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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1918

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Municipal Election

The Western Herald · Saturday 1 June 1918 · page 2

Owing to the resignation of Ald. Collins, an extraordinary election for the purpose of filling the vacancy will be held on Saturday, June, 15. The…

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Upper Hunter By-Election. Cameron (Nationalist) Wins

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 11 June 1918 · page 2

The Upper Hunter by-election, rendered necessary by the retirement of Mr. Abbot, was decided on Saturday, the poll being a record, over 80 per cent,…

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Upper Hunter Election National Candidate Wins Sydney, June 10

The Western Herald · Wednesday 12 June 1918 · page 2

Cameron, the National candidate has been elected for the Upper Hunter by a majority of 280. June 11…

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State Parliament

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 14 June 1918 · page 2

The State Parliament was opened by the Governor at noon on Wednesday. His Excellency's speech rioted that the, first measure will be a bill for the…

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The State Parliament

Western Age · Friday 14 June 1918 · page 2

Mr Storey, leader of the State Labor Party, spoke against the Address in-Reply of the Government in Parliament last night, criticising…

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Parliament

The Western Herald · Wednesday 19 June 1918 · page 2

Once more Parliament is in session. The Government programme includes 23 measures, and one of them, the Local Government Bill, is said to…

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Parliament Unnecessary

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 21 June 1918 · page 2

Dr. Arthur, M.L.A., the little [?] who unconsciously says a lot of funny things in the Legislative Assembly, asked Mr. Holman if, in view of the…

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State Parliament. Drastic Measures Against Disloyalty and Sedition

Western Age · Friday 21 June 1918 · page 3

When the Assembly resumed on Tuesday afternoon Mr Oakes asked, in view of the disturbance in the Domain and Sunday, what was the…

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I.W.W. Prisoners. Sensational Allegations. Were Innocent Men Convicted? Closure Applied in Parliament

Western Age · Friday 12 July 1918 · page 3

In the Legislative, Assembly on Wednesday night, on a motion for adjournment, Mr Brookfield made some sensational statements in…

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A Scottish Parliament

The Wellington Times · Thursday 25 July 1918 · page 2

The Scottish National Association, at a meeting held in Edinburgh unanimously adopted the following resolution:— "The Scottish National Association…

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Gossip Going the Rounds F.S.A, Candidates

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 6 September 1918 · page 6

The F. and S. District Council at Peak Hill is considering the question of running a candidate on their own at the approaching general elections…

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Question in Parliament

Western Age · Tuesday 10 September 1918 · page 3

In parliament on September 4, Mr. M. A. Davidson, M.L.A., asked the following questions:— It is cot a fact that the…

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Our Local Parliament. Friday, September 6, 1918

The Western Herald · Wednesday 11 September 1918 · page 2

A call of the Council of the Municipality of Bourke was made on Friday night last, September 6, 1918. Present: His Worship the…

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Local and General. the Municipal By-election

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 13 September 1918 · page 1

Mr. J. B. Macdonald, architect, has been asked by several of his friends to nominate for the vacancy in Dubbo Municipal Council, and be feels…

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Municipal By-election

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 20 September 1918 · page 4

Nominations for the vacancy in the Municipal Council will be received up to Thursday of next week. Mr. J. B. Macdonald. who is a candidate, is…

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Local and General Candidate for the Council Vacancy

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 20 September 1918 · page 4

Mr. J. B. Macdonald, architect, of Macquarie-street, has informed us that he has definitely decided to contest the extraordinary vacancy in the Dubbo…

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Great Britain's 18Th Parliament. Some Contrasts with To-day

The Wellington Times · Thursday 3 October 1918 · page 8

Looking over a neglected bookcase I came upon a forgotten treasure. It bears the forgotten title, "Rider's British Merlin for the Year of Our Lord…

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Election Costs

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 4 October 1918 · page 2

Mr. Cocks told the Assembly the other night that it cost him £700 to win the St. Leonards sent. Dr. Ross, who was member for [?] for over…

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Our Local Parliament. Monday, October 21

The Western Herald · Saturday 26 October 1918 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting was held on the above date. Present: Alds. H. K. Bioxham (Mayor), J. Rice, E. B. Mugg and F…

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Monaro Seat. How Many Candidates

Western Age · Friday 1 November 1918 · page 4

There is talk of no fewer than four candidates contesting the Monaro by-election. The National party and Labour…

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