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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 14 of 25

Voting At Council Elections Shorter Residential Qualification

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 11 August 1941 · page 6

A PERSON with nine months' residential qualifications will be entitled to vote at the triennial local government…

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On August 20. Parliament Meets. P.M.’s ANNOUNCEMENT. Long Cabinet Meeting. MELBOURNE

Leader · Wednesday 13 August 1941 · page 2

The Federal Parliament will be called together for a special meeting on August 20 to discuss the position in the…

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Youth Debates Slum Clearance (Released by the National Youth Parliament, N.S.W., Box 234M. G.P.O. Sydney)

National Advocate · Wednesday 13 August 1941 · page 6

A unique feature of the session of the State Youth Parliament held in Sydney on July 26, was the screening of a specially prepared film of…

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Still Tension Menzies Asked to Go to Parliament Convened for Next Wednesday Private Session May Be Held to Discuss Japan Melbourne

National Advocate · Wednesday 13 August 1941 · page 2

The Commonwealth Government has called a special meeting of both Houses of Parliament for next Wednesday, August 20. Parliament will, discuss the position in the Pacific…

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Railways Queen Quest. Orange Candidate Nears Top?

Leader · Wednesday 13 August 1941 · page 1

Seventh on a list of 19 candidates last week, Miss Beryl Mackenzie, representing the Orange district in the N.S.W…

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Special Meeting of Parliament CANBERRA

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 14 August 1941 · page 1

A SPECIAL meeting of the New South Wales Parliament has been called for next Wednesday to consider the war…

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Hospital Election Only Four Directors Nominated

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 14 August 1941 · page 23

ONLY four nominations for the election of five directors were received at the annual meeting of subscribers to the…

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Correspondence Local Government Elections (Copy of letter sent to M's.L.C. and M'sL.A.)

National Advocate · Saturday 16 August 1941 · page 5

Dear Sir.—The Amending Sydney Corporation and Local Government Bill, while widening the voting power if the people, makes no prevision to…

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Municipal Elections

National Advocate · Saturday 16 August 1941 · page 2

As advertised in another list of electors for the Municipality of Bathurst will be exhibited at the Town Hall Court House and…

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Secret Session. Federal Parliament. CANBERRA

Leader · Wednesday 20 August 1941 · page 2

[?] will to-morrow [?] secret session after a statement on the war y Mr. Menzies…

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Sporting. Turf Epsom Candidate. Winifred Drops Dead. SYDNEY

Leader · Wednesday 20 August 1941 · page 3

After galloping at Randwick this morning. Winifred, who has been supported in doublets at extensive odds for the Epsom, dropped dead…

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Labor to Contest Shire Elections

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 21 August 1941 · page 11

It is learned that the local Labor League intends to nominate candidates for each riding of the Coolah Shire at the election to be held on…

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Parliament's Regret Canberra

National Advocate · Friday 22 August 1941 · page 2

Both Houses of Parliament tonight passed resolutions, on regret at the death of Lord Stonehaven former Governor-General of…

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Cup Candidate Breaks Down MELBOURNE, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 22 August 1941 · page 2

Gladstone, a candidate for the. Caulfield and Melbourne Clips, broke down badly after a gallop yesterday, It is doubtful if he will race…

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Stop Press Choose Your Leader Menzies' Dramatic Message Rejection Will Mean Election

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 22 August 1941 · page 2

CANBERRA, This Afternoon. The nation's political tangle took a sudden and dramatic turn to-day when the Prime Minister…

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Municipal Elections Begin To Create Interest

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 22 August 1941 · page 6

Thirteen names have been received by the Lithgow A.L.P. Municipal Assembly for selection in connection with the municipal election in…

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Our Local Parliament. a Bare Quorum

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 23 August 1941 · page 6

The vacancy caused by the resignation of Ald. Freeman and the absence through illness of Aldermen Burgess and Granger, left the Municipal Council with…

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Air Raid Exercise Busy Scene at Parliament House SYDNEY

National Advocate · Saturday 23 August 1941 · page 1

A realistic air raid pr[?]utions rehearsal was carried out by the State Government at Parliament House today The Governor Lord…

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Dramatic Turn Labor Offered Half Cabinet Seats "Choose Your Own Leader," Says Menzies Alternative Is Another Election Canberra

National Advocate · Saturday 23 August 1941 · page 2

The nation's political tangle took a new and dramatic turn to-day when the Prime Minister (Mr. R. G. Menzies) tersely informed the three political parties, "Choose your own leader."…

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Hospital Rumpus Election to Merriwa Board

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 25 August 1941 · page 5

FOLLOWING the declaration of the poll at the last meeting of the Merriwa Hospital Board and the reading of two…

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