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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1937

263 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 12 of 14

Municipal Council Elections

The Wellington Times · Monday 15 November 1937 · page 2

Those who are seeking Municipal honors at the forthcoming elections should bear in mind that their nomination papers must be in the hands…

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Local Government Elections The Nominations

The Wellington Times · Monday 15 November 1937 · page 3

With the Federal elections all over, interest is now being taken in Local Government election, when the ratepayers will be…

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State Election Labor Candidates at Warren

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 18 November 1937 · page 10

A meeting of members of the Warren branch of the Australian Labor Party was held at the Municipal Council Chambers on Sunday…

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Municipal Elections

The Wellington Times · Thursday 18 November 1937 · page 3

Sixteen nominations have been received for the nine aldermanic, vacancies in the local Municipal Council. All the retiring aldermen…

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The Shire Stakes “A Distance” of Three Years Mr. J. Holder Keeping "Pulling on the Bit. Candidate for “A” Riding

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 18 November 1937 · page 6

Mr. J. Holder Keeping, whose address to the ratepayers appears in another column, is an aspirant for “A” Riding inthe Coonabarabran…

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Local Government Elections Presidential Statement

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 18 November 1937 · page 4

In a little over three weeks— Saturday, December 4—about 480,000 electors will be casting their votes at the shire and municipal…

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Municipal Elections a Big Field

The Wellington Times · Monday 22 November 1937 · page 5

The field for the Municipal elections to be held on December 4th is one of the largest that has put up in…

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Trial by Jury Question Asked in Parliament. Police Not Opposed to It

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 25 November 1937 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly Mr. Horsington, member for Sturt, asked the Minister for Justice (Mr. Martin): Has the attention of the…

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Correspondence (To The Editor) Darling Election

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 25 November 1937 · page 6

Sir—I would be glad if you could spare a little of your space for two reasons. First, I would like to thank the doctors of Darling who voted…

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Local Government Elections

The Wellington Times · Thursday 25 November 1937 · page 2

Saturday, Dec. 4, is election day for all Municipal and Shire Councils. For the local Municipal Council there are 16 candidates, and sitting…

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The Shire Elections

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 25 November 1937 · page 4

The most thorough election campaign that has ever been known in Narromine is being waged in 'C' Riding of the Timbrebongie Shire Council. Plans for ousting the two sitting candidates—Councillors T. H. E. Dugan and E. R. Crawford—were made some months…

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G.A.L. Wilson Endorsed for Elections. Dubbo Electorate

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 25 November 1937 · page 7

On Friday last the chairman, Dr. G. Fitz Hill, presided over a large and representative attendance of delegates representing branches of…

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Unsuccessful Candidate In Darling Electorate. Comments on Taxation

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 25 November 1937 · page 3

I would be glad if you could spare a little of your space for two reasons. First, I would like to thank the electors of Darling who voted for…

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Shire Elections. Lost or Destroyed Ballot-papers

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 25 November 1937 · page 5

The Shire Clerk states that any elector who has spoilt his ballot-paper by mistake or accident may, on giving it up, receive a new…

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Wellington Municipal Council Final Sitting Before the Elections

The Wellington Times · Monday 29 November 1937 · page 5

The Wellington Municipal Council held its final meeting prior to the triennial elections which are to take place next Saturday, 4th December. The Mayor, Ald. J. M. Whiteley, presided. Others present were Alds. W. G…

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Local Government Elections

The Wellington Times · Monday 29 November 1937 · page 2

We have received many inquiries as to the nature of the voting which is to take place in connection with the Municipal elections on Saturday…

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Questions in Parliament. Motor Vehicle Speed Limit

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 2 December 1937 · page 8

Mr. Wilson: Is the Minister for Transport able to say that he will bring down a Bill to regulate the speed of motor vehicles? If it is his…

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Electric Appliances Avoiding Fatalities. Pertinent Questions in Parliament

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 2 December 1937 · page 11

Mr. Cahill, M.L.A., asked some pertinent questions in Parliament last week in regard to the examination of electrical…

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Castlereagh U.c.p. Electoral Council Large and Representative Meeting at Gilgandra Mr. A. W. Yeo, M.l.a., Secures Unanimous Endorsement Preliminary Plans Laid for Approaching Election

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 2 December 1937 · page 2

Delegates from all parts of the extensive Castlereagh Electorate assembled at the War Memorial Literary Institute on Thursday afternoon last for the United Country Party Electoral Council Meeting, which was presided over by Mr. F…

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A.L.P. Meeting Candidates Visit Gilgandra Local Members Addressed

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 2 December 1937 · page 4

On Sunday morning last, members of the Gilgandra branch of the A.L.P. assembled in good numbers to hear and meet…

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