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

Politics & elections, 1918

630 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 2 of 32

Lithgow R.s A. Election of Officers

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 16 January 1918 · page 2

A general meeting of the members of the Lithgow branch of the R.S. and S.L.L. was held in the club's rooms on Monday night. Lieut Gribben Presided over a good attendance…

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No Confidence Motion Debate in Federal Parliament. Talk of Chinese Labor

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 17 January 1918 · page 1

The debate on Mr. Tudor's no-confidence motion was resumed when the House of Representatives met yesterday. The motion was as fellows:-…

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No Confidence Motion Debate in Federal Parliament. Sir William Irvine's Contribution. Abandons Conscription As Impracticable

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 17 January 1918 · page 18

Crowded galleries listened to the continuation of the no-confidence debate on Tuesday. Mr. Cans staled the war policy…

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Federal Parliament Melbourne, Friday Afternoon

The Bathurst Times · Friday 18 January 1918 · page 3

The House of Representatives adjourned at 3 o'clock this morning. At 11 a.m. the House re-assembled, and Mr. Mahoney resumed the…

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A.J.C. Races Challenge and Anniversary. Position Or Candidates. Poitrina's Fast Gallop

The Bathurst Times · Friday 18 January 1918 · page 2

Much interest is being evinced in the two big events, viz., the Challenge Stakes and Anniversary Handicap, to be run at the A.J.C meeting at…

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Uproar in French Parliament. Countering Civil War Movement. London

The Bathurst Times · Monday 21 January 1918 · page 2

A Paris message states that the Chamber of Deputies has passed a motion of confidence in M. Clemencau after one of the most heated…

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A New France Caillaux's Little Scheme. Cutting Parliament's Wings. Paris, Monday Night

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 22 January 1918 · page 2

The Plans mapped out By. M. Caillaux (ex-Premier, who has been arrested for having attempted to negotiate a separate peace with Germany)…

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Oberon Shire Council Extraordinary Election Oberon

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 23 January 1918 · page 2

The result of the extraordinary election in Riding A. Oberon Shire, Bailey 31 votes. R. D. Bailey 26, P. Todd, is as follows:—W. H…

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Terrorism. Russian Chaos. Tyrannny of Red Guards. Parliament in Confusion

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 24 January 1918 · page 16

The "Daily Chronicle's" correspondent at Petrograd writes:—"The constituent Assembly was opened on Thursday afternoon, and…

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General Election Soon. London, Wednesday Night

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 24 January 1918 · page 2

Mr. Arthur Henderson, addressing a conference of the Women's Labour League at Nottingham, said he believed a general election would be held…

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Election of School of Arts Officers

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 24 January 1918 · page 26

At a meeting of the newly-elected committee of the Cassilis School of Arts the following office bearers were elected for the ensuring year:…

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Labor's War Attitude a Durable Peace, Disarmament First. Early Election Forecasted. London, Wednesday Night

National Advocate · Friday 25 January 1918 · page 2

The annual conference of the Labor party commenced its sitting at No[?]gham today. Mr. Purdy in his presidential…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives. Sydney

Leader · Monday 28 January 1918 · page 1

In the House of Representatives to-day Mr. Hughes announced a war loan of £40,000,000. He did not Intend to discuss the method of raising…

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State Parliament

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 30 January 1918 · page 2

When the State Parliament re-assembled, the announcement of Mr. R. A. price's re-election for Gloucester was received with ironical laughter…

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State Parliament. Sydney

Leader · Wednesday 30 January 1918 · page 5

The State Parliament resumed to—day after an adjournment extending for nearly three months. Mr G. Cann, the member for Canterbury, who was…

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State Parliament Reopens. Censure Motion Launched

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 30 January 1918 · page 2

The State Parliament reopened yesterday. Mr. Beeby early gave notice of the Amending Industrial Arbitration Act, a bill to amend the Gas Act of 1912, and a number of measures…

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State Parliament a Short Sitting. Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 30 January 1918 · page 2

The State Parliament resumed its sittings this afternoon. In the Legislative Assembly, Mr. G. Cann, member for Canterbury, who…

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An Honest Conscriptionist Retiring From Parliament. Mr. Abbott's Straight Forward Course. Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 30 January 1918 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly this afternoon, Mr. Abbott, member for the Upper Hunter, explained his attitude on conscriptiion, and the reasons why…

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The Qualifying Examination Results Bathurst District Schools. the Successful Candidates

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 30 January 1918 · page 2

The results of the Qualifying Certificate examination in connection with the various schools throughout the State were made available this…

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State Parliament. Notice of Censure Motion. Mr. Abbott's Resignation

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 31 January 1918 · page 16

More than usual interest was taken in Tuesday's reassembling of Parliament. Business was resumed at the stage at which a…

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