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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1908

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The Municipal Election No Nominations Received

The Wellington Times · Monday 18 May 1908 · page 3

A very unsatisfactory position has developed in connection with the election of an alderman to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of…

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Our Local Parliament. Friday, May 15, 1908

The Western Herald · Wednesday 20 May 1908 · page 2

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Bourke Municipal was held at the Council Chambers on the above date. Present: The Mayor and Aldermen Bloxham,…

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The Municipal Election

The Wellington Times · Thursday 21 May 1908 · page 4

Mr. F. K. Kennard, the returning officer for the municipal election which was to have taken place as a result of the retirement of ex-Alderman…

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The Municipal By-election. (To the Editor.)

The Wellington Times · Monday 25 May 1908 · page 3

Sir,—Having been accused of acting in a very unfair manner, and being able to assist in getting particular candidates appointed to the office of…

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Federal Parliament. Melbourne

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 6 June 1908 · page 4

The House of Representatives pasted a vote of £250,000 for harbor and coastal defence, and £750,000 for old age pensions, both amounts to go to the trust funds…

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Our Local Parliament. Friday, June 5, 1908

The Western Herald · Wednesday 10 June 1908 · page 2

An adjourned regular meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Bourke was hold in tho Council Chambers on Friday, June 5. Present: The Mayor (Ald. G. W…

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Our Local Parliament. Tuesday, June 9, 1908

The Western Herald · Saturday 13 June 1908 · page 4

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Bourke Municipal Council was held on the above date. Present: The Mayor and Aldermen Bloxham, Mugg, Rice,…

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The State Parliament

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 17 June 1908 · page 3

It is practically certain that the State Parliament will meet next month, this course being necessary to obtain Supply for August…

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Meeting of Parliament

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 20 June 1908 · page 3

Though the Cabinet has not yet dealt with the question, it is practically certain that the State Parliament will meet next month. The Premier had no definite…

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Candidates for the Public Service

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 20 June 1908 · page 4

THE latest issue of the government "Gazette" contains the following notifications:-- Examination of Candidates (male) for…

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Opening of Parliament

The Bligh Watchman and Coonabarabran Gazette · Tuesday 23 June 1908 · page 2

It is believed that the State Parliament will meet on July 21st…

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Parliament further Prorogued

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 24 June 1908 · page 2

THE State Parliament has been further prorogued. it will in all probability meet for the despatch of business on July 21st. It is expected that the House will adjourn for the week…

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The State Parliament. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 24 June 1908 · page 2

The State Parliament has been further p[?]rogued till the 14th July…

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The State Parliament

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 27 June 1908 · page 3

The New South Wales Parliament has been prorogued until Tuesday, July 14. As far as can be gathered tbe two Houses will meet for the despatch of business on the…

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Our Local Parliament. Monday, July 6, 1908

The Western Herald · Wednesday 8 July 1908 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Bourke was held at the Council Chambers on Monthly, July 6. Present: The Mayor and Ald. Knox…

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The State Parliament. an Appeal to the Country Likely

The Wellington Times · Monday 13 July 1908 · page 3

An evening newspaper is responsible for the report that Mr. Wade is so incensed at the attitude of the Parliamentary Labor Party over the…

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The Presidential Election in the United States. Bryan's Third Essay

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 15 July 1908 · page 3

MR. W. J, BRYAN was, after the first ballot, unanimously adopted as the Democrat candidate for the U.8. Presidency, When the nomination for the Presidency was…

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Opening of Parliament. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 22 July 1908 · page 3

Parliament was opened by the Governor to-day. The Governor's speech includes a Bill proposing a number of necessary amendments in the law relating to Crown…

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Our Local Parliament. Monday, July 20, 1908

The Western Herald · Wednesday 22 July 1908 · page 2

A call of the Council of the Municipality of Bourke was made for Monday night last, for the purpose of striking a water rate, and amending the Water Service by-laws…

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The State Parliament. Opening of the Session

The Wellington Times · Thursday 23 July 1908 · page 5

The third session of the present Parliament was opened by the Governor in person on Tuesday. The speech from the throne was very…

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