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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1931

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Nyngan News Nyngan Man Obtains Divorce. Monsign0r Moran Leaving Nyngan—noted Airman in Town—thirteen to Contest Municipal Election Obituary

Western Age · Wednesday 2 December 1931 · page 4

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

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Candidates for Darling

Western Age · Wednesday 2 December 1931 · page 2

So far three candidates are announcement for the Darling seat. They are. Hon. Arthur Blakeley, M.H.R. (Minister for Home Affairs), who has…

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Government Defeated in the Upper House On Bill to Postpone Municipal Elections SYDNEY

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 2 December 1931 · page 1

The Government was twice defeated in the Legislative Council last night in divisions which were regarded as vital by 18 votes to 43, on the consideration…

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That Municipal Election (To the Editor)

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 2 December 1931 · page 4

Sir,--There have been various rumours circulating in the town during the past week regarding my appointment as presiding officer for Saturday's…

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Postponment of Municipal Elections In Metropolitan Area Bill Passes All Stages in Legislative Assembly Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 2 December 1931 · page 1

The Bill to postpone the municipal elections in the metropolitan area indefinitely passed all stages in the Legislative Assembly last night…

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The Municipal Elections

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 2 December 1931 · page 2

It is very gratifying to realise the big interest centred in the Municipal elections, which are to be decided on Saturday next, by…

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U.C.P. Candidate for Gwydir Arnold Brown Commences Tour A Distinguished War Career

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 3 December 1931 · page 2

Mr. Arnold Brown, of Coonab[?]rabran, and well known throug[?]out the Gilgandra district has been selected as one of…

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Federal Elections Postal Voting

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 3 December 1931 · page 2
Also in The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate

Electors qualified to vote by post at Commonwealth Elections are those:— (a) who, on Polling Day, will not…

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Four Candidates in the Field For Gwydir Electorate

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 3 December 1931 · page 5

Latest reponhs are to the effect that four candidates will contest the Gwydir Electorate. The United Country Party has…

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Federal Elections Leaders' Speeches Enthusiasm Everywhere

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 3 December 1931 · page 2

As an indication that the policy of the United Country Party shall be known to as many electors as possible, in the short time at disposal, it is…

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New Zealand Election Coalition Government Returned Wellington, N.Z.

The Wellington Times · Thursday 3 December 1931 · page 1

The New Zealand general elections which were held yesterday, resulted in the return of the Coalition Government, headed by Messrs Coates…

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Latest Telegraphic Information Municipal Elections On January 2nd. Sydney

The Wellington Times · Thursday 3 December 1931 · page 1

A Ministerial instruction was issued yesterday by the Minister for Local Government, Mr.. McGirr, under the Local Government Act,…

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Macquarie Shire Election (To the Editor.)

The Wellington Times · Thursday 3 December 1931 · page 5

Sir.—In your issue of last Thursday there appeared two letters in answer to mine of the previous week. The one signed "Commonsense" I…

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Macquarie Shire Election (To the Editor.)

The Wellington Times · Thursday 3 December 1931 · page 5

Sir.—A letter in your Thursday's issue signed "Commonsense" requires a little explanation. He eulogises Edwards. I notice he paid his rates…

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Local Government. Elections Next

The Wellington Times · Thursday 3 December 1931 · page 6

ON Saturday next the polling for nine aldermen for the Municipality of Wellington will take place, as well as the postal voting for Councillors…

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Municipal Elections To-morrow the Candidates

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 4 December 1931 · page 1

The Municipal elections will be held to-morrow (Saturday) and all the voting will be dune at the Dubbo Court House in Brisbane Street…

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Federal Elections Some of the Candidates

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 4 December 1931 · page 7

MAJOR ARNOLD BROWN, or Coonabarubran, United Country Party Candidate for Gwydir. HON. L. L. CUNNINGHAM, M.H.R…

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Municipal Elections. Saturday, Dec. 5

The Western Herald · Friday 4 December 1931 · page 3

A number of the candidates for the Municipal elections addressed, the electors last night. The Mayor occupied the chair and…

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Postponing Municipal Elections Will Not Be Opposed by L.G. Association Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 4 December 1931 · page 4

The secretary of the Local Government Association (Mr. Bluett) stated to-day that his Association had decided not to apply for an injunction to…

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