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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1934

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The Mayor Replies To Candidate Moseley to Editor of "The Liberal"

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 22 November 1934 · page 6

Sir,—I have read with Interest, and regret, both the report of Mr. H. C. Moseley's speech, at Newtown and his interview with a local free sheet. I…

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Our Local Parliament. Last Meeting of Old Council

The Western Herald · Friday 23 November 1934 · page 5

A meeting of the Council was held on Monday evening last. Present: Alds. P. T. Lee (Mayor) P. W. Pennewan, C. Moxham, E…

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Municipal Election Eighteen Candidates Nominated

The Western Herald · Friday 23 November 1934 · page 4

The list of candidates to contest the nine vacancies in the local Council were declared at 12 noon last Friday, when the Returning…

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State Elections

The Western Herald · Friday 23 November 1934 · page 4

By our Nyngan and Cobar exchanges we notice that the Country Party Committees at both those centres have decided to support…

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Municipal Election

The Western Herald · Friday 23 November 1934 · page 4

In notifying the candidature of Mr. A. J. Counsell in the forthcoming Municipal Election it is worth recording that he has been…

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Another Ticket For Council Elections

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 24 November 1934 · page 1

After a lengthy meeting, which for a long time promised to be abortive, the combined Newtown, North Dubbo Progress and…

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The Election Analysis of the Voting. Parties and Groups

The Wellington Times · Monday 26 November 1934 · page 4

The publicity officer of the Prime Minister's department sends the following from Canberra.—"The comment made by the leader…

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Council Elections Local Undercurrents Keen Interest Everywhere

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 27 November 1934 · page 1

"My life and work as a citizen of Dubbo"—that's the music! Mr. Arthur Cleaver, live-wire citizen, sums up his claim to civic distinction on four…

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Letter to the Edit Council Election

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 29 November 1934 · page 6

Sir,—Having read the free paper, one is grieved to see the lowering personality contents of Mr. Moseley's letter, much beneath what one would expect…

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Saturday's Election Probables and Possibles

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 29 November 1934 · page 1

Elsewhere, the popular Percy Gordon appeals to the electors for support at Saturday's poll of the civic election. A Dubbo native, the candidate and his…

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Mr. Moseley Again Attacks Mr. Mayor Storm Centre of Civic Election Fitz Hill Declines to Touch Personalities Replies to Council Matters Only

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 29 November 1934 · page 4

This letter was brought to the "Liberal" Office on Tuesday morning—a full week after the Mayor's reply to the first attack. Mr…

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Municipal Election. Over the Microphone

The Wellington Times · Thursday 29 November 1934 · page 2

THEY'RE off to a good start, Walkerleads from Dowd, followed by Gardner, Gunning, Whiteley, Rose, Dennis, Ziehlke, Ayling Longhurst,…

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Ignore Politics. in Shire and Municipal Elections

The Western Herald · Friday 30 November 1934 · page 6

On December 1, 360,000 shire ratepayers and over a million municipal ratepayers will have a voice hi determining the choice…

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Municipal Election

The Western Herald · Friday 30 November 1934 · page 4

Voting for the Municipal Election takes place tomorrow (Saturday) from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eighteen candidates have been…

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To-day's Election For Municipal Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 1 December 1934 · page 1

Remember, every person over 21, whether a ratepayer or not, may [?] if on the roll. Twelve crosses must be put on the…

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District News Narromine Municipal Elections

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 1 December 1934 · page 4

Very little interest is being taken in the forthcoming Municipal elections. It is thought that the members of the old Council will be returned…

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Opinions of the People Mr. Moseley—the One and Only Candidate

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 1 December 1934 · page 3

Sir,—I would like to ask how many candidates are standing for this municipal election? Apparently practically only one—the one and only H. C…

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Soliloquy on Election Morning

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 1 December 1934 · page 6

The strife goes on, 'Tis near its culmination, And soon we'll know The worth of those who win…

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Mayor Defeated Local Government Elections Small Poll

The Wellington Times · Monday 3 December 1934 · page 2

ON Saturday last the people of the State had the opportunity of ex-pressing their choice in the selection of aldermen and councillors at the…

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Mildest Triennial Election on Record All Sections Record Silent Vote Frantic Last Hour Rush of Electors for the Poll Many Late Comers Find Portal Closed

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 4 December 1934 · page 2

IT was the wee sma' oors of Sunday morning when the last of the enthusiasts wended their weary way homewards after a busy day watching…

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