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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1919

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The Banquet to Wilson British Elections French War Losses London, Dec. 30

The Western Herald · Wednesday 1 January 1919 · page 2

Reuter states that the banquet to President Wilson at Buckingham Palace was a brilliant historic gathering…

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The Banquet to Wilson British Elections French War Losses London, Dec. 30

The Western Herald · Wednesday 1 January 1919 · page 2

Renter states that the banquet to President Wilson at Buckingham Palace was a brilliant historic gathering…

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British Elections

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 3 January 1919 · page 2

Following are the positions of political parties in the Imperial Parliament as a result of the recent elections: Coalition Unionists 334,…

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Municipal Bye-election

The Wellington Times · Thursday 16 January 1919 · page 4

Nominations for the vacancy in the Municipal Council close on Thursday, 23rd, polling day being fixed for Saturday, February 1. So far the following…

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Our Local Parliament. Friday, January 10

The Western Herald · Saturday 18 January 1919 · page 2

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

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The Municipal Election

The Wellington Times · Thursday 23 January 1919 · page 4

Nominations for the position of alderman in the local municipal council, rendered vacant by the resignation of Mr. M. McLeod, closed at 12 o'clock…

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The Armistice. the German Elections. Socialists Secure a Majority. France Favors Armed Intervention in Poland. Imperial Air-fleet Banquet. Britain Must Control the Air. Monarchial Revolt in Portugal. Sinn Fein Parliament Opened in Dublin. London Thursday night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 24 January 1919 · page 2

It is understood that France favours an immediate armed intervention to save Poland from the Bolsheviks. A "Times" message from Paris says:…

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German Elections London, Jan. 23

The Western Herald · Saturday 25 January 1919 · page 2

Beater reports that the engineering and shipyard workers at Clyde have decided to strike for an 8 hour day and forty hour week without reduction…

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Sein Finn Parliament The Russian Situation. League of Nations and Indemnities. London, January 25

The Western Herald · Wednesday 29 January 1919 · page 2

Beater reports that the million Bolsheviks (hat are marching into Germany is exaggerated, as not more than 50,000 have crossed at Vilna…

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Mayoral Election

The Wellington Times · Monday 3 February 1919 · page 2

The election of Mayor of Wellignton for the ensuing year will take place at a special meeting of the council to be held on Thursday evening next…

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Broken Hill Municipal ByeElection. Labor Badly Defeated

Western Age · Tuesday 4 February 1919 · page 3

The bye election for the Broken Hill Council for the four vacancies caused by the resignation of Alds. Millard, Rowe, Horsington, and…

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An Election Surprise

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 7 February 1919 · page 2

In a municipal by-election at Broken Hill three Independents and one Labor were returned. When the results were announced 'several Labor enthusinsts…

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Our Local Parliament. Special Meeting. Monday, February, 3. Ald. Bloxham Re-elected Mayor

The Western Herald · Saturday 8 February 1919 · page 4

A special meeting was held on above date. Present:—Ald. Bloxham (in the chair), W. Gale, J. Rice, F. McMahon,…

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Qualifying Certificate. Successful Candidates

The Western Herald · Wednesday 12 February 1919 · page 3

In connection with the recent examinations for qualifying certificates, held in November last, the following is a list of the successful…

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Mayoral Election. Ald. Geo Wheeler Re-elected

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 14 February 1919 · page 2

A meeting of the Dubbo Municipal Council was held on Tuesday afternoon for the purpose of fixing the mayoral allowance and electing a mayor for the…

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Special Meeting of Council. Election of Mayor. Alderman George A. Wheeler Re-elected

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 14 February 1919 · page 3

A special mooting the Dubbo Municipal Council was hold at the Town Hall on Tuesday afternoon for the purpose of fixing the Mayoral allowance…

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Cobbora Shire Council. Special Meeting—election of President

The Wellington Times · Monday 17 February 1919 · page 4

A special meeting for the purpose of election of president for the ensuing term was hold at Geurie Council Chambers, Friday, 7th inst. The councillors…

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Presidential Election. Cr. Godwin Elected

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 18 February 1919 · page 2

Cr. Morley, who will this month complete his second term in the chair, announced that he was not a candidate for re-election…

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Dubbo Farmers and Settlers' Association. Election of Officers

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 18 February 1919 · page 2

A combined monthly and adjourned annual meeting of the local branch of the F. and S. Association was held at the Protestant Hall on Saturday…

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Our Local Parliament. Monday, Feb. 17

The Western Herald · Saturday 22 February 1919 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting was held on the above date. Present: Alds. Bloxham (Mayor), W. Gale, F. NcMahon, R W S Kelly…

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