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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1951

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3 Yeoval Candidates for Shire Elections Wanted

The Wellington Times · Thursday 12 July 1951 · page 3

Yeoval citizens are endeavouring to persuade three town or district men to offer themselves as candidates for the…

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Election Rally

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 18 July 1951 · page 2

From a precarious handhold on top of a door frame, a political opponent of the pro-Petain party attempts to kick…

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Yeoval News Records of Yeoval Candidates for Molong Shire Elections. Candidates Promise Keen and Vigorous Representation for Yeoval and District

The Wellington Times · Thursday 26 July 1951 · page 8

WELL-KNOWN Yeoval businessman, Mr. A. B. Ellis; was nominated at a well-attended public meeting this week to contest the election for three candidates to represent "B" Riding on the Molong Shire Council…

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Cumnock News P.A. & H. Association Meeting. Election of Officers and Committee

The Wellington Times · Thursday 9 August 1951 · page 10

At the adjourned meeting of the Cumnock P.A. & H. Association, held in the Shire Hall on Wednesday of last week,…

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Council Election

The Western Herald · Friday 10 August 1951 · page 7

On Saturday last a by-election of the Brewarrina Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers. The result…

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Visit Of Minister For Conservation Accompanied by Members of Parliament and Departmental Officers

The Western Herald · Friday 17 August 1951 · page 7

Bourke was highly honored last Wednesday by the visit to the district of Hon. G. E. Weir (Minister felt Conservation),…

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Arthurville. Dance, for Princess Candidate

The Wellington Times · Thursday 23 August 1951 · page 5

A dance was held in the local hall on Friday, August 10, in aid of the candidature of Miss Pat Wilkin (princess)…

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Molong Shire Election Results

The Wellington Times · Thursday 23 August 1951 · page 8

The Molong Shire elections, held on Saturday last, resulted in the following candidates being returned:—"A" Riding…

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South Dubbo Queen Candidate To Benefit From Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 28 August 1951 · page 4

The candidature of the South Dubbo queen, Miss Robyn Hawke, will benefit from a vairety concert in the Royal…

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Gymkhana on Polling Day

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 30 August 1951 · page 4

The Gilgandra Jubilee Gymkhana, previously set down for August 4, has now been fixed for Saturday, September 22—…

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Election of Officers

The Western Herald · Friday 31 August 1951 · page 4

The election of officers resulted is follows: President: Mr. S. W. Gorrell. Vice-Presidents: Father Treacy…

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Butter Price Debate in Parliament Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 13 September 1951 · page 1

The Opposition move to censure the Government on the butter price in New South Wales will be defeated in the…

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General Election in Britain London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 20 September 1951 · page 2

A general election will be held in Britain on Thursday October 25. The Prime Minister, Mr…

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Coolah Cricketers Election of Officers

Coonabarabran Times · Thursday 11 October 1951 · page 3

Although there was another poor attendance at the annual general meeting of the Coolah Cricket Club officers for the…

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Baradine Oddfellows: Election of Officers

Coonabarabran Times · Thursday 11 October 1951 · page 9

The election of officers change of chairs and installation of the Baradine MULOOF took place at a recent meeting when…

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How Britain's Parliament Grew

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 26 October 1951 · page 1

While British MP's were on holiday. Londoners and Festival visitors thronged the Houses of Parliament to see an exhibition featuring "Parliament Past and Present." Constructed like a shell or box, the exhibition can tour…

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That Air Service Question In Parliament

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 6 November 1951 · page 4

Narromine's efforts to secure a direct air service gained mention in the Commonwealth Parliament last Wednesday…

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Annual Election Coonabarabran Dramatic Society

Coonabarabran Times · Thursday 8 November 1951 · page 4

The election of officers at the annual general meeting of the Coonabarabran Society of Music and Dramatic Art on…

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Election Deferred Baradine P. &A. Association

Coonabarabran Times · Thursday 8 November 1951 · page 1

At a not very well attended meeting of the Baradine P. and A. Association, owing to the small attendance, the…

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Mayoral Election Next Month

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 9 November 1951 · page 1

A special meeting of Dubbo Council will be called next month to elect a Mayor and Deputy Mayor…

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