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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1929

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Narromine Turf Club. Annual General Meeting. Election of Officers

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 6 September 1929 · page 1

The annual general meeting of the Narromine Turf Club was held at the Federal Hotel (Tattersall's) on Tuesday night, those present being: Mr…

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State Parliament. Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 9 September 1929 · page 2

The view is expressed in Ministerial circles that the State general elections may be held in May next…

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The State Elections May Be in May Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 9 September 1929 · page 1

The view is expressed In Ministerial circles that the State general elections may, be held in May next…

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Croquet Club Annual Meeting Election of Officers. Splendid Report

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 9 September 1929 · page 5

That the game of croquet is well patronised by local ladies was evidenced at the annual meeting of the Dubbo Croquet Club held in…

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Rawsonville Club Annual Meeting Election of Officers

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 9 September 1929 · page 4

The President (Mr. R. B. Strahorn) presided at the annual meeting of the Rawsonville Cricket Club held in the lounge room of…

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To-day's Wires. Request Granted Dissolution of Federal Parliament. Canberra

The Wellington Times · Thursday 12 September 1929 · page 10

The Governor-General has granted the Prime Minister, Mr. Bruce's requ[?] for the dissolution of the House of…

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Federal Government Defeated Election Foreshadowed

The Wellington Times · Thursday 12 September 1929 · page 9

THE Bruce-Page Government was defeated on Tuesday night on the amendment moved by Mr. Hughes on the Arbitration Bill, the…

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The Coming Elections Preparing the Rolls Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 13 September 1929 · page 1

It is officially stated that at least eight and a half weeks will be required to produce up-to-date Federal rolls in this State…

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Elections Sidelight Affects State Treasury Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 13 September 1929 · page 1

One result of the dissolution, it is said, will be to convert the Treasurer's expected surplus next year into a deficit. This will be caused mainly by…

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Federal Parliament. Bruce Government Defeated. Hughes' Amendment Carried by 35 Votes to 34. Early Election. Canberra

The Western Herald · Saturday 14 September 1929 · page 5

The Brace Government has been defeated. W. M. Hughes' amendment for a Referendum on the Arbitration proposals was carried by 35…

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Federal Election Campaign

The Wellington Times · Monday 16 September 1929 · page 2

A meeting of supporters of Sir Neville Howse, the sitting member for Calare, will be held in the Council Chambers to-morrow, night…

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Federal Elections

The Wellington Times · Monday 16 September 1929 · page 2

The date of the Federal elections has been fixed for October 12, the writs being issued on September 23, and nominations will close on…

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Federal Elections. Saturday, October 12

The Wellington Times · Monday 16 September 1929 · page 3

IT has been announced that the Federal elections will take place on Saturday, October 12, nominations closing on Tuesday, October 1…

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The State Parliament Opened This Morning Points of the Speech Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 17 September 1929 · page 1

The State Parliament opened this morning. The Governor's speech regretted that the difficulty in the coal trade had not…

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Election Policies To be Broadcast Melbourne

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 17 September 1929 · page 1

The speeches of each of the three party lenders in the House of Representatives (Mesrs. Bruce, Page aud Scullin) will be broadcast in each State…

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News of Elections Modified Taxation Amusement Tax Questioned Canberra

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 17 September 1929 · page 1

The Prime Minister (Mr. S. M. Bruce), has announced important modifications to the Government's proposals for taxation on Amusement…

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The Elections Parties Organising

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 17 September 1929 · page 1

No time is being lost by the member for Gwydir, the Hon. C. L. A. Abbott, Minister for Home Affairs, in the coming fight…

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Builders and Bashers Real Election Issue Progress or Destruction ?

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 17 September 1929 · page 2

With the big election of the tapis reports from respective headquarters will be head with interest. On the above subject the Federal Country Party…

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State Parliament Opened on Tuesday. Major Jarvie Resigns

The Wellington Times · Thursday 19 September 1929 · page 13

THE State Parliament was officially opened by the State Governor on Tuesday last, the first business after the opening ceremony being…

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Federal Election Notes Candidates Selected

The Wellington Times · Thursday 19 September 1929 · page 11

AT a meeting of the Nationalist party last night, Dr. Nott was selected as Nationalist candidate to oppose Mr. Hughes for North…

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