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

Politics & elections, 1917

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Federal Parliament Proposed Extension. Till Six Months After the War. Melbourne

National Advocate · Friday 23 February 1917 · page 2

In the House of Representatives to-day, Mr. Hughes gave notice to move that the Imperial Parliament be asked to extend the life of the Commonwealth…

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The State Elections

Molong Argus · Friday 23 February 1917 · page 3

The New South Wales Parliament was dissolved on Wednesday last, and there will be a general election on the 24th March. The announcement to…

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ElECTIONS Labor Policy Mr. Storey's Speech Labor and I.W.W. Financial Policy. Wholesale Borrowing. Abolishinc "Landlordism" Baiting for the Women's Vote. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Friday 23 February 1917 · page 2

Mr. John Storey, the newly-elected leader of the official Labor party, declared the policy of that party at [?] to-night…

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Selection of Candidates \ SYDNEY

The Bathurst Times · Friday 23 February 1917 · page 2

Dr. Stopford was to-day selected as the Nationalist to oppose Mr. J. Storey, the Labor leader, for Balmain. [?] advices that the…

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Labor Candidates

Leader · Friday 23 February 1917 · page 3

Tlie following are the Labor candidates tor western constituencies selected to date Bathurst, E. Durack ([?]mprobaible); Cobar, F. S. Fern;…

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Forthcoming Elections Get 0N the Roll

Leader · Friday 23 February 1917 · page 3

Citizens aro reminded that the Liberal office, 12 Lord's Place, is open every day to supply all particulars to eligible persons desiring to have…

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Bathurst Seat Mr. Durack Retired. Probable Candidates

National Advocate · Friday 23 February 1917 · page 2

Mr. Durack as stated yesterday, will not re contest the Bathurst seat. This is most unfortunate for the Bathurst Labor men and women as a…

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State Elections. Mr. Durack Retiring. Election Arrangements

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 23 February 1917 · page 4

As announced on Wednesday, Mr. John Storey was unanimously elected leader of the State Labor Party. It is stated that a ballot took place between the member for…

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The Recent Shire Elections. Some Remarkable Results

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 23 February 1917 · page 6

The shire elections held throughout the State on the 27th January furnished a number of examples of the need for electoral reform. Shire councils consist of six or nine…

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The Elections

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 23 February 1917 · page 8

Four weeks exactly from the date of the issue of the writs the elections will be held -- that is, on Saturday, March 24. If there are any second ballots in the country they will…

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Policy Federal Coalition Outlined by Mr. Hughes. No Tariff Alteration. the Senate Obstacle. Conscription Issue. Another Referendum Hinted At. Prolongation of Parliament. Till Six Months After War. Melbourne

The Bathurst Times · Friday 23 February 1917 · page 3

Mr. W. M. Hughes, the Prime Minister, to-day delivered in the House of Representatives the policy of the new Coalition Government…

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Life of Federal Parliament Proposed Extension. Melbourne

National Advocate · Saturday 24 February 1917 · page 2

In the House of Representatives to-day, the Prime Minister moved: "That the Imperial Government be requested to provide by legislation for the…

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Ireland Volunteers Arrested. Republican Procession. Matter in Parliament. London

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 24 February 1917 · page 2

A member of the Irish Volunteers and others prominent at the time of the rebellion have been arrested in Dublin. Mr. Newman alleged in the House of…

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Elections National Policy Land Problems Settlement for Soldiers. Assisting the Farmers. Statement by Minister. Boggarri

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 24 February 1917 · page 2

Mr. Ashford, the retiring Minister for Lands in the National Government, to-night opened his campaign here with a detailed statement of the…

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Federal Parliament. Early Election Probable Motion for Extension. Labor's Strong Position

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

In the Houses of Representatives on Friday evening, the Prime Minister moved as follows:—Whereas by reason of the…

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Policy of Federal Ministry. Parliament Meets. Official Announcements

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

In the Federal Parliament on Thursday the policy of the Ministry was announced in both Houses. The principal points are…

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The Elections Writs Issued by Governor. the Unemployed Question. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Monday 26 February 1917 · page 1

The Governor yesterday morning issued the writs for the general election. March 3 is nomination day, and March 24 polling day. From now on the…

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Labor Candidate for Bathurst. No Selection Yet

The Bathurst Times · Monday 26 February 1917 · page 2

The Bathurst Labor League is hard pushed in its work of getting what it would describe as a suitable man. Already several names have been before…

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The Elections Nationalists Meet in Bathurst. Executive Appointed

The Bathurst Times · Monday 26 February 1917 · page 2

A meeting was held on Saturday night at the Oddfellows' Hall, comprising, Liberals, Progressives, and Holman, ites. A branch of the National Party…

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state Elections Writs Issued

National Advocate · Monday 26 February 1917 · page 2

The writs for the elections on March 24 were signed by the Governor and issued to-day. March 3 will be nomination day…

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