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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1906

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State Parliament

The Wellington Times · Monday 19 November 1906 · page 2

It is probable that the State Parliament will be prorogued on December 21st, and will meet again for a short session prior to the general elections…

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Careless Use of Fire. Bill Before Parliament

The Wellington Times · Monday 19 November 1906 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly on Thursday night the Premier moved the second reading of the Careless Use of Fire (amendment) Bill, He said that…

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Candidates Unopposed

The Wellington Times · Monday 19 November 1906 · page 2

Seven candidates for the House of Representatives have been returned unopposed, namely, Messrs. Dugald Thomson and Joseph Cook (New…

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Shire Council Election

The Wellington Times · Monday 19 November 1906 · page 2

Attention is called to the fact that the first election of Councillors for the Macquarie Shire takes place on Saturday next, and we would urge upon…

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Shire Council ELections Final Gallops

The Bligh Watchman and Coonabarabran Gazette · Tuesday 20 November 1906 · page 5

"The candidates engaged in the A Stakes are Minstrel, Woolly, Sawdust, Legs, Pillbox, Extractor, The General and Charcoal. Some interesting gallops have been done…

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Our Local Parliament. Monday, November 19, 1906

The Western Herald · Wednesday 21 November 1906 · page 2

The adjourned meeting of the Bourke Municipal Council was held on the above date. Present: The Mayor and Aldermen Anlezark, Nash, Shaw, Chesterton and…

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The Federal Elections. (By Telegraph.) Sydney, November 20

The Western Herald · Wednesday 21 November 1906 · page 2

Seven candidates have been returned for the House of Representatives unopposed, viz., Messrs. Dougald Thomson, J. Cook, C. C. Kingston, J. Hutchison, A. Poynton,…

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The Castlereagh Election. A Word to the Electors

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 21 November 1906 · page 3

MR. DONALD FLETCHER been induced to withdraw from the field in the contest for the Castlerg[?]h seat though his name will still appear on the ballot paper, and it will be…

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Talbragar Shire Council. The Forthcoming Election

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 21 November 1906 · page 2

WE invite attention to an advertisement in to-day's issue giving particulars of polling places in the various ridings of Talbragar shire, with presiding officers for each. The election is to…

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The Castlereagh Election. The Wheat Bag Question

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 21 November 1906 · page 3

" A DUBBO F. [?]RMER" writes to us follow:-- "Re the Farme" and Settlers' Association and its local branches. Have these in any way interested themselves to block the combine in…

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Shire Elections. Talbragar Shire

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 21 November 1906 · page 2

Next Saturday will be the polling day for the first elections under the Local Government (Shires) Act, and considerable interest will no doubt be centred in…

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Vigorous Election Fighting

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 November 1906 · page 2

The following paragraph is a sample of the way the Bathurst. "National Advocate" is fighting Mr. Sydney Smith, in his efforts to retain his seat…

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The Election Campaign. Address by Mr. Thrower M.l.a

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 November 1906 · page 5

In support of the candidature of Mr. W. Johnson, who is contesting the Robertson electorate in the interests of the labor party, an address was…

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Shires Elections

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 November 1906 · page 4

The election of Shire Councillors takes place on Saturday next, 24th instant. The lists of candidates have appeared, and it only remains for…

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Gilgandra Shire Elections

The Castlereagh · Friday 23 November 1906 · page 7

Mr. A. Mortimer, candidate for A riding, addressed a very largely attended meeting in Townsend's hall on Saturday night. Mr Faunce occupied…

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Castlereagh Candidates. To The Editor

The Castlereagh · Friday 23 November 1906 · page 9

Sir,—J. L. Trefle in a candidate on his own account. He was an official member of the Farmers' Association, who unanimously chose Mr Barry…

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N.S.W. PARLIAMENT. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 24 November 1906 · page 4

In the Legislative Council last night the Postures Protection Amendment Bill and the Companies Amendment Bill passed the third reading, and were returned to the…

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Victory for Labor Candidate in W. A.

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 24 November 1906 · page 5

The by election for Geraldton, Wast Australia, caused by the unseating of Mr. Caves, Ministerialist, on petition, has resulted in the return of a Laborite candidate…

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Talbragar Lodge. Half-yearly Election

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 24 November 1906 · page 4

AT the half-yearly election of officers of Talbragar Lodge, I.O.O.F., No. 74, on Tuesday, 20th instant, the following were elected:N.G., Bro. Telfer; V.G., Bro…

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Federal Elections. Mrs. Falconer in Dubbo

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 24 November 1906 · page 3

On Tuesday evening last Mrs. Falconer, an organizer of the Australian Democratic Union, addressed a large gathering of ladies in the sapper room of the…

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