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

Politics & elections, 1942

206 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 1 of 11

The Wheat Growers' Parliament

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 10 January 1942 · page 12

The Wheatgrowers' Union Executive will hold a conference in the School of Arts, Molong, on Saturday, 17th January, with the object of forming a…

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Parliament to Meet Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 10 January 1942 · page 1

The State Parliament will meet next Tuesday afternoon, when the Premier, Mr. M'Kell [?] tell members what has been done in the…

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Croquet Notes Election of Officers

National Advocate · Tuesday 13 January 1942 · page 6

The annual meeting of the Bathurst Crcquet Club was held at the Club House when there was a good attendance on members and the…

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An Early Call-up. Class 3 Candidates. SYDNEY

Leader · Wednesday 14 January 1942 · page 2

Warnings to Class 3 militia candidates, who comprise married men and widowers with children, between 18 and…

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Dubbo Graziers' Association Election of Officers Dubbo

National Advocate · Thursday 15 January 1942 · page 3

There was a [?] attendance at the annual [?] Dubbo [?]…

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Defence of Hong Kong Statement in Canadian Parliament OTTAWA

National Advocate · Friday 23 January 1942 · page 3

In the Canadian House of Commons, the Defence Minister (Col. Halston) said that the defence of Hone Kong was in accord with the…

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"EXORBITANT" Shire Election Cost

The Carcoar Chronicle · Friday 23 January 1942 · page 4

The recent Waugoola Shire Council election cost the Council £120/9/8- an exorbitant figure in the opinion of the Shire President (Cr. W. A…

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The Wheat Growers Parliament Tired of Politicians

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 24 January 1942 · page 2

The conference of representatives of the Wheat Growers' Union, held at the Town Hall, Molong, on Saturday, January 17th, may be regarded in years to come, as the starting point in the emancipation of the farming…

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Railway Diggers Election of Officers

National Advocate · Monday 26 January 1942 · page 3

The annual general meeting of the Railway and Tramway Returned Soldiers and Sailors Association will held yesterday. when Mr. J. K…

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Fadden on Churchill "Important Policy Declaration Call For Summoning of Parliament

National Advocate · Thursday 29 January 1942 · page 4

The leader of the Federal Oppoistion Mr. Fadden said tonight, that Mr. Churchills speech may be viewed as an exceedingly important and far…

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Serious War Position Should Be Discussed by Parliament Mr. Fadden's Plea SYDNEY

National Advocate · Friday 30 January 1942 · page 4

The leader of the Federal Opposition Mr. Fadden, today declared that he had suggested an early meeting of the Commonwealth…

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News and Notes From Sydney. Bonds with Britain — No Concerted Plan Parliament and the War — A Way Out. Aid

Leader · Friday 30 January 1942 · page 4

Following the action of Prime Minister Curtin in discarding the [?] of diplomacy and demanding aid for Australia in [?]…

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No Reply From Minister. Election of Councillor to Canobolas Council

Leader · Wednesday 4 February 1942 · page 6

Though the Canobolas Shire Council has applied to the Minister for Local Government for authority to conduct an…

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Parliament to Meet Early in March. Canberra

Leader · Friday 6 February 1942 · page 2

Federal Parliament is too meet early in March…

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Federal Parliament To Meet Party Next Month CANBERRA

National Advocate · Friday 6 February 1942 · page 2

Federal [?] will meet in March [?] tonight the [?] said that he [?] parliamentary…

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Opening Date Next Session of Parliament Government Worried CANBERRA

National Advocate · Saturday 7 February 1942 · page 2

The Prime Minister (Mr. J Curtin) announced today that Federal Parliament will meet on March 11 and it is expected that the session…

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Economic Plan Certain Features Opposed Opposition Call For Parliament CANBERRA

National Advocate · Friday 13 February 1942 · page 5

Objections to certain [?]tures of the proposed economic control plan was forest dosed by the Opposition leader (Mr Fedden) tonight. He…

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Grave Situation to Be Discussed by Parliament Mr. Curtin's Announcement CANBERRA

National Advocate · Saturday 14 February 1942 · page 1

The prime Minister. Mr. Curtin, announced today that Federal Parliament will meet next Friday. February 20, when he will reveal details…

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Election in Egypt To Be Held Next Month CAIRO

National Advocate · Thursday 19 February 1942 · page 1

A general election will be held in Egypt on March 24. The decree was signed yesterday by King Farouk. Upon his assumption to office, the…

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Canadian Parliament a Secret Session OTTAWA

National Advocate · Friday 20 February 1942 · page 1

The Canadian Parliament will held a secret session next Monday to discuss coastal defences and the disposition of troops in Canada and overstas…

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