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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 16 of 32

Parliament to Dissolve Statement by Mr. Bruce CANBERRA

National Advocate · Friday 31 August 1928 · page 2

Speaking in the House of Representatives today the Prime Minister (Mr Bruce) stated that as soon as the financial proposals…

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Shire Elections

Leader · Friday 31 August 1928 · page 10

On Tuesday night one of the largest gatherings of country residents ever seen assembled within and without the Nashdale Public School. The…

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Bathurst Vote How the Polling Went Big Majority for No

National Advocate · Monday 3 September 1928 · page 2

Bathurst recorded a definite verdict against Prohibition. In the town proper, embracing the Court House, West Bathurst…

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A Tragic Death. Collapsed at Polling Booth. Mr. S. Drury

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 3 September 1928 · page 2

There was a tragic occurrence at the polling booth on Saturday afternoon, when Mr. Septimus Drury, a very old and highly respected resident of the…

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Closing the Session. Federal Parliament's Intention. Canberra

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 3 September 1928 · page 4

It is understood that the Federal Government intends to close the session, on September 15, in order to enable members to get away to…

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Shire Elections. (By Fair Play)

Leader · Monday 3 September 1928 · page 6

Some of the electors situated on the western [?] of C Riding are showing quite an unusual interest in the selection of a candidate for the…

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The Shire Election

Leader · Monday 3 September 1928 · page 7

In reply to “Fair Play,” may [?] that one of Mr. Tonking’s supporters, in Mr. [?] was the first to openly criticise a candidate at…

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New Polling Place

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 5 September 1928 · page 3

Mr. Arthur G. Manning, M.P., has been informed by the Chief Electoral Officer that it is proposed to recommend the appointment of a polling…

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National Insurance. Matter for New Parliament

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 5 September 1928 · page 5

Mr. P. J. Carter, secretary of the local branch of the H.A.C.B. Society, has received the following letter from Mr. A. G. Manning, M.P.:--…

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Britain's Government. Early Election and Cabinet Reshuffle. If Conservatives Are Returned. London, This Morning

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 5 September 1928 · page 1

The "Daily Express" says that since his return from Aix-le-Bains, whore he stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Baldwin, Sir, J. C. G. Davidson has presided over an…

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A Busy Time. Polling Day

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 6 September 1928 · page 18

There was quite a busy time at the school on Saturday. The wets were well in evidence, the voting being: No 27, Yes 7, informal 1…

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Coogee Election Labor Candidate's Selection Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 7 September 1928 · page 5

The A.I.F. Executive has instructed the Coogeo electoral Council to call for nominations immediately with a view of selecting a candidate…

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British Elections Labor Optimism LONDON

National Advocate · Friday 7 September 1928 · page 2

Mr. Henderson, the chief Whip of the Labor Party, predicted the success of the Labor Party at the coming general elections. He said the…

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The Shire Elections

Leader · Friday 7 September 1928 · page 1

Re the letter from “Fair Play”, in Monday’s “Leader,” He states an obvious fact when he writes: “Some of the electors on the western end of…

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Spring Candidates’ Gallops. Sydney

Leader · Saturday 8 September 1928 · page 1

Limerick ran half a mile on the [?] in 50 seconds, at Randwick this morning. Prince Humphrey and [?] galloped over a mile in 1.42, while…

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State Parliament To-morrow. Reduced Income Tax

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 10 September 1928 · page 2

The Governor's speech to be presented at the opening of the State Parliament to-morrow (Tuesday) will contain the whole of the policy measures which…

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Hamilton By-election

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 10 September 1928 · page 3

The election to fill the vacancy in the Legislative Assembly, caused by the death of Mr. David Murray, was held at Hamilton on Saturday. As none of…

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The Shire Elections

Leader · Monday 10 September 1928 · page 2

As “Fair Play” asserts, many resolutions certainly were put and withdrawn. Those misapprehensions only exist on “Fair Play’s part, who is so…

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State Parliament Formal Opening To-day SYDNEY

National Advocate · Tuesday 11 September 1928 · page 2

The State Parliament will be opened to-morrow by commission. The session will last until shortly before Christmas…

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Parliament Opens. Comprehensive Programme

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 12 September 1928 · page 1

The State Parliament was opened yesterday by Commission. Reference was made in the opening speech to the encouraging seasonal…

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