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

Politics & elections, 1936

348 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 15 of 18

Police Assault Case. Parliament Concerned. SYDNEY

Leader · Wednesday 18 November 1936 · page 3

The case of the three police who were found guilty of [?], Murray and was raised in the…

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Dumping of Cement Move in Federal Parliament Canberra

National Advocate · Wednesday 18 November 1936 · page 2

The Minister in Charge of Trade Treaties (Sir Henry Gillett) brought down two important amendments to the Customs schedule in the House…

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Closer Settlement Parliament Moves. will Empower Rural Bank. SYDNEY

Leader · Wednesday 18 November 1936 · page 2

The Premier (Mr. Stevens) in the Legislative Assmbly to-day five notice of a to anotherie the Rural…

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Questions in Parliament Government Members Restless Premier's Reply Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 18 November 1936 · page 1

The case of the three police officers, Detective Sergeant S[?]cock, and Constables Murray and Roach, was raised in the Legislative Assembly to-day,…

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Mrs. Freer Committee of Inquiry Refused Awkward Questions In Federal Parliament CANBERRA

National Advocate · Wednesday 18 November 1936 · page 2

several questions relating to Mrs. Freer, were asked in the House of Representatives this afternoon. In reply to one the Prime Minister Mr…

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"Out of Place" Women in Parliament

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 November 1936 · page 9

"I DON'T think that women have any useful scope in Parliament," said Miss sheila Lamont Maddeford, one of…

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The Police Case Noisy Scenes in Parliament Matter Not to Be Re-opened Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 19 November 1936 · page 2

[?]er questions relating to the [?]rs case and the administration of the police force provoked noisy scenes in the legislative Assembly…

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Questions in Parliament No Assistance From Fire Float Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 20 November 1936 · page 1

The part played by the fire fleat [?]eeill Rhcdes while the Manly ferry B[?]llubera was burning at her moarings were the subject of questions to…

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40 Hour Week Discussion in Federal Parliament Move by Mr. Curtin Government Members Rebel Canberra

National Advocate · Friday 20 November 1936 · page 6

In the House of Representative to-day the Leader of the Opposition Mr. J. Curtin) moved a metk[?] interv[?] the Government to give…

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Oberon Shire By-Election Results Messrs. Spicer and McPHILLAMY Elected Oberon

National Advocate · Monday 23 November 1936 · page 2

The Oberon Shire by-election held yesterday to fill the two vacancies caused by the resignation of councillors some time [?] resulted in…

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Oberon Shire "A" Riding By-Election

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 23 November 1936 · page 2

A by-election to fill the two vacancies in "A" riding of Oberon Shire was conducted on Saturday, when Mr. H. S. McPhillamy, of Gorman's Hill,…

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Parliament Beats Council Gus Kelly's "Duck" Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 25 November 1936 · page 1

Parliamentarians and a team from the Waverley Council played a friendly game of cricket to-day. Neither side made much of a showing…

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Chain Drug Stores Petitions Is Parliament Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 25 November 1936 · page 2

Several Labor members entered the Legislative Assembly today with petitions concerning legislation in connection with chain store chemists…

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Council Election Broken Hill Labor Man Nominated Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 25 November 1936 · page 6

The following nominations were received to-day for the Legislative Council elections. Mr. W. E. Dickson, newspaper…

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Upper House Election Mr. Martin's Charges Inquiry To Be Held SYDNEY

National Advocate · Wednesday 25 November 1936 · page 2

Charges of corruption in connection with the election of Mr. J. C. Grayndier to the Legislative Council, made recently in that Chamber by the…

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33 Runners Upper House Election One Woman Candidate Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 26 November 1936 · page 2

Thirty three amoinations have been received for 45 Legislative Council seats the election for which will be held on December 8…

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Mayoral Election

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 26 November 1936 · page 2

IT was resolved, at lost night's meeting of the Mudgee Council, to elect the Mayor at a meeting to be held on December 9…

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Chain Drug Stores Lang Will Oppose Them Not an English Company Statement in Parliament Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 27 November 1936 · page 7

"Should this Government enable the Boots Drug Comany to become established in this state, the next Labor Government will take whatever…

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Upper House Election Martin's Charges Committee to Meet Today Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 27 November 1936 · page 1

The select committee appointed by the Legislative Council to inquire into charges of corruption, made by Mr. J. B. Martin. M.L.C. in regard…

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Life Extended Tasmanian Parliament HOBART

National Advocate · Saturday 28 November 1936 · page 5

In spite of strong criticism that so important a bill should be considered [?]n the last hours of the session, the House of Assembly yesterday passed…

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