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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1916

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Our Local Parliament. Monday, March 6, 1916

The Western Herald · Wednesday 8 March 1916 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Bourke was held on Monday last. Present: Ald. H. K. Bloxham Mayor), and…

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Municipal By-election

The Wellington Times · Thursday 9 March 1916 · page 4

The election of an alderman to take the place of ex-Ald. Kenyon will be held at the council-chambers on Saturday next. The hours of polling will…

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Parliament

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 10 March 1916 · page 4

Parliament is once more in session. In all probability this will be its last appearance before the public in its collective capacity before the general…

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Municipal By-election. Me. Walker the New Alderman

The Wellington Times · Monday 13 March 1916 · page 2

An election to fill the vacancy in the municipal council, caused by the resignation of Alderman Kenyon, took place on Saturday. There was little…

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Open Column. We do not necessarily endorse the opinions expressed by correspondents. the Castlereagh Election. (To the Editor.)

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 17 March 1916 · page 4

Sir, -- A number of inquiries have been made lately as to whether I have definitely decided to contest the Labor selection for the Castlereagh seat this…

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Letter to the Editor. the Castlereagh Election

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 17 March 1916 · page 4

Sir,—A number of inquiries have been made lately as to whether I have definitely decided to contest the Labor selection for the Castlereah seat this…

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The State Elections. (To the Editor)

The Wellington Times · Monday 20 March 1916 · page 3

Sir,—As will be seen by advertisement, Miss Cameron, who is represented as a very fine speaker, will visit Wellington on Thursday, the 23rd inst…

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Progressive Candidate Wanted

The Wellington Times · Monday 20 March 1916 · page 2

The office of Messrs. M. M'Leod and Co.'s mill on Saturday was crowded with farmers whose business was to make an effort to get a candidate to…

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Only One Candidate

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 21 March 1916 · page 1

Mr. W. E. Tink was the only candidate nominated to carry the banner of the Progressive party through next political campaign in the Macquarie…

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Our Local Parliament. Monday, March 20, 1916

The Western Herald · Wednesday 22 March 1916 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Bourke was held on Monday night last, March 20. Present: The Mayor (Ald…

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MURDOCH McLEOD. Likely Candidate for Parliament

Gilgandra Weekly · Friday 24 March 1916 · page 4

The office of Messrs. M. McLeod and Co.'S mill at Wellington on Saturday was crowded with farmers whose business was to make an effort…

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State Parliament. Extending its Life

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 31 March 1916 · page 1

There is authority for saying that a well-defined movement is on foot on the Ministerial side of the House for extending the life of the present…

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Sensation in Parliament. Corruption and Conspiracy Alleged

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 31 March 1916 · page 7

An immense sensation was created in Parliament on Tuesday afternoon by the announcement by Mr. Holman of suspicious of corruption,…

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Sensation in Parliament Corruption and Conspira[?]y Alleged. a Royal Commission Appointed

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 31 March 1916 · page 7

An immense sensation was created in Parliament on Tuesday afternoon by the annoueement by Mr. Holman of suspicions of corruption, conspiracy,…

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Our Local Parliament. Monday, April 3, 1916

The Western Herald · Wednesday 5 April 1916 · page 3

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Bourke was held on Monday night last, April 3. Present: The Mayor (Ald…

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Scenes in Parliament

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 7 April 1916 · page 4

Mr. Hainan on Wednesday referred to incidents in Parliament on the previous. night which caused him to threaten the resignation of the…

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More Candidates

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 7 April 1916 · page 4

It is said that Mr. W. C, a'Beeket will be nominated by the Apsley branch of the F. and S. Association to contest the selection for the…

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Tasmanian Elections

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 7 April 1916 · page 4

The final count in connection with the Tasmanian elections provides a most complicated situation. Fifteen Liberals are returned as against 14…

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Movement to Postpone the General Elections

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 7 April 1916 · page 2

It is generally believed in political circles that an organised and strenuous endeavour will be made by a section of politicians to extend the life of the…

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Choice of a Candidate

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 7 April 1916 · page 4

At the meeting addressed by exSenator Oakes at the Protestant Hall on Wednesday night, he, as well as Messrs. Blacket and Tweedie, stressed…

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