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

Politics & elections, 1925

753 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 5 of 38

To-day's Parliament Party Meetings Held Nationalists and Progressives Agree Labor to Move Censure Motion Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 24 March 1925 · page 2

Members of the National Coalition Party, the Progressive Party and members of the Progressive Party who joined the Coalition at the…

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Opening of Parliament. Sydney

Leader · Wednesday 25 March 1925 · page 2

Parliament opened to-day at midday, without any fuss, not even that of guns. “ The Legislative Assembly is to meet at 4.30, when Sir George…

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Egyptian Parliament Scenes at the Opening London

National Advocate · Wednesday 25 March 1925 · page 2

Reuter's Cairo correspondent states that the usual granduer marked the opening the Egyptian Parliament by King Fund who was…

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The Senate Vacancy Three Candidates Probable

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 26 March 1925 · page 27

Both houses of State Parliament will meet next week to [?] candidates to fill the Senate vacancy. There will probably be three…

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In Parliament

The Carcoar Chronicle · Friday 27 March 1925 · page 2

For two hours on Tuesday afternoon I sat in the Legislative Assembly, close to the Speaker. Then, though debate was still in progress,…

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Irish General Elections. London

Leader · Friday 27 March 1925 · page 8

Twelve of the unopposed [?] who were returned at the North [?] general election Include ten Unionists and also Sir James Craig and Mr. De…

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"Our Local Parliament." Usual Fortnightly Meeting

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 28 March 1925 · page 7

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Molong Municipal Council was held in the Town Hall on Tuesday evening last, there being present Aid. H. P. Cady…

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Wrecked Ne Temere Bill in Upper House Vital Amendment Carried by Overwhelming Majority Early Election Now Probable Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 28 March 1925 · page 2

By 37 votes to 20 the Marriage Amendment (Ne Temere) Bill was wrecked in the Legislative, Council this afternoon. A vital…

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Marriage Bill Stirs Community Dr. Long Explains His Attitude Views on Controversial Legistation Election Issues Affected

The Bathurst Times · Monday 30 March 1925 · page 2

The Marriage (No Temere) Rill, which is now before Parliament, awaiting the Legislative Assembly's consideration of the Upper House amendment, has caused considerable controversy throughout the State. The highest Church dignitaries and politicians have entered the fray,…

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Marriage Amendment Bill Torn to Shreds by Bishop Long Shame of Sectarian Election Deplored Scathing Attack on Political Sectarian Mongers Eloquent Appeal to Anglicans

National Advocate · Monday 30 March 1925 · page 2

Dr. Long, Bishop of Bathurst made a scathing attack on the Marriage Amendment (No Temere) Bill, in the course of a sermon to a crowded congregation in All Saints' cathedral last night. Dr. Long strongly denaun[?] the attempt which was being made…

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Election of Pastures Protection Board

National Advocate · Monday 30 March 1925 · page 3

IT is hereby notified that an election of Eight Directors (two for each division) of the Pastures Protection Board; for the District of Bathurst,…

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Elections in May. Sydney

Leader · Monday 30 March 1925 · page 2

Both Honaes will meet on Wednesday to [?] the Senate vacancy. They will then be dissolved, and the elections will probably be held in May…

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State Parliament No Early Dissolution Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 1 April 1925 · page 2

State Ministers were surprised today at the published statement to the effect that there would be an immediate dissolution. The indications…

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Government Defeat Uproar in Parliament Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 1 April 1925 · page 2

The Government was defeated on the Sydney Meat Preserving Bill this afternoon. Mr. Rutledge moved that the Bill be read a first time and on…

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Latest Telegrams Labor Candidate Elected to Senate. an Excel[?] Contest. Pro[?]ing Parliament. S[?]

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 2 April 1925 · page 19

W.A. G[?]bbs, Assistant Seer[?]ary of the A.L.P., at a joint sitting of both State Henses, [?] to [?] the vacancy in…

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Senate Election Won by Labor Candidate on Casting Vote of President Flowers Mr. Arkins Causes a Scene Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 2 April 1925 · page 2

The Labor Party won a great victory at the joint sitting of the Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council, to elect a Senator in the place…

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Shire Election

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 2 April 1925 · page 10

A good deal of interest it shire election is being man[?] over Lue side. The ratepay[?] that section contend they…

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State Parliament's Last Sitting

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 3 April 1925 · page 6

Little or no business was done in the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday, and shortly after the announcement of the Senate vacancy poll, the House adjourned…

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The Ne Temere Bill. Effect of Council's Amendment. Statements in Parliament

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 3 April 1925 · page 6

The Marriage Amendment Bill, as passed by the Assembly, and sent to the Council, provided a penally for every person who "alleges, expressly or by implication, that…

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A.J.C. Candidates Do Licht Tasks Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Friday 3 April 1925 · page 3

A few of the cracks were taken to Randwick this morning for light exercise only. Lausanne did a round of the B…

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