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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1929

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Improbable Candidates

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 8 November 1929 · page 7

Hon. Sec. Currie has received word from the Swimming Club that Miss May Lowe, of the Postal Department, has been selected as the club's…

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Polling Day Over

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 November 1929 · page 9

A Queensland paper offered a prize for the best lines on polling day. The following effort was an easy first:— Thank goodness it's over…

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The New Parliament Short Session Canberra

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 November 1929 · page 1

The Federal sessions, which open on November 20, will probably end on December 13. Parliament will not. meet again before the end of February…

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In the State Parliament Questions by Our Member

Western Age · Thursday 14 November 1929 · page 2

The following questions have been asked in the Legislative Assembly by our State member (Mr. M. A. Davidson):—…

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Elections Cost to Unions

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 14 November 1929 · page 3

It is stated that the Federal elections cost N.S.W. unions more than £10,000, and the levy of per 100 members has been increased to £8…

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Roll Stuffings Serious Allegations . In Respect to Eden-Monaro Election SYDNEY

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 14 November 1929 · page 1

The ballot in connection with the Eden-Monaro sent in respect of the recent Federal elections is still creating interest…

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New Dubbo Electorate Polling Places

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 15 November 1929 · page 1

The following is a list of' polling places in the new Dubbo (State) electorate:— Dubbo.—Dubbo, North Dubbo…

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State Elections A.L.P. Preparations Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 15 November 1929 · page 1

The General opinion was oppressed at A.L.P. headquarters that the State election would be hold early in the now year, Comprehensive preparations are…

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TRANGIE P.A. AND H. ASSOCIATION. Adjourned Annual General Meeting. Election of Officers for 1929-30. Mr. A. K. Butter Unanimously Elected President. Secretary: Mr. F. H. Hayles

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 15 November 1929 · page 3

The adjourned annual general meeting of the above Association was held in the spacious lounge room of the Imperial Hotel on Saturday afternoon last, Present: Messrs E. F. Brennan (President, in the chair), G. Mackinnon, W. D. R. Officer, T…

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Committee Meeting. Election of Officers

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 15 November 1929 · page 3

The President said as his term of office had expired he would like to express his pleasure in having been afforded the honor to be president of…

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Queen Candidate for Talbragar Street

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 19 November 1929 · page 1

A large number of residents of Talbragar Street met last evening at the residence of Mrs. A. Williams, Talbragar Street, to make arrangements, for the…

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To-day's Wires. to Enter Parliament Aga[?] Melbourne

The Wellington Times · Thursday 21 November 1929 · page 8

In responding to the toast of [?] health at a social function in [?]bourne, the ex-Prime Minister [?] Bruce) said that once having [?]…

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Stored Wheat Question in Parliament

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 25 November 1929 · page 4

At the request of the Emerald Hill branch of the Formers and Settlers' Association, the following question has been asked the Minister for…

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Rural Workers Award to be Abolished Decision in Parliament

Western Age · Thursday 28 November 1929 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, Mr. M. A. Davidson inquired of the Premier if he had noticed in the press a statement to the effect that…

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Permit to Enrol School Examination The Successful Candidates

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 29 November 1929 · page 2

Through the courtesy of the Headmaster Mr. J. E. Roberts), "The Liberal" is enabled to publish a list of the successful candidates at the recent…

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Victorian Election Melbourne

The Wellington Times · Monday 2 December 1929 · page 2

The latest figures in the Victorian election show the parties to be practically the same as in the last Parliament. The Premier, Sir William…

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As They Were Victorian Election Results No Clear Mandate Given MELBOURNE

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 2 December 1929 · page 1

The latest figures in the Victorian elections show that the parties will the practically the same as in the last Parliament…

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With the Swimmers New Candidate

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 3 December 1929 · page 1

About 30 swimming enthusiasts met last night, Mr. It. L. Currie presiding. The good progress of the working boos was applauded, and all…

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A Clamour for Work Outside Parliament House Sydney

Western Age · Thursday 5 December 1929 · page 3
Also in Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent

About 500 unemployed clamoured for work outside Parliament House in Macquarie-street this morning. After being ordered off by the police they…

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