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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1928

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State Parliament Called Together

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 1

It has been anno[?]ced in political circles that the members of the N.S.W. Stale Parliament are to be definitely called together and that the New…

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State Parliament Summoned. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 1

A proclamation was issued last night calling the State Parliament together in September 11…

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Out Local Parliament. Record Short Sitting. a North Dubbo Night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 9

Present at the Municipal Council meeting last Tuesday night were his Worship the Mayor (Alderman J. Barden), Aldermers J. Francis, J. F. White…

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Our Local Parliament Aldermen Meet for Business Seeking a Public Holiday

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 1

The fortnightly meeting of the Dubbo Council took place in the Town Hall, on Tuesday evening, at 8 p.m. The Mayor (Ald. J. Barden) occupied…

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Victorian Municipal Elections. Two Women Returned. Melbourne

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 1

The Municipal elections were held throughout the State yesterday. Labour failed to secure additional representation. Two women candidates…

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Federal Parliament Canberra

The Wellington Times · Monday 27 August 1928 · page 2

When Federal Parliament meets on Wednesday it will adjourn till the following day, as a mark of respect to the late Senator Thos. Givens and…

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Federal Elections Selected National Candidates

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 28 August 1928 · page 2

The following have been selected and endorsed as Nationalist candidates in the next Federal general election for the House of Representatives:--…

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Trade Treaty. Suspended Until Elections. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 28 August 1928 · page 1

Owing to the general elections which will take place in Australia and New Zealand during November the Trade Treaty between the Commonwealth and…

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Newtown Progress Association. Selecting Candidates. For Municipal Honors. Newtown's New Hall

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 28 August 1928 · page 7

Mr. E. Maloney, President of the Newtown Progress Association, presided at the regular meeting of that body held on Friday night at the…

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Anti-war Treaty Election Possible WASHINGTON

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 28 August 1928 · page 1

The United States rejection of Anti-War Treaty is regarded as a possibility among many observers and some prominent officials…

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The Federal Battle the Coming Election

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 28 August 1928 · page 4

The question that is everywhere being asked is "When will the Federal elections be held?" So far as any official information, or authentic surmise…

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Our Local Parliament Business of Last Council Meeting

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 29 August 1928 · page 3

Present at the Municipal Council meeting last Monday night, August 29, were Mayor (Ald. Dundas) and Ald Bishop, Tuck, Cox, Sharps Cusack, Smith Golding and Murphy Mr. C.E.W. Brown (Town Clerk) and Mr. J. Waldron…

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The Federal Battle the Coming Election

Western Age · Thursday 30 August 1928 · page 2

The question that is everywhere being asked is "When will the Federal elections be held?" So far aa any official information, or authentic surmise…

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The Coming Federal Elections. Canberra

The Wellington Times · Thursday 30 August 1928 · page 8

Every effort is to be made to close the present session of Federal Parliament by September 22nd, to enable members to get away to…

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The Reds and the Elections. What Has Happened Elsewhere Is Happening Here!

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 31 August 1928 · page 11

It will be remembered that it was the withdrawal of the prosecution against one, J. R. Campbell, a Communist, that brought about the downfall of…

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State Parliament. Coming Session's Programme

The Wellington Times · Monday 3 September 1928 · page 4

THE State Premier (Mr. Bavin), has outlined the programme for the forthcoming session to a joint meeting of the Nationalist and Country…

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Federal Parliament to Close Sept. 15th. Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 3 September 1928 · page 2

It is understood the Federal Parliament intends to close its sessions on September 15th, in order to enable members to get away to…

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Wongarbon Whispers a Quiet Polling Day

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 6 September 1928 · page 4

Po[?]ing day passed off very very quietly, although a large pull was recorded. The "Wets" had a substantial majority n little more than two to…

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Prepared for Battle Federal Elections

Western Age · Thursday 6 September 1928 · page 3

With the date of the Federal election definitely announced as November 17, the labour campaign is being speeded up, stated the…

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Preparing for Battle Federal Elections

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 6 September 1928 · page 1

With the date of the Federal election definitely announced as November as the Labour campaign is being speeded up, states the…

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