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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1901

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The Elections

The Bligh Watchman and Coonabarabran Gazette · Wednesday 10 April 1901 · page 2

The late elections were full of surprises and several protectionist defeats surprised the free[?]raders at much as their opponents Old, wellknown protectionists were beaten…

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Some Election Humors

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 12 April 1901 · page 3

The recent federal elections were not without their humors, to which a couple of Narromine district polling places contributed their share. At…

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The State Parliament

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 13 April 1901 · page 5

Sir William McMillan considers that the men now in the State Parliament, barely sufficed for one decent Ministry…

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Our Local Parliament. Thursday, April 11

The Western Herald · Saturday 13 April 1901 · page 2

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Bourke Municipal Council was held in the Council Chambers on the above date. Present: The Mayor (Ald. W. H. Daniell), and…

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The State Parliament. (By Telegraph.) Sydney, April 10

The Western Herald · Saturday 13 April 1901 · page 2

The Hon. G. H. Reid, K.C., tendored his resignation as leader of the State Opposition last night. Eulogistic speeches were made. The question of the Leadership is…

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Telegraphic Intelligence. Federal Parliament. Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 17 April 1901 · page 3

It is proposed that immediately the Federal Parliament opens the Union Jack shall be hoisted throughout Australia…

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The State Parliament. (By Telegraph.) Sydney, April 16

The Western Herald · Wednesday 17 April 1901 · page 2

The Political Labor League having being urged, makes a State Clothing Factory one plank in its platform. The New South Wales Alliance has…

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The Federal Elections

The Western Herald · Wednesday 17 April 1901 · page 2

The writ for the election of the six senators in New Senth Wales was returnable on the 9th inst., but so far he returning officer, Mr. Critehett Walker, has not been able…

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Our Local Parliament. Monday, April 22

The Western Herald · Wednesday 24 April 1901 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Bourke Municipal Council was held on the above date at 8 p.m. Present; The Mayor and Aldermen Donohoc, Faithfull, Davis,…

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The Coming Election

The Bligh Watchman and Coonabarabran Gazette · Wednesday 24 April 1901 · page 2

At present, it is extremely uncertain what candidates will come forward, and at the last there will probably he a number not at present though of There will…

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A Coming Candidate

The Bligh Watchman and Coonabarabran Gazette · Wednesday 24 April 1901 · page 2

We have received from Mr. J. J. Smyth of Gunnedah, a requisition requesting Mr. T. P. Wills Allen of [?] to become a candidates for the Gunnedah electorate…

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Opening of the Federal Parliament

The Wellington Times · Thursday 25 April 1901 · page 2

In connection with the opening of the Federal Parliament in Melbourne by the Duke of Cornwall and York, holiday excursion tickets will be issued on the railways…

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The State Election for Wellington and Labor. (To the Editor.)

The Wellington Times · Thursday 25 April 1901 · page 5

Sir,—In a recent issue of the "Wellington Times," a correpondent, under the nom de plume of "Labor," honors me by asking if I will contest the electorate as one of the…

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Dissolution of Parliament

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 1 May 1901 · page 3

It is believed that Parliament will be dissolved on June 11th…

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Parliament to be Dissolved

The Bligh Watchman and Coonabarabran Gazette · Wednesday 1 May 1901 · page 2

A wire on Saturday informed us that the premier had issued a manifesto announcing that the Government-would not meet parliament, but that there would be…

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Reducing the State Parliament

The Bligh Watchman and Coonabarabran Gazette · Wednesday 1 May 1901 · page 2

We have all along advocated reducing the members in the State Parliament, but In view of what, has occurred since federation has been accomplished, we feel…

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Opening of the Federal Parliament. (To the Editor of the "News".)

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 3 May 1901 · page 4

Sir,—Thursday, May 9th, will be at " great" day in our national history, as on that day the future King of England, H.R.H. the Duke of Cornwall,…

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Opening of Federal Parliament

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 4 May 1901 · page 2

The people are hourly flocking into Melbourne. The city is already densely crowded…

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Parliament to Be Opened with Prayer. Melbourne

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 4 May 1901 · page 2

The Commonwealth Cabinet yesterday decided to open Parliament with a prayer to be read by the Governor-General. This will only relate to the first day…

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The State Elections

The Western Herald · Saturday 4 May 1901 · page 2

Now that it is generally known the See Government is afraid to meet Parliament, and a dissolution will shortly take place, sitting members and aspiring candidates are…

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