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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 2 of 53

The Federal Situation. Possible Early Election

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 10 January 1917 · page 2

The Prime Minister is setting out by cable to the British Government the present difficulties in the way of conference representation for Australia…

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Mountains Shire Election. Wentworth Palls Wants Representation

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 10 January 1917 · page 3

The list of nominations for B riding includes three Wentworth Falls residents. It is almost time that this important centre had representation in the Council, particularly as the…

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Elections in April Mr. Cook's Statement. That "National Organisation".movement. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 11 January 1917 · page 2

Mr. Cook, leader of the Liberals in the Federal House, questioned to - day regarding, the proposed formation of a national party, said that it appeared to…

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General News. Shire Elections

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 11 January 1917 · page 23

Nominations for the triennial Sections, which closed on Thursday last, 4th instant, resulted in fifteen nominations being received for the…

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Mr. W. C. Webb a Candidate

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 11 January 1917 · page 21

Mr. W. C. Webb is a candidate for election to the Meroo Shire Council as a representative of the C Riding (Hargraves, Windeyer,…

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The Shire Elections

Leader · Friday 12 January 1917 · page 4

The ballot papers for the Shire elections were posted on Wednesday, and should be in the hands of electors by this time. The ballot…

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Abercromble Shire Elections

National Advocate · Saturday 13 January 1917 · page 2

Mr. John Sweetnam will address the electors of B Riding in connection with the Abercrombie Shire elections in the Lagoon Hall on Saturday evening Jan…

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Danish Parliament Opened Copenhagen

Leader · Monday 15 January 1917 · page 2

At the opening of the Shorthing, the King's speech to the Government included an earnest endeavour to maintain and support strict neutrality, but…

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Hungarian Parliament Rowdy Scenes. London

National Advocate · Monday 15 January 1917 · page 2

A Geneva telegram states that the Hun garian Parliament opened midst the most rowdy and unprecedented scenes. A member declared that Count Tisza…

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Federal Tangle General Election Men­tioned. Coalition Fossibilitieb. the Official Labor Parties.. Melbourne

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 17 January 1917 · page 2

There is a growing conviction in Federal political circle that an appeal to the country by both Houses is much nearer than it was a little while ago,…

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Shire Elections

Leader · Wednesday 17 January 1917 · page 1

The election for representation on the Shire Council is now getting close and consequently a little excitement is beginning to creep in. The three…

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The Shire Elections

Leader · Wednesday 17 January 1917 · page 4

We understand that many voters in the shire are under a wrong impression as to who may witness their signatures on the ballot-papers. As…

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Federal Political Puzzle. Postponement of Elections Not Improbable. Melbourne

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 17 January 1917 · page 2

If the followers of Mr. Hughes and Mr. Cook ratify their loaders' agreement an attempt to defer the Federal elections till next year is not impropable. It is believed that…

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The Shire Elections. Ratepayers on Velvet. Only Good Men to Choose From

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 18 January 1917 · page 18

THE near approach of the triennial elections directs attention to the position local government occupies in…

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Shire Elections

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 18 January 1917 · page 30

It is good to feel that a little interest is being infused into the Shire, elections. The ratepayers have a chance of electing…

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Liberal Association. and the Federal Elections

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 18 January 1917 · page 10

The Liberal Association of New South Wales invites nominations from candidates desirous of submitting their names for the…

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The Shire Elections

Leader · Friday 19 January 1917 · page 3

The following instructions on the mode of voting at the forthcoming shire elections are published for general information:—…

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Shire Elections and Conscription

National Advocate · Friday 19 January 1917 · page 2

A question has been asked whether conscription should be made an issue at the forthcoming Shire election Clearly conscription and shire affair…

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Oberon Shire Elections. To the Editor

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 19 January 1917 · page 3

Sir,--I have been asked whether there is any truth in a rumor which is abroad to the, effect that I am supporting Mr. Higgins in his candidature for the position of councillor…

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Senate Elections the Retiring Members. How They Viewed Conscription. Melbourne

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 20 January 1917 · page 2

It scorns almost certain that the Senate elections will be held in May or June next, when the following members of the present House will have to retire…

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