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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1922

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Federal Elections. Labor Campaign Opened in Dubeo

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 31 October 1922 · page 2

On Saturday night the Labor cumpaign was opened in Dubbo when Mr. L. Cunningham, the sitting member for Gwydir, addressed a good open sir…

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Retorts That Won Votes Some Election Stories

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 November 1922 · page 8

On one occasion Lord Macauley, the great statesman, had rather an unpleasant experience at Edinburgh, where he was re-contesting a seat. He…

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Federal Elections

Western Age · Friday 3 November 1922 · page 2

Mr. Arthur Blakeley, M.U.R., candidate for the Darling in the Labor interest, started his campaign on the 18th instant, and has already visited…

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Local Government Elections

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 3 November 1922 · page 2

The shire and municipal elections being local, and restricted to the local government of the community, may seem to sink into insignificance before…

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Notes and Comments. the Elections

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 3 November 1922 · page 2

The month of December will be a very important one for the electors of Australia, and for those of New South Wales. The large issues involved in the…

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The Elections

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 3 November 1922 · page 2

It is most unfortunate that an appeal to the electors Should be made with the anti-socialistic forces divided, thus contributing to making easier the fight…

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Federal Elections. Address to Electors

The Western Herald · Saturday 4 November 1922 · page 2

On Sunday evening, Nov. 5th, Mr. Arthur Blakeley, M.H.R, will address the electors of Bourke in the Bourke Park, and outline the platform of the…

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The Coming Municipal Elections

The Wellington Times · Thursday 9 November 1922 · page 4

Nomination day for the Municipal elections, which are to be held on Saturday December 2, has been fixed for Friday, 24th instant, and all…

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Municipal Elections

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 10 November 1922 · page 2

It is regrettable that so little interest is being displayed in the approaching Municipal elections. Apathy is not a sign that encourages one to…

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Federal Elections. Address to Electors. Mr. A. Blakeley, Selected Labor Candidate

The Western Herald · Saturday 11 November 1922 · page 2

On Sunday evening last Mr Arthur Blakeley, the selected Labor Candidate for the Darling Electorate at the approaching Federal Elections,…

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Shire Elections Nomination Day

The Wellington Times · Monday 13 November 1922 · page 2

Friday last was nomination day for the approaching Shire elections, which takes place on Saturday, December 2nd. All ballot papers must be posted in time…

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Municipal Elections

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 14 November 1922 · page 2

The triennial elections of the Dubbo Municipality will be held on Saturday, 2nd December, and nomination papers must be in the hands of the returning…

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Marthaguy Shire Election

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 14 November 1922 · page 2

When nomination closed for the ridings in the above shire, it was found that the sitting councillors were, unopposed. At the last triennial elections…

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Federal Elections. Senator Millen

The Western Herald · Wednesday 15 November 1922 · page 2

Senator E. D Millen, Minister, for Repatriation, has had nearly 30 years' experience as legislator in the N.S.W. and Federal Parliaments, having been…

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Mr. W. H. Wright. Nationalist Candidate for Darling

The Western Herald · Wednesday 15 November 1922 · page 2

There is no more difficult electorate in New South Wales to contest than the Darling. Eleven railway systems enter the electorate, but in not one…

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Federal Election Notes How the Campaign Goes

The Wellington Times · Thursday 16 November 1922 · page 6

The Prime Minister, Mr. W. M. Hughes, will Arrive in Wellington to-morrow afternoon, and will deliver an address, in support of the candidature…

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Municipal Elections

The Wellington Times · Thursday 16 November 1922 · page 6

Friday of next week is nomination day for the Municipal elections, and all nominations must reach the Town Clerk on the previous Thursday, 23rd, before…

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Gwydir Election

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

The itinerary of the Prime Minister in this part of the west is on extensive one, and, all that he can do to ensure the return of the Nationalists…

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Mr. W. H. Wright. Nationalist Candidate for Darling

The Western Herald · Saturday 18 November 1922 · page 3

On Monday last Mr W. H. Wright, the selected Nationalist Candidate for the Darling, arrived in Bourke per motor from down-river route, where…

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Federal Elections Senator Garling

The Western Herald · Saturday 18 November 1922 · page 3

Senator H C M. Garling, one of Nationalist candidates for the Senate, was appointed on December 15, 1921 by the State Parliament to fill the…

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