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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1901

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Essence of Parliament

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 28 September 1901 · page 4

IN the Assembly on Tuesday, Dr. Ross inquired it the Minister for Lands was aware that a large number of bon[?]ble selectors at Eugowra, on the Namoi Holding, Molong, had been for…

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A Reluctant Candidate

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 28 September 1901 · page 8

DURING a local election in a German town only one man appeared at the nomination desk. 'Whom do you nominate ?' inquired…

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Our Local Parliament. Monday, October 7

The Western Herald · Wednesday 9 October 1901 · page 2

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Bourke Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on the above date at [?] p.m…

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The State Parliament

The Wellington Times · Thursday 10 October 1901 · page 4

The Legislative Assembly has passed the bill reducing the salary of the State Governor to £5000. Mr. Sleath has obtained leave to introduce…

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The Condobolin Election

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 11 October 1901 · page 3

Farther evidence was taken on Thursday by the Elections and Qualification Committee in connection with the petition lodged by Mr. A. Stewart,…

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State Parliament

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 12 October 1901 · page 5

In the Assembly last night Mr. Leo (leader of the Opposition) moved as follows:"That the Financial proposal of the Government, viewed in connection with the Federal tariff proposals…

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Essence of Parliament

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 12 October 1901 · page 4

PARLLAMENT met at the usual hour on Tuesday. Messages were received from the Lieutenant-Governor, intimating that the King's assent…

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The Condobolin Election

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 12 October 1901 · page 4

THE Condobolin election has bee declared void. In the Assembly on Thursday afternoon the Speaker notified that he would issue his writ for another election…

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The Condoblin Election

The Wellington Times · Monday 14 October 1901 · page 2

After hearing lengthy evidence in connection with the appeal against the return of Mr. P. J. Clara as member for Condobolin the Elections and Qualifications Committee…

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Federal Elections Bill. Melbourne

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 16 October 1901 · page 4

The Federal Electoral Bill has been put into print. It provides for full adult suffrage throughout the Commonwealth. It enfranchises the police and…

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State Parliament

The Wellington Times · Thursday 17 October 1901 · page 4

The Blockholders' Bill was passed through Committee. The Council passed the second reading of the Arbitration Bill by a majority of 35 to…

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Federal Parliament

The Wellington Times · Thursday 17 October 1901 · page 4

In the House of Representatives the debate was continued on the want of confidence motion (on the tariff) until 11.30 p.m., and was then further adjourned. The…

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Essence of Parliament

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 19 October 1901 · page 4

THE Assembly met at the usual hour on Tuesday afternoon Mr. Ferguson moved the adjournment of the House to call attention to the necessity for the…

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State Parliament. Sydney

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 19 October 1901 · page 2

The Arbitration Bill was read a second time in the Legislative Council by thirty-five votes to four, the minority consisting of Messrs Hawken,…

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Our Local Parliament. Monday, October 21, 1901

The Western Herald · Wednesday 23 October 1901 · page 2

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Bourke Municipal Couucll was held at the Council Chambers on the above date, Present: The Mayor and Alderman Donohoe,…

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State Parliament

The Wellington Times · Thursday 24 October 1901 · page 4

The Wyalong-Temora Railway Bill has passed through Committee. The Shearers' Accommodation Bill passed through Committee with a number of minor…

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Federal Parliament

The Wellington Times · Thursday 24 October 1901 · page 4

The censure debate in the House of Representatives was continued until 1 o'clock this morning, and is still unfinished. Mr. Barton expressed a strong hope that a…

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Condobolin Election. to the Editor Narromine News

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 25 October 1901 · page 5

Dear Sir,—Will yon permit me to Bay a few words in connection with the above election, through the columns of your valuable paper. A lot…

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State Parliament

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 26 October 1901 · page 2

IN the Legislative Assembly the Speaker read a letter stating that John Norton was suffering from nervous exhaustion and injuries to the eye and…

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Essence of Parliament

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 26 October 1901 · page 4

When the Assembly met on Tuesday Mr. Archer, member for Burwood, as a matter of privilege, said he desired to call attention to an article appearing in the last issue of Sunday…

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