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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1929

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Coonabarabran P.p. Election

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 11 April 1929 · page 4

The by-election to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Dir. Alex Deans, resulted in Mr. Mark Jones, of "Opposition," Mendooran, topping…

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Bruce-page Election Promises Many Already Fulfilled

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 11 April 1929 · page 2

"A remarkable number of promises made by the Bruce-Page Government in Its policy speech prior to the elections of November last year, have…

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What Might Happen. At British Elections. London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 12 April 1929 · page 1

The "Evening Standard's" analysis [?]the Labour Commoners' election pro[?]sies shows that optimists, on an [?]age, expect Labour to secure an…

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Tennis Topics Election of Officers "Back to Childhood" Dance

Western Age · Thursday 18 April 1929 · page 2

A meeting of the Cobar Tennis Club was held in the School of Arts recently. Amongst those present were…

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Municipal Election

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 24 April 1929 · page 2

Four nominations have been received for the vacancy in the Municipal Council caused by the resignation of Mr. A. Hanigan. The…

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Honor the Cow "Daisy at Parliament House" Mr. Thorby Does the Honours

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 25 April 1929 · page 2

If Dr. Arthur has his way, a report something like this may appear in the newspapers:-- "In the presence of a vast and…

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British Elections Labour Concentrating for Absolute Power London

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 6 May 1929 · page 1

The Labor call throughout the weekend again concentrated on the [?] not only for office, but also for absolute power…

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News O' Narromine Aldermanic Election Cusack on Top Polo Teams For Young

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 9 May 1929 · page 7

On Monday afternoon the sky became heavily overcast and indications for rain were very promising. However, not even a light shower fell, and…

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The Queensland Elections Labor Routed

The Wellington Times · Monday 13 May 1929 · page 2

AT the Queensland elections, which were held on Saturday last, Labour, which has been in power for the past 14 years, sustained an…

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British Elections Labour's Policy Prime Minister's Tour LONDON

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 13 May 1929 · page 1

Mr. Ramsay MacDonald, Addressing the Seaham electors, said: "I accept the joint proposals of the Labour Party and the Miners' Federation in handling…

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Labour Beaten in Queensland Elections Nat. and C.P. Big Gain BRISBANE

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 13 May 1929 · page 1

Fought mainly on the issue of the unemployment problem, the Queensland elections were held on Saturday, and early returns indicate that the Labour Government has been badly beaten…

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Queensland Elections Great Labor Debacle

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 14 May 1929 · page 1

After 17 long years, the Rydor-Gilmack Government of Queensland is wiped off the state. The elections took place on…

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Queensland Elections

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 17 May 1929 · page 2

The excitement of the weeks has been the Queensland triennial elections, and the downfall of the Ryder-Gilmack Government, after long years of Labor rule…

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British Elections Nomination Day London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 21 May 1929 · page 1

Nomination day produced 1724 candidates, of whom 588 are Conservative, 572 Labour, 509 Liberal, 25 Communist and 31 of other parties. Over £260,000…

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The Queensland Elections

The Wellington Times · Thursday 23 May 1929 · page 9

THE Country Party Publicity officer writes:—The electors of every Stale in Australia have a lesson to learn from the wholesale defeat of…

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R. AND T. Ambulance Corps Successful Candidates Girilambone Class

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 23 May 1929 · page 1

Examined recently by Mr. J. J. Collins, Ambulance officer of Sydney, tho following candidates from the Girilambone class were…

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The British Elections Some Lively Passages Lord Birkenhead's Threat LONDON

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 27 May 1929 · page 1

Though Mr. Churchill describes the political fight as the dullest election campaign. Lord Birkenhead, Mr. Amery and Sir Joynson Hicks had lively…

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British Elections. the Battle Eve Lloyd George's Message LONDON

Western Age · Thursday 30 May 1929 · page 3

Mr. Lloyd George, the Liberal Leader, in an election eve message, says that the nation is weary of Tory recklessness and afraid of Socialistic…

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British Elections the Battle Eve Lloyd George's Message LONDON

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 30 May 1929 · page 1

Mr. Lloyd George, the Liberal Leader, in election eve message, says that the nation is weary of Tory recklessness and afraid of Socialistic…

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Latest Cables and Telegrams. The British Elections Industrialists Vote Solid Looks Like Labor Victory London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 31 May 1929 · page 1

The state of the parties at the British elections at 2.45 this morning was:— LABOUR .. 111 CONSERVATIVES .. 70…

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