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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1911

243 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 9 of 13

Local Parliament

The Western Herald · Wednesday 30 August 1911 · page 2

On Monday evening last a special call of the Council was made for the purpose of dealing with alleged breaches of Ordinance 45 (21) of the Local Government…

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Parliament Burlesque

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 1 September 1911 · page 2

Great Interest was manifested by the public In tbe proceedings of the Assembly on Tuesday afternoon. Long before the appointed time for the…

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Notes and Comments. The Boar Garden Parliament

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 1 September 1911 · page 3

It has been truly said that England is the mother of Parliament. It was the late John Bright who made the terse but pregnant remark. Pregnant…

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General Election

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 1 September 1911 · page 4

Mr. Holman, speaking at a public function on Wednesday Afternoon, Indicated that a general election would take place in two months' time, or, at…

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Local Parliament

The Western Herald · Saturday 2 September 1911 · page 4

The adjourned special meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Bourke was held at the Council Chambers on Thursday evening last at 8 p.m…

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A Disputed Election

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 5 September 1911 · page 3

It is understood that the return of John Porry to the Liverpool Piains seat will be contested on the ground of some alleged irregularities…

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Local Parliament. Monday, September 4, 1911

The Western Herald · Wednesday 6 September 1911 · page 2

The regular fortnightly meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Bourke was held at the Council Chambers on the above date at 9.30 p.m…

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Federal Parliament. Big Programme Outlined

The Wellington Times · Thursday 7 September 1911 · page 6

The Federal Parliament was opened on Tuesday by the Governor-General, Lord Denman. His Excellency's Speech traversed the work of the Imperial…

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State Parliament. Restitution of Portfolios. Wades Motion Defeated

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 8 September 1911 · page 4

IN the Assembly on Wednesday, Mr. Fitzpatrick asked M. McGowen whether an agreement had been entered into between the Government and the Speaker that on the…

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The State Parliament. Mr. Speaker's Position. The Premier's Return. SYDNEY

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 8 September 1911 · page 7

A LARGE crowd of people mustered in the gallery of the House yesterday to witness the return of Mr. McGown. When the Premier entered he was erected with hearty "Hear,…

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The Federal Parliament

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 12 September 1911 · page 4

THE Federal Parliament was opened by the Governor-General on Tuesday, His Excellency's speech traversed the work of the Imperial Conference, and expressed satisfaction with the…

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Federal Parliament

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 15 September 1911 · page 5

Mr. J. Cook resumed the debate on the Address-in-Reply. He severely castigated Ministers for their alleged sins of omissions and commissions. The Senate adopted the…

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Questions in Parliament. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 15 September 1911 · page 4

Mr. Henley asked the Premier in the Legislative Assemibly last night if the Government intended compensating Messrs. Hoskins for the damage done…

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Dubbo F. & S. Association. the Western District Council Preparations for the Next Parliamentary Election

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 19 September 1911 · page 4

The regular monthly meeting of the Dubbo branch of the F. and S. Association was held on Saturday afternoon last, when there were present: Messrs…

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Disgraceful Scene in Parliament. Seven Members Ejected

The Wellington Times · Thursday 21 September 1911 · page 8

Undoubtedly the most disgraceful scene in the history of the Parliament of New South Wales occurred on Tuesday afternoon…

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Parliament

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 22 September 1911 · page 5

During last night's proceedings in the Assembly, the Speake[?] ruled. Mr. Wade's motion deprecating his (the Speaker's) conduct out of order…

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Liverpool Plains Election

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 22 September 1911 · page 5

It was announced last night that a recount of the votes cast in the Liverpool Plaice electorate would take place. A start at this work will be made next Tuesday…

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General Elections

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 22 September 1911 · page 7

IN the Assembly on Wednesday night, Mr. David Storey asked the Premier if he did not think it advisable to act 'the big man,' by asking the Lieutenant-Governor to…

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The General Elections

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 22 September 1911 · page 4

Mr. McGowen states that a general election will take place in a few months. In Parliament on Wednesday night, in reply to a question by…

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Our Local Parliament. Thursday, September 21, 1911

The Western Herald · Saturday 23 September 1911 · page 4

A special meeting of the Council of the Municipality was held at the Council Chamburn on the above date at 8 p.m. Present: His Worship the Mayor, and…

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