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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1931

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Municipal Election 12 State A. L. P. Candidates? Federal Body Will Take No Part

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 19 October 1931 · page 1

It is stated that the Dubbo branch of the State A.L.P. yesterday decided to run 12 candidates in the forthcoming municipal…

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Snowden's Dramatic Speech "Bolshevism Run Mad" Labour Leader Indignant Bitter Reply British Election London

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 21 October 1931 · page 1

The broadcast address of Mr. Philip Snowden, Chancellor of the Exchequer, in which he described the Labour programme as…

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Austral Units Appeal to Parliament Canberra

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 22 October 1931 · page 1

On the question of the sub-division of Australia into self-governing units, a referendum to decide the matter was urged in a petition, which was…

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New States Petition Before Parliament. Sydney

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 October 1931 · page 1

The subdivision of Australia into self-governing units, and a referendum to decide the matter, was urged in a petition that was presented in…

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Shire Candidates

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 22 October 1931 · page 1

The Farmers and Settlers' Association have decided to support the following candidates at the forth coming Shire Elections:—…

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Shire Election Surprise Cr. Townsend Not Standing

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 22 October 1931 · page 5

Surprise was occasioned many ratepayers when it was announced during the week that Mr. E. Townsend, president of the…

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Local & General News CANDIDATES

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 24 October 1931 · page 2

The Progressives of Newtown met on Wednesday night, and arrived at the following decision:—"That three delegates be appointed from the three…

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Latest Telegraphic Information S. A. ELECTION Lang Candidate Beaten. Independent Triumphs Adelaide

The Wellington Times · Monday 26 October 1931 · page 1

The final figures in the South Australian Legislative Council by-election indicate that the Lang Plan candidate has been decisively beaten…

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"Staggering Blow" Lang Plan Candidate Defeated Independent Wins South Australian By-Election ADELAIDE

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 26 October 1931 · page 1

The final figures for the South Australian Legislative Council by-election are:--ANDERSON (Independent) 9827…

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British Elections Prime Minister's Final Appeal Return Nationalist Government London

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 26 October 1931 · page 1

In a final broadcast appeal, Prime Minister Macdonald urged electors to return the National Government. He said that all parties desired to…

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The British Election

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 26 October 1931 · page 2

If the Old Land is on the eve of the most momentous election campaign in the long history of popular Government in Britain, it is safe to say that…

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British Elections Prime Minister's Final Appeal Return Nationalist Government

Western Age · Wednesday 28 October 1931 · page 1

In a final broadcast appeal, Prime Minister [?] Government. He said that all parties desired to…

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The British Election

Western Age · Wednesday 28 October 1931 · page 2

If the Old Land is on the eve of the most momentous election campaign in the long history of popular Government in Britain, it is safe to say that…

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Latest Telegraphic Information the British Elections. National Candidates Sweep the Polls Crushing Defeat of Socialism. Re-Birth of Conservatives

The Wellington Times · Thursday 29 October 1931 · page 1

The British Election resolved itself into a great landslide in favour of the National Government, everywhere Labour-Socialist candidates being defeated. The first sensation came when Mr. Henderson, the…

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Dubbo Election Saturday Last Day

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 29 October 1931 · page 6

Aspirants for aldermanic honors are reminded—for the hist time—that this coming Saturday, October 30, before 12 noon, they must interview the Town…

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Shire Elections

The Wellington Times · Thursday 29 October 1931 · page 2

December 5 has been fixed as the date of the Macquarie Shire elections. In connection with the nominations, it is important to note that…

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British Elections

The Western Herald · Friday 30 October 1931 · page 2

The English elections resulted in a tremendous landslide towards the Government, especially towards the Conservatives. The Government…

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Stabilisation of Sterling Election Will Have Great Effect London

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 30 October 1931 · page 1

The former Australian Prime Minis ter (Mr. Bruce) arrived last night. Interviewed, he sold: "It isn't my business to comment on the British…

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Wonderful Victory : In British Elections 10 TO 1 Majority Extreme Labour Defeated

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 30 October 1931 · page 1

The latest figures in the British elections disclose amazing remits in favour of the Ramsay Macdonald…

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Municipal Elections. Labour Meeting. At Trades Hall. Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 2 November 1931 · page 1

More than 300 Labour candidates Trades Hall yesterday and discussed held a secret meeting at the Sydney plans for capturing control of the…

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