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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1927

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Telegraphic and Cable News. Parliament Prorogued Sydney

The Wellington Times · Thursday 7 July 1927 · page 8

The State Parliament is to be further prorogued for about a fortnight at a meeting of the Executive Council on Monday next…

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The Date of Elections. Sydney

The Wellington Times · Thursday 7 July 1927 · page 8

Mr. Lang in an interview stated that he would frustrate any movement in the direction to prolong the life of the present Parliament. The…

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Polling Place at Beechworth

Western Age · Friday 8 July 1927 · page 2
Also in Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent

Replying to representations by Mr. M. A. Davidson, M.L.A., for the establishment of a polling place at the Homestead of Mr. J. Mahy's,…

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Latest Telegrams. the Elections. Reported Attempt to Delay Them Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 8 July 1927 · page 6

It is reported in political circle that members of the Government made representation to Premier Lang to delay the elections; but it is unlikely,…

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The State Election Country Party's New Plat Form New Planks

The Wellington Times · Monday 11 July 1927 · page 1

The Council of the C. P. has revised its platform and Mr. Buttenshaw's policy speech will include a new proposal for the modfication of…

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The Forthcoming Elections. Mr. W. F. Dunn's Past Record. an Interesting Interview

The Wellington Times · Monday 11 July 1927 · page 1

Mr. Dunn has been associated with the Labour movement for over 30 years and has for 17 years been its representative in Parliament for…

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Parliament Prorogued. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 July 1927 · page 4

At a special meeting of the Executive Council held yesterday Parliament was further prorogued until August 9th. It is expected that by that time…

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Wattle Tennis Dance. Election of Offioers

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 13 July 1927 · page 4

A Well—attended meeting of enthusiasts met. at the cutholie school room for the purpose of electing officers for the newly formed tennis club under…

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Mutch to Stand As a Labor Candidate. Sydney

The Wellington Times · Thursday 14 July 1927 · page 8

Mr. Mutch says there is no truth whatever in the rumour that he intends to stand as an inedepondent at the forthcoming elections. He…

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The South Australian Parliament. Huge Deficit. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 15 July 1927 · page 6

The South Australian Parliamentary Session opened yesterday. The Governor's speech indicated a deficit of £1,065,000 on the year's transactions…

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Dubbo A.l.p. Unity Conference and Coming Election

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 19 July 1927 · page 1

A well attended meeting of the Dubbo branch of the A.L.P. was held at Lawler's Macquarie View Hotel on Saturday afternoon, the president (Mr…

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Mr. Clark, M.l.a., on the Elections. Will Attend the Unity Conference

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 22 July 1927 · page 5

In an address delivered at a meeting of the Dubbo A.L.P., Mr. J. Clark, M.L.A., announced that he would attend the Unity Conference of the two…

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Elections in October. Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 25 July 1927 · page 2

It was rumoured in the City yesterday in political circles that Parliament may be dissolved on September 17th and the elections will…

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Labor Council Meets Preparations for Elections

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 29 July 1927 · page 7

Last night an enthusiastic meeting of the Castlereagh Labor Council was held in Dubbo. Arrangements were made for…

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Confirmation Candidates Entertained

The Wellington Times · Monday 1 August 1927 · page 2

The candidates who were confirmed on Sunday week by His Lord ship, the Right Rev. Dr. Norton, Co-adjutor Bishop of Bathurst, were…

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Latest Telegrams. Dissolution of Parliament Elections October 8th. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 2 August 1927 · page 4

It is proposed by the (government that Parliament will dissolved on September 10th or 17th, and that the elections will be held…

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October Elections. Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 2 August 1927 · page 2

It is now generally understood that Parliament will he dissolved on September 10th or 17th, and the elections held on October 8th…

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Labor Branch Meetings Preparations for Selection and Elections

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 2 August 1927 · page 2

At a meeting of the Dubbo A.L.P. on Saturday, 'presided over by Mr. T. Morris, addresses were delivered by Mr. J. A. Clark, M.L.A., and Mr. J…

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F.S.A. Sticks to State Parliament. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 5 August 1927 · page 6

A motion for the abolition of State Parliaments was negatived of State mers and Settlers' Confercnce by a large majority…

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