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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1931

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Municipal Election

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 24 November 1931 · page 4

Sir,—In connection with the forthcoming Municipal elections on December 5, I deplore the action of the Government at the eleventh hour issuing…

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Let Dubbo Hear Its Municipal Candidates

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 25 November 1931 · page 3

Twenty-four good and true men of this progressive town have been nominated to contest the municipal election on December 5. This is a…

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"Black" Shire Candidates Condemnation is Flattery (To The Editor)

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 26 November 1931 · page 3

Sir,—May I have space in your paper to refer to the rally of anti-communists in Dubbo last Sunday and to the attendance there of a…

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Federal Government Defeated December Election Single Dissolution Only "Scullin Sentenced to Death by Lang Fanatics" Ebenezers Silent Canberra

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 26 November 1931 · page 1

By 37 votes to 32, the Federal Government was defeated in the House of Representatives on the motion of Mr. J. A. Beasley on the method adopted by the…

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Latest Telegraphic Information Defeat of Scullin Government Beasley Group Vote Them Out. Election Likely About December 19. Canberra

The Wellington Times · Thursday 26 November 1931 · page 1

The Federal Government was defeated by 37 votes to 32 in the House of Representatives yesterday afternoon, on the motion of Mr. Beasley…

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Macquarie Shire Elections Ballot-Paper Envelopes Must be Stamped

The Wellington Times · Thursday 26 November 1931 · page 1

THE Returning Officer for the Macquarie Shire elections, Mr. Reid,has been informed by the postal officials that a number of the envelopes…

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The Municipal Candidates. (To the Editor.)

The Wellington Times · Thursday 26 November 1931 · page 3

Sir.—In your edition of the 23rd you make reference to the 17 nominations for municipal honors, and state that as some of the gentlemen…

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Macquarie Shire Election (To the Editor.)

The Wellington Times · Thursday 26 November 1931 · page 3

Sir.—Will you kindly allow me space in the columns of "The Times" to reply to a letter appearing in last Thursday issue, signed by…

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Macquarie Shire Election (To the Editor.)

The Wellington Times · Thursday 26 November 1931 · page 3

Sir.—I read with some amusement the letter in last Thursday's issue of the "Wellington Times", signed "A Macquarie Elector." Our friend is…

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State Parliament Holidays Will Go Into Recess for Three Months Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 27 November 1931 · page 4

Mr. Lang announced last night that the State Parliament would adjourn on Tuesday and not meet again before the end of February…

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Election Day Dec 19

The Western Herald · Friday 27 November 1931 · page 2

The election write will be issued on Saturday next and polling takes place on Saturday, December 19. Mr Scullin will deliver his policy…

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Lang's Plan Upset New Candidates Necessary Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 27 November 1931 · page 1

The proposal to hold the Federal elections on December 19 means that the State A.L.P. will have to select a candidate for the electorate of Lang…

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Scullin Outed--federal Election Decem. 19 Downfall of Scullin Government Election on December 19 Opposition Votes with Beasley Group

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 27 November 1931 · page 1

The Federal Government was defeated by 37 votes to 32 in the House of Representatives on Wednesday afternoon, on the motion of Mr. Beasley, for the adjournment of the House to discuss a matter of urgent public importance, namely, the…

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Governor-general Agrees to Dissolution Nominations Close December 5 Election on December 19 CANBERRA

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 27 November 1931 · page 1

The Governor-General agreed to the request of the Prime Minister that the House of Representative, be dissolved immediately. Writs…

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City Municipal Elections Off for Three Months Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 27 November 1931 · page 4

The Government has decided to postpone for three months the Local Government elections in the county of Cumberland. The elections will…

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Nyngan News Nyngan Man Obtains Divorce--monsionor Moran Leaving Nyngan--noted Airman in Town--thirteen to Contest Municipal Election Obituary

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 27 November 1931 · page 2

The death occurred last week in Sydney of Mr. H. M. Bathis, who, many years ago, Wept the Commercial Hotel, Nyngan. Ever since leaving…

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Municipal Elections. (To the Editor)

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 27 November 1931 · page 5

Sir,—I notice there are several typical and undoubted business men contesting the Municipal elections, and I consider the time opportune for…

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Correspondence Municipal Election. (To the Editor)

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 27 November 1931 · page 5

Sir,—The importance of the coming election compels one to drop you a line on the subject, and I am sending it early so that you may criticise it…

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Municipal Elections. Appeal To The Ratepayers. Vote for the Best Men

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 27 November 1931 · page 4

Residents of Narromine! On Saturday, December 5th, you will be called upon to vote for the aldermen who will comprise the…

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The Elections

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 28 November 1931 · page 2

Sir,—The fun has started, the era of enlightenment and amusement has been ushered in. It is Council election time. Thank goodness it will be…

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