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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1944

182 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 7 of 10

Mayor Criticises Election of Regional Advisory Council Parochial Outlook Shown in Ballot

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 12 October 1944 · page 2

Recent results of the election for six local government members to the Central Western Regional Advisory Council, according to the Mayor (Aid. Seristier) at Tuesday night's meeting of the Municipal Council, had exhibited the "same…

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12 Candidates to Race In Sunday's Loan Derby

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 12 October 1944 · page 6

The Western Lonn Derby a f[?]ture arranged to boost subecri[?]tions to the Second Victory L[?]n, will he staged in Dubbo on Sunday. Previe[?]…

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22 Candidates to Run In Epsom on

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 12 October 1944 · page 1

SYDNEY, Thursday.-Connections today paid up for 22 acceptors in the AJC Epsom Handicap, to be run at Randwick on Saturday…

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The Elections Sparks Start to Fly

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 12 October 1944 · page 4

Another election is looming on the horizon. On December 2nd the people of this great democratic State will once more attend the…

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Newspaper Dispute to be Further Voiced in Parliament Motion of No Confidence in Government [?] of Opposition Makes Three Allegations

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 17 October 1944 · page 1

With the newspaper dispute skill unsettled, the Leader of the Opposition in the scate parliament (Mr. R. W. D. Weaver) [?] a motion of no confidence in the Government in the Legislative assembly today…

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All Candidates Pass Munsical Examination

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 17 October 1944 · page 2

All candidates presented for an examination conducted by the Australian Musical Examinations Board, at the Convent of Mercy, Dubbo…

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Parochia Outlook Shown in Recent Ballot Dubbo Mayor Criticisms. Election of Regional Advisory Council

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 19 October 1944 · page 1

Recent results of the election of six local government members to the Central Western Regional Advisory Council, according to the Mayor of Dubbo (Ald. Serisier) at last meeting of the Dubbo Municipal…

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Triennial Election of Directors Gilgandra District Hospital

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 19 October 1944 · page 3

The attention of contributors of the New South Wales Country Hospitals Benefits Association (Central Western Zone) is hereby…

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GILGANDRA Shire Council Ordinary Triennial Election 2nd DECEMBER, 1944 Nomination Day, 3rd November, 1944

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 19 October 1944 · page 3

Notice is hereby given that Friday, 3rd November, 1944, has been fixed as Nomination Day for the ordinary triennial election of…

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Municipal Elections. Sydney

The Western Herald · Friday 20 October 1944 · page 1

The Municipal elections would be held in December throughout the State, except in Sydney, said the Minister for Local Government…

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Triennial Election of Directors Gilgandra District Hospital

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 26 October 1944 · page 5

The attention of contributors of the New South Wales Country Hospitals Benefits Association (Central Western Zone) is hereby…

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Hospital Election

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 26 October 1944 · page 5

The rolls for the forthcoming election to the Board of Directers of the Gilgandra District Hospital will close on Saturday…

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Triennial Municipal Elections: Dubbo Likely to Have Number of Candidates

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 2 November 1944 · page 6

The triennial municipal elections will be held at Dubbo a month from Saturday (December 2). Postponement of elections, pending presentation to the Legislative Assembly of the Compulsory Voting Bill, will not effect councils outside…

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Hospital Election Absurd Position of Voters

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 2 November 1944 · page 2

An election of five directors to its Gilgandra District (Hospital is to be hold and nominations close at 10 a.m. Friday, If…

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New Franchise Local Govt. Elections Compulsory Voting Urged

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 November 1944 · page 13

In accordance with my Government's proclaimed policy, important reforms are shortly to be instituted in the…

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Topicalities Elections

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 November 1944 · page 1

The Premier, Mr. McKell, in an article in this issue, draws attention to the State Govt's. intentions to rush through the…

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Latest Telegrams American Troops Making Headway on Levite Island. Bill for Compulsory Voting at Local Govt. Elections. Advance on Leyte

The Western Herald · Friday 3 November 1944 · page 1

From our correspondent : A two mile advance against stubborn resistance has brought the U.S. 24th Division on Leyte within six…

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Co[?] Voting Local Government Elections. Sydney

The Western Herald · Friday 3 November 1944 · page 1

Although there was strong protests from the opposition, the State Government last night secured a suspension of sessional and…

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Municipal Election

The Western Herald · Friday 3 November 1944 · page 4

The triennial election of nine Aldermen for the Municipality of Bourke will be held on Saturday, 2nd December, and nomination day…

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Local Government Elections Local Government Election Democratic Franchise

The Western Herald · Friday 3 November 1944 · page 3

In accordance with my Government's proclaimed policy, important reforms are shortly to be instituted in the general conduct of…

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