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

Politics & elections, 1923

313 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 9 of 16

Late Senator Bakhap References in Parliament Melbourne

National Advocate · Tuesday 21 August 1923 · page 3

In the House of Representatives to-day the Speaker look the chair at 3 p.m., The Prime Minister said that…

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Big Landholders How They Escape Taxation Discussion in Federal' Parliament Melbourne

National Advocate · Tuesday 21 August 1923 · page 2

In tho House of Representatives to-night Mr. Charlton asked Mr. Bruce what was the order of business for the week. The Prime. Minister Bald…

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State Parliament Minister for Lands Depends Administration Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 22 August 1923 · page 2

A feature of the debate on the Address in Reply in the Assembly tonight was the speech of the Minister for Lands who combated the sugges…

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Federal Parliament Amendment to Land Tax Assessment Bill Defeated Melbourne

National Advocate · Wednesday 22 August 1923 · page 2

In the House or Representatives to-day, the Speaker took the chair at 11 a.m.,. The Prime Minister told Mr. Parker…

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Forced Through Bill to Dodge Land Tax Scenes in Federal Parliament Melbourne

National Advocate · Thursday 23 August 1923 · page 2

In the House of Representatives early this morning the Land Tax Assessment Bill was declared urgent on a motion by Mr. Brace, after 11 o'clock…

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Irish Elections. Republicans Fail at the Polls. London

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 23 August 1923 · page 17

A Dublin correspondent says there are indications that all Ministerial seats are safe Mr. Cosgrove is likely to lead the poll…

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Worse State Political Crisis Mr. Fitzpatrick Defiant Bitter Attack on Progressives an Election Welcomed Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 23 August 1923 · page 2

The State political crisis seems to have become worse. The progressives a statement to-night, suggested that the question of wheat…

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Irish Elections Ministerial Seats Safe London

National Advocate · Thursday 23 August 1923 · page 2

The "Mail's" Dublin correspondent states that indications show that ministerial seats are safe. Mr. Cosgrove is likely to head the…

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Federal Parliament. Shall O.A.P’s Get 25/-? MELBOURNE

Leader · Friday 24 August 1923 · page 6

The Treasurer, Dr. Page, stated in the House of Representatives to-day that the Government was considering the Opposition’s wish that old age…

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Tobacco Trust Australian Growers Victimised Mr. Thompson's Denunciation Speech in Federal Parliament Melbourne

National Advocate · Friday 24 August 1923 · page 2

In the House of Representatives Mr. A. Chapman told Dr. Maloney that he had received representations from the Queensland Government…

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Uproar in Parliament Mr. Weaver's Extreme Language Dr. O'farrell Attacked Newcastle "Frame Up" Denied Communist's Story Untrue Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 24 August 1923 · page 2

Uproarious scenes were witnessed in the Legislative Assembly to-night, during a speech delivered by Mr. Weaver…

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Late Cables. Irish Republican Aims. If They Win the Elections. London, Thursday Night

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 24 August 1923 · page 4

The "Times" states that the first enunciation of the policy of the Irish Republicans in the event of victory at the elections was made by Mr. MeGinley, candidate for…

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Cable News. Eggs Prevalent at Election Meetings. Preference for Dominion Goods. London

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 24 August 1923 · page 6

The elections in the Irish Free State are generally proceeding quietly, but there have been turbulent scenes in some electorates. Great use appears to have been…

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Federal Parliament MELBOURNE

National Advocate · Saturday 25 August 1923 · page 2

In the House of Representatives to-day Mr. Bruce told Mr. Thompson that no arrangement had been made [?] trips for members outside…

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Federal Parliament Adjourns. Probably for Seven Months

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 27 August 1923 · page 2

Both Federal Houses of Parliament sat throughout Friday night till Saturday afternoon to complete the business of the session. The Prime Minister intimated that…

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B.m. Shire Election

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 27 August 1923 · page 3

The extraordinary election on Saturday, to fill the vacancy in A. Riding, caused by the resignation of Or. T. Savage, resulted in the return of Mr. Charles W. Medealf,…

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Irish Elections Free State Prospects Improved Dublin

National Advocate · Tuesday 28 August 1923 · page 2

The "Times" Dublin correspondent, wiring on the eve of the polls, declares that the Free State is all agog with excitement and parties are…

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CANBERRA. Our Federal House of Parliament. CANBERRA

Leader · Wednesday 29 August 1923 · page 2

The official ceremony of turning the first sod of the provisional Parliament House took place at Canberra to-day. The Minister for Works, Mr…

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Irish Elections Result Doubtful Undertaker's Grim Joke London

National Advocate · Wednesday 29 August 1923 · page 2

The "Times" Dublin correspondent states that polling continued briskly throughout the day, women being prominent. The proportional…

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Irish Elections. Prominent Ministers Re-elected

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 29 August 1923 · page 2

A Renter message slates that Messrs. Cosgrove (President), O'Higgins, Mulcahy, McNeil, and the Republican Aitken, have been elected…

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