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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 16 of 18

Upper House Election First Meeting of Committee Mr. Martin Not Present Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 28 November 1936 · page 5

The Parliamentary Select Committee appointed to inquire into the charges made by the organiser for the Lang Party, Mr. J. B. Martin…

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Primary Final Examination Results Successful Candidates

National Advocate · Tuesday 1 December 1936 · page 6

A complete list of candidates who were successful in the primary final examinations this year and who are entitled to enter High School next…

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Move in Parliament Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 2 December 1936 · page 6

A section of the U.A.P. members in the Legislative Assembly are strongly critical of the government's policy regarding the taking over of the private…

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Mr. Luchetti Wins Pre-selection A.l.p. Candidate at Federal Election

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 2 December 1936 · page 2

Mr. A. S. Luchetti has been chosen to represent Labor in the Macquarie ballot at the next Federal elections. The…

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Angry Scenes in Parliament Canberra

National Advocate · Thursday 3 December 1936 · page 2

When Mrs. Freer seeks to land in Sydney on Friday a dictation test in a language which, she does not understand will be given to her…

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One Australian Parliament (To the Editor)

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 3 December 1936 · page 20

REPEATED promises to have State Parliaments abolished are like unto the promises for the uniform railway guage—all apparently…

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Queensland Parliament Salaries to be Increased BRISBANE

National Advocate · Thursday 3 December 1936 · page 2

The Premier (Mr. Forgan Smith) to-day gave notice of a Bill to increase the salaries of Ministers and Members of Parliament. It is…

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Sydney Storm Parliament House in Danger Vivid Lightning Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 3 December 1936 · page 2

vivid Lighting was a feature of a heavy thunderstorm which broke ever Sydney shortly after [?] o'clock this afternoon. One of the out houses…

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Grave Crisis Early Election Possible Feeder Bus Services SYDNEY

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 3 December 1936 · page 1

THE State Government is facing a grave crisis, as the result of the uncompromising attitude adopted by a section…

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Cowra Work Question in Parliament Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 4 December 1936 · page 3

Replying to Mr. A. D. Reid (C.P) in the Legislative Assembly to-day, the Minister for Works and Local Government (Mr. E. S. Spooner)…

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To Ban Foreign Ships Between N.Z. and Australia Bill Before Parliament Canberra

National Advocate · Friday 4 December 1936 · page 3

The British Shipping Protection Act, which was introduced in the Senate to-day prohibits ships of any country which restrcits British…

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Difficult Constitutional Position King Edward and Parliament Attempt to Avoid National Crisis Monarch's Suggestion of Special Bill Rejected London

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 4 December 1936 · page 1

The possibility of King Edward's abdication is being freely canvassed in some quarters, and unconfirmed reports are current that the Dominions Governments have been asked to frame new legislation to enable them to appoint a new King in the event of…

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Dubbo Council Mayoral Election Another Lighting Somersault DUBBO, Wednesday

National Advocate · Friday 4 December 1936 · page 7

Dubbo Council meeting held last night, was presided over by the Mayor (Ald. G. F. Hill), an apology was received from Ald. H. B. Corlis, the…

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Legislative Council Election

Leader · Friday 4 December 1936 · page 4

On Tuesday next the first election under the re-const[?]uted Upper House will take place, when those who were sent to that chamber for the shorter…

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Federal Parliament to Meet Canberra

National Advocate · Monday 7 December 1936 · page 5

The Federal Parliament will meet on Wednesday to consider the position…

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Ready for Emergency. Federal Parliament Convened. CANBERRA

Leader · Monday 7 December 1936 · page 2

An urgent summons to Parliament meet on Wednesday le interpreted a prefatory move to the King’s abdication, in order that Australian…

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Mayoral Election

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 7 December 1936 · page 4

THE election of Mayor will take place at the Mudgee Council meeting on Wednesday evening next and it is on the cards that…

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Upper House Election Martin's Allegations Objections to Mr. Manning SYDNEY

National Advocate · Wednesday 9 December 1936 · page 2

Objection to the Attorney-General as chairman of the Select Committee on the charges by Mr. Martin, M.L.C. was raised to-day by Mr Sheahan…

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Upper House Election Count Not Concluded Labor's Solid Vote SYDNEY

National Advocate · Wednesday 9 December 1936 · page 5

The first triennial election of a panel of 15 members of the Legislative Council took place to-day and when the count was adjourned…

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L.C. ELECTION Distribution of Preferences

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 9 December 1936 · page 1

A ballot for the election of 15 members of the Legislative Council, to hold office for 12 years, was taken yesterday at Parliament House…

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