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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1921

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Municipal Elections. MR. J. H. Ritter Returned

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 6 September 1921 · page 2

The election to fill the vacancy in the Dubbo Council caused by the retirement of Alderman Hossack took place on Saturday. The candidates…

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Degeneracy of Parliament

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 16 September 1921 · page 3

It was long believed that the people of Tasmania were too slow and too sleepy to raise an argument. A recent debate in the Legislative Assembly…

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Federal Election

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 14 October 1921 · page 4

A message from Bendigo states that it is generally believed then that the refusal of Mr. Hughes to attend the Washington Conference means that…

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Bye-elections

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 14 October 1921 · page 4

The trouble in the matter of filling the vacancy in Parliament caused by the death of Captain Millard, one of the members for Goulburn, has…

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Big Political Crisis New Election Emminent

The Wellington Times · Monday 17 October 1921 · page 2

That a crisis was expected in the local Parliament could easily have been seen when the School of Arts Debating Club met, last Friday night. The treasury…

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The Next Election

The Wellington Times · Thursday 27 October 1921 · page 4

"The next election," Mr. Dunn, Minister for Agriculture, says, "will be fought largely on two issues, that of sectarianism and disloyalty. Be on…

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Convent of Mercy Dubbo. Successful Music Candidates

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 1 November 1921 · page 2

The examiner for Trinity College of Music expressed much satisfaction at the proficiency of the students who were presented for examination under…

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Politican with a Conscience. Amusing Incident in Parliament

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 11 November 1921 · page 6

According to Pa[?]liamentary practice, a member of the House of Representatives, though he may use notes, is not allowed to read [?] written speech during a debate. Lately the…

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The Second Advent. Remarkable Speech in Parliament. Mr. W. MARKS, M.H.R., INTERVIEWED

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 11 November 1921 · page 3

The Melbourne correspondent of the "Sunday Times" interviewed Mr. Walter Marks, M.H.R., in reference to his speech in the House of…

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General News Will There Be an Election?

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 18 November 1921 · page 2

The Motherhood Endowment Bill will be further considered in Parliament this week. Should the Bill he defeated there is some speculation as to whether…

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Liguori Drama. Statements by Miss Patridge. Censure Motion in Parliament

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 22 November 1921 · page 1

It had been hoped by all who hate religious strife that the unsavory Liguori case had been closed permanently, but following on the sensational…

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Will There Be an Election?

Western Age · Friday 25 November 1921 · page 1

The Motherhood Endowment Bill will be further considered in Parliament this week. Should the Bill be defeated there is some speculation as to whether…

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Latest Telegrams. City Council Elections. Lab [?]Rites Defeated. Sydney

The Western Herald · Saturday 3 December 1921 · page 2

The City Council Elections resulted in a rout of the Labor candidates. The figures are: Civic Reform 15, Labor 9, Independent 1…

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The Election of Mayor. (To the Editor.)

The Wellington Times · Thursday 8 December 1921 · page 2

Sir.—What appears to be an inspired letter in regard to the approaching election of Mayor of Wellington, appeared in your issue of the 5th inst. In that…

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The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate. Friday, December 9, 1921, Editorial Notes, City Council Elections

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 9 December 1921 · page 2

The result of the City Council elcetions last week registers a protest against the extravagance of adminlstration which characterised the To [?]…

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Speaker Levy Resigns. Political Crisis Inevitable. General Election Almost Certain

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 9 December 1921 · page 4

Mr. D. Levy has tendered his resignation as Speaker of the Assembly, which will take effect in 24 hours. A general election is considered…

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Latest Telegrams. Levy Resigns Speakership Election Inevitable. Sydney

The Western Herald · Saturday 10 December 1921 · page 2

Mr. Levy has tendered his resignation as Speaker of the Assembly, which will take effect in 24 hours A general election is considered…

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Parramatta Election

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 13 December 1921 · page 2

Mr. Pratten had an easy win in the Parramatta election, With the exception of the postal and absent votes the figures were: Pratten 19,933,…

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Latest Telegrams. Parramatta Election. Sydney

The Western Herald · Wednesday 14 December 1921 · page 2

Latest figures of Saturday's bye-election: Pratten (Nationalist) 20,768 Hutchinson (Labor) 5626; Piddington (Independent) 2787, Addison…

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Candidates for the Next State Election

The Wellington Times · Thursday 15 December 1921 · page 4

Two of Wellington's aldermen intend tu contest the next State elections in the interests of the Progressive Party. Ald. Dick Wilkins is going to run for…

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