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

Politics & elections, 1928

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Federal Elections. National Organisation in the Macquarie

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 9 February 1928 · page 4

During the past month Mr. R. G. Lockyer, National organiser for the Macquarie electorate, has been engaged in reforming branches of the…

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Federal Elections--when?

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 9 February 1928 · page 3

Says the "Daily Telegraph Pictorial":-- "Despite official reticence, it seems likely that Mr. Manning's. prophecy of…

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Wollondilly Election Probably on March 3 SYDNEY

National Advocate · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 5

The by-election in the Wollondilly Clectoratu to 1111 the vacancy caused by the resignation of Sir George Fuller will probably take place on…

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Wollondilly Seat Mr. M. Morton Nationalist Candidate SYDNEY

National Advocate · Saturday 11 February 1928 · page 2

The writ for the Wollondilly by-election caused by the resignation of Sir George Fuller was issued to-day. Nominations will close on…

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Federal Elections Govt. Whip's Forecast 'Defeat Most Unlikely'

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 13 February 1928 · page 26

In the course of an address at the annual meeting of the Bathurst branch of the Nationalist Association, Mr Manning, M.H.R. forecast…

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Federal Elections National Organisation the Macquarie Seat

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 13 February 1928 · page 10

During the past month Mr. R. G. Lockyer, National organiser for the Macquarie electorate, has been engaged in reforming branches of…

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Turondale News Rain, And Turon Shire Election TURONDALE

National Advocate · Wednesday 15 February 1928 · page 4

A big storm burst over Turondale on Friday evening and the rain pelted down for about three hours. The post office gauge recorded 110 points…

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Municipal By-election

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 February 1928 · page 4

A poll will be taken at the Town Hall, Gulgong, and at Canadian Lead between the hours of 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. on the 18th instant, to…

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Forcing the Fight Ugly Men at Grips. Both Parties All Out. Big Money for Candidates

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 February 1928 · page 15

The ugly men and their punters are hard at it The sale of tickets is being pushed right throughout the district,…

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Unopposed Extraordinary Election

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 February 1928 · page 14

Mr. W. E. Foley, of Mogadore, was the only candidate nominated for the extraordinary election to be held on March 3. 1928, for the purpose of…

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Wollondilly Election Nationalist Campaign Opened SYDNEY

National Advocate · Thursday 16 February 1928 · page 3

Opening the campaign in support of Mr. Mark Morton in the Wollondilly electorate at the Bowral School of Arts to-night Mr. Bruntnell, the Chief…

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Macquarie Election Preparing for Ballot Bathurst League Appoints Delegates

National Advocate · Thursday 16 February 1928 · page 2

A special meeting of the Bathurst branch of the A.L.P. was held at Heath's last night to decide upon the branch's representation at the…

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Ladies and Discipline. Hospital Committeeman's View. The Method of Election

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 16 February 1928 · page 2

A lengthy discussion ensued at the meeting, of the hospital committed on Wednesday night, on the subject of Government nominees, and especially the…

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Federal Parliament The First Business CANBERRA

National Advocate · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 5

The first business for the Federal Parliament when it meets next Wednesday will be the Financial Agreement Bill which clears up the…

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Federal Parliament This Week. Labor Attacks Probable

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 20 February 1928 · page 2

Labor attacks on the Ministry's administration are likely to he a feature of the Federal session, which will resume on Wednesday. The leader of the…

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A Greek Dictator. Pangalos Before Parliament LONDON

Leader · Monday 20 February 1928 · page 4

An Athens message states that, looking pale and much older, after seventeen months’ imprisonment in the Grolan fortress, General Pangalon…

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Stormy Meeting Ends in Deadlock Selecting Pact Candidates For Hume WAGGA

National Advocate · Monday 20 February 1928 · page 2

After a stormy meeting in the Oxford Theatre which lasted until [?] a.m. to-day, Nationalist and Country Party delegates failed to select a…

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Macquarie Labor Council. Five Candidates Are Endorsed. No Signing of Rolls

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 20 February 1928 · page 3

There was not a large attendance at the meeting of the Macquarie Electorate. Labor Council hold at Wallerawang on Saturday. Mr. Austin Burke…

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State Parliament Two Sessions Favored SYDNEY

National Advocate · Tuesday 21 February 1928 · page 2

It was stated to-night in political circles that a section of Cabinet favors two session being held this year. The proposal is that…

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