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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 8 of 11

Will There Be An Early Election ?

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 6 August 1942 · page 20

Serious speculation as [?] whether or not the Government anticipates an early elect has arisen from the tone of…

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The Ratepayers' Parliament Short But Busy Session

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 7 August 1942 · page 4

One of the foremost planks in the platform of the Molong Municipal Council is "Non-intervention in Federal or State Government activities," an extremely sane decision, and one calculated to check the inflow at each meeting of lengthy…

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War Position and Election Talk

National Advocate · Monday 10 August 1942 · page 2

There are indications that the Federal Opposition led by Mr. Fadden, is just now preparing for an election even more than it is preparing to save Australia from threatened annihilation…

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Politics Despite War U.S. Election Moves WASHINGTON

National Advocate · Monday 10 August 1942 · page 3

Despite the war the game of polities is once again looming large in the United States as this year the ent[?] House of Representatives and…

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Concern in Britain Recall of Parliament Urged LONDON

National Advocate · Tuesday 11 August 1942 · page 1

It is possible that the British Parliament will most earlier than [?] anticipated to discuss the questions arising out of the disturbances in…

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Successful First Aid Candidates

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 13 August 1942 · page 17

Following are the names of the successful first aid candidates at the first aid examination held at Birriwa recently. They were…

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One People, One Parliament

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 20 August 1942 · page 2

Although the Federal High Court only decided by the odd vote in five that the Uniform Tax Bill was valid, this does not mean that the people of…

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Aldermen Resign Extraordinary Election Necessary Mudgee Council's Decision

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 20 August 1942 · page 18

It was announced at Monday night's meeting of the Mudgee Council that Aldermen- Spring and Duff, now on military…

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Curtin Arouses Opposition Ire Labor Not Afraid of Election Prime Minister Repeats Challenge Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 20 August 1942 · page 1

Mr. Curtin's blunt criticism of what Labor considers sniping tactics by the Federal Opposition at a time when the Government should not be distracted from vital war duties, stung UAP-UCP leaders into replies today. Ob-…

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Hospital Directors Question of Election Board Suggests Democratic Procedure

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 20 August 1942 · page 2

Board members of the Lithgow Hospital consider that a vacancy caused by the resignation of a member, elected by the subscribers, should…

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Snips and Quips Election Smoke

The Carcoar Chronicle · Friday 21 August 1942 · page 3

In a year's time, a Federal election is due. Many people are wondering whether we will see one much earlier-the war…

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Bathurst Coursing Clubs Election rot Officers New Secretary Appointed

National Advocate · Saturday 22 August 1942 · page 2

At the annual melting of the Bathurst Coursing Club last night the secretary, Mr. Reg Hinderson, announced that he did not intend to seek…

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Release Approved by Government Detained Members of Australia First Movement Parliament to Hear Full Details Canberra

National Advocate · Monday 24 August 1942 · page 1

The Attorney General, Dr. Evatt, announced tonight that five members, or associates of the Australian First Movement, in New South Wales had been released from detention last night…

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Mr. Curtin Determined to Govern Mr. Makin Hints at Early Election ADELAIDE

National Advocate · Monday 24 August 1942 · page 1

A hint of an curly election if the Opposition persisted in its present attitude towards the Government was given yesterday by the Minister for…

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Tremendous Weight Given To Epsom Candidate SYDNEY, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 24 August 1942 · page 2

The Queensland sprinter, Auction, has been set a difficult task. To-day he was allotted 10 stone 12lbs. for the Epsom. He is apparently regarded…

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State Parliament to Meet on September 28 SYDNEY

National Advocate · Wednesday 26 August 1942 · page 1

The State Premier (Mr. W. J. McKell) announced today that State Parliament would meet on September 23 and probably would continue until…

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Aldermanic Election Five Candidates Mentioned

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 3 September 1942 · page 7

Although nothing official has yet been released concerning the number of candidates nominated for the approaching…

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Bigger Parliament If State Powers Taken SYDNEY

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 7 September 1942 · page 1

Sir Henry Manning, former State Attorney-General, referring to the Federal Government's plan to obtain greater powers by means of a…

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Wool Classing Bathurst Candidates Successful. SYDNEY

National Advocate · Saturday 12 September 1942 · page 3

The technical education branch of the Department of Education announces the names of successful candidates in final examinations results…

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Enlarged Parliament CANBERRA

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 14 September 1942 · page 1

Referring to his earlier suggestion that the Federal Houses of Parliament should be enlarged, Sir Henry Manning stated that…

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