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

Politics & elections, 1938

463 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 10 of 24

Queensland Elections Position Unchanged BRISBANE

National Advocate · Tuesday 5 April 1938 · page 2

There was no change this afternoon in the suite of the parties as a result of the State elections, although there is still some doubt in three seats…

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Western Football Parliament Holds Annual Meeting at Lithgow Discussions on Many Matters and Points Secretary's Comprehensive Report and Suggestions

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 6 April 1938 · page 6

The annual meeting of Group 10 Rugby League, which controls the conduct of football in the area from Mudgee and Orange to Lithgow, was held at the Hotel Lithgow on Sunday, when a lengthy business paper occupied the attention of delegates for…

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'National Advocate' Attacked by Mr Mutch Disgruntled Defeated Candidate's Outburst Bad Taste at Declaration of Poll

National Advocate · Wednesday 6 April 1938 · page 5

Mr. T. D. Mutch, the defeated U.A.P. candidate at the recent Bathurst election, was responsible for a particularly bitter outburst at the…

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Poll Dispute Treatment of Mr. Sheahan Petersham Election Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 7 April 1938 · page 2

The application of the A.L.P. candidate, Mr. W. F. Sheahan, for a recount in the Petersham electorate was refused by the returning officer. Mr…

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Turf Tattle Doncaster & Cup Candidates Go Well SYDNEY

National Advocate · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 6

A strong wind assisted horses Randwick where galloping was permitted on the inside A Brass track. Amongst the sprinters Disalto was…

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Labor Gain British By-election LONDON

National Advocate · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 4

The Labor Party won the Wast Fulham seat from the Conservative party when at the by-election. Dr. Edith Summerskill was elected by a…

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Exciting Labor Win Queensland Election Labor Loses Only Two Seats BRISBANE

National Advocate · Saturday 9 April 1938 · page 2

The election count was com[?] to-day with a surprise win for [?] in the Dalby electorate. The sitting Country Party [?]…

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State Election Unusual Position at Gordon SYDNEY

National Advocate · Saturday 9 April 1938 · page 2

Unless the absentee votes Lord Howe Island are returned [?] the State Parliament meets [?] Tuesday a special session will [?]…

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W.A. By-election Win for Ex-speaker Perth

National Advocate · Monday 11 April 1938 · page 1

Alex Panion, former speaKer of the State Parliament, will win today's Leederville by-election by a majority ol 221 votes…

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Turner Wins Gordon Election See-Saw SYDNEY

National Advocate · Monday 11 April 1938 · page 5

It was officially stated tonight that the Gordon scat in the Legislative Assembly, the voting in which has been extraordinarily close, and the final…

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Parliament Meets And New Members Sworn In SYDNEY, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 12 April 1938 · page 1

Six new members were among those sworn in when the State Parliament met…

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'Yes' Vote Hitler Plebiscite the "Holy Election" Overwhelming Figures Berlin

National Advocate · Tuesday 12 April 1938 · page 2

An overwhelming vote in favor of the unity of Germany and Austria was cast in the plebiscite. Germany returned an affirmative vote of 99…

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A Fifth Count? Gordon Election Defeated Man Dissatisfied Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 12 April 1938 · page 3

The result of the Gordon election was publicly announced to-day by the returning officer and saw the sitting U.A.P. member, Mr. H. B. Turner…

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New Parliament Opens. Mr. Weaver Again Speak[?]. SYDNEY

Leader · Wednesday 13 April 1938 · page 2

The Importance of Australia's Parliamentary institutions as bulwarks against the rise of dictatorships was the keynote of sp[?][?]…

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State Parliament Formal Opening Speeches Uphold Democracy Mr. Weaver Re-elected Speaker Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 13 April 1938 · page 2

The importance of the Australian Parliamentary institution as a bulwark against the rise of a dictatorship was the keynote of speeches at…

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Denmark Nazis Shots in Parliament COPENHAGEN

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 1

A YOUNG man fired several shots in the parliament building, and it was at first thought that an attempt was made on the life of the…

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Shire Election

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 4

THE election to fill the vacancy in A riding of the Macquarie Shire Council was held on Saturday, and excited a good deal of interest, as…

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Autumn Racing Final Gallops Doncaster Candidates' Preparation Sydney. This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 2

Final gallops of Doncaster candidates to-day were satisfactory and the "A" grass track was in good condition…

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Shots in Parliament. At Copenhagen. To Introduce Leaflets. COPENHAGEN, April 14

Leader · Friday 15 April 1938 · page 2

A young man fired [?]versh shots in the Parliament building and it was [?]t thought it was an attempt on the life of the minister for Justice…

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Final Gallops. Doncaster Candidates. SYDNEY

Leader · Friday 15 April 1938 · page 5

Final gallops of all Doncaster candidates to-day were satisfactory. The “A” grass track at Randwick was is good condition…

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