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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1929

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Royal Sir Hercules Lodge Election of Officers

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 3 January 1929 · page 3

The election of officers in connection with the Royal Sir Hercules Lodge of the Manchester Unity was held last week, the following…

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Our Local Parliament. Regular Meeting

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 9

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Dubbo was held on Tuesday evening. Those present were his Worship the Mayor…

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Opening of Parliament. February 6th Chosen. Canberra

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 1

A Proclamation was issued at Canberra yesterday fixing Wednesday, February 6th, as the date for the opening of the now Federal Parliament…

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An Election Incident. P.C. Saw. Humorous Side

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 4

At the recent Federal elections a young lady entered the booth, and enquired of the towering policeman, who was keeping watch and ward, whither…

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Federal Parliament. Long Holiday Ahead. Canberra

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 1

It is considered likely that when the Federal Parliament rises before Easter members will not be called together again until about July. The House…

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Our Local Parliament. a Long Sitting. Alderman Byrne's Proposed Reforms. Lengthy Discussion on Sands. The Water Shortage

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 10

His Worship (Alderman Dr. Fitz Hill) presided at the Municipal Council meeting held last Tuesday night. Others present were Aldermen J. Bardes, J…

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Wellington District Hospital. Annual Meeting of Subscribers. Several Committeemen Did Not Seek Re-election

The Wellington Times · Thursday 31 January 1929 · page 7

[?] annual general meeting of the Wellington District Hospital sub[?]ers was held last night [?] being a very good…

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BYE-ELECTION Victorian Contest Nationalist Leading Melbourne

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 4 February 1929 · page 1

In the bye-election to fill the Castlemaine-Kyneton seat in the Legislative Assembly, Lang[?]ol[?], the Nationalist, is leading Sitchell, the Labour nominee…

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Capital Commission Election of Third Member Canberra

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 4 February 1929 · page 1

%.Mr. Frederick Watson has been elected us third member of the Federal Capital Commission by a margin of 63 votes. The total number of voles cusl…

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Federal Parliament. Forecast of Activities. Canberra

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 5 February 1929 · page 1

A forecast of the Governor-General's speech for the opening of tho Federal Parliament to-morrow mentions many important subjects. The greater…

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Election Error. Nationalist Wins. Melbourne

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 5 February 1929 · page 1

An error in counting the votes in the Castlemaine-Kyneton bye-election has been rectified, and an a result the Nationalist candidate has now a…

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Intermediate Examination. Three Candidates Pass

The Western Herald · Wednesday 6 February 1929 · page 3

We have received the result of the recent Intermediate Examination and are very pleased to report that the three candidates who sat in Bourke…

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Our Local Parliament. Letters Concerning the Weir. Straying Stock Discussed

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 8 February 1929 · page 9

In the absence of the Mayor (Alderman Fitz Hill) Alderman Barden was voted to the chair at the meeting of the Dubbo Municipal Council held last…

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The New Parliament. Opened by Governor-General Many Striking Changes. Canberra

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 8 February 1929 · page 1

Mr. Bruce, Prime Minister, shook hands with Mr. Parker Maloney. They shook hands and smiled. They even laughed. It seemed a strange thing for…

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Latest Telegrams. Federal Parliament. Address in Reply Goes Through. Labor to Attack Later. Canberra

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 8 February 1929 · page 1

The address-in-reply in the House of Representatives was carried on the voices, although it had been anticipated that the Opposition would move an…

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Parramatta Election. Nationalist Selection. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 8 February 1929 · page 1

Brigadier-General Lloyd has been elected by the Nationalist Executive to contest the Parramatta bye-election rendered necessary by the death of Mr…

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Latest Telegrams. Parramatta Election. Bavin-Lang Recriminations. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 February 1929 · page 1

The Premier, Mr. Bavin, speaking at Parramatta on behalf of the Nationalist candidate and referring to the price of coal as a contributing cause to the…

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Hospital Matters Annual Meeting Concluded Election of Officers

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 14 February 1929 · page 1

The annual meeting of the District Hospital which was adjourned last week was concluded last night, when the president (Mr. G. E…

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Possible Federal Election

The Wellington Times · Thursday 21 February 1929 · page 8

The Hon. C. L. A. Abbott, Federal Member for Gwydir, spoke and expressed the hope that the commonsense of Parliamentarians would…

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Our Local Parliament. North Dubbo Requests. Sewerage Advances a Step

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 9

The Mayor (Alderman G. Fitz Hill) presided at the fortnightly meeting of the Dubbo Municipal Council held last Tuesday night. Others…

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