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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1904

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The Surplus Candidate

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 16 July 1904 · page 2

Mr. Reginald Atkinson, the surplus candidate for Macquarie, whose presence in the field is causing much dissension in the ranks of the Liberal and Reform…

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The State Elections. An Informal Chat

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 16 July 1904 · page 2

ON Wednesday afternoon, in the supper room of the Protestant Hall, Mr. Reginald Atkinson, as independent Liberal and Reform candidate for the Macquarie…

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The Elections

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 20 July 1904 · page 2

THUS the specially - hired city reporter who has (doubtless on the application of the much - pressed PHILLIP'S party) been sent up to Macquarie Electorate by the Sydney…

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Local Intelligence. The Elections. Nomination Day

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 20 July 1904 · page 2

NOMINATIONS must be in the hands of the Returning Officer by 6 p.m. on Monday next, 25th instant. Mr. G. H. Taylor is Returning Officer for The Macquarie electorate, and Mr…

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Election Day

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 20 July 1904 · page 3

It is estimated that if election day (August 6th) were proclaimed a public holiday the cost to the Railway Department would be £14,000…

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Election Notes

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 20 July 1904 · page 2

The old red electors' rights were cancelled three years ago, tad cannot be need at the coming elections. THE CASTKE[?]AGH…

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Election Pars

The Wellington Times · Thursday 21 July 1904 · page 4

Lower Spicer's Creek, Yarragal, Terrabella and Sydney, have been gazetted additional polling places for the Macquarie, while Mitchell's Creek…

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West Australian Letter. General Elections

The Wellington Times · Thursday 21 July 1904 · page 2

The general elections for the Legislative Assembly took place on Tuesday, the 28th of June, the result, so far as the returns show, being 19…

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The Macquarie Election. Hon. J. Wilson, M.l.c., and Mr. T. H. Thrower. Stirring Speeches on Behalf of Labor. Most Successful Meeting

The Wellington Times · Thursday 21 July 1904 · page 3

Mr T. H. Thrower had reason to be pleased with his meeting in the Oddfellows' Hall on Monday night. The audience, which crammed every…

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The Elections

The Wellington Times · Thursday 21 July 1904 · page 4

In sixteen electorates the Liberal and Reform vote will be divided in the coming elections, and Ministerial or Labor candidates are expected to…

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The Federal Capital. The Site Bill in Parliament

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 23 July 1904 · page 4

IN the House of representatives on Wednesday the second reading of the Seat of Government Bill was proceeded with. The Prime Minister sated the idea in Now South Wales was that…

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State Elections. Mr. M'neice at Cobar

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 23 July 1904 · page 2

Mr. R. H. M'Neice, the selected Re-form candidate to contest the Cobar electorate at the forthcoming State elections, addressed a large gathering in the…

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Reid Speaks for Liberal Candidates. Sydney

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 23 July 1904 · page 2

Mr. Reld intends to speak on behalf of a number of Liberal candidates during the next fortnight…

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A Concession to Electors in Outlying Districts. Election Telegrams at Press Rates

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 23 July 1904 · page 4

WE are informed by the Post and Telegraph Department that in view of the interest taken by country doctors in the forthcoming State elections it has been decided by the Department…

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State Elections. Macquarie Electorate

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 23 July 1904 · page 4

MR. R. ATKINSON'S Dubbo Committee met on Thursday night last. There was a large attendance, and from start to finish the meeting was enthusiastic, interesting, and encouraging…

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State Elections

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 23 July 1904 · page 4

THE following proclamation signed by the Governor, and issued by Mr. Perry. 'by his Excellency's command,' is published in the 'Government Gazette':--…

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Mr. Reid and the Elections

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 23 July 1904 · page 5

Mr. G. H. Reid intends to speak on behalf of a number of Liberal Candidates during the next fortnight…

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Election Notes

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 23 July 1904 · page 2

Nomination Day, Monday next, 25th instant, up to 6 p.m. Polling Day, Saturday, August 6. Mr. S. Phillips held a highly satisfactory…

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The Macquarie Election. (To the Editor.)

The Wellington Times · Monday 25 July 1904 · page 2

Sir,—I know that you will courteously extend to me the privilege of saying a few words in explanation of the step which I am about to take,…

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Election Pars

The Wellington Times · Monday 25 July 1904 · page 3

O'Sullivan prognosticates 23 seats for Labor, 32 Ministry, and 35 Opposition. Mr. J. A. Hogue will speak in the…

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