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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1914

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Senate Election. Adelaide

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 18 August 1914 · page 2

Mr. Cleland, K.C, has given the Labor Party an opinion respecting the Senate election. He has come to the conclusion that the election must be…

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Our Local Parliament. Monday, August 17, 1914

The Western Herald · Wednesday 19 August 1914 · page 2

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Bourke was held on Monday night last, August 17. Present: The Mayor…

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State Parliament

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 21 August 1914 · page 6

In the Assembly on Wednesday the Moratorium Bill was taken through its third reading. The measure purports to give the Governor power to proclaim…

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Federal Elections. Mr. Kelk at Cobar

The Cobar Herald · Friday 21 August 1914 · page 5

On Thursday night Mr. W. S. Kelk, the selected Liberal candidate for the Darling electorate, addressed a large meeting from the…

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Elections Must Proceed

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 21 August 1914 · page 2

Mr. Cook on Sunday issued an appeal to the people of Australian to set themselves the task of electing a new Parliament. Had it been practicable…

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Letters to the Editor. the Coming Federal Elections

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 21 August 1914 · page 3

Sir,—There is such an uncertainty of opinion in some quarters as to the propriety of proceeding with the Federal sections, fixed for the 5th September,…

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THE Western Herald and Darling River Advocate. Saturday, August 22, 1914. the Coming Federal Elections. (To the Editor, Western Herald.)

The Western Herald · Saturday 22 August 1914 · page 4

SIR,—There is such an uncertainty of opinion in some quarters as to the propriety of proceeding with the Federal elections fixed for September 5,…

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The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate. Tuesday, August 26, 1914. the Federal Elections

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 25 August 1914 · page 2

We have been loath to raise the political cry since the great war began. We had hoped that in this time of supreme crisis for the Empire, political…

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Darling Elections

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 25 August 1914 · page 2

Mr. W. S. Kelk, the Candidate for the Darling, makes a special appeal that his supporters shake off their lethagy, and make an effort on behalf of…

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Services At Holy Trinity. Bond of Debt Cancelled by Bishop Long. 50 Candidates Received Into the Church

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 25 August 1914 · page 3

The Bishop of Bathurst administered Confirmation to some 50 candidates at the 11 o'clock service at Holy Trinity on Sunday. The ancient ceremony of…

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F. and S. Association. and the Federal Elections

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 28 August 1914 · page 7

The citizens of the State will be called upon to elect a new House of Representatives as well as a new Senate on September 5. I wish to utte[?]…

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Federal Election. Address by Mr. Weaver

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 28 August 1914 · page 4

In the Protestant Hall last night Mr. R. W. D. Weaver delivered an address on Federal politics. Mr. H. T. Blacket occupied the chair, and briefly…

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The Elections

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 28 August 1914 · page 4

An election is part of the process of the people governing themselves. The people of Australia are without a Parliament, and in this great crisis it is more…

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The Elections. Speech, by Mr. Weaver

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 28 August 1914 · page 5

Mr. R. W. D. Weaver addressed a meeting in the Protestant Hall last aight, his address being in support of the six Liberal candidates for the…

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The Candidate

The Western Herald · Saturday 29 August 1914 · page 6

"I have called," began the well-dressed man at the door, "to ascertain if I may count upon your support at the poll." The householder looked his visitor up and…

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Western Herald and Darling River Advocate. Saturday, August 20, 1914. the Coming Election

The Western Herald · Saturday 29 August 1914 · page 4

An election is part of the process of the people governing themselves. The people of Australia are without a Parliament, and in this great crisis it…

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Federal Elections Address by Mr T. Brown

The Wellington Times · Monday 31 August 1914 · page 3

On Friday evening last, Mr. T. Blown, member for the State electorate of the Lachlan, addressed an outdoor [?]ring of the electors from the…

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Election Day

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 1 September 1914 · page 1

Next Saturday will be Federal election day. It is surprising that a number of Dubbo electors have the impression that the elections have been…

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CORRESPONDENCE. We wish it to be distinctly understood that though our columns are open to all for the discussion of general and Important topics, we do not necessarly endorsche opinions or our correspondents.-ED.W.H.] (To the Editor, Western Herald.) Federal Elections. Despicable Electioneering Tactics

The Western Herald · Wednesday 2 September 1914 · page 3

Sir— I was somewhat astonished, yet considerably amused, to read in the "Dubbo Dispatch" of August 14, a letter from a Mr Wilson, Assistant…

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Federal Elections Mr. W. J. Johnson Speaks

The Wellington Times · Thursday 3 September 1914 · page 9

On Monday night the Mayor (Ald. T. Kennard) presided over a meeting of the electors, when Mr. W. J. Johnosn, Labor candidate for Calare, gave his…

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