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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 15 of 40

Captain Harris, M.C. a Nationalist Candidate. at Paddington. (To the Editor)

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 11 March 1920 · page 19

Sir,—In a recent issue of your journal read the following information: "Captain Harris, M.C., contested the Paddington electorate…

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The Elections. the Postal Vote. Early Application Desirable

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 11 March 1920 · page 3

The official advice to all electors who come within the postal voting provisions of the new Electoral Act, is to make as early application as…

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The Elections and the New Order. No Party Domination. the Bunch Impossibility

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 11 March 1920 · page 18

IN a little more than a week the State elections will be held and all that is at issue in them will be decided, though it is probable…

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British By-Election Unionist Retains Seat. London

National Advocate · Thursday 11 March 1920 · page 2

Captain Hotchkins, Coalition Unionist, has been elected for Horncastle in succession to Lt.-Col Weigall, (Co.-U.) by a majority of 1,413 over a…

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Commonwealth Police Force Opposition in Parliament Melbourne

The Bathurst Times · Friday 12 March 1920 · page 2

In the House of Representatives to-day, Mr. Ryan wanted to know at about the Commonwealth police force, which he described as a "secret…

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State Elections. Advice to Electors

Leader · Friday 12 March 1920 · page 8

Consider the candidates carefully; choose your favourite with deliberation; then select your second choice, your third choice, and go on; do this…

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National Candidate

Molong Argus · Friday 12 March 1920 · page 1

Was born at Wool well, England, but came to New South Wales in his infancy. An engineer by profession he was engaged in the…

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State Elections Mr. A. J. Brown's Campaign

The Bathurst Times · Friday 12 March 1920 · page 2

The Progressive candidate, Mr. Arthur Brown, addressed a meeting at Cargo on Wednesday, which was one of the largest held at that centre for…

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Labor Wins South African Elections the City Figures Capetown, Thursday Night

The Bathurst Times · Friday 12 March 1920 · page 2

The results of this elections so far available show that in the Durban constituencies Labor secured 21 seats, Unionists 18, South African party 7…

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Labor Gains South African Elections Remarkable Success. 16 Extra Seats Captured. Capetown

National Advocate · Friday 12 March 1920 · page 2

The early figures in connection with the South African elections show that Labor has gained some remarkable victories. The State of Parties…

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South African Elections CAPETOWN

National Advocate · Friday 12 March 1920 · page 1

On the eve of the poll, excitement is growing Intense. The South African party and unionists are greatly confident that they will…

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Election Reports

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 12 March 1920 · page 4

Mr. A. A. Rogers, Progressive candidate for the Bathurst electorate, has been busy during the week. He addressed meetings at Wentworth Falls on Monday, Lawson on Tuesday,…

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State Elections Progressive Candidates Mr. A. J. Brown's Progress

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 13 March 1920 · page 2

The Progressive party's candidate, Arthur Brown, addressed a good [?]ting at Manildra. Mr. Murray, occurred chair and introduced the…

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Federal Parliament Thousands of Informal Votes Demand by Mr. Ryan. Increased Member's Salaries Urged

National Advocate · Saturday 13 March 1920 · page 2

In the House of Representative to-day the Minister for Customs told Mr. Rodgers that 11519 tons of tallow had been exported on a…

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State Elections Official Advice New Voting System

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 13 March 1920 · page 4

There are several new conditions attaching to voting at the approaching State elections, and with the object of aiding the electors in arriving at…

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Nationalist Leads the South African Elections an Exciting Contest Capetown, Friday Night

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 13 March 1920 · page 2

The state of parties following the general South. African elections now is:— Unionists 21…

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South African Elections Government Defeat. Second Election Probable. Labor's Sweeping Gains. Capetown

National Advocate · Saturday 13 March 1920 · page 2

The sweeping Labor gains in the South African election have created a political position of extraordinary interest. Already it is practically…

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Bathurst Nationalist Candidate's Insult, "Greatest Bolshevik Town in the State."

National Advocate · Saturday 13 March 1920 · page 2

Our Manildra correspondent writes—Mr. J. C. L. Fitzpatrick, State Treasurer, speaking here on Monday night made a bitter attack on the…

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The Tragedy of the Election. Narrowly Averted by the Soul of Wammerawa. Mr. W. S. Kelk. the Non-machine Candidate

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 15 March 1920 · page 6

Mr. W. S. Kelk, the National—not Nationalist—candidate for Wammerawa, knows all about the eleventh hour tactics adopted in…

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South African Election. Capetown

Leader · Monday 15 March 1920 · page 1

The state of parties to date is:—Unionist 21, Labor 21, South African party 32, Nationalis's 33, Independents 3. It is unlikely that there will be…

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