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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1917

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Our Local Parliament. Monday, April 2, 1917

The Western Herald · Saturday 7 April 1917 · page 2

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Bourke was held on Monday night last, April 2. Present: The Mayor…

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The Federal Election. Sydney, April 5

The Western Herald · Saturday 7 April 1917 · page 2

Mr. Hughes opened his New South Wales campaign in the Town Hall. He was accorded a tremendous reception. He declared that it was good…

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The New Parliament

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 10 April 1917 · page 1

At a meeting of the State Cabinet on Saturday, appointments to the Upper House were mentioned. It is probable that Messrs. McGowen, Meagher,…

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The Federal Election The Fight for the Darling

Western Age · Tuesday 10 April 1917 · page 2

The following are the selected Labor candidates:— THE SENATE. BOWLING, PETER…

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The State Elections. Latest Results

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 10 April 1917 · page 2

The clearing up in connection with the recent State elections is gradually nearing finality. A "Gazette" notice has been issued, calling Parliament to…

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The Federal Election

The Western Herald · Wednesday 11 April 1917 · page 2

On Wednesday night last the Federal campaign was opened in Sydney under very auspicious circumstances. The principal speakers were…

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Betting on Elections

Gilgandra Weekly · Friday 13 April 1917 · page 1

Betting on elections is growing, both in the capital and conntry towns. It is said over £12,000 changed hands on the State elections,…

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Alleged Soliciting, German Aid. Charge Against P.l.l. Candidates

Gilgandra Weekly · Friday 13 April 1917 · page 10

The following is a copy of a dodger that is being circulated in Sydney. It says:— Documentary evidence was set tip…

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The Federal Election The Fight for the Darling

Western Age · Friday 13 April 1917 · page 2

The following are the selected Labor candidates:— THE SENATE. BOWLING, PETER…

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Federal Elections. Mr. W. G. Spence States His Case

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 13 April 1917 · page 5

The Mayor (Aid. G. Palmer) presided at Mr. W. G. Spruce's meeting, in the Protestant Hall on Wednesday evening, and there wan a good…

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Federal Elections. the National Campaign

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 13 April 1917 · page 7

The selected National Senate three—E. D. MILLEN. H. E. PRATTEN,J. THOMAS. National War Administation andi…

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Pastures Board Election

The Western Herald · Saturday 14 April 1917 · page 2

An election of four Directors for the Wanaaring Pastures Protection Board will be held next month, and Tuesday, May 1, has been fixed as…

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The Federal Election The Fight for the Darling

Western Age · Tuesday 17 April 1917 · page 2

The following are the selected Labor candidates:— THE SENATE. BOWLING, PETER…

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The State Elections

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

On Saturday the second ballots were held in connection with the Albury, Byron, Glo[?]ter, [?]iawkesbury and Namoui seats, and in [?]er…

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Parliament Opened

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 20 April 1917 · page 5

The State Parliament was opened on Tuesday. Mr. J. J. Cohen was elected Speaker, on the motion of Mr. Abbott, seconded by Mr. Scobie. Mr McGirr…

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Local and General. Parliament Prorogued

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

A special proclamation was issued on Wednesday afternoon, proroguing parlimnent till May 22nd. This is purely a formality, however, as the House will…

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The Federal Election The Fight for the Darling

Western Age · Friday 20 April 1917 · page 2

The following are the selected Labor candidates:— THE SENATE. BOWLING. PETER…

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A Woman Candidate

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 20 April 1917 · page 5

In the course of an address at Gulgong, Mrs. Seery, the Labor candidate for Robertson, said women members of Parliament were doing noble work in…

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Federal Elections. the National Campaign

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 20 April 1917 · page 4

The selected National Senate three—E. D. MILLEN, H. E. PRATTEN, J. THOMAS. National War Administration…

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Federal Campaign. The Hon. Josiah Thomas. Senate Candidate. a Stirring Speech

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

The Hon. Josiah. Thomas, one of the Senate War Administration candidated, addressed a splendid meeting of the electors of Dubbo in the Protestand…

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