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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 4 of 32

Queensland Elections Fixed for March 16 BRISBANE

National Advocate · Wednesday 13 February 1918 · page 1

The Premier of Queensland (Mr. Ryan) announced to-day that the State elections would be held on March 16…

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Katoomba Mayoral Election

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 13 February 1918 · page 2

A specially convened meeting of the Municipal Council, Katoomba, was held on Tuesday afternoon, for the purpose of electing a Mayor. There were aspirants for the…

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Telegrams. the State Parliament. the Arbitration Bill. Sydney

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 14 February 1918 · page 15

In the State Parliament last night, the Industrial Arbitration Bill was further debated. The leader of the Opposition, Mr. John…

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Opening of the British Parliament. King's Speech. Imperial War Cabinet Convened

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 14 February 1918 · page 19

The King's speech at the opening of the Imperial Parliament stated that his Majesty had summoned representatives of the Dominions…

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Lloyd George's Position Is It Weakening? Much Hostility in Parliament. London, Wednesday Night

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 14 February 1918 · page 2

The Parliamentary correspondents state that a change in the tone of the criticism in the House of Commons and a disposition to assert the House's…

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Town Council. Extraordinary Election. Three Nominations

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 14 February 1918 · page 19

Nominations for the extraordinary vacancy in the Mudgee Town Council occasioned by the resignation of ex-Ald. Brun closed to-day…

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State Parliament, Sydney

Leader · Friday 15 February 1918 · page 4

In the Assembly this evening the Premier made a statement explaining that on off[?] had been made to raise money to complete the…

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State Parliament. Sydney

Leader · Friday 15 February 1918 · page 8

Replying to Mr. Manning, the Minister for Agricluture said the total quantity of wheat pooled in the 1915-16 season was 19,528,000 bags,…

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Amending Industrial Bill. Discussion in Parliament

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 15 February 1918 · page 4

Wednesday's sitting of the State Parliament was largely given, over to discussion on the second reading of the Arbitration Amending Bill introduced by Mr. Beeby. Mr. Storey…

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Parliament Opens King's Simple Equipage. London

National Advocate · Friday 15 February 1918 · page 2

The re-opening of Parliament alter the briefest recess occasioned the liveliest interest, in view of important questions, like the Irish settlement,…

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Earlier Cables. Italians Repulse Enemy. King George to Parliament. London

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 15 February 1918 · page 4

Italian artillery decimated remarkable enemy forces on the southern slopes of SassoRosso, and east of Val Frenzela. The repulse of the enemy prevented the development of…

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Amaroo Shire Council. Election of President

Molong Argus · Friday 15 February 1918 · page 3

A special meeting of the above council was held on Monday morning prior to the regular meeting for the purpose of electing the President. All the…

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Mayoral Election. ALD. J. S. Taylor Elected Unopposed

Molong Argus · Friday 15 February 1918 · page 6

A special meeting of the Municipal Council was held at the Town Hall on Tuesday night last for the purpose of electing a Mayor, &c., for the ensuing…

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Lithgow District Hospital Election of Officers

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 15 February 1918 · page 6

The monthly meeting of the Lithgow Hospital Committee was held in the Council Chambers on Wednesday night. Mr. W. Slattery presided, and there were present Messrs…

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Election of Mayor

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 16 February 1918 · page 7

A special meeting of the Molong Municipal Council was held on Monday evening last for the purpose of electing the Mayor for the…

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Queensland Elections. Soldier to Oppose Mr. Ryan. Brisbane

The Bathurst Times · Monday 18 February 1918 · page 1

Mr. Randolph Bedford announces his intention to resign from the Legislative Council to contest Cararvon in the Government interests, in response to…

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Town Council Election

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 18 February 1918 · page 2

The election to the extraordinary vacancy in the Mudgee Town Council occasioned by the resignation of ex-Ald. Brun, will be he[?]…

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Soldiers and Sailors Elections to League. Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 19 February 1918 · page 2

The ballot papers for the election of president and other officers of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors' Imperial League (New South Wales branch)…

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Bathurst Musical Society Election of Officers

National Advocate · Tuesday 19 February 1918 · page 2

The adjourned inaugural meeting of the Bathurst Musical Society was held at the Town Hall last night, when a large and representative gathering…

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State Parliament. Sydney

Leader · Wednesday 20 February 1918 · page 2

When Parliament opened to-day Mr Brookfield asked will the Government ask the Federal Government in view of the condemnation on Hughes, should…

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