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

Politics & elections, 1934

791 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 8 of 40

Miners' General President Lithgow Candidates Will Probably Fight It Out

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 16 May 1934 · page 2

Ald. Campbell Roy is a busy man at the present time, his elevation to the position of acting president of the Miners' Federation making it…

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Council and Minister Cabra-Vale Dispute By-election Ordered Sydney, This afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 16 May 1934 · page 2

A dispute between the Cabra-vale Council and the L.G. Department, over the refusal of the Council to hold a by-election as required by law,…

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State Parliament Opened With Prayer Shake Lottery Syndicates Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 17 May 1934 · page 3

For the first time since the new Standing Order was passed, the Speaker opened the proceedings in the Legislative Assembly this…

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Next Elections Country Party Attacked MELBOURNE

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 17 May 1934 · page 1

SIR Henry Gullett, M.P, says it will be as vital at the next elections as it was at the last for the people to fight for sound…

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Municipal Assembly A.l.p. Organisation Meets Candidates to Be Called for

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 17 May 1934 · page 2

Mr. A. S. Luchetti occupied the chair during the early part of the Lithgow Municipal Assembly meeting on Tuesday night. He explained that…

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State Parliament the Pipe Dispute Charges Against Shire President Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 18 May 1934 · page 2

The State Cabinet's decision on the question of the tenders for pipes for the Prospect pipe-head main have been deferred un[?] the investigater…

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State Parliament the Pipe Dispute Charges Against Shire President Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 18 May 1934 · page 7

The State Cabinet's decision on the question of the tenders for pipes for the Prospect pipe-head main have been deferred until the investigator…

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Election in September Surprise Federal Decision

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 18 May 1934 · page 2

It is expected that the Federal Parliament will be dissolved in August, and that a general election will be held in September. The Duke of…

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Election of Mayor Ald. Caldwell Elected Three Resignations Accepted

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 19 May 1934 · page 3

There were four nominations for the position of Mayor—to succeed Ald. Myers, retired—at "the special council meeting on Friday night of last week…

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Look Out for an Early Election

National Advocate · Saturday 19 May 1934 · page 2

SIGNS of the approach of a Federal election are to be observed in every issue of the Tory newspapers. Each trifling detail considered likely to assist the Lyons Government is magnified into some great action; the propagandists use all their skill and all their cunning in an endeavor…

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Federal Election Necessity for Unity Federal Labor Views Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 19 May 1934 · page 3

Referring to the report that the Federal election would be held in September, the secretary of the New South Wales branch of the…

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Early Federal Election Mr. Scullin's Views Melbourne

National Advocate · Saturday 19 May 1934 · page 6

That an election held in September would merely give people an early opportunity to condemn the Government for its failure to grapple with…

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L.G. ELECTIONS Obligations of Candidates

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 21 May 1934 · page 8

AS the L.G. elections are approaching the following extract from the "Herald" may be of interest at this functure:—…

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Early Election Likely Federal Rumors Stevens and Lang

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 21 May 1934 · page 3

ALTHOUGH the Prime Minister (Mr Lyons) has denied that any date had yet been fixed for the Federal elections, a meeting of all…

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W.A. Upper House. Close Fight m Election. PERTH

Leader · Monday 21 May 1934 · page 2

A record had been ordered in the contest between spddon (Nat.) who claims victory by one vote, and Her[?] an (Lab.) at North East in the West…

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U.A.P. Women’s Branch. Sept[?] Election ?

Leader · Monday 21 May 1934 · page 2

“For the past two of three days there has been a [?] that there will be a [?] election in [?] Well that I cannot…

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State Parliament Reduction of Members Again Talked Out Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 23 May 1934 · page 2

A motion for a Bill to be introduced to reduce the number of members of the Legislative Assembly to 56, or a number equal at all times to two…

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Political and Parliamentary "Speeding Up" the Budget No Referendum at Elections

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 23 May 1934 · page 2

Preparation of the Federal Budget is being expedited and it may be placed before Parliament at the beginning of August. Soon after Parliament…

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State Parliament Free Passes for Ex-Ministers Lodger Vote Bill Introduced SYDNEY

National Advocate · Thursday 24 May 1934 · page 2

The Government Railways Amendment Bill, notice of which was given in the Legislative Assembly to-day, provides that each person who…

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State Parliament Many Questions the Afforestation Scheme Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 25 May 1934 · page 6

The Legislative Assembly began its sitting at 11 o'clock this morning when many questions were hurled at Ministers…

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