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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 11 of 24

Mr. Lang Conference Attack Red Bogey Again Election Defeat "Explained' SYDNEY

National Advocate · Monday 18 April 1938 · page 3

In his speech to a small attendance at the Easter Conference of the Labor Party yesterday. Mr. J. T. Lang declared that a change…

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Queen Crowned Impressive Ceremony Colorful Court Scene Prizes Presente to Candidates

National Advocate · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 6

Queen for a day! How many young maidens have dreamed of such a thing, but in very few instances does it become a reality. Perhaps Miss…

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Shire Election To-day

National Advocate · Saturday 23 April 1938 · page 2

Something over 200 electors in the A Riding of the Abercrombie Shire will to-day choose their two representatives on the Shire Council…

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Abercrombie Shire Election Success of Retiring Councillors Close Voting

National Advocate · Monday 25 April 1938 · page 2

The Abercrombie Shire election for A Riding, caused by the decision of the Court at the instigation of Messrs. Brownlow and…

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CORRESPONDENCE Abercrombie Shire Election (To the Editor.)

National Advocate · Wednesday 27 April 1938 · page 1

Sir.—In your comment of the above election held last Saturday you state "that Messrs. Chifley, Suttor. Kable and Owens favor the permanent…

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A Smaller Parliament

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 28 April 1938 · page 4

The new State Parliament has been called together, the Members have been sworn in, and an adjournment of several weeks decided upon. The…

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Federal Parliament a Short Sitting Canberra

National Advocate · Thursday 28 April 1938 · page 2

The House of Representatives sat for 12 minutes this afternoon then adjourned until to-night as a mark of respect for the late Mr. John…

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Unwise Suggestion Public Service and Basic Wage Parliament Should Decide It Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 28 April 1938 · page 4

At the Public Service Association's conference to-day the report of the economic committee was presented. It urged Parliament to fix the basic…

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England and Ireland Bill in Irish Parliament Statement of De Valera London

National Advocate · Friday 29 April 1938 · page 5

"I believe it will only be a matter of time before somebody will be able to announce that Ireland has become a completely independent sovereign…

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Federal Parliament States and National Insurance Compulsory Service CANBERRA

National Advocate · Saturday 30 April 1938 · page 3

The Government had not reached the conclusion that it was not possible to [?] the co-operation of the States in a scheme of national…

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State Parliament To Re-open on June 10 SYDNEY

National Advocate · Saturday 30 April 1938 · page 2

It was announced by the Premier. Mr. Stevens, that Parliament will re-open on June 10…

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State Parliament. Reshuffle Likely. Knighthood for Minster. SYDNEY

Leader · Wednesday 4 May 1938 · page 2

Another reshuffle of the State Cabinet is likely next month. The Minister for Labor and Industry (Mr…

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British By-election a Third Labor Victory London

National Advocate · Monday 9 May 1938 · page 2

By gaining the Lichfield seat Labor has scored its third by-election victory in succession. Held on account of the death of…

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New Legislation. When Parliament Meets

Leader · Friday 13 May 1938 · page 5

One of the first measures that [?] to the introduced when Parliament will be the Motor Vehicle Third Party Insurance Bill, which…

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Startling Statement Seaman Allowed to Drown Sensation in Federal Parliament Canberra

National Advocate · Friday 13 May 1938 · page 5

An interjection by Mr Ward (Lab., N.S.W.) that evidence given by naval officers and men regarding the loss overboard from…

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State Parliament Many Measures Proposed SYDNEY

National Advocate · Wednesday 18 May 1938 · page 2

Several measures which are to be brought down early in the forthcoming session of Parliament were approved by the State Cabinet to-day. They…

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Election Sidelights Compensation For Federal Voters Fines For Non-Voting CANBERRA

National Advocate · Wednesday 18 May 1938 · page 1

Mr. C. F. Turner Chief Electoral Officer, disclosed to-day that the Commonwealth Government was required to pay £348 compensation for injuries…

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Petersham Election To be Challenged To-day SYDNEY

National Advocate · Wednesday 18 May 1938 · page 2

A petition was lodged in the Supreme Court to-day challenging the election of Mr. S. Solomons (U.A.P.) for Petersham at the recent State election…

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Oberon Show £24 Profit on Year the Annual Elections

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 18 May 1938 · page 4

A committee meeting of the Oberon A.H. and P. Association was held in the Show Pavilion on Saturday afternoon. There was a large…

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State Election Sequel U.A.P. Member Named. Court of Disputed Returns. SYDNEY

Leader · Wednesday 18 May 1938 · page 5

A petition was lodged in the Supreme Court to-day, challenging the election of Mr. E. Solomon (U.A.P.) for…

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