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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1923

39 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 2 of 2

Opening of Parliament the Governor's Speech

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 17 August 1923 · page 1

The State Parliament was opened on Tuesday with the usual pomp, but the weather was dull und showery. The Governor's speech was a…

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Pre-election Ballots Minister Advocates Abolition

Western Age · Friday 24 August 1923 · page 1

The Minister for Justice (Mr Ley) said that in this State the sliding-panel menace and other means of thwarting the will of honest and decent…

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Will There Be an Election?

Western Age · Friday 24 August 1923 · page 3
Also in Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent

Matters are what are termed mixed in the political arena just at present, and the outlook is that there may be a breach at any moment. Mr…

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Municipal By-election

The Wellington Times · Monday 27 August 1923 · page 2

The Municipal by-election to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Ald. E. J. Thomas was held on Saturday hist. Mr. S. E. Marsden was…

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State Parliament Crisis

The Wellington Times · Thursday 30 August 1923 · page 6

The State political crisis is over. The Government saved itself by agreeing to clothe Mr Coghlan, Auditor-General, with power to decide the issues…

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Electric Light. Agreement Before Parliament

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 12 October 1923 · page 2

The day when the last of the formalities will be finalised in connection with the agreement between the Dubbo Municipal Council and the Sydney…

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Irish Free State Elections

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 18 October 1923 · page 6

President Cosgrave addressing a big election meeting at College Green, Dublin…

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Questions in Parliament. Superannuation Funds

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 23 October 1923 · page 1

Captain Dunn: In view of the disturbing reports in relation to the State superannuation fund and the doubt cast upon the financial stability of those…

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Questions in Parliament. Superannuation Funds

Western Age · Friday 26 October 1923 · page 1

Captain Dunn: In view of the disturbing reports in relation to the State superannuation fund and the doubt cast upon the financial stability of those…

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Successful Candidates

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 30 October 1923 · page 2

The following is the result of the country examinations in the theory of music:--St. Patrick's Convent, Dubbo. --Intermediate certificate-- Honors, Miss…

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Cotton Spinning. Bond Commences. Support From Press and Parliament

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 9 November 1923 · page 7

During the recent visit, of a large body of Australian rural pressmen to the cotton-spinning mill recently erected by G. A. Bond and Co., Ltd., at…

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Cotton Spinning Bond Commences Support From Press and Parliament

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 16 November 1923 · page 2

During the recent visit or a large body of Australian rural pressmen to the cotton-spinning mill recently erected by G. A. Bond and Co., Ltd., at…

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Political Crisis Attitude of Progressives. Preparing for an Election. Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 20 November 1923 · page 2

As soon as Parliament meets this afternoon the Premier (Sir George Fuller) will take steps to have the Government's position defined. The difficulty…

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Cotton Spinning Dond Commences Support From Press and Parliament

Western Age · Friday 30 November 1923 · page 4

During the recent visit of a large body of Australian rural pressmen to the cotton-spinning mill recently erected by G. A. Bond and Co., Ltd., at…

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British Election Results First News of Polling. (Australian Press Cable). LONDON

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 7 December 1923 · page 6

Seventy British election results were announced at midnight, showing 14 Conservative losses. This suggests the strong…

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Election of Mayor

The Wellington Times · Monday 10 December 1923 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council takes place on Thursday night next, at which there will also be a special meeting…

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Election of Mayor ALD J. B. Macdonald Re-elected Third Year of Office

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 14 December 1923 · page 6

A special meeting of the Dubbo Municipal Council was held at the Town Hall on Thursday afternoon for the purpose of electing a Mayor for the ensuing…

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M.u., I.o.o.f. Election of Officers

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 21 December 1923 · page 7

The annual meeting of the Loyal Sir Hercules Lodge of the M.U., L.O.O.F. took place at the Oddfellows' Hall on Tuesday evening last. There was a…

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