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

Politics & elections, 1928

632 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 15 of 32

Hamilton By-election Newcastle

National Advocate · Saturday 18 August 1928 · page 2

Ten nominations were received by the returning officer for the Hamilton by-election A.L.P. pre-selection ballot to-morrow. The nominations…

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North Aberdeen Bye-election. Laborites’ Big Majority. LONDON

Leader · Saturday 18 August 1928 · page 1

The North Aberdeen bye-election, following the death of E. H. Rose (Lab.), resulted in a win for Mr. Wedgwood Benn (Labor). who polled…

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Local News Dunedoo Polling Place

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 20 August 1928 · page 7

There has been a change in the location of the polling place at Dunedoo, the Court House being substituted for the school…

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An Introduction. to Municipal Elections. Labor's Pre-selection Candidates Speak

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 20 August 1928 · page 2

A meeting was addressed, from the balcony of the Grand Central Hotel, on Friday night, by seme of the candidates whose names have been…

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Correspondence Oberon Shire Election (To the Editor)

National Advocate · Tuesday 21 August 1928 · page 1

Sir, It is welcome news to learn that "new blood" will contest 'C' Riding next General Shire Elections at Oberon. The untrafficable condition…

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Hamilton By-election Four Runners Mr. Skelton a Candidate SYDNEY Tuesday

National Advocate · Wednesday 22 August 1928 · page 5

Nominations for the Hamilton by-election to fill the vacancy in the Legislative Assembly caused by the death of Mr. David Murray, closed…

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Hamilton By-election. Position of Independent Labor Candidate NEWCASTLE

National Advocate · Thursday 23 August 1928 · page 1

Mr. J. Iceton who is standing "miners' candidate" at the Hamilton by-election, is a well known figure on the northern coalfields. The…

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Disowned. Aspiring Candidate. Sydney

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 23 August 1928 · page 40

The executive of the northern branch of the Miners Federation has disowned J. W. Iceton, who announced himself as the miners'…

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Federal Elections Date Announced' on Tuesday, Sydney

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 23 August 1928 · page 40

It is understood the Federal Ministry announce definitely date of the Federal elections [?] pre-sessional meeting of the…

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Bathurst Gaol C.C. Election of Officers

National Advocate · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 6

At the annual meeting of the Gaol Cricket Club the following officers were elected: Patron: The Comptroller-General of Prisons; President:…

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Drinking Saloons Denounced by Presidential Candidate Vancouver

National Advocate · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 2

Governor Al. Smith, Democratic Presidential candidate, delivered an address at Albany accepting Ids nomination. Regarding prohibition…

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Hours of Polling

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 27 August 1928 · page 6

The hours of polling for the liquor referendum on September 1, are from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters should note this as the booths close…

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Federal Elections Labor's Senate Plans. Block Vote Advised

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 27 August 1928 · page 4

An itinerary for the Labor Senate campaign has been drawn up and the A.L.P. Executive has decided that the grouping system on the ballot…

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Federal Parliament. No Confidence Motion Rumored. CANBERRA

Leader · Wednesday 29 August 1928 · page 2

It is rumored that a motion of no confidence in the Government will be moved by the Labor Party when the House meets on Thursday…

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Canobolas Shire Elections

Leader · Wednesday 29 August 1928 · page 2

A meeting of the ratepayers in the A riding of the Canobolas Shire was held at Borenors, on Monday night, for the purpose of receiving…

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The Elections Party Discussions November 17 Polling Day CANBERRA

National Advocate · Thursday 30 August 1928 · page 2

Separate meetings of Nationalist and Country parties this morning discussed the Question of the November elections. There was some at…

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Federal Parliament Adjourns

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 30 August 1928 · page 3

Both Houses of the Federal Parliament yesterday, passed resolutions egret at the deaths of Senator Givens and Mr. Corser, M.P., and…

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Getting Busy Election Campaign Canberra

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 30 August 1928 · page 21

Every effort will be made to close the present session of the Federal Parliament on September 22 to enable members to get away to…

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Shire Election. Provisional, Nomination

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 30 August 1928 · page 18

As announced through the Guardian a public meeting was held at Manusu's rooms on Saturday afternoon to nominate a candidate to…

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Local and General News. Hours of Polling

Leader · Friday 31 August 1928 · page 9

The hours of polling for the liquor referendum on September 1. are from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters should note this, as the booths close one hour…

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