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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 13 of 24

Woman Politician. Successful in By-Election. MELBOURNE

Leader · Monday 6 June 1938 · page 2

Mrs. E. F. Brown hill (Lab. Ind.) waa successful In the Geelong by election. Only 800 votes remain to be counted, and the figures at present are;- Mrs…

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State Parliament Session Begins June 22 SYDNEY

National Advocate · Tuesday 7 June 1938 · page 4

A proclamation was issued to-day calling State Parliament for Wednesday, June 22. After the opening by the Governor both Houses will…

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Irish Election De Valera Expected to Win London

National Advocate · Tuesday 7 June 1938 · page 1

The general election campaign in Eire, has opened in an atmosphere of apathy. About 255 candidates will contest…

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For Shorter Debates State Parliament Proposal SYDNEY

National Advocate · Wednesday 8 June 1938 · page 1

To shorten proceedings in the State Parliament an amendment to the Standing Orders has been drafted which provides for restriction of time…

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Destroyed After Fall Grand National Candidate Jockey's Fortunate Escape Melbourne

National Advocate · Thursday 9 June 1938 · page 3

While landing after the first jump at Caulfield to-day, Abverb, a Grand National Steeplechase candidate, fell, and was so badly injured that he had to…

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Farmers and Settlers' Assn. Address By State President Election Of Officers

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 9 June 1938 · page 13

THAT there were too many breeds of sheep in Australia and that standardisation must be aimed at so as to compete in the markets of the…

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Coogee By-election Accident Prevents One Nomination SIX U.A.P. Entries. Including Mr. Mutch Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 11 June 1938 · page 2

When the nominations for the Co[?]gee by-elcctlon closed to-day the name of Phillip Wilkins, an intending candidate, was not included. Mr…

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Suspended Acting Minister for Commerce Remarkable Scene in Parliament Canberra

National Advocate · Thursday 16 June 1938 · page 1

There was a remarkable scene in the House of Representatives to-day during consideration of the motion for the imposition of the…

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Hospital Board Election

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 June 1938 · page 7

The t[?] erection of directors of the Gulgong District Hospital will take place in August, the Hospitals Commission advises the board. The…

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Parliament's Closed Doors

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 17 June 1938 · page 2

A few weeks ago this paper made reference to the closed doors of the Federal Parliament in 1937, and declared that this was a dangerous step…

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Defeated Again Government on National Insurance Bill Excitement in Parliament Hospitals and Charitable Institutions Not Exempt Government Members Revolt Canberra

National Advocate · Saturday 18 June 1938 · page 2

There was a further sensation in the Federal Parliament to-day when the Government was defeated for the second time in two days on a Labor…

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PARLIAMENT Sitting Days Altered SYDNEY

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 20 June 1938 · page 4

A CHANGE in the sitting days of the State Parliament during the forthcoming session has been decided upon. Sittings will be from…

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Eire Elections De Valera Leading a Substantial Majority DUBLIN

National Advocate · Monday 20 June 1938 · page 5

At 3 a.m. the state of the parties in the Eire election was:— De Valera Party 52. Cosgrave Party 27…

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S.A. By-election a Government Defeat Adelaide

National Advocate · Monday 20 June 1938 · page 1

The Government lost the district Legislative Council seat in yesterday's by-election. E. D. Bagot. Independent, polled 4441 votes…

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Irish Elections De Valera Gains Ground and Labor Loses Seats [?] DUBLIN

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 20 June 1938 · page 1

The latest election results are:-- De Valera party, 66, Cosgrave party 39, Labor 5, Independent 7. De Valera has not lost a seat so far…

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Eire Election De Valera's Big Gains British Pact Sequel Dublin

National Advocate · Tuesday 21 June 1938 · page 1

The latest election figures are: De Valera Party. 60: Cosgrave Party. 39. Labor Party. 5: Independent 7. De Valera has not lost a seat. He…

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Lyons Government Gross Use of Majority National Insurance Sheme Newnes an Election Stunt Mr. Curtin's Criticism CANBERRA

National Advocate · Tuesday 21 June 1938 · page 1

"Federal Parliament was the scene last week of actions by the Lyons-Pase Government which constituted a gross misuse of its majority; the…

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Parliament Meets And Then Adjourns SYDNEY, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 22 June 1938 · page 2

The State Parliament opened day with the usual ceremony by Lord Wakehurst. There…

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Federal Parliament Mr. Cameron Still "In The News"

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 22 June 1938 · page 3

When Mr. Wilson was supporting a motion for adjournment to discuss the position of wheatgrowers, the Acting Minister for Commerce, Mr. Cameron…

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Canadian Jobless "Sit-Down" in House of Parliament Barred by Police VANCOUVER

National Advocate · Wednesday 22 June 1938 · page 1

The hundreds of unemployed who were evicted from the post office arrived at Victoria (British Columbia) to-day and announced their intention…

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