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

Politics & elections, 1924

481 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 11 of 25

Next State Elections

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 13 June 1924 · page 6

It is expected that the State general elections will take place next February or March. Organising work is now being carried out in various electorates by the…

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Mr. Fitzpatrick and One Parliament

National Advocate · Saturday 14 June 1924 · page 2

Addressing tho annual meeting ol the Katoomba branch of the National Association, Mr. Fitzpatrick, M.L.A for Bathurst, said that he favored…

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Coolidge Republican Presidential Candidate Exciting Scenes at Convention Vancouver

National Advocate · Saturday 14 June 1924 · page 2

A message from Cleveland, Ohio, states that President Coolidge has been nominated for the Presidency in the Republican interest at the…

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Macquarie Polling Division

The Bathurst Times · Monday 16 June 1924 · page 2

Mr. Arthur G. Manning, M.P. has been informed by the chief Electoral Officer that it is proposal to recommend the appointment Mallow Grove…

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Not Till Autumn English Elections. Hominy Monday Night

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 17 June 1924 · page 2

In the House of Commons, Mr. Ram say Mac Donald, the Prime Minister stated for certain that there would be no election before the autumn…

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Book-keeping Successful Candidates From St. Mary's College

National Advocate · Wednesday 18 June 1924 · page 3

The public of St. Mary's College, Bathurst, sat for book-keeping examinotions in connection with Stott and Hoare's Business College course…

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"Ranji" As Labor Candidate

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 18 June 1924 · page 1

The Katoomba "Echo" says:--"As press reports continue to name Ald. A. J. Birney, Mayor of Katoomba, as a likely candidate for selection by the A.L.P. to run at the…

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South African Elections

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 18 June 1924 · page 2

Reuter, Capetown.--The South African elections are the most momentous in the history of the country. The returns so far to hand indicate that the Pact has seven…

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Yesterday's Second Edition South African Elections Majority for Government Impossible Capetown

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 19 June 1924 · page 4

The [?] pointing shows increased Labor and Nationalist gains. It is now difficult to see how the Government can secure a majority…

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South African Elections Members Offer to Resign in Favor of Smuts Capetown

The Bathurst Times · Friday 20 June 1924 · page 4

With 29 more returns to come in the combined Labor and Nationalist party have a clear majority of ten. Twelve different members have,…

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South African Elections Pact Will Have Majority of 27 CAPETOWN

The Bathurst Times · Friday 20 June 1924 · page 2

As few returns arc outstanding it is almost certain that the Pact will have a majority of 27. A Hertszhog Ministry is a' certainty…

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THE A.R.U Invalid Election Application to the Court Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 20 June 1924 · page 2

Allegation of strange incidents in connection with the ballot papers in the elections for the State Council of the A.R.U., were made in the…

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Majority 20 Anticipated Against Government South African Election Returns Preference Proposals Defeated Capetown

National Advocate · Friday 20 June 1924 · page 2

A feature of the election was the landslide to the Nationalists and Labor Parties in the Transvaal which was mainly…

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South African Elections. Nationalists the Biggest Party

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 20 June 1924 · page 4

Reuter.--In the South African elections the African party has 51 members, the Nationalists 55, Labor 18, independent 1. It is now almost certain that General…

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Earlier Cables. Empire Preference Defeated. the South African Elections. London

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 20 June 1924 · page 4

The House of Commons, by 278 to 272, rejected free importation of Empire-grown dried figs, raisins, and plums. Reduction of duty on Empire wines and tobacco, and…

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Cable News. South African Elections. General Smuts Defeated. London

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 20 June 1924 · page 6

The South African elections were most keenly contested, and the Smuts' Government appears to have been defeated. Polling on the Rand shows increased…

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"Our Local Parliament." Municipal Council Meeting

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 21 June 1924 · page 8

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Molong Municipal Council was held in the Town Hall on Tuesday evening, there being…

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Election Rout Further South African Sur Prise Pact Majority Now 29 CAPETOWN

National Advocate · Saturday 21 June 1924 · page 2

It is now certain that there will be a Pact majority of 29, which exceeds all forecasts on either side. The few remaining seats cannot affect the…

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No Interest Victorian Elections Pall on Electors Melbourne

The Bathurst Times · Monday 23 June 1924 · page 2

If there is any great public interest in the Victorian election campaign now proceeding there is little evidence of it in the attendance at…

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State Parliament Sydney

Leader · Wednesday 25 June 1924 · page 2

Sir George [?] health is nearly restored Cabinet to-day [?] the finishing [?] to the Governor’s speech…

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