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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 3 of 32

Town Council Election. Two Candidates So Far. Ex-mayor L. Cohen and Mr. Allan March

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 31 January 1918 · page 20

There are so far two candidates for the extraordinary vacancy in the Mudgee Town Council occasioned by the resignation of…

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Big Events. Candidates Chances Discussed. Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 31 January 1918 · page 3

Backers were busily engaged this afternoon studying the work of the V.R.C. and V.A.T.C. handicappers the Newmarket Handicap, Australian…

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State Parliament

Molong Argus · Friday 1 February 1918 · page 4

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

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State Parliament. Sydney

Leader · Friday 1 February 1918 · page 4

At Parliament House to-day there was a meeting of the National Party, when various matters were considered, including the [?]al contract,…

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Qualifying Certificates Examination Successful Candidates Sydney

Leader · Friday 1 February 1918 · page 6

Qualifying certificate passes for Orange Public School:— Emmie Floyd, Norma Luff, Clair Moon, George Bour, Reginald Bouffler,…

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Poultry, Pigeon, and Dog Club. Election of Officers

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 1 February 1918 · page 6

A meeting of all interested in the formation of a poults, pigeon, and dog club in Lithgow was held in Clarke's rooms on Tuesday night. Mr. Reay presided over a good attendance…

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Mudgee Hospital. Adjourned Annual Meeting. the Election of Officers

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 4 February 1918 · page 4

The [?] annual meeting of the subscriber and contributors to [?] Mudgee and District Hospital [?] the election of officer, was held…

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Parliament Is It Worth While? Melbourne

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 5 February 1918 · page 3

At the monthly meeting of the council of the Victorian Employers' Federation, held yesterday, the president (Mr .Ernest E. Keep) said that…

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State Parliament. Sydney

Leader · Wednesday 6 February 1918 · page 2

In the Assembly to-night Mr. McGarry gave notice of motion, "That, in the opinion of the House, the time has arrived when the British…

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State Coal Mine. Questions in Parliament

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 6 February 1918 · page 3

In the Legislative Council last night Mr. J. Ryan asked the Vice President how much hail been spent to date on the State coal mine at Lithgow? Mr. Fitzgerald…

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Mayoral Election a Contest Probable

National Advocate · Wednesday 6 February 1918 · page 2

There has been interesting development in connection with the election of Mayor of Bathurst which takes place to-night. The result is that Ald. Webbs…

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State Parliament. Arbitration Amendment Bill

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 7 February 1918 · page 19

Mr. Beeby introduced the Industrial Arbitration (Amendment) Bill into the Assembly on Tuesday. Details of the measure would be…

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Mudgee Council. Election of Mayor. Alderman Page Unanimously Re-elected. a New Honor Roll. Encouragement of Bathing and Swimming

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 7 February 1918 · page 27

A special meeting of the Mudgee Town Council was held on Monday for the fixing of the Mayoral allowance, and the election of the Mayor…

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Meroo Shire. Presidential Election. Councillor Jennings Re-elected

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 7 February 1918 · page 12

The special annual meeting of the Meroo Shiro Council for the election of President was held at Mudgee, at the Shire offices, on Wednesday…

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State Parliament Sydney

Leader · Friday 8 February 1918 · page 5

In the Assembly this evening, replying to Dr. Arthur the Premier said that he was in communication with the Prime Minister on the question of…

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Illegal Strikes Drastic Penalties Proposed. Bill Before Parliament

The Bathurst Times · Friday 8 February 1918 · page 1

The industrial bill that has been Introduced into Parliament provides drastic measures for the repression of illegal strikes…

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Canobolas Shire Council. Election of President. Cr. Cates Chosen

Leader · Friday 8 February 1918 · page 6

A special meeting of the Canobolas Shire Council, for the purpose of electing the President for the ensuing term, took place yesterday morning…

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Election of Boree Shire Council President. Cr. Wilcox Elected President

Molong Argus · Friday 8 February 1918 · page 4

Prior to the ordinary meeting of the Boree Shire Council on Tuesday last, a special mention was held for the purpose of electing the President, etc.,…

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Parliament Prorogues King's Confidence. London

National Advocate · Saturday 9 February 1918 · page 1

Parliament has prorogued until February 12. The King, in his address, said:—"My Lords and gentlemen.—Since I…

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Queensland Elections. Fixed for March 16. BRISBANE

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 13 February 1918 · page 3

Mr. Ryan, Premier of Queensland, announced that the State elections were fixed for March 16. Nominations will close on February 23…

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