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

Politics & elections, 1920

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Municipal and Shire Elections

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 2 February 1920 · page 2

Saturday's elections resulted in many changes. In Lithgow the candidates of the Ratepayers and Tenants. Association almost, event the poll, and only the two most…

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Soldier Candidate for Bathurst

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 3 February 1920 · page 1

The Sailors and Soldiers' National Federation has decided to endorse "The following selected candidates to contest the forthcoming State elections:—…

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From Enjoy Point of View the Municipal Election

Leader · Wednesday 4 February 1920 · page 4

[?] [?] that Mr. [?] [?] [?]e chosen to [?] [?] Mr. Hughes [?] [?]s at the…

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Turon Shire Election

Leader · Wednesday 4 February 1920 · page 3

At the polling for two councillors for the above shire, Councillor Sam Williams was defeated. The successful gentlemen were Messrs Crossley…

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The Mayoral Election

Leader · Wednesday 4 February 1920 · page 3

Besides the ordinary meeting of the Orange Council on Tuesday night, a special meeting has boon convened for the purpose or electing a Mayor…

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The Leader and Stock and Station News. Wednesday, February 4, 1920. Local and General. the Aldermanic Elections

Leader · Wednesday 4 February 1920 · page 3

In Monday's issue or "The Leader" in connection with the advertisement of the declaration of the poll for the municipal elections, the name of…

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Lyndhurst Shire Elections

Leader · Wednesday 4 February 1920 · page 2

The following are the results of the abovo election, the first two in each riding being elected:—D. Hiding: Gordon 183, Morrison…

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Mayor and Shire Presidents Time Limit for Election. Mr. Fitzgerald Explains. Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 4 February 1920 · page 2

Under the new Local Government Act, 1920, section 27, Municipal and Shire Councils will have the whole month of February in which to elect…

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Wellington Municipal Elections. Wellington

National Advocate · Wednesday 4 February 1920 · page 1

The municipal elections at Wellington on Saturday resulted in Messrs. E. Collis, Gordon Wilkins, Dr. Wade, W. P. Kelly, A. Kennard, T. Kennard…

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Mr. Dooley Indignant. Over State Election Rolls. 150,000 Disfranchised

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 4 February 1920 · page 2

Mr. J. Dooley, M.J.A., deputy leader of the Labor party, who was in Lithgow yesterday and this morning, states that he has just returned from a tour of the electorate from…

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Federal Parliament to Open. Melbourne

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 5 February 1920 · page 17

It is understood that the Federal Parliament is to be opened for a formal session cither on February 25 or February 26…

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State Elections Labor Candidates. Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 5 February 1920 · page 2

The A.L.P. announced, this afternoon, the following candidates for the State Elections:— Sturt—Messrs. Davidson and Wright…

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Progressive Candidates

Leader · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 6

On Wednesday night the local branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association met in the School of Arts. The chair was taken by Mr. T…

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Municipal Election, Ald Evers Tops the Poll. Ald. Kinna Defeated

Molong Argus · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 8

The Muuicipal elections took place last Saturday, thirteen candidates facing the poll for the nine positions available. Keen interest was…

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Election of Mayor

Molong Argus · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 4

A special meeting of the Council was held last night to elect the Mayor for the ensuing year. All the Aldermen were present. The Clerk (Mr Beatti[?])…

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Ratepayers and Tenants' Association. Candidates Return Thanks

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 6

A meeting of the Ratepayers and Tenants' Association was held in the Baptist School Hall on Wednesday night for the purpose of setting up matters in connection with the…

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The Coming Elections. Mr. Dooley's View. Labor's Chances Bright

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 6

A meeting of the Lithgow branch of the A.L.P. was held in the Trades Hall on Tuesday night, the principal object being to start organising work in connection with the…

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Elections of Mayors

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 7 February 1920 · page 2

Under the new Local Government Act, 1919, (s. 27) Municipal and Shire Councils have the whole of the month of February in, which to elect their…

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Producers Awake New Party's Platform "Production First." Progressive Candidates in Bathurst Opening of the Campaign

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 7 February 1920 · page 2

"We are going to the country as a new party. We are not going to be a joint in the tail of any other party. It is about time that the primary…

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The State Elections. Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 7 February 1920 · page 2

Mr. Holman, State Premier, has made arrangements to deliver his policy speech at Goulburn on Wednesday night next. In view of this it…

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