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

Politics & elections, 1937

676 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 18 of 34

Independent Member Combined Attack in Parliament Professional Politician's Cydney

National Advocate · Thursday 9 September 1937 · page 2

Exception was taken by members of the Legislative Assembly to-day to the inference to "professional politicians," reported to have been made yesterday…

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In Parliament Mr. Knight's Plea for Invincible Miners Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 9 September 1937 · page 2

Because he referred to the ruling by the Speaker as "childish" and did not make a satisfactory withdrawal. Mr. Stanley (Lab.) was removed…

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Loyalist Election Forecast by Labor Senator Canberra

National Advocate · Thursday 9 September 1937 · page 4

The opinion that unless the Imperial Conference decisions to which the Commonwealth agreed were merely picus platitudes, Australia would be…

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"PORTLAND MERCURY"--News and Notes Portland Rifle Club Election of Officers

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 9 September 1937 · page 8

Portland Rifle Club will commence regular shooting again on Saturday week when the competition for the N.R.A. medal will be opened. The…

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Federal Parliament Election Date Next Week Statement By Mr. Lyons CANBERRA

National Advocate · Friday 10 September 1937 · page 3

In the House of Representatives to-day the Prime Minister (Mr. J. A. Lyons) said he would announce the date of the Federal elections early…

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Federal Elections October 23 Favored Canberra

National Advocate · Friday 10 September 1937 · page 2

September 28 is likely to be the date for the delivery of the policy speech by the Minister. October 23 is still tipped as the…

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Elections Date To be Announced Next Week. CANBERRA

Leader · Friday 10 September 1937 · page 7

In the House or Representatives today. Mr. Lyons said he would announce the date of the Federal elections early next week…

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New Guinea Oil It It "Dirty" ? Alleged Suppressed Report Labor Member Suspended Lyons Over-rules Speaker Federal Parliament Sensation Canberra

National Advocate · Saturday 11 September 1937 · page 5

The N.S.W. Labor members Mr. E. J. Ward, was suspended in the H[?] Representatives this afternoon. Mr. Wald declared that the Prime Minister…

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Oil Resources Should Be Developed Mr. Lawson's Election Address CANBERRA

National Advocate · Saturday 11 September 1937 · page 2

Stressing the urgent need for development of the Australian oil resources especially from the viewpoint of defence Mr. J. N. Lawson…

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General News Municipal Elections

National Advocate · Monday 13 September 1937 · page 2

Whatever date the Federal election may be held on there is no doubt concerning the day appointed for the triennial municipal election which…

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Election of Officers

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 13 September 1937 · page 4

AT the Mudgee Hospital Board meeting to-morrow (Tuesday) evening the election of officers will be proceeded with, and a full…

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Fascist Methods Making Parliament a Star Chamber Mr. Menzies' Threat Assailed by Deputy Labor Leader Canberra

National Advocate · Wednesday 15 September 1937 · page 2

Immediately the House of Representative met this morning the deputy Leader of the Opposition (Mr. Forde) moved, "That this House affirms its…

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In Revolt Country Party Members Opposed to Newnes Development Nationalists in Opposition Debate in Federal Parliament Canberra

National Advocate · Wednesday 15 September 1937 · page 5

Urging that the Government had committed an error of judgment which was attributable to its eagerness to open up oil possibilities. Mr. A. J…

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OCTOBER 23 Date of Federal Election Mr. Lyons Discloses Secret CANBERRA

National Advocate · Wednesday 15 September 1937 · page 5

The Prime Minister (Mr. J. A. Lyons) announced in the House of Representatives this afternoon that the Federal elections will be [?]…

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Election Date Is October 23

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 15 September 1937 · page 2

The Prime Minister, after interviewing the Governor-General, announced that the Federal election would be held on October 23, and…

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Federal Elections. Oct 23—Writs Next Week. CANBERRA

Leader · Wednesday 15 September 1937 · page 5

The Prime Minister (Mr. Lyohal) announced in the House or Representatives this afternoon that the Federal election will be held on October…

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Federal Parliament a Late Sitting Canberra

National Advocate · Thursday 16 September 1937 · page 2

The House of Representatives rose at 2.10 this morning until this afternoon, after having dealt with more business in the last two hours of the…

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Pyjama Girl Resurrected by Mr. Kelly Question in Parliament Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 16 September 1937 · page 2

Great dissatisfaction exists in the minds of the general public because of the fact that the inquiry into the 'pyjama girl' mystery murder has…

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U.c.p. Candidate

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 September 1937 · page 11

Mr Batchelor, the selectrd United Country party candidate for Gwydir. was in town on Tuesday and Wednesday of last week doing a…

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OCTOBER 23 Federal Election Date

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 September 1937 · page 7

THE prime Minister (Mr. Lyons) announced on Tuesday that the Federal elections woold be held on October 23. With, will be issued…

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