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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1928

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A Tomingley Meeting. Selection of a Shire Candidate

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

A largely attended public meeting was held in the King's Hall, Tomingley, for the purpose of nominating a candidate contest C Riding in the…

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Tasmanian Elections. Labor Defeat. SYDNEY

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 5 June 1928 · page 2

The latest Tasmanian election returns indicate that the Government has lost two seats and that the Nationalists now likely to have a…

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A Senate Election. "Jupp" Gardiner, Back Again

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 8 June 1928 · page 6

At a joint sitting of both Houses of the State Parliament held on Tuesday last to fill the vacancy in the Senate caused by the death of Senator John…

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Shire and Municipal Elections

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 8 June 1928 · page 3

The municipal and shire general elections are to be held on the first Saturday in December, under the principle of an adult franchise. The Minister…

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The Senate Election. Why Mr. Rae Was Defeated. SYDNEY

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 8 June 1928 · page 6

Mr. Higgins, M.L.C., looks upon the defeat of Mr. Arthur Rae in the Senatorial elections as evidence of lost confidence in Soviet methods by Labour…

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To—day's Wires. the Martin Election Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 11 June 1928 · page 2

The Prime Minister, Mr. Bruce, addressing a meeting at Barton, on behalf of the Nationalist candidate, Mr. Pratten, made it clear he would…

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Boy Scouts' Annual Meeting. Scout and Cub Masters Badly Needed. Election of Officers

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 15 June 1928 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Boy Scouts Committee was held in the Church of England School Hall on Monday night last…

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A.l.p. Candidates

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 19 June 1928 · page 2

Nine candidates have been endorsed by the A.L.P. executive for the new Senate Labour pre-selection, ballot. They are[?] Messrs. J. P. (Digger) Dsun, P…

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Local Council Franchise Polling Booths

The Wellington Times · Thursday 21 June 1928 · page 10

ORDINANCE 9 under the Local Government Act provides that a Council or Returning Officer shall, upon receipt of a petition lodged at…

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From the Capital. a Busy Parliament. Arbitration Bill Goes Through. Finance and Other Matters. Canberra, June 16

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 22 June 1928 · page 8

This has been a clearing-up week in the Federal Parliament, and both Houses have now adjourned over the winter months. It has been something…

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Will Big Three Declare Truce? for Municipal Elections: Non-party

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 26 June 1928 · page 5

The "Daily Guardian"on Alderman J. B. Macdonald's Presidential minute read at the meeting of the Local Government Association in Sydney last…

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Mr. Theodore Forecasts Early Election. Seats to Concentrate Upon. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 26 June 1928 · page 2

Mr. Theodore, M.P., addressing the Dalley Labor Federal Electorate Council, stated that the Government was preparing to meet the electors. He…

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From the Capital. a Busy Parliament. Arbitration Bill Goes Through. Finance and Other Matters. Canberra, June 16

Western Age · Thursday 28 June 1928 · page 4

This has been a clearing-up week in the Federal Parliament, and both Houses have now adjourned over the winter months. It has been something…

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What Is a "Whip"? Important Men In Federal Parliament. How to "Keep a House."

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 29 June 1928 · page 8

There are three men in the Federal Parliament who rarely make speeches--Mr. A. G. [?] the member for Macquarie, Mr. J. A. J. [?]…

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

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 29 June 1928 · page 6

The annual meeting of the Sir Hercules Lodge was held on Tuesday evening. The election of officers was the principal business, and resulted as…

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What Is a "Whip"? Important Men In Federal Parliament. How to "Keep a House."

Western Age · Thursday 5 July 1928 · page 4

There are three men in the Federal Parliament who rarely make speeches—Mr. A. G. Manning, the member for Macquarie, Mr. J. A. J. Hunter…

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It Pays to Advertise. Even at Elections. an Irish Experience

Western Age · Thursday 5 July 1928 · page 2

At the meeting of the Publicity Club of London on Monday, May 7, Mr. Brian D. O'Kennedy gave on account of the Press advertising campaign he had…

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It Pays to Advertise. Even at Elections. an Irish Experience

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 6 July 1928 · page 2

At the meeting of the Publicity Club of London on Monday, May 7, Mr. Brian D. O' Kennedy gave an account of the Press advertising campaign he had…

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Review of the Session. Federal Parliament. Financial Agreement and Arbitration Bill. Mr. Bruce's Unassailable Position. Canberra, July 11

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 13 July 1928 · page 3

With the passing of the Arbitration Bill, it can be said that the Bruce-Page Government has put upon the Statute-book all the important legislation that…

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Next Federal Elections

The Wellington Times · Monday 16 July 1928 · page 2

It is reported in political circles that the Federal elections will be held towards the end of the year, or early in the new year…

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