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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1928

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New Zealand Elections Auckland

The Wellington Times · Thursday 15 November 1928 · page 8

The New Zealand elections showed at a late hour last night, that the position of the parties was: Reform 27, Labor 20, United Party 29,…

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Hogan Defeated in Victorian Assembly Election Inevitable MELBOURNE

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 15 November 1928 · page 1

A "No Confidence" motion launched in the Victorian Assembly last night resulted in the defeat of the Hogan Labor Government by 31 votes to 30…

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Municipal Elections

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 15 November 1928 · page 6

As the Town Clerk was of the opinion that the Council Chambers would be Inadequate to meet the requirements of the poll at the…

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Our Local Parliament. Fostnightly Meeting

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 16 November 1928 · page 10

The Mayor (Alderman J. Barden) presided at the meeting of the Dubbo Municipal Council held last Tuesday night. Others present were Aldermen…

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Eve of the Elections. Mr. Thorby and Mr. Cunningham to Speak

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 16 November 1928 · page 1

The Hon. the Minister for Agriculture, Mr. H. V. C. Thorby, M.L.A., will address the electors to-night at Fischer's Corner at 8 p.m., in suppotr…

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Bourke Municipal Council. Triennial Election

The Western Herald · Saturday 17 November 1928 · page 5

The triennial election of six Aldermen for the Municipality of Bourke, will be held on Saturday, 1st December, 1928. Nomination day has been…

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The Municipal Elections

The Wellington Times · Monday 19 November 1928 · page 2

Nominations for the forthcoming Municipal Council elections close with the Town Clerk on Thursday next, between the hours of 2 p.m…

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Federal Elections Government Loses Several Seats. But Still Retains Power Sir Neville Howse Again Returned for Calare

The Wellington Times · Monday 19 November 1928 · page 3

THE Federal elections, which were held throughout the Commonwealth on Saturday last, indicate that the Federal Government will…

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Woman Candidate Seeks Municipal Honor Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 19 November 1928 · page 1

For the first time in Municipal history a unman will be a candidate for civic honors at the forthcoming Munici[?] election, which will he held on…

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The Elections London Press Opinion LONDON

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 19 November 1928 · page 1

The [?] says that while Mr. Bra[?] unfortunately not removed labor he should be able to [?]labor [?]…

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The Elections Bruce Loses Seats Country Party Maintain Them Labor Has Few Gains

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 19 November 1928 · page 4

While at the present moment it is difficult to give an accurate forecast of the result of the Federal elections, it is safe to predict that the Bruce Party has suffered losses and it would appear that at least seven scats will pass to…

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The Federal Elections. Bruce-Page Government Still in Power. Captain Abbott Retains His Seat. a Quiet Election and a Big Polling

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 20 November 1928 · page 4

The Federal election passed off quietly, but very busily in Dubbo From 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. there was a constant stream of voters, and motor…

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Clearing the Atmosphere. for Shire Elections Facts Concerning That Departmental Inquiry

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 21 November 1928 · page 1

As there seems to be an idea in some ratepayer's minds that no letter was written to the Local Government Department by the Council…

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Trangie Topics Facts From the Fat Stock Centre. Adjourned P., A. & H. Assn. Meeting. Result of Ballot and Election of Officers. Mr. E. F. Brennan Elected President and Mr. A. K. Butter, Secretary. Large Enthusiastic Meeting

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 21 November 1928 · page 4

Judging by the large attendance and enthusiasm shown at the adjourned annual meeting of the Trangie P.A. and H. Association held at Hal. Bollard's Imperial Hotel on Saturday afternoon last, the Trangie Show of 1929 is going to be bigger…

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Polling Day at Cobar Blakeley on Top

Western Age · Thursday 22 November 1928 · page 2

Polling day at Cobar passed o[?] quic[?] on Saturday last Mr. C. McQuarie (assistant returning officer) presided assisted by Messrs W. Francisco…

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Municipal Elections

Western Age · Thursday 22 November 1928 · page 2
Also in The Wellington Times

There should be very keen interest shown in the forthcoming election, as eight candidates have been nominated for aldermanic honors. Their names…

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Federal Elections

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 November 1928 · page 9

The result of the Federal election gives 28 seats to Nationalists, 28 Labor, 13 Country Party, 1 Independent, and the seats still doubtful…

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News O' Narromine Quiet Election Day Will Not Get Big Hotel

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 22 November 1928 · page 4

Election day in Narromine passed off very quietly, but the fort that Mr. Abbott scored 640 votes to the Labor ; man's 438 caused much satisfaction. At…

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News in General Quiet Election

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 22 November 1928 · page 4

Saturday last was a quiet day in Tragle and like most other towns, no election interest or excitement was shown. The hotels were closed and…

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