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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1896

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The Presidential Election London, July 13

The Western Herald · Wednesday 15 July 1896 · page 3

Bryan, the nominee of the Chicago Demo cratio Convention for the Presidency has commenced his crusade at New York. He will receive the support of the Tammany ring…

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Our Local Parliament. Monday, [?] 28, 19[?]

The Western Herald · Wednesday 29 July 1896 · page 2

The usual fortnight meeting of the local[?] Municipal Council was held on the [?] data, when there were present the Mayer (chair), Ald. [?] Wadde[?] Ide[?]…

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Our Local Parliament. Monday, August 10, 1896

The Western Herald · Wednesday 12 August 1896 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Bourke Municipal Council was held on the above date, when there were present: The Mayor, (in the chair), Ald. Donohoe,…

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Our Local Parliament. Monday, August 24, 1896

The Western Herald · Wednesday 26 August 1896 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Bourke Municipal Council was held on the above date, when there were present, the Mayor, (in the Chair), Ald. Waddell, Smart,…

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Correspondence. Municipal Auditors Election. (To the Editor of the Dubbo Liberal)

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 2 September 1896 · page 3

SIR,—I think the attention of the ratepayers should be drawn to the fact that Mr. Tyers Wood, a Candidate for the office, is at present a non-ratepayer, he having…

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Correspondence. Municipal Election. (To the Editor of the Dubbo Liberal.)

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 5 September 1896 · page 3

SIR,—A small letter appeared in your last issue concerning Mr. Wood, who is seeking election as auditor in the Municipal Council. It is only fair…

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Municipal Election

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 9 September 1896 · page 2

THE polling for the extraordinary vacancy in Booth Ward took place on Saturday, and resulted in the return of Mr. E. G. Adams. The contest…

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Thelachlan Election. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 12 September 1896 · page 3

There was only one nomination for the Lachian doctorate, that of Mr. J. G. Carroll, the former member,who was declared elected…

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Parliament. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 19 September 1896 · page 3

In the Assembly the Estimates were all passed. The Municipal Loans Further Validation Bill passed its third reading…

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The Federal Convention. the Election of Delegates. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 23 September 1896 · page 2

Mr. Reid has informed the Premier of Vietoria that he thinks next February will, be a little too early for the elections to take place in connection…

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Parliament. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 10 October 1896 · page 3

In the Assembly leave was given to Mr. Waddell to bring in a bill to legalise Art Unions and Lotteries in certain cases. The Water Bights Bill was returned…

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Parliament. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 14 October 1896 · page 2

The Premier states he hopes Parliament will be prorogued on November 12. There will be a fair amount of recess before the convention under…

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The Caulfield Cup. a Glance at the Candidates

The Western Herald · Wednesday 14 October 1896 · page 2

Next Saturday will see another Caulfield Cup decided and it is my intention to endeavour to throw a little light on the subject for the bene[?] of my readers. The brilliant…

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Parliament. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 17 October 1896 · page 3

In the Legislative Council yesterday the Railway Compensationion Limitation Bill passed its third reading. The Franchise Extension Bill passed…

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Parliament. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 21 October 1896 · page 3

The Refere[?]dum Bill will be introduced in the Assembly to-morrow, but it is not probable that it will be proceeded with this week…

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Our Local Parliament. Monday, OCTOBER 19, 1896

The Western Herald · Wednesday 21 October 1896 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the local Municipal Council was held on the above date, when there were present: the Mayor, (in the chair). Ald. Waddell, Smart,…

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Parliament. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 31 October 1896 · page 3

In the Council last night the Public Health Bill was passed through committee after a deal of discussion on the stringency of the adulteration…

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Our Local Parliament

The Western Herald · Wednesday 4 November 1896 · page 2

The regular fortnightly meeting of the Borough Council called for Monday last fell through owing to the absence of a quorum, the only aldermen present being Messrs…

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The Presidential Election. London, November 2

The Western Herald · Wednesday 4 November 1896 · page 2

One hundred and twenty-five thousand Republicans paradel New York on Saturday and it is estimated there were fully a million spectators. Chauncey Depew, the Republican…

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Parliament. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 7 November 1896 · page 3

In the Legislative Council, on the motion of Dr. Creed, a select committee was appointed to inquire into the report upon the Land Tax…

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