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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1917

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Macquarie Election. Speech by Mr.w.j.doyle, M.L.A.

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 13 July 1917 · page 3

Mr.W.J.Doyle, Labor ML.A. for Phillip on Wednesday evening delivered an address in the Protestant Hall on behalf of the candidature of…

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The Elections. Campaign Notes. Election Day—July 28th. Return of Writ—August 11th

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 13 July 1917 · page 2

There is no possible doubt, no possible, probable shadow of doubt what ever,that Attorney General Hall threw a bombshell in the4 enemy camp at…

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Our Local Parliament. Monday, July 9, 1917

The Western Herald · Saturday 14 July 1917 · page 2

A special meeting of the newly-elected Council of the Municipality of Bourke was held on Monday night last, July 9. Present: Aldermen…

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The Constitution Act and the Candidates. (To the Editor)

The Wellington Times · Monday 16 July 1917 · page 4

Sir,—Mr. Hall, Attorney-General, contends that Mr. McGirr is ineligible to contest this bye-election for Macquarie, as he (Mr. McGirr) is a…

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Macquarie By-election. Address by Mr. P. M. McGIRR

The Wellington Times · Monday 16 July 1917 · page 2

There was a large crowd in front of the Club House Hotel on Saturday night, when Mr. P. M. McGirr, the selected and endorsed Labor candidate…

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Macquarie Bye-Election

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 17 July 1917 · page 2

Mesdames Toohey and Maincke, who are assisting Mr. P. MeGirr in his candidature for, Macquarie, addressed a public meeting in his support in the…

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Mr. P. McGirr's Meeting. the Labor Candidate Speaks

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 17 July 1917 · page 2

There was n good audience at the Empire Hall on Monday night to meet Mr. P. MeGirr. who spoke in furtherance of his candidature for the…

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Vote for Murdoch McLEOD. Macquarie By-Election. Campaign Notes. Election Day—July 28th. Return of Writ-August llth

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 17 July 1917 · page 3

The "Liberal" has advocated the elimination of the principle of the second ballot. In connection with this matter, we note that a deputation…

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Macquarie By-Election Stirring Addresses by Messrs. Ashfokd and Cocks

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 17 July 1917 · page 2

Messrs. W. G. Ashford (Minister for Lands) and Arthur Cocks, M.L.A. for St. Leonnrds, addressed a large audience in favor of the candidature of…

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Parliament

The Western Herald · Wednesday 18 July 1917 · page 2

There was nothing startling in the Vice-Regal speech. As a declaration of policy it enumerated a number of subjects which will have to be dealt…

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State Parliament

The Wellington Times · Thursday 19 July 1917 · page 7

The State Parliament was opened on Tuesday, and the Governor's speech began with the following references:— Whilst rejoicing at tho providential…

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The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate. Friday, July 20, 1917. the Opening of Parliament

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 20 July 1917 · page 3

All the Parliaments of Australia are at present at work, that is, if the volume of literature in the form of Bills and "Hansards" may be taken as…

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Macquarie Bye-Election Mb. Beeby

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 20 July 1917 · page 1

Speaking in Dubbo last night in support of the candidature of Mr. McLeod, Hon. G. S. Beecby, Minister for Labor and Industry, said there were several…

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Macquarie By-Election Campaign Notes

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 20 July 1917 · page 2

While there can be no doubt that [?] man holding an of[?]ice of profit under the Crown cannot legally sit in Parliament, and no doubt that a member of…

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Macquarie By-Election Address by Hon, G. S. Beeby, Minister for Labor

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 20 July 1917 · page 2

Mr. G. S. Beeby addressed a meeting of eletors of Macquari last evening in furtherance of the candidature of Mr. Murdoch McLe[?]d, the selected…

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Our Local Parliament. Monday, July 16, 1917

The Western Herald · Saturday 21 July 1917 · page 2

An ordinary meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Bourke was held on Monday night last, July 16. Present: The Mayor (Alderman…

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Macquarie By-election. Address by Mr. Greg. McGIRR

The Wellington Times · Monday 23 July 1917 · page 3

There was a large attendance in the Oddfellows' Hall, on Thursday evening, when an address in support of the candidature of Mr. P. M. McGirr,…

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Macquaorie Bye-Election State Finance. An Original Scheme

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 24 July 1917 · page 2

Speaking in Dubbo on behalf of Mr. M. McLeod, National candidate for the Macquarie, Mr. G. S. Beeby, Minister for Labor and industry, said that…

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Macquarie By-Election Address by Mr. Beeby

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 24 July 1917 · page 4

Mr. G. S. Beeby, Minister for Labor, addressed a large meeting of electors from the balcony of the Court House Hotel on Saturday evening last. His…

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Macquarie By Election Campaign Notes

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 24 July 1917 · page 2

Election Day—July 28th. Return of Writ-August llth. Tonight at the Protestant Hall, Mr. G. R. McDonald, M.L.A., (Bingara) will…

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