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

Politics & elections, 1920

797 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 10 of 40

New Polling Place

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 3

Mr. C. W. Johnston, M.L.A., has been informed by the Chief Secretary:--Referring to the representations made by you in relation to an application from Mr. James Whiteley…

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Opening of Parliament Pre War Ceremonials. Rain Spoils Spectacle. London, February 10

National Advocate · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 2

The first State opening of Parliament since 1914 was observed with full ceremonials. The King and Queen drove in State through the…

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'Ought to End.' British Political Coalition. Liberal Criticism in Parliament. Cost of Living Problem. London, Thursday Night

The Bathurst Times · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 2

In the House of Commons, alter the Address-in-Reply had been proposed and seconded, Sir Donald McLean (Liberal) said that it was time…

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The Nationalist Candidates for Rathurst

Leader · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 6

Owing to the largo number of polling-places comprised in the new Bathurst electorate and the comparatively short period during which…

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Nationalist Candidates for Bathurst

Molong Argus · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 5

Owing to the large number of polling places in the new Bathurst Electorate, and the comparatively short period during which…

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Blaxland Shire President. Cr. Bulkeley's Re-election

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 3

On Wednesday, in declaring the special meeting for the election of president open, the retiring president (Cr. R. H. Bulkeley) extended a hearty welcome to Cr. Simpkins…

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Electioneering Reciprocity

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 8

The campaign director of the Progressive Party (Mr. H. P. Williams) explains: "While we are naturally seeking the first, second, and third votes for our own candidates, we are…

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In and Around Sydney. the State Election

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 8

The battle of the State elections has this week been given a definite start, after an unusual amount of preliminary skirmishing. The Nationalists, or those of them who are…

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State Elections. Premier's Policy Speech

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 6

The Premier announced at Goulburn on Wednesday night that the State elections would take place on Saturday, March 20. The writs will be issued on Saturday…

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Murrumbidgee Seat Only One Nationalist. Candidate. Forbes

National Advocate · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 2

It is stated that Mr. Grimm will be the only National candidate endosed for Murrumbidgee. It this is so, it is almost certain that the Assistant…

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Mr. Holman Up-to-date Electioneering. Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 2

Mr. Holman, Premier, will tour his electorate for a week in a Curtis aeroplane. His pilot will be Captain [?]aylor. He will start on Saturday…

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Get on the Roll State Election on March 20

National Advocate · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 3

The State Elections will take place on Saturday, March 20. Only about a month hence. You have only a few days in which to get on the roll…

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Get on the Roll Sate Election on March 20

National Advocate · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 3

The State Elections will take place on Saturday, March 20. Only about a month hence. You have only a few days in which to get on the roll…

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State Elections

The Bathurst Times · Monday 16 February 1920 · page 2

Mr. J. C. L. Fitzpatrick, State Treasurer, and Sergeant H. Camfield the Nationalist candidates for the Bathurst electorate in the State…

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Progressive Candidate in Mudgee

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 16 February 1920 · page 2

Mr. H. V. Thorby, Progressive candidate for the Wammerawa electorate, will address the electors of Mudgee in the Town Hall on…

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State Election Arrangements. Sydney

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 16 February 1920 · page 2

The writs for the State electrons will be issued on February 21. Nomination day has been fixed for Saturday, February 28…

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By Aeroplane. Electioneering Travel. Mr. Holman's Intentions. Tour of His Electorate

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 16 February 1920 · page 2

Mr. Holman has chosen the aeroplane as a vehicle of travel through (or over) his electorate for the purpose of conducting his…

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Progressive Candidate Withdraws

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 16 February 1920 · page 2

One of the selected Progressive candidates, Mr. R. C. Garvin, of Orange, has withdrawn from the Bathurst contest. The seven…

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The Progressive Party. Its Platform Announced. the Candidates in Lithgow

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 16 February 1920 · page 2

The two candidates of the Progressive Party for the Bathurst electorate, Mr. A. J. Brown and Sapper A. S. Rogers, delivered addresses from the Grand Central balcony on…

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State Elections Writs This Week

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 17 February 1920 · page 1

The State Parliament will be formally dissolved early this week. Writs for the general election of members to the Legislative Assembly…

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