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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1914

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Latest Telegrams. Sydney, Tuesday. Opening of Parliament

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 3 March 1914 · page 1

The State Parliament opened at noon to-day with the usual formalities. The Governor's speech stated that Parliament would be asked to…

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Senatorial Candidates

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 3 March 1914 · page 2

We understand that at the next Federal elections four Liberals and three Farmers and Settlers candidates are to be nominated. Mr. R. W. D…

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Peak Hill Municipal Election

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 3 March 1914 · page 2

Irregularities in connection with the Peak Hill Municipal election are alleged, and definite action has been taken by these who hold this opinion…

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Our Local Parliament. Monday, March 2, 1914

The Western Herald · Wednesday 4 March 1914 · page 2

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Bourke was held on Monday night last, March 2. Present: The Mayor…

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Polling Place at Hope Royal

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 March 1914 · page 2

Mr. T. Brown, M.L.A., has received the following letter from the Commonwealth Electoral Officer, under date 21st February:—…

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The State Parliament the Governor's Speech

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 March 1914 · page 6

The State Parliament was opened by the State Governor at noon on Tuesday. The Governor's Speech was as follows:—"The State continues to enjoy a…

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Macquarie Shire Election

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 March 1914 · page 4

The nominations to fill the extraordinary vacancy for C. Riding of the Macquarie Shire, caused by the resignation of Councillor S. R. Wilson, were…

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An Important Decision Affecting Local Government Elections

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 March 1914 · page 7

The Full Court was engaged last Thursday considering case of interest to Local Government bodies, and particularly to returning officers and…

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State Parliament

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 6 March 1914 · page 1

In reply to a question by Mr. Wade, the Premier said it was not the intention of the Government to fill the position of Commissioner for Railways…

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State Parliament

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 6 March 1914 · page 7

On Wednesday the Legislative Assembly spent a quiet evening, the debate on the Address-in-Reply being continued by Mr. Jaques, who [?] condemned the…

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Sarcasm in Parliament

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 6 March 1914 · page 6

In Parliament on Tuesday Mr. Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Works if he could give any idea when funds would be available for sewerage works…

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Opening of Parliament

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 6 March 1914 · page 2
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Speaking to motion for the adoption of the Address in Reply at the opening of Parliament on Tuesday, Mr. Wade said that, not withstanding the…

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Election Protests

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 6 March 1914 · page 6

In the Assembly on Tuesday Mr. [?]presented a petition protesting against the return of Mr. Grimm for [?] Mr. Thrower for…

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The Macquarie Election. Petition Lodged

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 6 March 1914 · page 4

The petition of Mr. R. W. D. Weaver against the return of Mr. T. H. [?] for the Macquarie seat appears in the current issue of the…

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Three Election Petitions

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 6 March 1914 · page 4

When the Legislative Assembly met on Tuesday afternoon, before any questions were asked, the Chief Secretary, Mr. Cairn, placed on the table of the…

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The Macquarie Election. Mr. Weaver's Petition

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 6 March 1914 · page 4

The petition which Mr. H. W. D. Weaver has lodged against the return of Mr. T. H. Thrower, as member for Macquarie, states, inter alia:—…

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Open Column. Proportional Representation Results of the Model Election. (To the Editor.)

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 10 March 1914 · page 2

Sir,-—We desire to place before your reader the result of the model election held to demonstrate the practical working of the principle of…

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Parliament

The Western Herald · Wednesday 11 March 1914 · page 2

There is no sign, on the part of the Government of any intention to make this "short" session really a short one. Apparently, there is no business ready…

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Macquarie Extraorind-ary Election

The Wellington Times · Thursday 12 March 1914 · page 4

The polling in connection with the extrordinary election for the C. riding of the Macquarie shire council will take place on Saturday. The candidates are…

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