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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1918

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Monaro Election

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 8 November 1918 · page 2

There are four nominations for the vacancy in the Legislative Assembly, caused by the death of Mr. G. T. C. Miller. The candidates are John…

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Cable News British Election Campaign

The Wellington Times · Monday 18 November 1918 · page 2

The general election campaign was opened at a great meeting held in London, on behalf of the Coalition Government, whereat the speakers were…

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Election Promises

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 19 November 1918 · page 2

Mr. Hall, Attorney-General, who last week was at Bombala speaking on behalf of the National candidate for the Monaro seat, said immediately money…

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The Monaro Election

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

The incomplete returns for the Monaro bye-election give the Labor candidate (Mr. John Bailey) a lead of over 1400 out of a little over 5000…

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The Next Election

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 26 November 1918 · page 3

The war bring over, would be members of Parliament and their supporters are casting their thoughts into the future, and estimating their chances at…

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Soldiers' Political Candidate

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

A message from Gilgandra, states that Lieut. Sullivan, late recruiting officer at Dubbo has been mentioned aa "the soldiers' candidate" for the…

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The State Parliament. Thursday, November 21. Assaults by Police at Canbelego

Western Age · Friday 29 November 1918 · page 3

Mr Davidson: I wish to know whether she attention of the Attorney General has been drawn to most brutal assaults which were…

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Corangamite Election

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 29 November 1918 · page 2

Mr. Merrion, Federal Returning Officer at Dubbo, has asked us to state that any person entitled to vote in the Corangamite (Vie.) bye-election, to be…

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The Armistice. the Approaching Peace Con-, Ference... the Austrian Republics. Holland to Import Goods Under License. Detailed Story of the Murder of the Romanoffs. Czar Dies with Wife in His Arms. the Whole Family Shot in a Convent. Russia Mobolising an Army of Four Million. Fears of Bolshevik Rising in Berlin. the British General Elections. Churchill and Naval Defence

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 6 December 1918 · page 2

A Reuter message from Vancouver on Thursday states:—Washington reports the conclusion of the trade arrangement between Holland and the Associated…

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Our Local Parliament. Monday, Decembers 2

The Western Herald · Saturday 7 December 1918 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting was held on the above date. Present: Alds. H. K. Bloxham (Mayor), E. B. Mugg, W. Gale, F…

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The Situation In Germany. The British Elections. London, Dec. 12

The Western Herald · Saturday 14 December 1918 · page 2

A Reuter German wireless message states that prolonged deliberation between the Government and executive of the Soviets resulted in an agreement…

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British Elections. LONDON

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 17 December 1918 · page 1

The soldiers votes makes it impossible to forecast the individual result of the British elections. Sacks of ballot papers are being received from the…

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The Armistice. Poland Severs Relations with Germany. Herr E[?]rt Interviewed. Serious Situation in Germany President Wilson and the F[?] Soclalists. Small Co-operative Nations. British Elections. Coalitionists Expect a Majority of 190 SEATS. London, Monday night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 17 December 1918 · page 2

A Reuter message via Vancouver, says that Poland has severed relations with Germany. The French have occupied Kreuznach…

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Starvation in Germany. British Elections. London. Dec 16

The Western Herald · Wednesday 18 December 1918 · page 2

The spectre of hanger is visible in the factory districts in Berlin, and un Jess outside food arrives within five week a crisis is inevitable…

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Corangamite Election

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 20 December 1918 · page 1

The final count for the Corangamite seat resulted is a win for Mr. Gibson (Country Party). Mr. Knox the Ministerial [?] was states in the…

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Our Local Parliament. Monday, December 16

The Western Herald · Saturday 21 December 1918 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting was held on the above date. Present: Alds. H. K. Bloxham (Mayor), E. B Mogg, F. J McMahon…

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WAR! British Elections Portuguese President Assassinated London, Dec. 18

The Western Herald · Saturday 21 December 1918 · page 2

The Coalists says they will secure a clear majority of 190 seals. President Wilson's arrival was heralded by the booming of guns and…

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Ghosts in Parliament

The Wellington Times · Monday 23 December 1918 · page 4

Mr. Reginald B. Span tells some weird and uncanny stories of ghosts at Westminster in the June number of the "Occult Review." One of these…

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P.p. Board Election

The Western Herald · Saturday 28 December 1918 · page 2

For the seat of Director on the Bourke Pastures Protection Board in the room of Mr. J. P. A McWilliam resigned, Mr. Douglas W. Waddell, of…

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