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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1947

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Council Elections

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 20 November 1947 · page 2

The Shire Clerk, Mr. G. A. Gould, told councillors at last week’s meeting of Council, that the forthcoming elections, to be…

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What Council Candidates Will Do If Elected

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 22 November 1947 · page 2

In order that the public of Dubbo and district may have an opportunity of learning the policies of the various candidates seeking election to the Municipal Council on December 6, the "Liberal" has invited each to give through these…

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Compulsory Voting at Council Elections

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 22 November 1947 · page 1

The Bill to make voting at Local Government elections compulsory was described in the Legislative Assembly by the Leader of the Country Party…

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First Lady Candidate to Contest Council Election in Wellington

The Wellington Times · Monday 24 November 1947 · page 1

ONLY 18 of die 19 names listed in last Thursday's "Times" as likely candidates for aldermanic honours were correct. Mr. T. Kelly is not a candidate but Mrs. Such, wife of the Municipal electrical…

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Editorial. Compulsory Voting for Council Elections

The Wellington Times · Monday 24 November 1947 · page 1

ALL citizens of country towns and shire areas will be for the first time compelled to vote on…

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Municipal Election Candidates Mr. C. J. Blackhall

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 25 November 1947 · page 1

I have a practical knowledge of what a decent town should look like, and have ample time at my disposal to make myself acquainted with the…

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Council Elections Voting Will Be Compulsory

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 25 November 1947 · page 1

The Town Clerk, Mr. V. F. H Matthews, as Returning Officer for the forthcoming Dubbo Municipal Elections to be held on Saturday week,…

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Intense Interest in Coonamble Elections

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 27 November 1947 · page 1

As an indication of the civic pride that prevails in our sister town of Coonamble, two groups of citizens have…

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Dubbo Municipal Elections Ald. F. Gilbert's Policy

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 27 November 1947 · page 2

After 17 years of service tc the ratepayers of the Municipality, I confidently offer my services for another term and promise ably to do my best in the…

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Woman Municipal Candidate

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 27 November 1947 · page 2

At Wellington, Mrs. Such, wife of the Municipal Electrical Engineer, is a candidate for municipal honours. She will be the first woman to contest a…

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Shire Elections Are Getting Close

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 27 November 1947 · page 8

While most of the candidates standing for election at the next shire election which takes place on Saturday week. 6th'…

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[?] in Council Elections

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 28 November 1947 · page 1

Voting will be [?] for the [?] December [?]…

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Municipal Elections Mr. T. R. Herring

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 29 November 1947 · page 2

I am not making any sugar coated promises to win the sympathy of electors, said Mr. Herring. If elected, ratepayers can rest assured that I will…

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Municipal Policy of A.l.p. Candidates

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 2 December 1947 · page 5

The Campaign Director, Mr. C. G. Roberstson, M.L.A., has released the fillowing policy on behalf of the endorsed A.L.P. candidates for the…

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Correspondence Shire Elections

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 2 December 1947 · page 4

I wish to take this opportunity of thanking the electors of the 'C Riding' Talbragar Shire and especially those responsible for my nomination for…

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Council Candidates Mr. W. T. Grant

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 4 December 1947 · page 2

Mr. W. T. Grant is a candidate supported by the Newtown Progress Association for the Municipal Elections on Saturday next, and is a widely travelled…

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Compulsory Voting At Council Elections

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 4 December 1947 · page 6

Readers are reminded that voting at the Municipal and Shire elections on Saturday is compulsory. Those who have not ascertained as to whether their names are included on the municipal roll have but a few hours left in which to do so…

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Correspondence. Municipal Election Electors' Opinions. (To the Editor)

The Wellington Times · Thursday 4 December 1947 · page 1

Dear Sir.— Next Saturday is an important day for Wellington, and it is to be hoped that the…

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The Victorian Elections (To the Editor)

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 4 December 1947 · page 6

Sir.— Mr. John Apthorp, who gives his address as Katoomba, has a letter in the “Tribune” 19/11/47. on the Victorian Elections. He…

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Coonabarabran Shire Elections To the Electors of ‘C’ Riding

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 4 December 1947 · page 6

Having been requested by Ratepayers and Electors of “C” Riding, I have decided to stand as a candidate for “C” Riding at the…

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