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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 17 of 53

The Elections

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 22 March 1917 · page 8

In a brief period now we shall have the result of the State elections, and by it the future will be governed. If the P.L.L., with its…

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Fashion's Mount. Election Matters—Death of Mrs. Mitchell

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 22 March 1917 · page 11

Death.—On Friday last an old and respected resident of Mumbil, in the person of Mrs. Mitchell, passed beyond the Border Line…

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Turondale. Election Matters—Personal Mems

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 22 March 1917 · page 11

Loss of a Cow—Mrs. S. Johnson had a great loss. One of her milch cows got lockjaw, and died on Saturday…

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Federal Elections. More Labor Selections

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

In addition to those already made the P.L.L. has completed the following selections :—Calare, T. Lavelle; Cowper, J. W…

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Polling Day

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 23 March 1917 · page 3

On the eve of polling day is an opportune time to explain what the attitude of this paper has been through the local campaign. It has not attempted to assert editorial lead…

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The State Election. the National Candidate

Leader · Friday 23 March 1917 · page 1

Mr. Fitzpatrick had a most successful meeting in tlie Canobolas Temperance Hall on Saturday night. Hie chair was occupied by 'Mr. W. B. West,…

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Federal Elections. Wix-the-war Candidate Canobolas

Leader · Friday 23 March 1917 · page 5

Mr. H. H. M. pigott, the member for (Jalare, visited Canobolas on Tuesday afternoon and addressed a meeting there. Mr. John Watts…

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Mr Tully at Molong. a Large Open Air Meeting. the Labor Candidate Receives a Good Hearing

Molong Argus · Friday 23 March 1917 · page 7

Mr J. T. Tully, the selected Labor and Anti-Conscriptionist candidate contesting Orange electroate, addressed a large openair gathering from a trolly in Bank street…

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Elections Final Appeal by State Premier What the National Party Stands For. Labor's Negative Policy. Confidence in the Result. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Friday 23 March 1917 · page 2

The State Premier, Mr. W. A. Holman, to-night issued the following final appeal to the electors: The National party has a definite…

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State Election Campaign. the Fight for Hartley

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 23 March 1917 · page 4

During the last few days candidates and supporters have put in an immense amount of work, and tonight final rallies will be conducted nil through, the State, in the hope of…

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Election Results. "Mercury" Posting Arrangements

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 23 March 1917 · page 4

As has been customary, for years past, the "Mercury" has made arrangements for posting the returns on Saturday night. We are unable to state when the first return will be…

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Mr. Miller at Oberon. Candidate's Discolored Eye

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 23 March 1917 · page 4

Mr. T. Miller, accompanied by Messrs. Farrar and Melville, addressed the electors in the Federal Hall, Oberon, on Wednesday night. There was a good attendance. The…

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The Macquarie Selection. Ballot for Candidate

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 23 March 1917 · page 4

Matters are proceeding smoothly, as far as can be ascertained, in connection with the selection of a Labor candidate to contest the Macquarie Federal scat. Some surprise was…

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Hartley Election Campaign. Letters From Unionists. To the Editor

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 23 March 1917 · page 6

Sir,--In view of the election of the 24th, will you kindly grant me space to place my impressions before your readers ? Quito recently a split occurred within the ranks of…

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Election Results Posted at "Times" Office

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 24 March 1917 · page 2

As customary, the latest election figures will be posted outside the "Times" this evening. Thee returning officer for Bathurst, Mr. W. L…

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The Independent Candidate

National Advocate · Saturday 24 March 1917 · page 2

The Independent candidate addressed a floating crowd which fluctuated from units to hundreds at various parts of the evening. He was subjected to good natured chaff and his remarks at no time were regarded as serious…

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Polling Day in Lithgow

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 26 March 1917 · page 2

Saturday was fine in Lithgow, and the conditions for a big poll were in that respect favorable. It was evident from the opening, that extraordinary interest was being taken in…

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The Elections Labor Gains Speaker Defeated National Government Certain Details of the Polling SYDNEY

National Advocate · Monday 26 March 1917 · page 4

The general elections which took place yesterday throughout the State will result in the return of the Nationalists to power, though by what…

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Points From the Polling Analysis of the Vote

National Advocate · Monday 26 March 1917 · page 4

The first country return was from Sofala, which grave Johnston a lead of 76 to 43. Congratulations to Mr. J. Crossley, presiding officer, forth…

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Senate Elections National Candidates Sydney

National Advocate · Monday 26 March 1917 · page 2

tt as probable that two of the National candidates for the Senate wiwll be Senator Milen and Mr. Josiat Thomas, the present Labor Conscrip…

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