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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1919

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Wammerawa Electorate Mr. H. V. Thorby a Candidate

The Wellington Times · Monday 18 August 1919 · page 4

It may now be taken for granted, that Mr. H. V. Thorby, of "Verona," Meurie, will be a progressive candidate for one of the Wamerawa seats at the…

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Latest Wires the Final Session. State Parliament Opened. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 19 August 1919 · page 2

The final sessron of tre State Par[?]ment was opened at noon. The Governor's speech stated that the work of making provision for the settlement…

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Our Local Parliament. Monday August 18

The Western Herald · Saturday 23 August 1919 · page 2

A meeting of the Council was held on above date. Present: Alds. Bloxham (Mayor), W Gale, R Kelly and F J McMahon,…

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Next Elections

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 5 September 1919 · page 1

"Is it a fact that the National Party at its last caucus meeting decided that the elections be held early in November" the Premier was asked by Mr…

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An Election Bubble

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 5 September 1919 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday it was announced that the petition against the return of Major Shillington for Petersham had been dismisse…

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Our Local Parliament. Monday, September 1

The Western Herald · Saturday 6 September 1919 · page 2

A meeting of the Council was held on above date. Present ; Aids. Bloxham (Mayor), W. C, Gale, J. Rice, E. B. Mugg, R…

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The Federal Elections

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 9 September 1919 · page 1

Developments of the past few days in the Federal political situation have to ado it almost, certain that neither the Treasurer nor the Minister for…

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Local and General. Chief Polling Centres

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 12 September 1919 · page 2

Dubbo has been chosen as the chief polling centre for the new electorate of Wammerawa. Bathurst will be the chief centre of Bathurst electorate,…

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The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate. Friday, September 12, 1919. Local and General Central Polling Place

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 12 September 1919 · page 2

The list of central po[?] places [?] the new electorates was published on Wednesday. As was full anticipated, Dubbo has been selected for the…

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Latest Telegrams. The General Election. SYDNEY

Western Age · Friday 12 September 1919 · page 3

Persistent attempts in the Federal House of Representative so induce the Government to indicate the date of the General Elections proved…

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Latest Wires Sydney, Friday. Federal Elections

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 12 September 1919 · page 2

Persistent attempts made in the House of Representatives to induce the Government to indicate the date of the general elections were unsuccessful…

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Sinn Fein Parliament Suppressed. Heavy Bolshevik Defeat. London, Sept. 15

The Western Herald · Wednesday 17 September 1919 · page 2

The British authorities have suppressed the Sinn Fein Parliament, and also issued a proclamation suppressing Sinn Feinism throughout Ireland…

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In The State Parliament. What Our Member Is Doing Settlement of Returned Soldiers

Western Age · Friday 19 September 1919 · page 4

Mr Davidson asked the Secretary for Lands.—(1) How many returned soldiers have applied for certificates qualifying them to apply for…

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The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate. Friday, September 19, 1919. Selecting Candidates

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 19 September 1919 · page 3

The annual conference of the National Association is over, and a similar gathering of the Farmers and Settlers' Association is now sitting. The former…

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Our Local Parliament. Monday, Sfpt 15

The Western Herald · Saturday 20 September 1919 · page 2

A meeting of the Council was held on above date. Present: Aids. Bloxham (Mayor), W G. Gale, F. J. McMahon and R…

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In The State Parliament. What Our Member Is Doing Imperial Frderation

Western Age · Friday 26 September 1919 · page 4

Mr Davidson asked the Premier.—(I) Has his attention been drawn to the recent press cables, which state that the British Government intend…

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Municipal Elections

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 26 September 1919 · page 1

The Minister for Local Government told a deputation that while he favored proportional voting he would not like to amend the bill now before…

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Federal Elections

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 30 September 1919 · page 1

A telegram from Melbourne on Saturday stated that there was a general feeling Among Nationalists that the Federal elections would he held on…

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Wanaaring P.p. Election

The Western Herald · Wednesday 1 October 1919 · page 2

Owing to the resignations of Directors R. H. Kirkpatrick and J. C. Robertson, an election to fill the vacancies will be held, and October 17…

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Labor Candidates Nominated

The Wellington Times · Monday 6 October 1919 · page 2

The following candidates have been nominated for selection to run in the interests of Labor for Wammerawa, three to be selected:—J. a. Clark…

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