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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1928

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Electioneering Sensation

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 25 September 1928 · page 7

Aspirants to political honours in Australia will probably be pleaded that they have not to undergo the terrors that recently befel a party of Progressive…

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Dubbo Bowlers Meet. Annual Meeting of Club. Report and Balance Sheet. Election of Officers

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 25 September 1928 · page 2

Between 60 and 70 members of the Dubbo Bowling Club assembled at the very fine club room on the bowling green last evening, when the annual…

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State Parliament. The Government's Doings. Relieving Industry of Unnecessary Burdens

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 28 September 1928 · page 10

If endeavour to remove the burdens placed upon industry by past legislation is commendable, then the action of the Bavin-Buttenshaw Government…

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Latest Telegrams. Federal Elections. Date Definitely Fixed. Nominations Due October 19th. Canberra

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 28 September 1928 · page 1

A proclamation was issued at Canberra last night dissolving the House of Representatives as from October 9. Nominations are due on October 19…

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Federal Elections Polling on November 17

The Wellington Times · Monday 1 October 1928 · page 3

A proclamation was issued on Thursday evening dissolving the House of Representatives as from October 9, and discharging senators from…

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From the Capital. End of the Parliament. Election Campaign

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 2 October 1928 · page 7

All is over. The Parliament is dead—Long Live the Parliament. It was a lively time, that last weekend, and the tenth Parliament of the…

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Federal Elections the Part of Radio

Western Age · Thursday 4 October 1928 · page 1

With the Federal elections fixed to take place in November, radio will almost surely play a greater part than ever. Not that listeners will be…

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Federal Elections Organising the Gwydir Campaign Captain Abbott's Movements

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 4 October 1928 · page 8

Captain U. S. A. Abbott, M.H.R. for Gwydir was in Dubbo on Friday to attend an organisation meeting in connection with the forthcoming elections…

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Our Local Parliament. the Minister and the Weir. the Sewerage Hold-up

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 5 October 1928 · page 8

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

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State Parliament. The Government's Doings. Banks and the Butter Board. Mr. Thorby Inquires

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 5 October 1928 · page 8

It has been freely suggested that the unsigned advertisements which have been appealing in the country papers, advising dairymen to vote against the…

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Getting Ready Federal Election Fight Probable Candidates

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 8 October 1928 · page 2

For six weeks--November 17--there will be hundreds of political speches made throughout the Commonwealth. New South Wales, with its 28 seats,…

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The Federal Election. Labour Leader's Policy Speech

The Wellington Times · Monday 8 October 1928 · page 3

THE loader of the Federal Labour party, Mr. Scullin, opened the party's Federal election campaign at Richmond Town Hall…

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Election Requirements Must Sign Advertisements and Printing

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 8 October 1928 · page 4

The Commonwealth Electoral Administration draws attention to the provisions of the Electoral law which requires that electoral advertisements,…

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Electoral Rolls Preparing for Polling Day

The Wellington Times · Thursday 11 October 1928 · page 3

THE expenditure of the Commonwealth Electoral Office on the preparation for and the conduct of the forthcoming elections is…

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Election Requirements Must Sign Advertisements and Printing

Western Age · Thursday 11 October 1928 · page 4

The Commonwealth Electoral Administration draws attention to the provisions of the Electoral law which requires that electoral advertisements…

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State Parliament. The Government's Doings. School Holidays

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 12 October 1928 · page 11

The impression seems to be hold by many that the alteration in school holidays was decided upon by the Minister for Education without due…

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Latest Telegrams. Mr. Bruce at the Town Hall. Bavin and Senate Candidates also Speak. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 12 October 1928 · page 1

The Prime Minister (Mr. Bruce) addressed a huge gathering in the Sydney Town Hall last night. Other who spoke were the Premier (Mr. Bavin)…

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Federal Election Campaign

The Wellington Times · Monday 15 October 1928 · page 2

SENATOR P. P. Abbott, the first Country Party Candidate to be elected to the Senate, opened up the campaign in Wellington in the…

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Shire and Municipal Elections. Who Can and Who Cannot Nominate

The Wellington Times · Monday 15 October 1928 · page 6

AS it is only two months from the general election for both shires and municipalities the voice of the candidate is beginning to be heard…

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The Elections Pastoral Employees Question of Time Off to Vote

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 15 October 1928 · page 1

As the Federal elections are only a few weeks ahead, it should he of interest and value graziers to get the right information in connection with…

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