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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1929

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Lang Ejected Ordered Out of House Insults Minister Thorby Exciting Scenes in Parliament Sydney

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

Exciting scenes were witnessed in the Legislative Assembly last night shortly before the House adjourned, culminating in the Leader of the Opposition (Mr. Lang) being asked to leave the Chamber…

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District News Lispings From Louth Successful Q.C. Candidates Tennis Topics Inter-district Cricket

Western Age · Thursday 5 December 1929 · page 3

A travelling picture show visited the town on Tuesday night last. Things are looking up in the town, as this is the first picture show to visit Louth…

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State Elections Held in November Sydney

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

Premier Bavin told the Legislative Assembly last night that the general elections will be held in November of next year…

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Dubbo's Mayor Who Will It Be? Probably Two Candidates

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 5 December 1929 · page 6

At 40.30 to-morrow[?] afternoon, Dubbo's Mayor for the coming twelve months will be elected. There it keen speculation in the…

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Municipality of Bourke Election of Mayor. Ald. Kessey Re-elected

The Western Herald · Friday 6 December 1929 · page 2

The election of Mayor followed the ordinary business last Monday The Mayoral allowance for the ensuing year was fixed at £35, being an…

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Getting Ready Murray Seat Candidates Are Busy

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 9 December 1929 · page 2

Lively interval is being taken in or ganising the new Murray State electorate, now that Mr. Davilson, M.L.A., has notified his intention of but…

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Election of Mayor

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 9 December 1929 · page 2

There were two nominations for the Mayoral office -- Ald. J. Barden, nominated by Ald. J. Clark, and Ald. G. Fitz-Hill, nominated by Ald. J…

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Council's First Meeting for New Year Election of Committees Members of the Unemployed and One Small Boy Grace the Gallery

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 13 December 1929 · page 8

A full Council greeted the new Mayor on Tuesday evening. It was swelteringly hot, with the mercury in the mid nineties…

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Helping Drought-stricken Farmers. Mr. Thorby's Statesmanlike Bill and Splendid Speech. Unexpected And Unjustified Opposition From The Labor Party. One Country Labor Member Moved Mr. Thorry Be No Longer Heard. Some Facts That Country Electors Should Remember For Next Election

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 13 December 1929 · page 1

When introducing the second reading of the "Advances To Settlers (Government Guarantee) Bill, which is a measure aimed at giving relief to the drought stricken farmers, Mr. H. V. C. Thorby, Minister for Agriculture, met with considerable unexpected opposition from certain members…

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"Let Them Starve" Labor Party's Action Towards Drought Stricken Farmers. M. A. Davidson Moved Mr. Thorby Be No Longer Heard. Politician Who Should be Booted Out of Parliament

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 13 December 1929 · page 9

In to-day's "News" appears a long report of Mr. H. V. C. Thorby's grand effort to help drought-stricken people, and included in the report is…

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Labor Candidate

The Wellington Times · Monday 16 December 1929 · page 2

Mr. R. J. Shearman, of Goolma, hag received a request from the secretary of the Wellington Labor League to submit his name as a…

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Early Federal Election Country Party Prepared

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 16 December 1929 · page 1

The possibility of an early Federal election is recognised by the Country party, and organising is being carried out in the electorates. In New South…

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British Politics "Election Not Wanted" London

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 16 December 1929 · page 1

Though the political situation contains possibilities of dramatic developmental, lobbyists generally agree that neither the Liberals nor Conservatives…

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A Labour Win in Federal Bye Election Hobart

Western Age · Thursday 19 December 1929 · page 3

The Federal bye-election for Franklin (Tasmania) resulted in the return of C. W. Frost (Labour), who defeated the Nationalist candidate…

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Federal By-election Sydney

The Wellington Times · Thursday 19 December 1929 · page 8

In the Federal by-election for Franklin, Tasmania, C. W. Frost was returned, defeating the Nationalist candidate, Blacklows, by 819…

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A Labour Win in Federal Bye-election Hobart

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 19 December 1929 · page 1

The Federal bye-election for Franklin (Tasmania) resulted in the return of C. W. Frost (Labour), who defeated the Nationalist candidate…

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Mayoral Election. Ald. J. W. Smith Elected. a Convivial Hour

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 20 December 1929 · page 12

After the business of the ordinary meeting of the Municipal Council, held on Monday night, the election of Mayor for the ensuing twelve months…

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Communist Candidates at State Elections Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 30 December 1929 · page 1

The Communists' conference in Sydney decided to nominate candidates for the State elections in opposition to the endorsed Labour candidates. The…

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