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

Politics & elections, 1917

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Probable State Election

National Advocate · Thursday 15 February 1917 · page 2

It is not unlikely that the Premier, in his policy speech to be delivered at Gundagai to-night, will make an announcement regarding the next State…

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Election at an Early Date State Parliament. Premier's Announcement. Gundagai

The Bathurst Times · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 2

The surprise of the Premier's policy speech here to-night was the announcement of an early election. The Premier state ddefinitely that the…

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Early Dissolution of State Parliament. the Premier's Policy Speech

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 4

Gundagai was bef[?]agged yesterday for the visit of the Premier and a big parliamentary party. At night Mr. Holman delivered his policy speech, which was received with…

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British By-election. Peace Candidate in Custody London

National Advocate · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 2

At a by-election Sir John Maden defeated Taylor, a peace candidate, by 6019 votes to 1804. Taylor was absent from the contest in custody of…

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Municpal Council. Ald McARDLE Retains His Seat. an Extraordinary Election for Ex-ald. Betts' Seat

Molong Argus · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 4

A special meeting of the Council was held on Wednesday night to consider the filling of vacancy caused by the resignation of Ald Betts and receive the opinion…

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Election of Boree Shire President. Cr. Anderson Re-elected

Molong Argus · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 4

A special meeting of the Boree Council was held on Tuesday to elect the President, etc., for the ensuing year. All the councillors were present, Cr. Anderson…

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An Outspoken Candidate

Molong Argus · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 1

A candidate seeking election for one of the shiree up north addressed himself thus to the electors:—" I know you and you know me, and if you like…

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How the Wind Blows British By-election. London

The Bathurst Times · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 2

The Rotherdale by-election resulted:-Sir J. Madden (Coalitionist) [?] Mr. Taylor... 1984…

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Liberals and Elections. Appeal in October. Melbourne

The Bathurst Times · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 3

The Liberal party has decided to stand for a postponement of the Senate elections, due in May next, in favor of a general election of both Houses in October next…

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MARCH 24 State Polling Day. a Rush Election Reply to Mr. Holman. Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 17 February 1917 · page 2

It was authoritatively stated to-day that the State Parliament will be dissolved on Tuesday next, that the w[?]is will be issued on March 17, and…

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Disgraceful Scene in Federal Parliament. House Adjourned in Disorder. Melbourne

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 17 February 1917 · page 4

The sitting of the House of Representatives yesterday concluded with one of the most disgraceful scenes yet witnessed in the legislative halls of…

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The General Election

National Advocate · Saturday 17 February 1917 · page 2

As forecasted in the "Advocate" in Thursday's issue, the Premier announced in his policy speech at Gundagai that the State general elections would…

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State Parliament. Dissolution Next Week. Election in March. Sydney

Leader · Monday 19 February 1917 · page 5

Mr. Holman has announced there will be a dissolution within a week or ten days and a general election in March…

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The State Elections

The Bathurst Times · Monday 19 February 1917 · page 2

The coming political Campaign promises to be short, sharp and decisive. It will be sharp because the venom of the Labor party was not all…

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Elections Mr. Holman Satisfied with Government Prospects Not a Party of Reaction. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Monday 19 February 1917 · page 3

Now that it is known that the State elections will be held on March 24. there is general activity in political circles. The Premier returned to Sydney…

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The State Elections. Fixed for March 24. a Short Campaign

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 19 February 1917 · page 2

A proclamation dissolving the State Parliament will be issued by the Governor tomorrow or Wednesday. The general election has been fixed for March 24. There will be…

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The Elections Dissolution of Parliament Fixed for Wednesday. Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 20 February 1917 · page 2

The Premier stated to-day that Parliament would ha dissolved on Wednesday next…

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Parliament House Deserted. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 20 February 1917 · page 4

No members were present at Parliament House to-day. All had evidently gone back to their electorates to prepare for the vote next month…

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The State Elections Dissolution To-morrow. Sturdy Fight Certain

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 20 February 1917 · page 1

The State Parliament will be dissolved to-morrow. The general elections will take place on Saturday, March 24…

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Farmers and Elections Mr. Trethowan Speaks. Protest Against Mr. Surgess. Grenfell

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 20 February 1917 · page 2

Mr. Trethowan, M.L.C., addressed a meeting of the Grenfell branch of the F. and S. Association on Saturday. He first explained what led to…

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