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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1919

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Our Local Parliament. Monday, March 3

The Western Herald · Saturday 8 March 1919 · page 2

The usual meeting of the Council was held on the above date. Present: Aids Bloxham (Mayor), Mugg, Gale, Kelly, McMahon and…

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Macquarie Electorate. Wellington Polling Places

The Wellington Times · Monday 10 March 1919 · page 3

The police have completed their new collection for the polling places in the Wellington division of the Macquarie electorate, and it will be seen in some…

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Petersham By-election Chaplain Wilson Disqualified

The Wellington Times · Monday 10 March 1919 · page 3

Nominations for the Petersham by-election, to fill the vacancy in the Legislative Assembly, caused by the appointment of Mr. J. J. Cohen to the District…

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Petersham Bye-Election

Western Age · Tuesday 11 March 1919 · page 2

The following nominations have been received for the Petersham bye-election:—Shillington, Sydney James, Manly,…

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Electioneering Tour. Messrs Davidson and Blakeley in Cobar. Huge Meeting in Stadium

Western Age · Tuesday 11 March 1919 · page 3

During last week Mr M. A. Davidson, M.L.A., and Mr Arthur Blakeley, M.H.R., commenced an electioneering tour of…

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Petersham By-election

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 11 March 1919 · page 1

The following candidates have been rominated for the Petersham elestorate:—D. W. Croal, bank clerk; B. C. Ohle, clerk; S. J. Shillington,…

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The Petersham Election

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

Sir,—Speaking at Petersham (5/2/19) Mr. Holman was asked several pointed questions:—One: "Will you tell this meeting…

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Petersham Election

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 25 March 1919 · page 1

The national Candidate (Major Shillington) defeated the Labor candidate (Mr. Olde) for the Petersham sent by 236 votes. Over 5000 votes were…

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Latest Telegrams. Petersham Election. Sydney

The Western Herald · Wednesday 26 March 1919 · page 2

In the Petersham election Major Shillington is leading with 2633 votes, Olda 2377, and Croal 150. Sydney Tuesday…

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P.p. Election Franchise

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 28 March 1919 · page 1

A number of questions re the new franchise were asked at the meeting of the Dubbo Board last night, and Mr. Bell (chairman) gave the…

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P.p. Board Election

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 28 March 1919 · page 1

At a meeting of the Dubbo P.P. Board last night, on the motion of the Chairman (Mr. Jas. Bell) it was decided that nominations for the election…

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General Election

The Western Herald · Saturday 29 March 1919 · page 2

There are two general elections looming in the near future. The State is practically only waiting for the Commission to finish its work in…

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Election of P. P. Board Directors

The Western Herald · Saturday 29 March 1919 · page 2

An election of eight directors for Bourke Pastures Protection Board will be held in April. Nomination day has been fixed for 5th April 1919…

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Wanaaring P. P. Board Election

The Western Herald · Saturday 5 April 1919 · page 2

An election for the purpose of electing eight members to the Wanaaring Pastures Protection Board will be held this month. Nomination day…

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Our Local Parliament. Monday, April 7

The Western Herald · Saturday 12 April 1919 · page 2

A meeting of the Council was held on above date. The Council passed sum of £10 to the Bourke Band to help defray the…

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P.p. Board Election

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 15 April 1919 · page 1

The returning officer (Mr. Gavel) at noon to-day announced the names of eighteen candidates for the eight seats on Dublin P.P. Board. These are…

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Our Local Parliament. the Waterworks Finances Special Meeting

The Western Herald · Saturday 19 April 1919 · page 2

A special meeting of the Council was held on Monday evening last, April 14th, to inquire into the finances of the Waterworks…

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P.p. Board Election

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 22 April 1919 · page 1

Stockowners who have a voice in the election of a board of directors for Dubbo pastures protection district are reminded that their ballot papers…

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Ltters to the Editor. P.P. Board Candidates

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 25 April 1919 · page 2

Sir,—In your report in Tuesday's issue of the F.S.A. meeting I am reported as having stated that I did not agree with Mr. Griffin's estimate of…

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Molong P. P. Board. Result of the Election

The Wellington Times · Monday 5 May 1919 · page 4

The election of directors of the Molong Pastures Protection Board for the ensuing three years took place on Wednesday. The election resulted in the…

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