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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1917

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Municipal Elections. to the Electors

The Wellington Times · Thursday 21 June 1917 · page 5

Ladies and Gentlemen,—Is was my intention to have nominated as a candidate for your suffrages at the forthcoming election, but after my…

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Municipal Elections

The Wellington Times · Thursday 21 June 1917 · page 4

Although the nominations of candidates for the municipal elections on the 30th June must be in the hands of the returning officer by 5 o 'clock this…

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Official Labor Blindness Post Election Follies

Gilgandra Weekly · Friday 22 June 1917 · page 13

All loyal Australians who have followed the post election utterances of official Laborites must be devoutly thankful that Mr Hughes and the…

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The Municipal Elections. No Contest in Cobar

Western Age · Friday 22 June 1917 · page 2

The nominations received for the position of aldermen of the municipality of Cobar were declared by the returning officer (Mr. J. Healy) at the…

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The Municipal Elections

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 22 June 1917 · page 2

Ordinarily Municipal elections are regarded as minor events, and this may account for the little interest manifested in them by the general public…

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Macquarie By-election. Candidates in the Field

The Wellington Times · Monday 25 June 1917 · page 2

There promises to be a keen contest for the Macquarie seat in the State Parliament, rendered vacant by the death of Mr. T. H. Thrower. The…

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Municipal Elections

The Wellington Times · Monday 25 June 1917 · page 2

The nomination's for aldermen at the forthcoming municipal elections were formally declared at noon on Friday, by the town clerk, who is the…

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Successful Wrightville Candidates

Western Age · Tuesday 26 June 1917 · page 2

The results of the London College of Music examinations held at Wrightville on the 20th inst. are as follows:…

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The Municipal Election

The Western Herald · Wednesday 27 June 1917 · page 2

The triennial Municipal elections have at last come round, the convincing day having been fixed for June 30 throughout the State. This…

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Macquarie By-election Selecting the Candidates

The Wellington Times · Thursday 28 June 1917 · page 6

The by-election for the Macquarie, rendered necessary by the death of the late Mr. T. H. Thrower, is arousing an interest that extends far beyond the…

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Municipal Elections

The Wellington Times · Thursday 28 June 1917 · page 6

The polling for the municipal elections will take place on Saturday. The polling booth will be at the Council Chambers, and will be open from…

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Mr. Holman May Enter Imperial Parliament

Gilgandra Weekly · Friday 29 June 1917 · page 14

There is some speculation in political circles as to whether Mr Holman, who is at present in London, will return to New South Wales and…

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Never Again. Resolved After Election

Gilgandra Weekly · Friday 29 June 1917 · page 4

Never again to bet on election; but if I "do" bet, to begin early, and collect short ends. Never again to speak unkindly of either…

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Macquarie Bye-Election

Western Age · Friday 29 June 1917 · page 2

There is no dearth of candidates for the Macquarie seat, rendered vacant by the death of Mr T. H. Thrower, Among those likely to appeal for the…

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The Macquarie Election

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 29 June 1917 · page 7
Also in The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate

A conference of Farmers and Settlors' Association delegates will be held at Wellington this afternoon to select a candidate for the Macquarie…

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Municipal Election

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 29 June 1917 · page 6

Polling day. to-morrow (Saturday) at the Town Hall. Votes may be recorded between the hours of 8 a.m. and 7 p.m…

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The Municipal Election. Alleged Mysterious Circular. Peculiarly Open(?) Tactics

The Western Herald · Saturday 30 June 1917 · page 2

The Municipal elections take place to-day (Saturday.) In answer to the invitation of the retiring aldermen to any ratepayer to…

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Municipal Elections. Rejection of Official Labor Candidates

The Wellington Times · Monday 2 July 1917 · page 2

From the very moment of the announcement of a new franchise (that is its extension to lodgers) in connection with the electoral provisions of the…

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Macquarie By-election

The Wellington Times · Monday 2 July 1917 · page 3

The speaker has issued his writ for the election, of a successor to the late Mr. T. H. Thrower, for the Macquarie State electorate. Monday next the…

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