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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 6 of 22

Questions in Parliament Mr. Dunn's Activities (From "Hansard") Public Works, Mudgee

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 30 March 1939 · page 14

CAPTAIN Dunn: I ask the Minister for Public Works whether it is a fact that for some months his department has been conferring…

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A National Parliament

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 31 March 1939 · page 2

The Prime Minister (Mr. Lyons) recently put over a tentative suggestion that in the world crisis, and the position which is confronting Australia, it…

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Parliament Adjourns Premier "Whips Up" Supporters

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 31 March 1939 · page 4

In spite of protests from Labor members and from some Ministerial members, the Premier yesterday obtained the adjournment of the…

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Government Beaten U.A.P. REBELLION Protest Against Closing Down of Parliament U.A.P. Member Removed SYDNEY

National Advocate · Friday 31 March 1939 · page 5

Determined and successful attempts to prevent a motion by the Premier, Mr. Stevens, seeking the adjournment of the Legislative…

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Stevens Wins Might of Numbers State Parliament Adjourns Members Gagged U.A.P. Member Threatened With Expulsion SYDNEY

National Advocate · Friday 31 March 1939 · page 1

Its voting strength assured, the Government quickly quelled attempts by recalcitrant supporters to prevent the…

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UPHELD Queensland Minister's Appeal Echo of Last Election Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 1 April 1939 · page 1

In a judgment given in the High Court today, a motion on behalf of Edward Michael Hanlon. Queensland Minister for Health and Home…

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MR. J. B. Chifley Selected Labor Candidate for Macquarie Two Candidates Withdraw a Representative Gathering

National Advocate · Monday 3 April 1939 · page 1

At a meeting of the Macquarie Federal Assembly Committee to-day three nominations were received for the ballot to select a candidate to…

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Extraordinary Election

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 3 April 1939 · page 4

AN extraordinary election, caused by the resignation of Aid. E. T. Lovett, will be held on Saturday, April 29. Nominations close with the…

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Waverley Election Only Three Candidates SYDNEY

National Advocate · Tuesday 4 April 1939 · page 1

Three nominations have been received for the Waverley by-election, to be held on April 22. They are Mrs. Ella Waddell United Australia…

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Belgian Elections Liberal Gains BRUSSELLS

National Advocate · Tuesday 4 April 1939 · page 1

The early election results indicate Catholic Liberal gains from the Hekist Fascist Party while the Socialists show slight losses…

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A.J.C. Committee a Close Election Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 4 April 1939 · page 4

A vacancy on the committee the Australian Jockey Club, caused by the death of Sir James Murdoch, was filled to-day by Mr. P. Tait, who…

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Federal Politics. for Queensland Premier? G[?] By-Election. BRISBANE

Leader · Wednesday 5 April 1939 · page 2

Infications point to the Premier (Mr. Foregin Smith) [?] the Gri[?] by election and thereby…

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Denmark Elections Nazi Party Gains COPENHAGEN

National Advocate · Thursday 6 April 1939 · page 4

The election has not greatly changed the position of the parties. The Nazis have increased their seats from one to three but the German Party…

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Municipal Election

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 6 April 1939 · page 4

QUITE a number of Mudgee residents, so we are Informed, have ambitions. They desire to Join the charmed civic circle, and when the…

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British Parliament Summoned. Tension Increases. Statements Awaited. Warning Forecasted. London, April 11

Leader · Wednesday 12 April 1939 · page 2

The tension in Europe is increasing. The British Cabinet, after considering the situation for more than two…

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Late Mr. Lyons's Seat National Candidate Comes Forward DEVONPORT

National Advocate · Thursday 13 April 1939 · page 2

Captain Donald Cameron, warden of Deloraine, announced to-day that he would be a candidate for the Will[?]ot seat. formerly held by the late…

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?Ate Prime Minister Parliament Adjourns CANBERRA

National Advocate · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 1

The House of Representatives today carried a motion expressing deep regret at the death of Mr. J. A. Lyons, and then adjourned until…

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At Grips Page and Menzies Country Party Rebellion Early Election Likely Canberra

National Advocate · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 2

Political moves to day failed in clarify the portion and there art no indications that Messrs. Page and Menzies will reconcile their…

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Jockeying For Positions Page Attacks Menzies Prime Ministership Is Election Looming? Canberra

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 1

SIR Earle Page will be received by the Governor-General in Canberra today. He would not indicate the nature of the advice he…

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Political Crisis Labor Censure Motion To Be Moved by Mr. Curtin Early Election Likely Parr's Position Untenable. Canberra

National Advocate · Saturday 22 April 1939 · page 2

It is expected in parliamentary ch[?] that when the House of Representatives reassembled in May the trader of the Opposition (Mr…

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