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

Politics & elections, 1918

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General Smuts Discussion in Union Parliament. Capetown

National Advocate · Thursday 28 February 1918 · page 2

In the Assembly, on the motion of General Botha, General Smuts was granted leave of absence by 78 votes to 22. The motion was strongly…

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Spanish Elections a Great Surprise. a Monarchist Win. London

National Advocate · Thursday 28 February 1918 · page 2

Reuter's correspondent at Madrid states that the Spanish elections, which were conducted under the Liberal Government, produced a great surprise,…

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State Parliament. Sydney

Leader · Friday 1 March 1918 · page 5

In the Assembly last night Mr. Kearsley moved the adjournment of the House to draw attention to a serious public matter, viz., the…

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Publicity Getting Into Parliament. How the Trick Is Done

The Bathurst Times · Friday 1 March 1918 · page 1

Simple Simon writes to the "Evening News":— The spread of popular education has been responsible for some curious…

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Candidates Chances. Melbourne

National Advocate · Saturday 2 March 1918 · page 2

Most of the ringmen had moved time Cross up to the position of sole favorite for the Newmarket, when business began this morning…

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State Parliament Sydney

Leader · Monday 4 March 1918 · page 3

The Arbitration A[?] Bill was further considered in comm[?] tee. Considerable discussion arose [?]…

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Canadian Elections Further Facts and Figures. Vancouver

National Advocate · Monday 4 March 1918 · page 2

The analysis of the figures at the Canadian Federal elections show that 1,220,000 Canadians voted in support of Sir Richard Borden, while the…

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Dubbo Magistrate Question in Parliament. Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 5 March 1918 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly to-day, Mr. P. McGirr moved the adjournment of the House to draw attention to the cases of two men named Alan…

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State Parliament, Sydney

Leader · Wednesday 6 March 1918 · page 2

Parliament, after sitting all night, reassembled at 4 p.m. to-day, when the House considered the amendment made by the Legislative Council in the…

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State Parliament. Sydney

Leader · Wednesday 6 March 1918 · page 1

The Leader of the Opposition asked the Minister for Labor and industry whether he could inform the House if there was any truth in the…

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Belgian Parliament. London, Tuesday Night

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 6 March 1918 · page 2

The first meeting of the Belgian Parliament since the outbreak of war will take place in Paris in March…

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Scene in Parliament Speaker Defied. Sergeant-at-arms Called. Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 6 March 1918 · page 3

During a discussion in the Legislative Assembly tonight, Mr. Jabez Wright came into conflict with the Speaker, and eventually he said he was…

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State Parliament

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 7 March 1918 · page 14

The second reading of the Industrial Arbitration Act Amendment Bill was moved m the Legislative Council last night by Mr. J. D…

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Mudgee Council. Alderman Cohen Takes His Seat. Election Echoes. a Threatening Storm Averted. Some Critical Reports

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 7 March 1918 · page 30

The fortnightly meeting of the Mudgee Town Council was held on Monday night. There were present the Mayor (Ald C. Page)…

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Upper Hunter. By-election in May

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

Mr. M. Abbott; the sitting member for Upper Hunter, proposes to tender his resignation to the Speaker on April 30 next. It is…

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The Turf V.R.C. Races. Cup Candidates. Wallace Isinglass' Position. Melbourne

National Advocate · Thursday 7 March 1918 · page 3

Rain fell without intermission for 24 hours from 2 a.m. yesterday. From 8 o'clock last night until the small hours of this morning, the fall was…

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Upper Hunter Bye-election

National Advocate · Thursday 7 March 1918 · page 3

It is reported that the bye-election from the Upper Hunter seat, will take place at the end of May or early in June. Mr. Abbott, the sitting member…

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State Parliament Legislative Council. Sydney

Leader · Friday 8 March 1918 · page 3

The Legislative Council met to-day and considered the Arbitration Amendment Bill. The second reading was moved by…

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Federal Parliament. Reassembles April 4

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 11 March 1918 · page 8

Both Houses of the Federal Parliament will reassemble on April 4…

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Upper Hunter Seat. Nationalist Candidate Selected

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 11 March 1918 · page 8

A conference of National League delegates was held at Muswellbrook on Saturday afternoon. There was a large attendance…

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