Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Politics & elections, all years

Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1905

186 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 2 of 10

Municipal Elections. The dominations

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 10 February 1905 · page 2

The formal nomination of candidates for the vacancies in the Municipal Council was held in the Town Hall, at noon, on Tuesday. The…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Local General News. Election of Major to-night

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 10 February 1905 · page 2

Tip for the Mayoral Cup.—J.L.W. from the stables of the Great Western Railways. J. W. L, has been performing well, and, we believe, will…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Election of Mayor. Alderman Clifton Elected for 1905

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 11 February 1905 · page 2

Cobar's Mayor for 1905-6 was elected at Wednesday night's special meeting. As usual the task was the topic of conversation and speculation…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Narromine. Municipal Elections

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 11 February 1905 · page 4

AT noon on Tuesday the Mayor and Alderman and a few ratepayers assembled at the Town Hall, where Mr. G. A. Gunning (Mayor and Returning Officer) declared the poll as follows:…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

The Aldermanic Election

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 11 February 1905 · page 4

To-DAY the ratepayers of Muller Ward will be called on to elect an alderman for the ensuing term of three years. They have an easy task. On the ene hand is…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

The Imperial Parliament. London

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 15 February 1905 · page 1

The Opposition proposes, on the meeting of the Imperial Parliament, to move three amendments to the Address-in-Reply to the speech from the Throne. One will have reference to…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Narromine. Election of Mayor

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 15 February 1905 · page 3

A FULL Council assembled in the Council Chambers on Friday evening last for the purpose electing a Mayor for the ensuing twelve months. There were present: Aldermen G. A…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

The Election for Muller Ward

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 15 February 1905 · page 2

THE result of the election for Muller Ward was almost a foregone conclusion. Though at the same time no one entertains the idea that Mr. RYAN won on his merits ; or that…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

CORRESPONDENCE. [The LIBERAL is not necessarily identified with opinions expressed under this heding]. the Municipal Elections. To the Editor of the Dubbo Liberal

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 15 February 1905 · page 2

Sir,—As a resident of the town it has been my humour to take more than a passing interest in its prosperity. Given a sufficient interest, humanity is very prone…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Municipal Elections. Alderman J. A. Ryan Returned. A Substantial Majority

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 15 February 1905 · page 2

SATURDAY was the day set apart for the contested seat for Muller Ward in the Dubbo Municipal Council, the candidates being the present Mayor, Alderman J. A…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate. Wednesday, February 1[?], 1905 the Municipal Elections

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 15 February 1905 · page 2

THE ratepayers of Muller Ward on Saturday displayed their appreciation of the position by returning Mr. J. A. Ryan at the head of the poll by a large majority. Had…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Election of Mayor. Alderman Deveson Honored

The Wellington Times · Thursday 16 February 1905 · page 4

Perhaps at no time in the history of municipal politics in Wellington has there been such intense interest in a Mayoral election as was shown last…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

The Rous Election

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 17 February 1905 · page 2

The [?] for a parliamentary represented for the Rous (Richmond River) [?] to find the vacancy caused by the desth of Mr.J.W…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Mayoral Election. Alderman J L. Wheeler Sleeted

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 17 February 1905 · page 2

A special meeting of the Narromine Municipal Council was convened for Friday night last for the purpose of electing a Mayor for the c[?] term…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Opening of the British Parliament

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 18 February 1905 · page 4

THE British Parliament was opened on Tuesday by the King. Among the measures promised are bills dealing with Adulteration of Butter and…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

The Mayoral Election

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 18 February 1905 · page 3

THE election of Mayor of Dubbo for the ensuing year has resulted, from various causes, in the re-appointment of Alderman JAME A. RYAN; and in this matter the…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Municipal Council. Election of Mayor for 1905-6

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 18 February 1905 · page 4

A SPECIAL MEETING of the Municipal Council of Dubbo, called for the election of the Mayor of the Municipality for 1905-6, was held at the Town Hall on Monday evening. Present, the…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Mayoral Election. Alderman J. A. Ryan Elected for the Sixth Consecutive Year

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 18 February 1905 · page 4

A SPECIAL meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Wednesday evening, for the purpose of electing a Mayor for the ensuing twelve months. There were…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Narromine. Resignation of Mayor and Election of his Successor. TUESDAY, 11 a.m

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 22 February 1905 · page 2

AT a special summoned meeting of the Narromine Council last night Mr. J. L. Wheeler, recently elected Mayor of the Municipality, explained that certain reasons, largely of a…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

What's Up ? Mayoral Elections

The Wellington Times · Thursday 23 February 1905 · page 3

Talking of mayoral elections reminds me of an occurrence which took place in the city of Limerick, Ireland, some years ago. Every man jack of the…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →