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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1928

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Why Wyangala? Instead of Burrandong Good Election Bait

The Wellington Times · Monday 5 March 1928 · page 3

"The Tramp" in a letter to the Naromine "News" hits out in this fashion:—Dubbo is to have a weir…

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Wollondilly Election Everybody Pleased. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 6 March 1928 · page 2

Referring to the Wollongdilly by-election the Premier (Mr. Bavn) said that the result was very satisfactory and a failry conclusive answer to Mr. Lang's…

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Candidates for Senate. Twenty-Eight Endorsed. Two Held Over

Western Age · Thursday 8 March 1928 · page 4

The A.L.P. Executive has endorsed the nominations of 28 Senate candidates. Ex-Senator Albert G. ("Jupp")…

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Hinkler at Canberra. Reception at Parliament House

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 16 March 1928 · page 8

Weather conditions were wet and wintry ever since the famous airman arrived at Canberra. Nevertheless his reception and entertainment was of a…

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The Dubbo Senate Candidate Mr. Astley's Manifesto

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 16 March 1928 · page 7

Mr. J. L. Astley has issued to all Nationalist Leagues throughout the State a powerful Manifesto as a candidate for selection for the Senate at…

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Pastures Protection Board Triennial Elections

Western Age · Thursday 22 March 1928 · page 2

In this issue nominations arc called for directors of the Pastures Protection Board. Nominations will close on April 2 next, and the elections will be…

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P.p. Board Election. Interesting Contest Promised

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 23 March 1928 · page 3

The coming general election of the Dubbo P.P. Board, which takes place next month, promises, according to information received, in be as kennly…

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Labour Candidates Defeated. Junee

The Wellington Times · Monday 26 March 1928 · page 3

At Junee on Saturday the officially endorsed Labour candidates, who were selected to contest the extra-ordinary vacancies in the Municipal…

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Pastures Protection Board Election of Directors

Western Age · Thursday 29 March 1928 · page 2

Ratepayers are advised by advertisement elsewhere in this issue that nominations for the election of directors for the Cobar Pastures Protection…

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P.P. Board Election (To the Editor.)

The Wellington Times · Thursday 29 March 1928 · page 9

Sir.—As the general election of the Dubbo P. P. Board takes place next month, I deem it my duty, as Ex-Chairman of that Board, to make…

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The Municipal By-elections

The Wellington Times · Thursday 29 March 1928 · page 8

Thursday next, April 5th, has been fixed for the date of receiving nominations for the four vacancies in the Municipal Council, polling day…

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Probable Candidates

The Wellington Times · Thursday 29 March 1928 · page 8

Much interest is being taken locally in the Municipal Council by-election, to be held on 14th April, when four aldermen will bo elected…

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Letters to the Editor. DUBBO P.P. Board Election

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 30 March 1928 · page 3

Sir,—As the general election of the dubbo P.P. Board takes place next month, I deem it my duty, as ex-Chairman of that Board, to make some…

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Senate Candidates. One Selected. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 30 March 1928 · page 6

In the ballot taken by delegates, to the National Convention to select two National candidates for the Senate at the next elections, Mr. R. B. Orchard…

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End of Term. P.P. Board and Elections. Chairman on Year's Work

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 30 March 1928 · page 2

"This is the end of our term, and Mr. Christie, who is returning officer, is getting ready for the elections," said Mr. W. N. Lane, chairman of the…

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To Contest Senate. National Candidate Chosen. SYDNEY

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 30 March 1928 · page 6

In a taillot taken by detegales to the National convention to select two National candidates for the Senate at the next elections Mr. R. B. Orchard…

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DUBBO P.P. Board Election (To the Editor "Dispatch")

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 30 March 1928 · page 3

Sir,---As the general election of the Dublin P.P. Board takes place next month, I deem it my duly as ex-chairman of the Board, to make some…

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Letters to the Editor. P.P. Board Election

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 3 April 1928 · page 5

Sir,—The letter by Mr. W. E. Tink appearing in last Friday's issue of your paper on the matter of P.P. Boards is simply a smoke screen before the…

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P.P. Board Election. (To the Editor.)

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 5 April 1928 · page 3

Sir,—As the general election of the Dubbo P.P. Board takes place next month, I deem it my duty, as an ex-chairman of that Board, to…

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Election of Officers

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 5 April 1928 · page 5

The following officers were elect-ed:— Patron.—Mr. R. Barlow (re-elected…

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