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

Politics & elections, 1939

431 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 11 of 22

"Cleaner & Brighter" Proposals for Gulgong's Benefit Most Commend Themselves To Citizens BY-ELECTION : Too Much Bluff

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 15 June 1939 · page 12

CHEERS! Congratulations, doctor, on your courageous stand! That in effect sums up the attitude of many of the…

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Gulgong Extraordinary Election

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 15 June 1939 · page 4

IT is anticipated that there will be two candidates for the extraordinary election to be held for the vacancy in the Gulgong Municipal…

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Russian Pact Review in Federal Parliament Support by Menzies Government CANBERRA

National Advocate · Friday 16 June 1939 · page 2

In the House of Representatives to-day, the Minister for External Affairs (Sir Henry Gullett) reviewed the negotiations for the anglo-Russian…

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Duke of Windsor Visit to Mother Suggested Question in Federal Parliament Canberra

National Advocate · Friday 16 June 1939 · page 5

"I go not consider that such maters as this are of a nature in which he Commonwealth should interfere," was the reply of the Prime Minister…

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Tottering the Menzies Government Early Election Probable CANBERRA

National Advocate · Friday 16 June 1939 · page 2

Following recent developments between the United Australia Party and the Country Party, and outbreaks in recent weeks of open…

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Labor's Three in Senate Election Senator Ashley Tops Poll

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 16 June 1939 · page 1

Senator Ashley and Messrs. W. C. Burnett and C. A. Dalton have been selected in that order as the Lang Party candidates for the three…

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Federal Election in October? Canberra

Leader · Friday 16 June 1939 · page 2

Lobbies are buzzing with rumors that there will be an election in October. Tide is the sore hand season, and…

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To-day's Municipal Election How to Vote for Dunn Candidates Bismire. Harold James DUNN, Bertie Harold TREMAIN, Jack William Directions for Voting

National Advocate · Saturday 17 June 1939 · page 2

1. The elector must mark his vote on the ballot paper by making a CROSS in the square opposite the name of the candidate for whom…

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P.p. Board Election

National Advocate · Saturday 17 June 1939 · page 2

When the question pf an election to fill the vacancy caused by the death of the late Dr A. E. Wilcox was ment[?]ed at yesterday's…

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Municipal By-election Mr. J. W. Tremain Elected Close Voting

National Advocate · Monday 19 June 1939 · page 1

As a result of the vote in the Muncipal by-election caused by the death of Ald. P. Blomfield, Mr. J. W. Tremain, will re-enter the Council…

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Oberon Shire Election Narrow Win for Mr. Armstrong OBERON

National Advocate · Monday 19 June 1939 · page 1

After a by-election which attracted more than the usual amount of public interest, Mr. C. R. Armstrong has been elected to fill the vacancy…

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Caulfield Races Pooley Bridge and Turf Boy National Candidates in Form Melbourne

National Advocate · Monday 19 June 1939 · page 4

[?] Bridge gave another magnificent performance to win the Toolambool hurdle at Caulfield to-day. Carrying the huge weight of 12 5…

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Election Likely Country Party Tactics Responsible

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 19 June 1939 · page 4

The Federal Parliamentary session ended on Friday night. Contrary to expectations both the House of Representatives and the Senate were…

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Correspondence Saturday's Municipal Election (To the Editor)

National Advocate · Wednesday 21 June 1939 · page 5

Sir: With reference to the municipal election on Saturday the disturbing feature was the number of people not on the roll…

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P.P. Board Election Two Nominations

National Advocate · Thursday 22 June 1939 · page 6

Two nominations have so far been received for the by-election for the vacancy on the Bathurst Pastures Protection…

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Council By-Election (To the Editor)

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 22 June 1939 · page 12

SIR,—On Saturday next another waste of the ratepayers' money will take place—to wit—an unnecessary by-election brought…

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Lang Bunch For Senate Election

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 22 June 1939 · page 11

SENATOR Ashley, and Messrs. W. C. Burnett and C. A. Dalton have been selected in the order as the Lang Party candidates for…

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Three Candidates Bathurst P.P. Board Election

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 23 June 1939 · page 6

Three graziers have nominated for the election to contest a vacancy on the Bathurst P.P. Board, caused by the death of Cr. A. E. Wilcox, of…

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Grand National Candidates Melbourne

National Advocate · Friday 23 June 1939 · page 6

No fault can be found with the creation of Pooley Bridge, Deckard and Grantley for their engagements in the Grand Nationals…

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Dr. Allport Wins Gulgong By-Election

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 26 June 1939 · page 4

THE by-election to fill the vacancy in the Gulgong Municipal Council recently caused by the resignation of Dr. R. M. Allport (who…

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