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

Politics & elections, 1940

571 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 17 of 29

Croydon By-election Labor Leading Big Slump in U.A.P. Vote SYDNEY

National Advocate · Monday 9 September 1940 · page 1

The Croydon by-election, caused by the resignation of Mr. B. S. B. Stevens, who is contesting the Lang Federal seat, was held yesterday. It is a…

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The Elections Dr. Evatt on Labors Policy Sydney

National Advocate · Monday 9 September 1940 · page 2

Speaking in the Barton electorate. Dr. Evatt, K.C., said: "The policy of the Labor Party in the Federal elections is not based…

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Macquarie Candidates

National Advocate · Monday 9 September 1940 · page 2

There was no last minute rush at the Bathurst elector office on Saturday morning when nomination of candidates for the Macquarie…

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Non-Com. Candidate SYDNEY

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 9 September 1940 · page 1

MR.B.W. Cunningham of Lithgow, has been endorsed as the Non-Communist Labor Party candidate for Macquarie…

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Fed. Elections Mr. Spooner's Policy For Robertson Electorate

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 9 September 1940 · page 4

MR. Spooner, who resigned his seat in the N.S.W. Parliament to contest the Robertson electorate at a U.A.P. candidate, in the course…

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Fed. Elections Mr: Scully's Policy Comprehensive Statement

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 9 September 1940 · page 4

MR. W. J. Scully, M.H.R., in the course of a policy speech stated: LABOR'S MONETARY POLICY—…

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Federal Poll Whirlwind Campaign Nominations Close Three Candidates for Macquarie

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 9 September 1940 · page 2

With the closing of nominations on Saturday, the campaign for the election of members of the House of Representatives…

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Local and General News Responsibility for Election Matter

Leader · Monday 9 September 1940 · page 2

The responsibility for all matter in the “Leader” which [?] under the Commonwealth law, [?] taken by H. Le[?]L. Muthall and…

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The Elections. Points for Voters

Leader · Monday 9 September 1940 · page 1

Mr. Hernard William [?] a Labor [?] of the Western [?] Federation at Lithgow has held [?]…

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The Elections Churchill and Menzies Dr. Evatt's Protest Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 10 September 1940 · page 3

"I notice that the U.A.P. is now displaying adver[?]ment showing the photograph of the Prime Minister alongside a very unflattering…

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Croydon By-election Won By U.A.P. Candidate Labor's Increased Vote SYDNEY

National Advocate · Wednesday 11 September 1940 · page 1

The endorsed U.A.P. candidate for Gordon, Mr. D. B. Hunter, was elected to represent the Constituency in the N.S.W. Parliament following…

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Stop This Shilly-Shallying Country Party Candidate's Attitude Orange

National Advocate · Wednesday 11 September 1940 · page 1

Opposition to any restriction in the use of petrol until qn unbiassed inquiry by independent experts proves that rationing Is necessary, is voiced…

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The Elections P.M.G. Headquarters in Orange Transferred For Elections ORANGE

National Advocate · Wednesday 11 September 1940 · page 5

For the duration of the election campaign, the Ministerial headquarters of the Postmaster-General's Department will be at Orange…

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Federal Election Curtin Caustic on P.M. Menzies Launceston, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 11 September 1940 · page 2

Delivering an address here last night, the leader of the Federal Opposition (Mr. Curtin) said that the Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) was…

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Senate Appeal Government Candidates Short Biographical Sketches

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 11 September 1940 · page 4

Senator A. K. Dein, U.A.P., candidate for the Senate, together with Captain James Patrick and the U.C.P. nominee,…

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Local and General News Responsibility for Election Matter

Leader · Wednesday 11 September 1940 · page 2

The responsibility for all matter in the “Leader.” which requires a signature [?] Commonwealth law. [?] taken by H Legge L Mulhall and…

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Nominated for Parliament

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 12 September 1940 · page 6

Among the candidate who have [?] the general [?] Mr. George [?] of [?] son of Mr. J. J. Above,…

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Election Expenses Action By Defence Movement SYDNEY

National Advocate · Thursday 12 September 1940 · page 1

Immediately after the Federal election the Australian Defence Movement will brief King's Counsel to test the validity of the all…

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Repatriating Our Soldiers C.P. Candidate Criticises Government ORANGE

National Advocate · Thursday 12 September 1940 · page 5

Frimedlate steps must be taken to prepare for the repatriation of our troops now overseas. contends Mr. H. C. hodby. who is carrying the…

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