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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1920

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Cobbora Shire Elections

The Wellington Times · Thursday 29 January 1920 · page 4

On Saturday next a poll will be taken in B Riding of the Cobbora Shire for the election of two representatives. The following candidates are…

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Municipal Elections

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 30 January 1920 · page 2

On to-morrow the triennial municipal and shire elections will be held through the State. In most municipalities and shires a…

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Municipal Elections. Some Things Worth Noting

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 30 January 1920 · page 2

A perusal of the candidates nominated will show that almost every calling in the town is represented, and includes good business and professional men,…

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The Dubbo Ciberal and Macquarie Advocate. Friday, January 30, 1920. the Council Elections

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 30 January 1920 · page 3

Local Government is a link in the chain of authority by which the people of New South Wales are governed, and as [?] chain is stronger than its weakest…

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Municipal Council Elections. New Blood Elected

The Wellington Times · Monday 2 February 1920 · page 2

The elections for the Municipality of Wellington were held on Saturday last, and there was more than ordinary interest taken in them this year, the poll…

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Municipal Elections

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 3 February 1920 · page 1

Though a great deal of interest was taken in the municipal elections, held on Saturday, not nearly half of those enrolled exercised their franchise. An…

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Open Column We do [?] necessarily endorse [?] the [?] expressed by correspondents the Municipal Elections. (To the Editor)

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 3 February 1920 · page 4

Sir, There were many surprise purpose in the elections on Saturday. Of cases [?] anticipated that the 27 [?] could be [?] into the…

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The Mayoral Election

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 3 February 1920 · page 1

The election of a mayor for the ensuring year will be held on Friday night. We understand there will be two candidates Ald, Gay, to be nominated by…

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The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate. Tuesday, February 3, 1920. the Elections

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 3 February 1920 · page 2

The ratepayers have spoken. Their interests and the welfare of the municipality are interwoven, therefore they should be good judges of the men most…

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State Elections

The Western Herald · Wednesday 4 February 1920 · page 2

The State Elections will very likely be held within the next few weeks. We strongly urge all who have neglected to enrol themselves to at once…

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Election of Mayor. ALDERMAN M. J. Duffy Re-elected

Western Age · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 2

A special meeting of the Cobar Municipal Council was held in the Council Chambers on Wednesday evening, 4th February, 1920…

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The State Elections

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 10 February 1920 · page 1

The Premier will deliver his policy speech at Goulburn tomorrow evening, when he will probably announce the date of the general elections…

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Mayoral Election ALD. A. M. Corbett Honored

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 10 February 1920 · page 2

The new Council assembled for the first time on Friday afternoon for the purpose of electing an alderman for the ensuing year. All the aldermen…

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Election of Mayer. ALDETMAN A. M. Corbett Chosen

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 10 February 1920 · page 4

A special meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Dubbo was held on Friday afternoon for the purpose of firing the Mayoral allowance and…

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Talbragar Shire Election. Defeat of Councillor Wake

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 10 February 1920 · page 2

On Saturday the election of two councillors to represent "C" Riding in the Talbragar Shire was held. The voting was by post, and Mr. E. J…

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Mr. H[?]lman's Promises Election on March 20

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 2

Mr. W. A. Holman outlined the Government policy at Goulburn on Wednesday night, when he definitely announced that the general elections…

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State Elections. Some Campaign Notes

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 2

Issue of writs, Saturday, February 21th; polling: day, Saturday. March 20th. Thus the Statelection bula lihasobeen…

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The Hospital Committee Election. (To the Editor Western Herald)

The Western Herald · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 2

The election of a committee for the ensuring twelve months has caused considerable discussion on the management of the Hospital by the…

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State Elections. National Candidates at Wellington

The Wellington Times · Monday 16 February 1920 · page 3

The Hon. W. G. Ashford (Minister for Lands and Agriculture) and Mr. S. Skuthorpe, the selected Nationalist candidates for Wammerawa, addressed…

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Election of Mayor. Ald. W. P. Kelly Chosen

The Wellington Times · Monday 16 February 1920 · page 3

At a special meeting of the council, held on Thursday night, Ald. W. P. Kelly, who was nominated by Ald. Gordon Wilkins, was elected to the…

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