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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 7 of 32

Queensland Elections Labor's Bright Prospects Brisbane

National Advocate · Tuesday 12 March 1918 · page 3

The Queensland elections are now only a week off. The Nationalist press is encouraging the idea that a return of the Ryan Government to power will…

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State Parliament. Sydney

Leader · Wednesday 13 March 1918 · page 2

When Parliament opened at 4.30 p.m., Mr. Buckley asked Mr. Fitzpatrick if it was not a fact that the National Council instructed the…

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State Parliament. Sydney

Leader · Wednesday 13 March 1918 · page 6

The Leglslative Council furtnor considered the Arbitration Bill in Com[?]. On [?] 5 Mr. Brooks moved an…

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Another Election Is Mr. Buckley Right? Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 13 March 1918 · page 2

Mr. Buckley asked a pertinent question in the Legislative Assembly to-day. He wanted to known from the Assistant Treasurer, in the…

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State Parliament

Molong Argus · Friday 15 March 1918 · page 4

In the Assembly yesterday, in reply to Dr Arthur, Mr Fitzpatrick said the issue of free passes to soldiers would commence as soon as the Railway…

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State Parliament. Sydney

Leader · Friday 15 March 1918 · page 6

Replying to Mr. Lang Mr. Fitzpatrick said the Government's policy on the question of carrying out public works with funds raised locally…

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State Parliament. Sydney

Leader · Friday 15 March 1918 · page 5

Mr, Booby stated that regarding the Closing Act which lie promised to introduce, he will find that, after further consideration some aspects of the…

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Parliament Yesterday's Assembly Business. Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 15 March 1918 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-day the Minister for Agriculture, replying to Mr. Manning, denied that weevily wheat was loaded on certain ships…

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The Queensland Elections

National Advocate · Friday 15 March 1918 · page 2

The fate of the Ryan Government in Queensland will be decided at the general elections which take place tomorrow. In its fight for political…

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Shipping Losses Astonishing Disclosures Promised. British Parliament Uneasy. London, Friday Night

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 16 March 1918 · page 2

Mr. Bonar Law, Chancellor of the Exchequer and Minister in charge of the House, replying to an attack on the subject of mercantile shipbuilding,…

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The State Parliament

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

The State Parliament stands prorogued until March 26. It is not proposed that it shall meet again until the middle of July or early in…

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The Wheat Question Queries in Parliament. Damaged Wheat

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 18 March 1918 · page 1

In the Legislative, Mr. Fitegerald, replying to Mr. Waddell, said the state Wheat Office was [?]cating all damaged wheat at its…

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Upper Hunter By-election. Labor Party Candidate

National Advocate · Monday 18 March 1918 · page 1

Mr. S. Toombs, ex-Labor M.L.A. for Hurstville, has been selected as Labor candidate to contest the Upper Hunter by-election, caused through the…

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Sale of Australian Wheat. Questions in the State Parliament. Canadian Farmers Getting 14s 2d a Bushel

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 18 March 1918 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly on Thursday night Mr. G. M'Girr said the [?]adian farmers were being paid 11,2 per bushel for their…

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Queensland Elections Government Majority Certain. Brisbane

Leader · Monday 18 March 1918 · page 2

The Queensland elections took place to-day. The Government will be returned by a large majority according to present indications. Labor has…

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Upper Hunter Election. the Labor Selection

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 18 March 1918 · page 1

Captain Samuel Toombe, who until the last general election eat for Hurstville in the Legislative Assembly has been selected as the Labour…

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T e l e g r a m s. the Queensland Elections Labour Victory. Sydney

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

The queensland State elections. which took place on saturday have proved a triumph for the Ryan Government, which has apparently…

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Upper Hunter Seat Labor Candidate Selected Sydney

National Advocate · Monday 18 March 1918 · page 1

Captain Toombs has been selected as the Labor candidate for the Upper Hunter scat which is about to be…

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Queensland Elections. Ryan Government's Big Win

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 18 March 1918 · page 2

The Queensland elections resulted in the return of the Labor party with an increased majority. A heavy poll was recorded. The strength of parties in the new Parliament will…

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Queensland Elections Further Results. Labor 52, NATIONALISTS 20. BRISBANE, Monday Night

National Advocate · Tuesday 19 March 1918 · page 2

To-day's returns did not affect the several doubtful seats, including that of the Minister for Agriculture (Mr…

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