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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1917

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The Labor Candidate MR. T. H. Thrower's Speech. Consocripion the Main Issue

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 27 February 1917 · page 3

At the Protestan[?] Hall last evening Mr. T.H. Thrower, the selected Labor candidate for the Macquarte, opened his campaign. The chair was taken…

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The State Election

The Western Herald · Wednesday 28 February 1917 · page 2

The election campaign, which is now upon us, though short, will undoubtedly be very strenuous. The National Party have a substantial…

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Election Notes

The Wellington Times · Thursday 1 March 1917 · page 4

A meeting of ladies will be held at the National Party's committee room's, Perey-street, at 3.30 to-morrow afternoon, to discuss urgent matters in…

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State Elections. Mr. Thrower at Wellington

The Wellington Times · Thursday 1 March 1917 · page 4

Mr. T. Thrower, the selected Labor candidate for the Macquarie, addressed the electors of Wellington in the Oddfellows' Hall last night. The Mayor…

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The Castlereagh Election. Mr. Arkins' Appeal

Gilgandra Weekly · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 2

In the Castlereagh contest at the forthcoming elections the influence of the National Party will support Mr Arkins, who is now at the front. Before leaving Mr Arkine wrote a manifesto to the people of this electorate in connection with the position forced upon him by the action of the…

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Dubbo F. and S. Election of Officers

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 7

A special meeting of the Dubbo branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association was held in the Protestant Hall on Wednesday afternoon, when…

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Open Column. Farmers and the Elections. (To the Editor.)

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 3

Sir,--I was disappointed not to find any reference in the Premier's policy speech in regard to further payments to be made to farmers by the Wheat…

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Open Colum. Farmers and the Elections. Land for Returned Soldiers. (To the Editor.)

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 6

Sir,--The Minister for Lands, Mr. W. G. Ashford, speaking at Boggabri, lately, said that the Government had already spent £800,000 on land to be…

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The National Government Candidate

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 4

Mr. Murdoch McLcod, the National Government Candidate, motored from Wellington on Wednesday night to attend a meeting of his Dubbo…

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State Elections

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 6

Thus writes "Morwong" in Forbes "Advocate":—The State elections are good fun while they are on. It [?]lls in many an otherwise blank night,…

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Federal Election at Once of Both Houses. Sydney, Monday, 12.6 p.m

The Wellington Times · Monday 5 March 1917 · page 2

Senator Millen announced in the Senate to-day the withdrawal of the Government's…

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Sensation In Parliament Alleged Improper Offer

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 6 March 1917 · page 2

A sensational development occurred in the Senate on Friday morning, when Senator Watson (N.S.W.) made a series of allegations, asserting that…

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Elections in May

Western Age · Tuesday 6 March 1917 · page 2

It is understood the Federal elections will be held at the latest before the middle of May. Eighteen Senators retire…

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Elections to be Held Immediately. Imperial Delegation Postponed. Sydney

Western Age · Tuesday 6 March 1917 · page 2

Following on the dramatic events of the last few days, Senator Millen announced in the Senate this afternoon that the Federal Government…

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Federal Elections Probably April 28

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 6 March 1917 · page 1

Senator Millen announced in the Senate yesterday that the Government had decided that both Houses would go to the country immediately. He…

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Our Local Parliament. Monday, March 5, 1917

The Western Herald · Wednesday 7 March 1917 · page 3

The ordinary fortnightly fortnightly meeting of the Municipality of Bourke was held on Monday night last, March 5, Present: The Mayor…

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The Federal Government. Election of Both Houses. Sydney, March 5

The Western Herald · Wednesday 7 March 1917 · page 2

Senator E. D. Millen announced in the Senate the withdrawal of the Government proposals and an immediate election of both Houses…

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Macquarie Election. Mr. M'leod at Wellington

The Wellington Times · Thursday 8 March 1917 · page 4

There was a large gathering in the Oddfellows' Hall last night, when Mr. M. M'Leod, tho Nationalist candidate for the Macquarie, addressed the electors…

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Federal Elections. Dissolution, March 26. Polling Day, May 5

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 9 March 1917 · page 1

In the House of Representatives yesterday afternoon the Prime Minister announced that the Federal Parliament would be dissolved on March 26…

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About the Elections

Gilgandra Weekly · Friday 9 March 1917 · page 1

The " Weekly " has made arrangements for a comprehensive telegraphic service in connection with the election returns. Hitherto onr…

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