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

Politics & elections, 1917

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Rome's Price in the Coming Elections. Archbishop Wright Speaks. "Vote for the National Party."

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 20 March 1917 · page 3

Archbishop Wright, in the course of his sermon at St. Andrew's Cathedral on Sunday, made another reference to the elections…

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Election Pars. "Advocate" As Conscription Paper. Why Mr. Guihen Was Pulled Down. Mr. Johnston—labor's Last Hope

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 20 March 1917 · page 1

"A vote for the Independent candidate cause a vote for the conscriptionist candidate, Mr. Miller. Make no mistake about it, the only certain…

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The Campaign Mr. Miller at Kelso Candidate Well Received

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 20 March 1917 · page 3

Mr. John Miller, the National candidate, addressed a fairly large meeting of electors at Kelso last night, and was given an excellent hearing…

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Federal Parliament Prorogation Announced. Melbourne

National Advocate · Wednesday 21 March 1917 · page 3

A special Commonwealth 'Gazette' issued 10-day proprogued the Federal Parliament. The dissolution will take place on Monday next…

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Federal Parliament. Dissolution on Monday. Melbourne

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 21 March 1917 · page 2

A special "Commonwealth Gazette" issued to-day prorogues Parliament, whih has nominally adjourned till to-morrow…

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Election Pars. "Mr. Durack, a Man." How He Spurned the I.w.w. Sabotage and Revolution

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 21 March 1917 · page 1

"Mr. Durack is a man," interjected a Laborite at Mr. Miller's meeting in the Masonic Hall. Of course, he in. That is why he left the I.W.W…

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Molong-cumnock Railway "Wily the National Candidate Should Be Supported."

Leader · Wednesday 21 March 1917 · page 4

Mr. J. P. Sweeney writes: Under the above heading, and appearing in[?]your Issue of Wednesday, 14th instant, is an article strongly commenting on the…

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The State Election

Leader · Wednesday 21 March 1917 · page 4

Mr. Pitzpatrick addressed) a largo gathering at the hall, Forest Reefs, on Monday evening, Mr. Lawler, senr., presiding. The meeting was very…

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I.W.W. Men and Bushrangers Bathurst Electorate Sensations. Both Candidates in Danger

National Advocate · Wednesday 21 March 1917 · page 2

According to his own paper, Mr. J. Miller, the Conscriptionist candidate, speaking at Kelso on Monday night said that no one was game to…

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State Elections. the Fight for Hartley

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 21 March 1917 · page 2

Strenuous work is being put in by both parties during this week. There is no abatement of bitter recrimination. For the guidance of electors it may be mentioned that the…

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State Elections. Polling Day

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 22 March 1917 · page 22

Saturday is the day of polling for the State elections. There is no contest in the Mudgee electorate, but all the other district…

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Prorogation of Parliament

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 22 March 1917 · page 21

A special "Gazette" was issued on Wednesday, proroguing the Federal Parliament, which has been nominally adjourned. The…

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Federal Parliament Adjourns

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 22 March 1917 · page 32

The senate sat-on well into Saturday morning, when At passed the Electoral Amendment Bill, with an amendment giving votes to all…

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Farmers in the Parliament. Wheat Pool and Cornsacks. and Meat Values

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 22 March 1917 · page 7

In the House of Representatives on Friday further information in regard to the position of wheat growers who participated in…

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Mr. Miller's Credentials Testimonials From Friends Opinions After Six Years In Parliament

National Advocate · Thursday 22 March 1917 · page 4

Regarding the political qualifications of the Conscriptionist candidate for Bathurst, it is not necessary for the "National Advocate" to utter one…

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Mr. Johnston's Lie Prolonging Federal Parliament. and Introducing Conscription. What National Victory Would Mean!

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 22 March 1917 · page 3

As the Premier, Mr. W. A. Holman, remarked in his address in the Bathurst School of Arts recently, a little exaggeration during the height of a…

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Rome's Bid in the State Elections Big Protestant Protest Some Startling Facts

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 22 March 1917 · page 1

A large and enthusiastic meeting to protest against the undue influence of Roman Catholicism in polities was held at the Sydney Protestant Hall…

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The Elections the National Cause Construction V. Destruction. Mr. J. D. Fitzgerald's Address

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 22 March 1917 · page 5

Mr. J. D. Fitzgerald, Minister for Public Health and Vice-President of the Executive Council, gave a convincing address to an enthusiastic…

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Senate Candidates. Victorian Nationalists

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 22 March 1917 · page 32

The Prime Minister, Mr. Cook, Mr. Watt, and other Government representatives on Friday continued the conference called by…

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Federal Elections. Queensland Premier Approached

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 22 March 1917 · page 32

It is persistently stated in the Queensland Labor press Unit there is need for a strong man to lead the Federal Labor party during…

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