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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1904

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State Parliament

The Wellington Times · Thursday 3 November 1904 · page 4

In the Assembly Mr. Waddell supported the main principles of the Savings Banks amalgamation, but suggested certain alterations in details…

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The Latest Telegrams. State Parliament. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 5 November 1904 · page 5

In the Assembly the second reading of the Savings Bank Amendment Bill was passed by 61 votes to the minority being all Government supporters…

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Federal Parliament. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 12 November 1904 · page 5

In the House of Representatives Mr. Hutchinson submitted a motion that all persons who are exempt from the State Income Tax by reason of the High Court…

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The Latest Cablegrams. a Costly Election. London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 12 November 1904 · page 5

It is estimated the Presidential election campaign, in America cost four and a half million pounds…

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State Parliament

The Wellington Times · Thursday 17 November 1904 · page 4

In the Assembly the Sinking Fund and State Debts Bill passed committee. The Savings Bank Amalgamation Bill was further considered in committee, and a number…

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Castlereagh Election Mr. W. G. A'beckett's Petition

The Wellington Times · Thursday 17 November 1904 · page 4

The Elections and Qualifications Committee met on Tuesday to consider the petition of Mr. A'Beckett against the return of Mr. Hugh…

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State Parliament. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 19 November 1904 · page 5

The Assembly yesterday passed the third reading of the Sinking Fund Bill, and [?]aleo further considered the Savings Bank Amalgamation Bill. Mr. Ashton explained his…

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The Castlereagh Election. Petition against Mr. H. Macdonald's Return

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 19 November 1904 · page 3

THE Elections and Qualifications Committee of the State Parliament commenced on Tuesday the hearing of a petition lodged by Mr. a'Becket against the return of Mr. Hugh…

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The Castlereagh and Mudgee Elections

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 19 November 1904 · page 5

The inquiry into the Castlereagh election protest in practically complete. The Committee will deliberate and make their decision known in due course…

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Federal Elections. Mr. J. Storey before the P. L. League

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 19 November 1904 · page 4

ON Wednesday last the three candidates placed in nomination by the P. Labour Lagues of the Robbetson Electorate to contest the forthcoming Federal Election against Mr. H. Willis, M.H.R.,…

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The Castlereach Election. Petition Agu[?]ust Mr. H. Macdonald's Return. Tuesday, Nov. 15

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 19 November 1904 · page 2

THE Elections and Qualifications Committee opened an inquiry into certain allegations ade in a petition filed by Mr. W. C. A B[?]ett against the return of Mr Hugh…

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The Castlereach Election

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 23 November 1904 · page 3

The Elections and Qualifications Committee declared Mr. Macdonald duly elected for the Castleregh, but decided that Mr. A'Beckett's petition was not frivolous…

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The Castlereach Election. Petition Against Mr. H. Macdonald's Return. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 23 November 1904 · page 2

The State Elections and Qualifications Committee sat this morning to finish proceedings in connection with the petition by Mr. A'Beckett against the return of Mr…

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The Labor Candidate

The Wellington Times · Thursday 24 November 1904 · page 4

A POLL will be taken throughout the Robertson electorate on Saturday and Monday next for the selection of a Labor representative to oppose Mr. H…

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Robertson Electorate. Labor Candidates for Selection. Messrs. A. Wilkins and J. Storey

The Wellington Times · Thursday 24 November 1904 · page 3

At the Oddfellows' Hall On Monday night last a fairly large audience was addressed by Messrs. Abel Wilkins and John Storey, two of the gentlemen…

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The Federal Parliament

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 25 November 1904 · page 2

The Minister for Home Affairs says that the Federal Parliament would be fating in its duty if it allowed another election to occur before the…

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Cast ereagh Election

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 25 November 1904 · page 2

The Elections and Qualifications Committee of the Legislative Assembly concluded its deliberations on Tuesday in reference to the petition of Mr. W…

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The Latest Telegrams State Parliament. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 26 November 1904 · page 5

The House of Assembly passed the third reading of the Centennial Park Land Sale Bill, after further opposition by the Labor Party…

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Lands in Liverpool Plains Electorate. Ministerial Statement in Parliament

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 26 November 1904 · page 3

IN the Legislative Assembly a few days ago Mr. J. Perry, the member for Liverpool Plains, asked:--In view of the great demand for land for settlement in the…

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Scene in Parliament. Two Labor Members Ejected. Sydney

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 26 November 1904 · page 5

Dining the discussion on the Centennial Park Lauds Bill in the Assembly on Wednesday, Messrs. Dacey and Macdonnell were ejected from the precincts…

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