Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Politics & elections, all years

Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1922

189 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 3 of 10

State Elections Campaign Notes

The Wellington Times · Thursday 9 March 1922 · page 5

Messrs Scully and Oram (Progressive) addressed the doctors at the Stores Corner on Monday, and, despite the shower of rain, they had a good…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

The Elections

Western Age · Friday 10 March 1922 · page 2

Mr. Stanius O'Grady, of Nyngan, Progressive candidate for Sturt, spoke, in Cobar on Wednesday night, in support of his candidature…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

State Elections Campaign Notes

The Wellington Times · Monday 13 March 1922 · page 2

Mr. P. D. Shortland, Nationalist-Coalition candidate will speak at Gilpin's corner to-night. When he goes to record his vote on…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Wammerawa Election

The Wellington Times · Monday 13 March 1922 · page 2

Mr. W. G. Ashford's trip through the North Eastern portion of the Electorate including Gilgandra, Coonamble, Gulargambone, Quambone, Yarrandale…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Election Prayer Issued by Bishop Long

The Wellington Times · Monday 13 March 1922 · page 4

The Bishop of Bathurst, Dr. Long, has issued the following prayer to be used in church services throughout the diocese during the election campaign:—…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Labor's Election Bait. Mr. Mcgirr's Half Guarantee, Farmers See the Hook

Gilgandra Weekly · Wednesday 15 March 1922 · page 8

One of the most carious developments of the election campaign was Mr. Mc Girr's half promise to a Sydney audience that the Government…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

State Elections

The Western Herald · Wednesday 15 March 1922 · page 2

Mr. J. J. Moorish, ex M.L. A. will speak in support of the Nationalist candidates for the Sturt electorate this (Tuesday) evening in Fitzgerald's…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Some Elections

The Wellington Times · Thursday 16 March 1922 · page 3

Times have changed, it is admitted. So have elections, so have candidates. During my short span of what is called life a few funny scenes from the…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Wammerawa Election. (To the Editor.)

The Wellington Times · Thursday 16 March 1922 · page 5

Sir—Mr. Ashford is making a statement throughout this electorate that he could have secured a Progressive nomination…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Wammerawa Election Mr. Shortland at Rylstone

The Wellington Times · Thursday 16 March 1922 · page 4

On Friday night in Rylstone, Mr. P. D. Shortland addressed a splendid meeting, and the large audience listened with rapt attention to one of the best…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

State Elections Campaign Notes

The Wellington Times · Thursday 16 March 1922 · page 4

Mr. Charlton, leader of the Federal Labor Party, and Mr. Webster, third Labor candidate for Wammerawa, addressed the electors of Wellington at the…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

New Polling Place

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 17 March 1922 · page 6

Captain Dunn has received official notification of the fact that Jones' Creek has been appointed a polling place in Wammerawa…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Wammerawa Election Notes

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 17 March 1922 · page 2

As the campaign continues it is discovered that most of the candidates for Wammerawa have made new friends and supporters, so that the position…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Wammerawa Electorate. Brilliant Address by Ald. J. B. Macdonald, Mayor of Dubbo. The Orator Candidate

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 17 March 1922 · page 6

Ald. J. B. Macdonald, Mayor of Dubbo, who is one of the endorsed candidates in the Nationalist Progressive Coalition interest, delivered a telling address in Macquarie-street on Wednesday night. His audience was as large as that which listened to the leader of the Federal Labor Party, and the…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

An Election Prayer

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 17 March 1922 · page 5

Bishop Long, of Bathurst, has circulated throughout the diocese the following prayer, with a desire that it shall be used in all Anglican Churches…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

An Effective Speech. Address by Alderman J. B. Macdonald, Mayor of Dubbo. National-progresive Coalition Candidate. a Cnsterocive Policy Outulined

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 17 March 1922 · page 2

On Wednesday night Alderman J. B. Macdonald, ondorsed National-Progressive Coalition candidate for Wammerawa, addressed a good meeting in…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

State Elections. Ald Stanis O'gradys Ad Dress to the Electors. a Good Reception—fine Address

The Western Herald · Saturday 18 March 1922 · page 2

Alderman Stanis O'Grady, the endorsed Progressive candidate for Start, addressed a large meeting in the Stadium on Monday night…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

State Elections Campaign Notes

The Wellington Times · Monday 20 March 1922 · page 2

Mr. Gordon Wilkins will hold his final rally of his campaign at the Stores Corner on Friday night next. He will be supported by Mr. A. E. Perkins, of the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Some Elections

The Wellington Times · Thursday 23 March 1922 · page 3

In my last a couple of errors crept in—thus Georgy Sutton, the aboriginal aspirant for Parliamentary honors, should read Georgy Sutton and Mr…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

An Election Prayer

Western Age · Friday 24 March 1922 · page 3

Bishop Long, of Bathurst, has circulated throughout the diocese the following prayer, with a desire that it shall be used in all Anglican Churches…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →