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

Politics & elections, 1917

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Federal Elections Issue of Writs. Melbourne

The Bathurst Times · Monday 26 March 1917 · page 1

In a special Commonwealth "Gazette," published yesterday, announcing the issue of writs on Monday in connection with tho Federal elections,…

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The Elections. Mr.storey and Mr. Holman Interviewed, Sydney

Leader · Monday 26 March 1917 · page 2

Mr. Storey stated at Balmain last night that it was for the fourth or fifth time they had elected an I.W.W. man to represent them…

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Federal Elections. Corporal Ozanne

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 26 March 1917 · page 2

Corporal Ozanne. M.H.R., who has been invalided, and is returning to Australia, states (it is cabled from London) that he will…

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The Final' Rallies. Incidents on Election Eve

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 26 March 1917 · page 2

Friday-night in Lithgow was one of the most exciting for some considerable period,, and the crowds which congregated in the streets were much larger than has been the…

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Awaiting the Results. Candidates Return Thanks

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 26 March 1917 · page 2

As soon as the booths closed a crowd began to congregate outside, the "Mercury" office, bhd this 'swelled in volume to such an, extent that an hour or so later there were estimated…

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The Elections

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 26 March 1917 · page 2

The contest on Saturday was one of the most severe in the history of the State: In Hartley no such interest was taken in the election within living memory. Mr. Dooley…

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Federal Elections

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 27 March 1917 · page 2

Mr. E. S. Carr will open his campaign for re-election for the Macquairie on Thursday night next in the Oddfellows' Hall,…

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Elections Latest Figures Nationalists, 44; P.L.L., 29 Lachlan Safe for Government. Mr. Arkins Wins Castlereagh. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 27 March 1917 · page 2

Further returns were forthcoming to-day in connection with those electorates which had not furnished the complete figures on Saturday. The…

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Senate Candidates. the N.S.W. Nationalists. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 27 March 1917 · page 3

The Nationalists have almost definitely decided on the Senate candidates for this State. They will be Mr. Josiah Thomas, Mr. Millen, and Mr…

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Macquarie (Federal) Elections

National Advocate · Tuesday 27 March 1917 · page 2

The ballot for the Macquarie (Federal) Selection will take place to day in the P.L.L. Room, opposite the "National Advocate" Chambers…

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Federal Elections. Parliament Dissolved on

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 28 March 1917 · page 2

The House of Representatives was dissolved by proclamation issued by the Governor - General on Monday. The writs were also issued" for the election of members of both…

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The Polling Labor's Dwindling Vote. Writing on the Wall. Analysis of the Results

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 28 March 1917 · page 3

Saturday's polling disclosed several remarkable features. In the 39 electorates comprising the metropolitan area, for which the returns are…

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The Elections Hawkesbury Seat. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 28 March 1917 · page 1

There is no alteration in th oposition of parties as a result of the latest returns in the incomplete country electorates. The latest figures for…

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Mr. Josiah Thomas. Senate Candidate. Sydney, Tnuesday

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 28 March 1917 · page 2

Mr. Josiah Thomas, late P.M.G., has decided not to contest the Barrier seat. It is almost certain that he will be seected as one of the National Senators…

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State Elections. Sydney

Leader · Wednesday 28 March 1917 · page 2

The results of the Hawkesbury election Is: Hall, 3189, Walker 1923, Arthur 1884, absent votes are yet to come…

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State Elections

Leader · Wednesday 28 March 1917 · page 2

There is no change in the position of parties, nor is there likely to be, unless the second ballot and counting of absent votes are responsible for…

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A Sober Election Record for Sydney Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 28 March 1917 · page 3

A record for sobriety was put up in the City during the week end. There were only five arrests for drunkenness in the Metropolitan area on election…

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Federal Elections Mr. Hugh Mahon in the West. Secrets of the Cabinet. a One Man Government. Kalgoorlie

National Advocate · Wednesday 28 March 1917 · page 3

Mr. Hugh Mahon opened his campaign in the Boulder Town Hall before a large crowd. Mr. Mahon declared that there had been no split in…

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Election Points

National Advocate · Wednesday 28 March 1917 · page 3

The greatest squealer among the rejects at the recent elections is Mr. R. D. Meagher, who was so decisively outed for Phillip by Mr. W. J…

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Bathurst Election a Big Absent Vote

National Advocate · Wednesday 28 March 1917 · page 3

The Returning Officer for Bathurst, Mr. W. L. Kable, has been notified of 500 absent votes, which is exceedingly high for this electorate…

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