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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1929

627 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 25 of 32

Election Results Latest Developments SYDNEY

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Wednesday 16 October 1929 · page 15

The only important change in the electoral figures last night was that Mr. J. A. Hunter. C.P. took the lead for Maranoa, Q'ld., and now…

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Federal Election Position Labor May Have Party of 46 Macquarie Majority Increases

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 16 October 1929 · page 2

The counting of postal and absentee votes in the doubtful electorates yesterday did not create any material change in the position of the parties, and the verdict in these centres will not be known until to-morrow or Friday, when the count is expected to…

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Election Brevities Bruce to Resign on

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 16 October 1929 · page 2

Mr. Bruce met Mr. Scullin in Melbourne yesterday, and arrangements were made for the Ministry's resignation on Monday. Labor members will…

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The Australian Elections. Manchester “Guardian's” Opinion. LONDON

Leader · Wednesday 16 October 1929 · page 2

The Manchester “Guardian", commenting menting of the Australian elections, says; “Arbitration has been notoriously ineffectual in the prevention of…

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Unsuccessful Candidates. Sixteen Forfeit Deposits. SYDNEY

Leader · Wednesday 16 October 1929 · page 2

Sixteen of the candidates who stood for election have lost their deposit of £25, owing to having failed to poll over one-fifth of the total first preferences…

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Poultry Farmers How They are Exploited Protest in State Parliament SYDNEY

National Advocate · Thursday 17 October 1929 · page 3

The adjournment of the Legislative Assembly was moved this afternoon by Mr. O'Hearn to discuss the action of the Producers' Distributing Society in…

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Beaten Sir Neville Howse at Calare Labor Candidate's Great Win ORANGE

National Advocate · Thursday 17 October 1929 · page 2

With only about 1000 votes to come, Mr. G. A. Gibbons, the Labor candidate for Calare, is leading Sir Neville Howse (Nat.) by 1078…

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Strong Language Scene in Parliament SYDNEY

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Friday 18 October 1929 · page 11

There was a riotous scene in the Legislative Assembly during the debate on the motion asking the Begislative Council to restore the Workers'…

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State Parliament. Alden[?]ea for Sydney. SYDNEY

Leader · Friday 18 October 1929 · page 8

In the Legislative Assembly, today, the Minister for Local Government gave notice of his Intention to Introduce a Bill to extend the period…

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State Parliament Railway Dismissals an Evasive Minister Anti Cyanide Bill Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 18 October 1929 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-day, Mr. Pollack gave notice that on Tuesday December 3 he would move: "That In the opinion of this House it…

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Town Hall, Election Night

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Friday 18 October 1929 · page 14

Widecombe Fair a comedy drama with all fun of the fair interwoven with a delightful love story will appeal to all picture lovers who like…

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AFTERMATH! When Election Storms Recede Public Philosophy

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 18 October 1929 · page 8

After the storm and stress of a general election, the period of comparative peace upon winch the community has entered will be welcomed…

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Federal Election. Steady Voting Locally

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 19 October 1929 · page 9

Polling in Molong was conducted steadily on Saturday. Workers for the respective candidates were astir early outside the polling…

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Labor Prepares For State Elections Early Selection Ballots SYDNEY

National Advocate · Saturday 19 October 1929 · page 2

Believing that the State Elections may be earlier than is generally expected the A.L.P. Executive to-night decided to proceed immediately for…

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Mudgee Bowling Club the Year's Activities. Election of Officers. Rooms Will Not Be Rented

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 21 October 1929 · page 20

The attendance at the annual meeting of the Mudgee Bowling Club on Thursday evening last was large and representative, and the…

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Federal Elections More English Press Views Advice From London London

National Advocate · Monday 21 October 1929 · page 3

The financial papers comment on the Australian elections. The 'Statist' devotes its full leader to the subject, describing the poll as an important…

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British Parliament Re-Opens To-day LONDON

National Advocate · Tuesday 22 October 1929 · page 1

Parliament re-assembles on Tuesday week. In the absence of the Prime Minister, the Chancellor of the Exchequer (Mr. Phillip Snowden) will act as…

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Labor Will Now Have 46 Seats in the New Parliament

National Advocate · Tuesday 22 October 1929 · page 2

A message to the Chief Electoral Officer for New South Wales (Mr Allars) explained that 49 ballot papers marked in favor of Mr Cusack. were…

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R. AND T. Officers' Association Election of Officers

National Advocate · Tuesday 22 October 1929 · page 1

At a well attended meeting of the Railway Salaried Officers, which was held in the local Railway Institute, Mr A. J. Gardiner presided…

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Protecting Husbands Bill Before Parliament SYDNEY

National Advocate · Wednesday 23 October 1929 · page 2

Husbands will no longer be liable for wrongs committed by their wives if the Married Women's Property Amendment Bill introduced in the…

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