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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1918

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Wellington Districts Teachers' Association. Election of Officers

The Wellington Times · Thursday 21 February 1918 · page 2

On Saturday last a very representative meeting of teachers of the district assembled at the District School. The chair was taken by Mr. Turnbull…

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Our Local Parliament. Monday, March 4, 1918

The Western Herald · Wednesday 6 March 1918 · page 2

The ordinary meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Bourke was held on Monday night last, March 4, 1918. Present: His Worship the…

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The Dubbo Liberal and Macquare Advocate. Friday, March 16, 1918. the Queensland Elections

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 15 March 1918 · page 3

To-morrow, March 16th, is election day in Queensland." The occasion is opportune for directing public attention to a few foots in connection with the…

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Queensland Elections. 'Ryan's Triumphal March.'

Western Age · Tuesday 19 March 1918 · page 3

The Queensland elections took place on Saturday. The Ryan Labor Government was returned by a larger majority than before. Present…

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Queensland Elections

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 19 March 1918 · page 1

The Queensland elections, on Saturday, resulted in a sweeping Labor victory. In the last Parliament the Labor Party numbered 45, and the…

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Our Local Parliament. Monday, March 18, 1918

The Western Herald · Wednesday 20 March 1918 · page 2

The ordinary meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Bourke was held on Monday night last, March 18, 1918. Present: His Worship the…

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Queensland Elections. Sydney, Mar. 18

The Western Herald · Wednesday 20 March 1918 · page 2

The Ryan Government has been returned by an increased majority. The new Parliament will probably comprise Labor 51; Nationalists 21…

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Queensland Elections

The Wellington Times · Thursday 21 March 1918 · page 8

The position of the parties, as a result of the Queensland State elections, remains unaltered. The Nationalists may probably gain Windsor, where only…

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Federal Elections

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 22 March 1918 · page 2

The Australian Labor Party has circularised all branches urging that a atrichuous campaign of Federal enrollment be entered upon at once. The…

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Municipal Bye-Election

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 26 March 1918 · page 1

The bye-election to fill the vacancy in the Dubbo Municipal Council caused by the resignation of Mr. J. H. Hitter, was held on Saturday. The…

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S.a. Elections

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 9 April 1918 · page 1

The returns of the South Australian elections, though not yet complete, indicate that the Coalitionists will have a, majority in the now Parliament…

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Soldiers and the Queensland Elections

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 9 April 1918 · page 4

A feature of the recent Queensland elections was the number of soldiers who ran as selected National candidates against the Caucus Party. Several of…

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Our Local Parliament. Monday, April 15, 1918

The Western Herald · Wednesday 24 April 1918 · page 2

The ordinary meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Bourke was held on Monday night last, April 15, 1918. Present: His Worship the…

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P. Board Election

The Western Herald · Wednesday 24 April 1918 · page 2

Messrs Matthew Robinson, A. C. Baird, J. G. Halford and J. P. A. McWilliams retire as Directors of the Pastures Protection Board, Bourke…

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The By-Election. Selecting the Labor Candidate

Western Age · Tuesday 7 May 1918 · page 2

At a meeting of the Cobar Electorate Council of the A.L.P. on Friday night nominations were received for selection for the State seat. Mr G…

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The By-Election. the Labor Selection. Ald. Davidson Leads

Western Age · Friday 10 May 1918 · page 3

The Polling in connection with the Labor selection ballot took place at various places in the electorate on Wednesday and Thursday. Mr J…

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The By-Election. Ald. Davidson Unopposed

Western Age · Tuesday 14 May 1918 · page 3

The Cobar by election on Saturday resulted in the return of Ald M. A. Davidson, unopposed, as the Labor candidate, in succession to the late…

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Dubbo P.p. Board Election

The Wellington Times · Thursday 16 May 1918 · page 4

More than usual interest is being taken in the Dubbo P.P. Board election on this occasion than formerly. This is due to the fact that Mr. F. R…

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Our Local Parliament. Monday, May 20, 1918

The Western Herald · Wednesday 22 May 1918 · page 2

The ordinary meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Bourke was held on Monday night last, May 20, 1918. Present: His Worship the…

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The War. the Big Offensive Resumed. Strong Hostile Attacks and Bombardments of Great Intensity. Germans Enter Belgian Trenches, But Are Expelled. Long Range Bombardment of Paris Recommenced. Irish Nationalists Oppose the Sinn Fein Candidate for Cavan. London, Monday night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 28 May 1918 · page 2

The offensive has been resumed, and the Germans have launched a great attack, in the Champagne, and a minor attack at Lo[?]re…

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