting in the Town Hall on Friday night. Thr meeting was…

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War with Germany Chinese Cabinet's Decision. Awaiting Parliament's Approval. London

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 6 March 1917 · page 2

The "Morning Post" states that the Chinese Government has decided to break off relations with Germany, and subsequently declare war…

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Appeal to Country Senate and Representatives Government Decides Upon Immediate Elections War Council Delegation Delayed Senator Millen's Statement That "Bribery" Charge. Melbourne

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 6 March 1917 · page 2

Senator Millen, Vice-President of the Executive Council announced in the Senate to-day that the Federal Government had decided that both…

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The Elections Mr. Johnston's Campaign. Opened at O'connell. the Senate Political Scandal

National Advocate · Tuesday 6 March 1917 · page 2

Mr. C. W. Johnston, the Labor and No-conscroption candidates for Bathurst formally opened his campaign at O'Connell last night when he…

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Conscription National Candidate's Frankness

National Advocate · Tuesday 6 March 1917 · page 2

Mr. A. H. Griffith, ex Minister for Works, who was the National candidate for Annandale, is at least frank. In reply to a question on Saturday…

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Another Federal Sensation Forced to the Country. Immediate Elections Hughes Fails to Hoodwink Labor. Melbourne

National Advocate · Tuesday 6 March 1917 · page 2

The vice-president of the Executive Council (Senator M[?]len) announced in the Senate this morning that the Government had decided that both…

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Elections As Early As Possible. Another Promise by Mr. Hughes

National Advocate · Tuesday 6 March 1917 · page 2

Mr. Hughes, when asked to-day, when the elections would take place, replied: "'As early as possible." He explained that it would not be…

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Federal Parliament to Be Dissolved. a Political Surprise. Melbourne

Leader · Wednesday 7 March 1917 · page 1

Senator Milien, in the Senate, announced that the Government proposals had been withdrawn so as to have an immediate election of both Houses…

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Vote for Miller National Candidate FOR Bathurst

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 7 March 1917 · page 2

and finance. Therefore the 21 days for arbitration did not injure them. If a union then sought to strike it could do so. Unions enjoying the protection of…

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The Nationaly Candidate

Leader · Wednesday 7 March 1917 · page 1

The supporters of the Hon. 'J. C. L. Fitzpatrick are reminded that a meeting of the general committee will be held in the National Party rooms, 12…

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Date of the Elections. As Early As Possible

Leader · Wednesday 7 March 1917 · page 1

Mr. Hughes, when waited when the elections will be held, replied, "An early as possible." He explained dt was not practicable for the Federal…

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Federal Election Probable Delay. Statement by Mr. Hughes. Votes for Soldiers. Melbourne

National Advocate · Wednesday 7 March 1917 · page 2

The Governor-General has accepted the advice of the Prime Minister to dissolve the House of Representatives the members of which, and those…

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The Elections Mr. Johnson's Campaign. Tonight's Meeting

National Advocate · Wednesday 7 March 1917 · page 2

Mr. C. W. Johnston, selected Anti-Conscriptionist and Labor candidate for Bathurst, will open his campaign at the Oddfellow's Hall to-night. Mr…

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State Election Campaign Stealing Labor's Platform

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 7 March 1917 · page 2

Much bitterness is being evinced in some parts in connection with State elections. The leader of the Labor party says that of the 26 Ats of Parliament which the…

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