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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1912

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South Australian Elections Pendulum Swings Back. Victory for the Liberals

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 13 February 1912 · page 2

After a period of unparalleled interest and excitement during the South Australian elections the pendulum of public opinion has swung back with a…

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Talbragar Shire Council Monthly Meeting. Election of President. Councillor F.C. Wake Elected

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 13 February 1912 · page 4

The usual monthly meeting of the above Council was held at the Shire Office on Saturday. The following Councillors were present: Councillors…

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Our Local Parliament

The Western Herald · Wednesday 14 February 1912 · page 2

A special meeting of the Council was, deld at the Council Chambers on Monhay night last. There were present His Worship the Mayor Aid…

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State Parliament

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 16 February 1912 · page 4

The State Parliament will reassemble on Monday. The session will last until Easter, the Assembly sitting on five days of the week. Business will be taken up…

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Meeting of Parliament. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 16 February 1912 · page 4

The New South Wales Parliament will commence its next session on Monday. The first business will be the arranging of the Income Tax Bill…

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Election of Committees

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 16 February 1912 · page 6

The committees are as follows:-- Finance Committee.--Aldermen Hawke, McGuinn, Lewis, and Ley. Works Committee.--Aldermen Palmer,…

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Parliament Never Closed

The Western Herald · Saturday 17 February 1912 · page 7

The Geneva correspondent of the "Express" wired on November 20:—The "Glarner Nachrlchten" announces that it has decided, at the instance of the…

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Our Local Parliament. Second Special Meeting. Monday, February 12

The Western Herald · Saturday 17 February 1912 · page 4

A second special meeting was held to consider the Finance Committe's report of the 9th instant, on the estimates and proposed rates to be…

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Opening of Parliament. Notice of Motion of Censure. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 20 February 1912 · page 2

There was a full attendance of members and a crowded public gallery when the Speaker took the chair to-day to resume the sitting of the Assembly…

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To Select a Candidate

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 20 February 1912 · page 2

A conference between representatives of the Farmers and Settlers' Association and Liberal leagues of the Castlereagh electorate will be held at…

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Our Local Parliament. Monday, February 19, 1912

The Western Herald · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 2

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Bourke was held at the Council Chambers on above date. There were present: His Worship the Mayor…

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State Parliament. Mr. Wade's Censure Motion

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 February 1912 · page 3

There was no official opening of Parliament on Monday afternoon. Mr. Wade: I beg to give notice that, in the opinion of the House, the action…

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Castlereagh Electorate. Looking for a Candidate to Oppose Mr. Trefle

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 23 February 1912 · page 2

A conference of delegates representing the various branches of the F. and S. Association and Liberal Leagues in the Castlcreagh electorate met in…

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State Parliament Speaker Censured. Opposition Retire. Motion Defeated. Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 27 February 1912 · page 2

When the House met; yesterday afternoon Mr. Wood came in conflict with the Speaker, and was removed by the Sergeant at Arms…

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Queensland Elections

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 1 March 1912 · page 5

It is understood that the Queensland general elections will take place on April 27th. It is believed that the Government programme will contain promises of…

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The South Australian Elections. (To the Editor, Western Herald.)

The Western Herald · Saturday 2 March 1912 · page 4

Sir,—The Elections in South Australia furnish further evidence of the need for proportional voting. In that State there are twelve electorates for…

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State Parliament

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 5 March 1912 · page 3

In the Assembly last night Mr. Wood moved--''That pursuant of Standing Order 161, this House dissents from Mr Speaker's action in removing Mr…

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Our Local Parliament. Monday, March 4, 1912

The Western Herald · Wednesday 6 March 1912 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Council of the above Municipality of Bourke was held at the Council Chambers, Present:—Ald. H. K. Bloxham…

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State Parliament

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 8 March 1912 · page 4

In the Assembly last night the Income Tax Management Bill passed the committee stage. All efforts of the Opposition to carry amendments were…

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Our Local Parliament. Commons

The Western Herald · Saturday 9 March 1912 · page 4

On Monday evening last the usual monthly meeting of the Common Trustees was held in the Council Chambers…

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