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

Politics & elections, 1930

594 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 16 of 30

Federal Parliament No Special Session Statement by Mr. Fenton Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 23 August 1930 · page 7

The Acting Prime Minister ( Mr. Fenton) states there is no intention at present to hold a special session of the Federal Parliament. Such a step…

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Hospital Polling

Leader · Wednesday 27 August 1930 · page 2

A ballot was held yesterday, for the election of the Board of Management of the Orange Hospital for the [?] twelve months. Only [?]…

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No Parliament Prolongation

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 27 August 1930 · page 5

Mr. Buttenshaw denies Mr. Lang's statement that the Ministry has been trying to prolong the life of the present Parliament. The Government, he…

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Fenton Is Optimistic Australia Will Win Through Labor's Requests to Parliament

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 27 August 1930 · page 4

Mr. Fenton said yesterday that he had no doubt about £5,000,000 Treasury bills maturing on September 2…

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State Elections to Be Held As Late As Possible Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 27 August 1930 · page 2

The Acting Premier (Mr. Buttenshaw) said to-day that no date had yet been fixed for the re-openlng of Parliament or the holding of the general…

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Bavin May Spring a Surprise Appeal to Country Without Meeting Parliament Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 28 August 1930 · page 2

There was a suggestion in political circles to-day that following on the Labor repudiation motion the State Government may go to the country…

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A Rush Election Opinion in Political Circles a Decision To-day Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 29 August 1930 · page 5

The question of assembling of Parliament and the date for the general elections are to receive further consideration at a meeting of the State…

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Early State Election Suggestion That October Is Opportune on Debts Repudiation Question

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 29 August 1930 · page 6

A section of the State Cabinet is said to favor an early election with the question af debt payments as one of the issues. Should it be decided…

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Labor Municipal Candidates Strike Bad Patch in Victoria Only Two of 26 Returned Melbourne, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 29 August 1930 · page 3

Of 26 endorsed Labor candidates who stood for metropolitan and country municipalities at yesterday's election all but two were defeated, the…

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Modern Electioneering

Leader · Friday 29 August 1930 · page 8

The loud speaker and the microphone phone have made a great change at political meetings. [?] a speaker had to attain his voice to be [?]…

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Ashburnham Polling Facilities

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 30 August 1930 · page 4

Mr. E. C. Best, M.L.A., has been advised that from reports receive ed it has been decided to make the following alterations and…

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Opening of Parliament Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 30 August 1930 · page 2

Owing to the absence of the Premier (Mr. Bavin) in the country, and the Treasurer (Mr. Stevens) in Melbourne, the State Cabinet did not…

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Amazing Observations Bar at Federal Parliament Closed Canberra

National Advocate · Saturday 30 August 1930 · page 7

The Parliamentary bar and refreshment room at Canberra, which have been costing the Commonwealth about £5,000 a year above what members pay…

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Early Elections Keeling in Political Circles Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 30 August 1930 · page 2

There is a strong feeling in Nationalist political circles in favor of an early election and Cabinet might announce the day next week…

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Municipal Elections Labor Defeat in Victoria Apathetic Electors Melbourne

National Advocate · Saturday 30 August 1930 · page 2

Although there are 169 municipalities in the State, there was such a lack of interest in the municipal elections which took place yesterday, that…

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Crudine Booth in Bathurst Division Polling Place Transferred

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 1 September 1930 · page 12

Mr. W. F. Dunn, M.L.A., has been advised by the Electoral Commissioner as follows: It has been decided to abolish…

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State Election May Be in October

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 1 September 1930 · page 8

There is a strong feeling in Government circles in favor of an early election, and Cabinet may announce the date early this week…

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Castlereagh Seat C.p. Candidate Independent Ticket

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 1 September 1930 · page 8

Mr. F. W. Sargent has announced himself as an Independent C.P. candidate for the Castlereagh seat at the State elections. He has been a…

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Joint Rolls State Election. Official Statement

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 1 September 1930 · page 14

The chief Electoral Officer for the Commonwealth (Mr. S. Irwin) states that joint Commonwealth and State electoral rolls for New South Wales…

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Country Party Candidate Retires

Leader · Monday 1 September 1930 · page 2

At a meeting of the Ashburnham [?]l Council of the Country Party of New South Wales, held at [?] last week-end Mr. E. N…

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