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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1900

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The Ashfield Election

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 7 November 1900 · page 3

Mr. Reid, speaking in support of Mr. Winchcombe's candidature, severely assailed the general administration of the Government…

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American Presidental Election

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 9 November 1900 · page 5

McKinley has been re-elected President of the United States by a larger vote than in 1896 although the popular vote was smaller. The pollings…

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Essence of Parliament

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 10 November 1900 · page 4

THE speaker took the chair at 10.30 a.m. on Tuesday. The speaker reported that the writ for the election of a member for the electorate of…

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Debate in Parliament

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 10 November 1900 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, Mr. Hughes asked the Premier whether he was responsible for the enforcement of the Sunday Closing law, and if he was not, was…

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The Presidential Election

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 10 November 1900 · page 5

All night demonstrations in connection [?] the Presidential election have been held throughout America. It is thought McKinley is now able to…

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The Presidential Election. London

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 10 November 1900 · page 3

[?] heavy polling has taken place in New York and in most cities. The weather is fine, greatly assisting Mr. M'Kinley…

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The American Elections. London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 10 November 1900 · page 5

An unparalleled all-night demonstration took place in America in connection with the return of the Republican party to power…

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Essence of Parliament

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 17 November 1900 · page 4

THE House met at 4.30 on Tuesday afternoon, when the Speaker announced the return of the writ issued for the Ashfield electorate and the election of Mr. F. E. Winchcombe. Mr…

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Question in Parliament

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 17 November 1900 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly last evening the Premier, in answer to Mr. Haynes, said that when he heard the members of the Western Lands Commission were going to…

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Our Local Parliament. Commonwealth Celebrations. the Water Supply. the Bank Overdbaft. Sanitary Rates

The Western Herald · Wednesday 21 November 1900 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Bourke Municipal Council was held on Monday night. Present: The Mayor, Aldermen Daniell, Donohoe, Davis and…

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Essence of Parliament

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 24 November 1900 · page 4

THE Speaker took the chair at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, and shortly afterwards announced that the vice-regal assent had been given to a number of bills recently passed…

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Federal Elections Bill. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 28 November 1900 · page 3

In the Assembly the Federal Election Bill passed through Committee with several amendments…

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The American Election. London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 28 November 1900 · page 3

President M'Kinley holds that his re-election implies the endorsement of the gold standard and "open door" policy in China and American…

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Essence of Parliament

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 1 December 1900 · page 4

THE Speaker took the chair at half-past [?] on Tuesday morning. Replying to Mr. Norton the Premier said that if the Western Lands Commission made a…

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Prorogation of Parliament

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 1 December 1900 · page 5

It is expected that the prorogation of Parliament will take place on Monday or Tuesday…

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Scene in Parliament. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 1 December 1900 · page 5

Two scenes occurred during the night, owing to personal remarks. Mr. D. O'Connor refused to apologise and was removed. Later on he…

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Personalities in Parliament

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 5 December 1900 · page 2

WHEN the Appropriation Bill was under discussion in the Legislative Assembly on Thursday (reports the "Telegraph") an incident occurred which, though brief, was…

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Scene in the Queensland Parliament

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 5 December 1900 · page 3

A scene took place in the Queensland Assembly last night, resulting in the suspension of Messrs. Lesina, McDonald, Maxwell, and FitzGerald for a week, in consequence of disorderly…

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Our Local Parliament. a Dreary Meeting. the Sanitary Service. the Auditors' Fees. Wanted a Council Clerk

The Western Herald · Wednesday 5 December 1900 · page 2

The usual meeting of the Bourke Municipal Council was held on Monday night, December 3. Present: The Mayor, Aldermen Donohoe, Davis, Langwell, Gow,…

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Victorian Elections. Melbourne

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 5 December 1900 · page 3

Sir George Turner (Premier) and Mr. Isaac (Attorney- General) have both been returned by large majorities…

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