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

Politics & elections, 1927

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Extraordinary America. Election May Mean Battle. Race Riots Feared. CHICAGO, This Morning

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 4 April 1927 · page 1

Extraordinary precautions are being taken in connection with Tuesday's Mayoral election. No fewer than 105 police rifle squads in automobiles will…

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Elections

Leader · Monday 4 April 1927 · page 1

The West and South Australian elections cannot have been good for Mr. Lang’s peace of mind, seeing that his ministry is entering upon the last year…

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State Elections Not Before Next Year SYDNEY

National Advocate · Tuesday 5 April 1927 · page 2

At a meeting of the Executive Council, this afternoon, the State Parliament was prorogued until June 7. Before that date is reached [?]…

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Lively Election Crooks and Gangsters at Work Detective Shot Dead New York

National Advocate · Wednesday 6 April 1927 · page 2

messages from Chicago state that threats of violence among sections at the Mayoral election has resulted in extraordinary efforts to minimise the…

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Quite Understood Mr. Bruce and S.A. Elections Melbourne

National Advocate · Wednesday 6 April 1927 · page 5

Mr. Bruce, the Prime Minister, commented to-day on the chAngE of Government in South Australia as a result of the recent elections. He…

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Rumors Unfounded. Election Not Likely

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 6 April 1927 · page 2

The rumors which have been current during recent weeks that an election is impending are entirely without foundation…

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"Back to Lithgow" Finalised. Cheques Handed Over. Presentations lo Candidates

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 6 April 1927 · page 2

The "Back to Lithgow" movement was brought to a conclusion last night, when at a picture benefit in the Royal Theatre the cheques were handed over…

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Shire Election Mr. O'connor a Candidate

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 7 April 1927 · page 30

Mr. Marten O'Connor has been nominated as a candidate for a Riding. As he has strong support he sh[?] a be [?]ned at the head…

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Municipal Election a Progressive Policy Mr. Matt. Evans' Candidacy

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 7 April 1927 · page 16

To the Ratepayers,— In offering myself as the selected candidate of the Mudgee Ratepayers' Association for the seat on…

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News by Cable Chicago Election Riots Montreal

National Advocate · Thursday 7 April 1927 · page 2

A Chicago message states that Thompson was elected Mayor by 50,000 votes. There was unprecedented rioting in…

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Miners' Officers. Annual Election in Progress

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 8 April 1927 · page 1

Voting at the annual election of officers of the Western District Coal and Employers commenced yesterday, The ballot will conclude on April 22. The…

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Political. Gossip in the Lobbies. Sydney, Friday. The Election Bogey

Leader · Saturday 9 April 1927 · page 4

The prediction of the New South Wales State Parliamentary elections in August next requires a good deal of consideration. In one quarter it has…

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Municipal Election MR. E. A. Bartlett Successful. Lesson to Younger Generation. Old-timers Express Their Opinion

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 11 April 1927 · page 7

One of the outstanding features of the election on saturday, apart from the record poll, was the immense amount of interest…

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Election Rumors

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 11 April 1927 · page 6

Predictions in the penny press during the past week or so hare fixed the date of the next State elections in August, and again in…

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Victorian Elections Labor Gains Two Seats Melbourne

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 11 April 1927 · page 7

As a result of the Victorian State elections Labor appears to have gained two seats. Probably the state of the Parties is:…

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Victorian Election. Confusion Worse Confounded

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 11 April 1927 · page 2

As a result of the Victorian State elections on Saturday, Labor appears to have gained at least two seats. The probable state of parties is:-- Labor 30,…

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The Victorian Elections. Labor Strengthens Position.- The Usual Surprises. MELBOURNE

Leader · Monday 11 April 1927 · page 1

Although the returns at yesterday’s polling for the State elections are in-complete they indicate that labor is likely to win several [?]s. The…

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P. Board Elections Outcome of Rabbit Prosecution Mr. Knight Defeated

National Advocate · Tuesday 12 April 1927 · page 2

The extraordinary election of a director for the Oberon division of the Bathurst P.P. Board district, rendered necessary by the esignation of…

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Pastures Protection Act, 1912 Extraordinary Election

National Advocate · Tuesday 12 April 1927 · page 3

1. Arthur Bolwell Burgess, Returning Officer for the Pastures Protection Board for the Pastures Protection District of Bathurst, hereby declare the…

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Labor Wins West Australian Elections Bigger Majority Than Last Parliament Perth (W.a.)

National Advocate · Wednesday 13 April 1927 · page 2

The Labor Government has won a splendid victory in the West Australian elections. In the last Parliament Labor had…

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