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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1929

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Jarvie's Position Before Parliament Labor Obstructs What Premier Told Members

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 19 September 1929 · page 7

The case of Mr. Jarvie was brought before the Stale Parliament on Tuesday afternoon. When the Assembly met, Mr. Bavin…

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Getting Ready Labour Candidates for Selection

Western Age · Thursday 19 September 1929 · page 1
Also in Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent

Although not officially announced it is understood that the following nominations have been received by the A.L.P. Executive:—…

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The Federal Elections. Prime Minister's Policy Speech

The Wellington Times · Thursday 19 September 1929 · page 12

LAST night the Eight Hon. S. M. Bruce, Prime Minister of Australia, delivered his policy speech at Dandenong, Victoria, and had a…

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"Government" Resigns Defeated on Last Night's "Bill" New Election

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

At the fortnightly meeting of the Dubbo Debating Society held a the Mechanics institute last night, the "Government" was defeated by…

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Federal Elections

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 19 September 1929 · page 6

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

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The Election Issue New Hope for Australia

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 20 September 1929 · page 7

Who shall rule—the Government elected by the people, or the forces of disruption and turmoil? That is the issue in the election…

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Agricultural Society. Election of Officers

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 20 September 1929 · page 2

Present at the recent committee meeting of the Narromine P.A. and H.A. were the following:— Mr. R. G. McKillop (in the chair)…

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Important Reminders. Federal Elections

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 20 September 1929 · page 2

Enrolment [?] Federal Elections on October [?]pulsory Failure to enrol will [?] £2. The last [?]rolment will be…

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G. U[?] Election [?]Rs

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 20 September 1929 · page 2

The usual [?] the above bra[?] the lodge room at the To[?] Narromine, on the 17th Sept[?]…

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Election Is Unique

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 23 September 1929 · page 2

IN his policy speech delivered at Dandenong on Wednesday night Prime Minister Bruce declared that the current election is unique, and there are many who will endorse this statement. On every occasion there have been many questions at issue…

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State Elections Liverpool Plains Electorate

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 23 September 1929 · page 2

In the redistribution of State electorates Coolab, Cassills, Uarbry, Hannah's Bridge, Bundells, Breeza, Werris Creek, Currabubula, Quirindi,…

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Courage or Cowardice? Real Election Issue Labour Avoids It

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 23 September 1929 · page 4

"Courage or cowardice is what the election issue boils down to," states the weekly bulletin of the Federal Country party. "If the peope want…

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From the Capital. The Hurricane Election Labor's Great Bid for Power Canberra

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 24 September 1929 · page 7

Now that the Prime Minister and the leader of the Opposition, both of whom belong to Victoria, have delivered their policy speeches, Mr. Bruce at…

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State Parliament Sydney, Thur[?]

The Wellington Times · Thursday 26 September 1929 · page 8

The Supply Bill was [?] through all stages in the [?]tive Assembly. A bill to amet[?] Vagrancy Act was passed th[?]…

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Election Is Unique

Western Age · Thursday 26 September 1929 · page 2

IN his policy speech delivered at Dandenong on Wednesday night Prime Minister Bruce declared that the current election is unique, and there are many who will endorse this statement. On every occasion there have been many questions at issue. In this…

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Federal Elections. State Government Proposals No Abolition Of Arbitration

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 27 September 1929 · page 2

Despite the red herrings with which sectional interests are endeavouring to perplex the minds of the electors, the real issue of the forthcoming elections…

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Local and General the Elections

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 1 October 1929 · page 2

Nominations for the Federal elections close to-day. To-morrow morning the papers will ring with columns of aspirants all anxious to save their…

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The Election Campaign Prime Minister's Optimism Labor Equally Confident Melbourne

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 1 October 1929 · page 6

With just over a fortnight to go, the Federal election campaign is becoming increasingly bitter and exciting. Not for many years has there been anything…

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The Elections. Coming Speakers

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 3 October 1929 · page 4

To-morrow night (Friday) the C.P. candidate and sitting member for the Gwydir (Mr. C. L. A. Abbott) will speak in Gilgandra, and is sure to be…

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