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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 2 of 11

In Secret Session Federal Parliament Opposition Demand Public Statement Strict Precautions Taken Canberra

National Advocate · Saturday 21 February 1942 · page 2

Both Home of the Australian Parliament met in [?] today and tonight in the must [?]sed period of the [?]…

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State Parliament To Re-assemble Today SYDNEY

National Advocate · Wednesday 25 February 1942 · page 3

The State Parliament will reassemble tomorrow but it is expected that there will be only a short sitting and that both Houses will then…

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State Parliament Leaders at Loggerheads Mr. Mair Attacks Premier Abolition of State Parliaments Advocated SYDNEY

National Advocate · Thursday 26 February 1942 · page 2

Declaring that the position was so serious that Parliament should not proceed with mundane matters, the Premier (Mr. McKell) announced in…

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Federal Parliament Opposition to Economic Plan Re-arrangement Probable Opposition Senate Leader's Warning Mr. Curtin Conciliatory CANBERRA

National Advocate · Thursday 26 February 1942 · page 2

There was almost a full attendance of members at the public sitting of the Federal Parliament today The [?]ing lasting only…

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Plans for Defence. Parliament Will Consider. CANBERRA

Leader · Friday 27 February 1942 · page 3

The [?] of services and stans were preparing operational plans for the defence of Australia against a large scale Invasion, and these will…

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Wartime Drinking Attacked in State Parliament Disgrace to Community SYDNEY

National Advocate · Wednesday 4 March 1942 · page 1

An attack on wartime drinking in New South Wales was launched to-day by Messrs. D. T. MacDonald and E. L. Sanders, members of the…

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North-west Raids Were Anticipated by P.M. Likely Questions in Parliament Canberra, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 5 March 1942 · page 1

It is believed here that the concentration of Japanese air raids on the north-west coast of Australia may mean an early attempt to establish…

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Parliament to Sit Frequently. Canberra

Leader · Friday 6 March 1942 · page 3

The Prime Minister Mr. Cartin announced to-day that after Easter regular monthly sittings of the Federal Parliament would be held…

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Federal Parliament a Unique Proposal Financial Policy Discussed CANBERRA

National Advocate · Friday 6 March 1942 · page 2

The Federal Parliament resumed its sittings today when the general war situation was discussel. The Government intends…

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Federal Parliament Monthly Meetings Canberra

National Advocate · Saturday 7 March 1942 · page 5

Since last night a change of plans has been made regarding the next meeting of the Federal Parliament. When the present session…

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Mr. Curtin Not Informed White Paper for Parliament CANBERRA

National Advocate · Saturday 21 March 1942 · page 2

The Prime Minuter (Mr J. Curtin) will table in parliament on Wednesday next a White Paper containing all communications between the…

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Children's Welfare Club Year's Activities Received Re-election of Officers

National Advocate · Saturday 21 March 1942 · page 6

The annual meeting of the Children's Welfare Club was held at the school on Thursday last. The president Mr. C. Holman, occupied the…

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25 Years in Parliament Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 25 March 1942 · page 1

[?]ding the Premier (Mr. W. J. McKell) four members of of the New SOuth Wale Parliamentary Labor Party to-day complete 25 years as…

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State Premier Has Been 25 Years in Parliament. U.A.P. Man Weaver Also Celebrates Quarter-Century. SYDNEY

Leader · Wednesday 25 March 1942 · page 2

To-day the State Premier (Mr. W. J. McKell) completed 25 years as a member of the N.S.W. Parliament, three other…

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Egyptian Elections Cairo

National Advocate · Wednesday 25 March 1942 · page 1

The Egyptian Prime Minister, in announcing that an election would be held, said the people should have only one thing in mind—E. pts we[?]…

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L.G. ELECTIONS States May Suspend Them CANBERRA

National Advocate · Wednesday 25 March 1942 · page 1

Regulations are to be issued under the National Security regulations giving State Governments power to suspend local government elections…

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Federal Parliament Sittings Resumed CANBERRA

National Advocate · Thursday 26 March 1942 · page 2

Parliament met today to consider the latest war developments in [?]dance with the recent decision that it should be called together on the…

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Members of Parliament Should be Made More Use of SYDNEY

National Advocate · Friday 27 March 1942 · page 1

Major J. R. Shand, M.L.A., stated to-day that greater use should be made of members of parliament. While the Minister for N.E.S., Mr…

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Farmers' Parliament District Council Meets

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 28 March 1942 · page 11

A well-attended meeting of enthusiastic delegates to the annual meeting of the Orange District Council of the Fanners and…

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Federal Parliament Internment of ALIENS The Government Policy CANBERRA

National Advocate · Saturday 28 March 1942 · page 1

The House of Representatives met again this morning, although the Senate has adjourned until April 29. Mr. Morgan (Labor N.S.W.)…

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