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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1915

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Candidates for Promotion

The Wellington Times · Thursday 17 June 1915 · page 5

Yesterday and to-day candidates for promotion from the lower grades to the higher, in the public service in connection with the Justice Department…

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Our Local Parliament

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 18 June 1915 · page 4

In spite of all that has been said and published--even in spite of the fact that the late collector said there was no need for a successor--the…

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Liberal Candidate for Armidale

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 22 June 1915 · page 2

W. H. Lane, Mayor of Armidale, has been selected by the local league as Liberal candidate in place of the late Mr. Braund…

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State Parliament. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 16 July 1915 · page 4

During the debate on the second reading of the Trades Unions' Bill, Mr. Wade declared that the measure was as contentious as it could possibly…

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P. A. And.h. Elections

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 3 August 1915 · page 2

The following are slected unopposed as officers of the Dubbo P., A. and H. Association for the currant year;—President, Mr. F. Mack; Vice-Presidents,…

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Clarenoe Election

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 17 August 1915 · page 2

The Glarence by-election was held on Saturday. The latest returns give Mr. W. A. Zail (Independent Liberal) 2768, G. Morrison (Farmers' candidate) 2173…

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A Lady Candidate

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 20 August 1915 · page 1

The Parramatta Federal Labor Council has selected Mrs. Gallagher, of Paramatta, to oppose Mr. Joseph Cook for Parramatta constituency. Mrs…

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Cobbora Shire Election

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 31 August 1915 · page 2

Messrs. Dan. Digges (Mundooran) and S. Yeo (Dunedoo) have decided to stand for the by-election for A Riding, Cobbora Shire, rendered necessary…

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Federal Parliament. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 10 September 1915 · page 4

The Federal Parliament will adjourn to-day until October 27. It will then Only sit for a fortnight, adjourning till next year. Financial measure only…

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A Candidate for the Senate

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 14 September 1915 · page 2

The nomination of Mr. L. Bungate, of Dubbo [?] candidate for the Sen ate has received the P.L.L. endorsement…

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Voting by Post at Municipal Elections

The Wellington Times · Thursday 16 September 1915 · page 6

At the conference of the Local Government Association, sitting in Sydney, the Minister for Public Works asked for an expression of opinion as…

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Senate Election

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 17 September 1915 · page 3

The executive of the P.L.L. has endorsed the nominations for selection for the next Senate election of 38 aspirants, among whom is Mr. L…

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Willoughby Election

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 21 September 1915 · page 2

The figures for the election of a member of Parliament for Willough[?]y as shown at the poil on Saturday were:—J. L.Chambers (selected Labor)…

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Willoughby Election

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 28 September 1915 · page 1

Mr. John Haynes, who styled himself as a "Patriotic. Democrat," is the new member for Willoughby in the Legislative Assembly. He gained…

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State Parliament

Western Age · Wednesday 13 October 1915 · page 2

In the Assembly on Tuesday night Mr. Cusack gave notice that the honorable observance of neutrality by the Government in connection with…

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Melbourne Cup Candidates. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 19 October 1915 · page 2

Wallace Isinglass and Naxberry were each supported for the Melbourne Cup to the extent of £15,000 yesterday. These, with William the Silent and…

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Parliament House Refreshment Rooms. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 22 October 1915 · page 4

Notice of motion was given in the Assembly that the sale of liquor in the refreshment robms of Parliament House should cease…

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South African Elections. London

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 22 October 1915 · page 1

Heavy pollings were recorded in the South African elections. The striking feature of the voting was the large Unionist majorities over the Laborites…

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The Goo-ees. Questions in Parliament

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 26 October 1915 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly Mr. Thrower asked the Premier if he was aware that when the Gilgandra recruits arrived at Wellington many of them…

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