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

Politics & elections, 1941

481 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 10 of 25

Boothby Election Evatt Embarrasses Curtin Again Alleged Political Blunder ADELAIDE

National Advocate · Tuesday 20 May 1941 · page 2

The voter power in the Boothby electorate was not representative of the will be the Australian people. This frank statement was made…

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State Parliament May Meet on Wednesday SYDNEY

National Advocate · Wednesday 21 May 1941 · page 2

The State Parliament probably will meet for a short period next Wednesday, when the Speaker and Chairman of Committee will be elected…

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Boothby Election McBRIDE Alleges Sabotage Dr. Evatt Attacked Admlaide

National Advocate · Wednesday 21 May 1941 · page 1

"Some of the workers of Australian to not appreciate the gravity of the situation but it is not the workers who are at fault—it's their alleged…

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The Elections Ind. Labor Wins Murrumbidgee SYDNEY

National Advocate · Wednesday 21 May 1941 · page 2

As expected the Independent Labor candidate. Mr. A. G. Enticknap. won the Murrumbidgee seat in the State elections…

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Iceland Parliament Breakaway by Denmark LONDON

National Advocate · Thursday 22 May 1941 · page 1

The Iceland Parliament has adopted a resolution giving the country the right to sever the Act of Alliance with Denmark…

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State Parliament To Meet on Wednesday SYDNEY

National Advocate · Thursday 22 May 1941 · page 1

The Premie (Mr. W. J. Mckell) said to-day the State Parliament would by on Wednesday to swear in mear[?] and for the…

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Orange Election Poll Declared Mr. Tonking and Wages Tax ORANGE

National Advocate · Thursday 22 May 1941 · page 1

At he Official declaration of the poll for Orange today the Returning Officer announced that Mr. R. M. O'Halloran, the official Labor…

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Boothby Election Evatt Attacks McBRIDE War Effort Lag Adelaide

National Advocate · Thursday 22 May 1941 · page 1

Dr. H. V. Evatt M H R. again attacked the Minister for Supply Senator McBride) to-day for fail[?] to answer his criticism. He said cost,…

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The Elections More Upsets

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 22 May 1941 · page 10

THE surprise of the election count last week-end was the defeat of Mr. C. E. Bennett, U.A.P., of Gloucester. It had been expected that…

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Dunedoo Locals Quiet Election Day

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 22 May 1941 · page 9

Election day at Elong was very quiet, with a good roll up of electors. The booth was in charge of Mr. S. Jones and Mrs. L. Fitzgerald…

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Federal Parliament May Meet on Wednesday CANBERRA

National Advocate · Friday 23 May 1941 · page 2

Until the Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) has configured with Cabinet no decision will be made as to when Federal Parliament will sit. However, at…

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N.Z. L.G. ELECTIONS Falling Off in Labor Vote Wellington (N.z.)

National Advocate · Friday 23 May 1941 · page 1

The result of the New Zealand municipal elections disclose an overwhelming majority for citizen candidates and a falling off of support for…

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Boothby Election Mr. Fadden's Tip ADELAIDE

National Advocate · Saturday 24 May 1941 · page 2

Before he left for Sydney today, the Acting Prime Minister (Mr. Fadden) said his personal opinion was that the Government would not be…

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Red Cross Rural Candidate—Miss Lorna Byrne

National Advocate · Monday 26 May 1941 · page 4

Miss Byrne has received information from many districts that branches of rural organisations are supporting her candidature for the Red Cross…

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Views of the Candidates

National Advocate · Monday 26 May 1941 · page 2

"I am very happy about the result. I consider as a great welcome home for Mr. Menzies." said Dr. Grenfell Price…

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Boothby By-election a Government Win Adelaide

National Advocate · Monday 26 May 1941 · page 2

Great interest was taken in the Boothby by-election to-day. It resulted in a win for the Government candidate, Dr. Greville Price, whose…

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Boothby By-Election SYDNEY

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 26 May 1941 · page 1

THE U.A.P. candidate for Boothby. Dr. Price, won the byelection by a majority of 7787 votes…

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Boothby Election Price Increases Lead ADELAIDE

National Advocate · Tuesday 27 May 1941 · page 1

Dr. A. Gren[?] Price (U.A.P.) has now a lead of 8357 votes [?] Mr. E. T. Lawton (Labor) in the Brothby by-election…

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Parliament to Open To-day Mr. Menzies To Make Statement CANBERRA

National Advocate · Wednesday 28 May 1941 · page 2

Federal Parliament will begin a three days session tomorrow and then adjourn for a fortnight. This will be the shortest session in…

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Ffderal Crisis Advocated by Defeated Labor Candidate Adelaide

National Advocate · Wednesday 28 May 1941 · page 5

The defeated Liver candidate in [?] said at the declaration of the poll to-day he would adv[?] at the A.C.T.U…

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