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

Politics & elections, 1926

323 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 6 of 17

"Our Local Parliament." Usual Fortnightly Meeting

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 8 May 1926 · page 6

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

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The Queensland General Elections

National Advocate · Saturday 8 May 1926 · page 2

The Queensland general elections will take place to-day and there are indications that the Labor Government will be returned with a good…

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Q'land Elections Lands Minister's Views Sydney

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 10 May 1926 · page 7

Mr P.F. Loughlin, Minister for Lands [?]rring to the result of the Q'land elections, said that it confirmed the old theo[?] that a…

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Queensland Rings True Sweeping Labor Victory Several Nationalist Seats in Danger Saturday's Election Figures

National Advocate · Monday 10 May 1926 · page 2

BRISBANE, Sunday Night. The State general elections, which took place yesterday, resulted in a sweeping victory for Labor. So far, every Labor seat has been held, while three other opposition scats are in danger Mr. McCormack,…

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Queensland Elections

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 10 May 1926 · page 2

As a result of the Queensland general elections on Saturday, Labor has again been returned to power. On the figures available into on Saturday night the…

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The Queensland Elections. a Win for Labor. BRISBANE, Sunday

Leader · Monday 10 May 1926 · page 2

The latest returns regarding the Queensland elections show that the Labor Government has been returned with a gain of at least one seat…

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The Queensland Elections

National Advocate · Tuesday 11 May 1926 · page 2

For the fifth time the electors of Queensland have returned a Labor Government to power, and it is somewhat amusing to read the…

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Queensland Election Opposition's Chance at Eacham Brisbane

National Advocate · Tuesday 11 May 1926 · page 2

Though on yesterday's figures it appeared that neither the Government nor the Opposition had lost a seat in the Queensland elections, it would not…

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C.w.a. Candidate

Leader · Friday 14 May 1926 · page 6

Supporters of the C.W.A. candidate in the [?]ing queen competition are working hard in the interests of their [?] and yesterday held a…

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Federal Parliament To-day. Far Reaching Industrial Proposals

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 19 May 1926 · page 2

Pre -sessional meetings of the Nationalist and Country parties were held at Federal Parliament House on Monday. Far- reaching proposals in regard to industrial…

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Federal Parliament Last Session in Melbourne Important Bills Melbourne

National Advocate · Thursday 20 May 1926 · page 2

The session of the Commonwealth Parliament which opens this afternoon will be an historic one, for it will be the last session of Parliament in…

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The Federal Parliament. Some Important Matters

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 21 May 1926 · page 6

The Federal Parliament resumed its session on Wednesday. The bill providing for a referendum to give the Commonwealth increased industrial powers was not…

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One Industrial Authority. Federal Parliament's Important Bills

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 21 May 1926 · page 4

In the House of Representatives yesterday the two bills (which are also referred to on Page 6) providing for a referendum in August were introduced. The bills embody…

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T.B. Serum Question in Federal Parliament. Melbourne

National Advocate · Friday 21 May 1926 · page 3

In the House of Representatives this afternoon Dr. Nott asked the Minister for Health when Information would be available concerning…

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Appeal to People On Industrial Matters Bill in Federal Parliament Mr. Bruce's Explanation MELBOURNE

National Advocate · Friday 21 May 1926 · page 2

A bill for the purpose or altering the Constitution in relationto industry and commerce was introduced into the House of Representatives by…

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"Our Local Parliament." Fortnightly Council Meeting

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 22 May 1926 · page 6

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

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Coal Deadlock Considered By Cabinet General Election Demanded. (Australian Press Association) LONDON

National Advocate · Saturday 22 May 1926 · page 2

Cabinet late last night lengthily considered the coal deadlock. "The Daily Express" understands that it was decided that no further…

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Boree Shire Election

Leader · Monday 24 May 1926 · page 2

The extraordinary election of a councillor for A Riding in Horse Shire necessitated by the resignation of Mr. [?] W. Suttor took place on the 15th…

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Opening of Federal Parliament House. Melbourne

Leader · Wednesday 26 May 1926 · page 2

The [?] Par[?] will probl[?] assemble at Canberra on May [?] [?] year. At [?] the date will be made by Mr. [?]…

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Egyptian Elections Zaghlul Pasha Wins. Cairo

National Advocate · Wednesday 26 May 1926 · page 2

According to Zaghiulist figures the elections up to the present have resulted in the return of 142 Zaghlulists, 21 Liberals, 4 Nationalists,…

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