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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1924

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British Elections. London

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 17 October 1924 · page 6

The Whip of the Liberal Party states that his party will place 350 candidates in the field, compared with 454 at the last elections…

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Progressive Candidates

The Wellington Times · Thursday 23 October 1924 · page 6

At a meeting of the Wammerawa Progressive Electoral Council, which was presided over by Mr. N. L. McLennan, the nominations or Mr…

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polling Places Reviewed. Alterations Recommended

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 24 October 1924 · page 2

The Under Secretary has requested Mr. H. V. Thorby, M.L.A., to express views on the following recommendations made by the Returning Officer in the…

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Railway Commissioners Many Candidates

Western Age · Friday 24 October 1924 · page 3
Also in Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent

Mr. J. H. Cann, who has bean one of the three Now South Wales Railway Commissioners for the past eight years, announced last week that he will retire…

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British Elections. London, Monday Night

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 28 October 1924 · page 2

Speaking at Cardiff, Mr. Ramsay Macdonald said that the Communist Propaganda was purely a mare's nest that would be exploded during the election…

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Party Confident. Enthusiastic Meeting of Nationalists Two Candidates Chosen. H. T. Blacket and H. R. Buttsworth. Selection of the Third Deferred

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 28 October 1924 · page 4

One of the most enthusiastic and most largely attended meetings of supporters of the Nationalist Party ever gathered in Dubbo was held last Friday night at…

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Polling Booth at Boomley

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 31 October 1924 · page 3

Mr. W, F. Dunn, M.L.A., has received a communication from the Umler-Secretary and Chief Electoral Officer, stating that as a result of his…

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The British Elections. Conservatives Win

The Wellington Times · Monday 3 November 1924 · page 5

The British elections which were held last week, proved a big surprise, as far as the Labor Party is concerned. Before the elections, Mr…

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Auctioneers' Bill in State Parliament

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 7 November 1924 · page 8

In moving the second reading of the Auctioneers' Licensing (Amendment) Bill, the Minister for Justice said that the Bill would simplify the procedure…

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The "Clean Sweep" Elections

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 7 November 1924 · page 2

The result of the general elections in Great Britain come as a revelation to many in its complete vindication of the sterling qualities of the British…

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Dissolution Refused. Victorian Parliament. Melbourne

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 14 November 1924 · page 4

The Victorian Governor refused to grant the Ministry's request for a dissolution, whereupon the Government resigned. Mr. Allun, the leader of…

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Western Land Settlement Questions in Parliament. the Minister's Attitude

Western Age · Friday 14 November 1924 · page 2
Also in Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent

The members for Sturt have recently been urging the Government to take steps to make more land available for settlement in the west. Following the…

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Off the Beaten Track. with the Prime Minister. Candidates on Tour

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 18 November 1924 · page 2

Mr. H. T. Blacket took the opportunity of the Prime Minister's four to introduce himself to several of the centres of the wide Wammcrawn…

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Auctioneers' Licenses in State Parliament

Western Age · Friday 21 November 1924 · page 3

In moving the second reading of the Auctioneers' Licensing (Amendment) Bill, the Minister for Justice said that the Bill would simplify the procedure…

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Parliament. Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 28 November 1924 · page 6

The Legislative Council last night rejected by 15 votes to 13 the Valuer-General's Department Amendment Bill, which gives shires the option of using…

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City Elections Labor's Decisive Win. Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 2 December 1924 · page 2

As a result of the civic elections yesterday, Labor will be in absolute control of Sydney's civic administration for the next three years…

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Latest Telegrams. Municiptl Elections. Labor Wins in Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 2 December 1924 · page 2

The Sydney Municipal elections resulted in Labor winning 15 seats and the Reform Party 11. All Breakways and Independents were defeated. The…

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Parliament

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 9 December 1924 · page 3

Sir George Fuller status that Parliament is to be allowed to expire by effluxion of time. The State election will probably be…

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