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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1925

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Federal Elections. Captain Abbott in Moree. a Good Reception

North West Champion · Thursday 5 November 1925 · page 3

Captain Abbott addressed a meeting in Moree on Friday night, the attendance being very large. Mr. Abbott, in his opening remarks,…

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New Zealand Election. Government Victory Indicated. Prohibition Defeated. Wellington (N.z.)

North West Champion · Thursday 5 November 1925 · page 2

The general election was held yesterday, and it is believed the poll is a heavy one. Forty-eight returns are to hand, and indicate a great…

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A Candidate for the Senate

Manilla Express · Friday 6 November 1925 · page 2

All country district admirers of an able and straight-going politician will be glad to learn that Colonel P. P. Abbott will be a…

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Shire Elections

Manilla Express · Friday 6 November 1925 · page 2

The Mandowa Shire Council meets on Saturday and this will be the last meeting before nominations close and ballot papers are…

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Gwydir Election Mr. McGowen at Narrabri Selecting the Candidate

The North Western Courier · Monday 9 November 1925 · page 2

Mr. J. H. McGowen, the selected Nationalist candidate addressed a large crowd in Maitland Street on Thursday night, Mr. Dawson Moore, spoke first until Mr. McGowen came…

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Federal Elections. a Palpable Error. (To the Editor "North-West Champion.")

North West Champion · Monday 9 November 1925 · page 2

Sir, With regard to a dodger issued in Boggabri a few days ago where Country Party supporters were urged to…

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Federal Elections

Manilla Express · Tuesday 10 November 1925 · page 2

The Federal elections take place on Saturday... Voting is compulsary. Penalty £2. Mr. V. C. Thompson, M.H.R…

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Watercourse Polling Place

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 12 November 1925 · page 2

The Assistant Returning Officer (Mr. G. J. Brand) informs us that the polling booth for the Watercourse polling place will be situated at Keytah…

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The Federal Election

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 12 November 1925 · page 2

On Saturday next our readers will be voting either for the maintenance of constitutional government, represented by the Nation lists or for the…

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Gwydir Contest The Three Candidates

The North Western Courier · Thursday 12 November 1925 · page 2

"Upon the eve of the Federal Elections I appeal to the electors of the Gwydir to remember me when they go to the poll. For the last six years…

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MR. J. C. ELDRIDGE One of the Labor Candidates for the Senate

The North Western Courier · Thursday 12 November 1925 · page 5

Mr. Eldridge is a returned soldier who saw four years of active service as a member of the A.I.F. He received his early education in public…

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Federal Election Some Facts to Keep in Mind

Manilla Express · Friday 13 November 1925 · page 2

To-morrow, Saturday, November 14 is polling day. The booths open at 8 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. The polling booth for Manilla will be at the Council Chambers…

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Federal Elections. Moree and Gwydir Polling. Mr. Abbott's Chances Bright

North West Champion · Monday 16 November 1925 · page 2

Polling day in Moree passed off quietly, without any exciting incidents. It was stated that the voting in the early part of the morning was brisker…

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Shire Elections

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 16 November 1925 · page 2

Nominations for election to the various ridings of the Boolooroo and Boomi Shires closed on Friday last. In only one Riding, that of Riding C or…

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To-day's Wires. Election Results. Bruce-page Government. Increased Majority Assured. Sydney

North West Champion · Monday 16 November 1925 · page 2

The Bruce-Page Government is assured of an increased majority in the House of Representatives; possibly five or more seats, including Barton,…

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State Parliament. Thursday, 2 p.m

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 19 November 1925 · page 2

It is understood that on account of the defeat of the Railway Bill the Government will, after submitting the Widow's Pension Bill, the Budget, and…

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Parliamentary Elections Bill

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 19 November 1925 · page 5

The Parliamentary Elections Bill, which substitutes the first past the post system and single electorates for proportional representation pressed all…

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Municipal Elections

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 19 November 1925 · page 2

The closing day for nominations for the Municipal elections is Friday, December 27. Intending candidates for municipal honors should be making a…

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To-day's Wires. The Federal Elections. Mr. Theodore Drops Behind. Dr. Earle Page's Opinion. SYDNEY

North West Champion · Thursday 19 November 1925 · page 2

There are very few changes to record as a result of the counting of votes yesterday. Only 147 additional votes were received for South Sydney,…

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A Row in Parliament In Legislative Assembly

Manilla Express · Friday 20 November 1925 · page 4

"The leader of the Opposition (Mr. Bavin) did his best to villianously ruin me politically and morally. Then when the Royal…

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