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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1931

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Niemeyer Agreement Enforcement Authorised By Election Result

Western Age · Wednesday 13 May 1931 · page 1

Referring to the Tasmanian general elections, the Opposition Leader (Mr. Ogilvie) said that he accepted the verdict of the electors its authorising the…

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Labour Rejected at Tasmanian Elections Mr. Latham Pleased

Western Age · Wednesday 13 May 1931 · page 1

Mr. Latham, M.H.R., says that he is delighted at the result of the [?] elections. It means, he added that the people of that State have…

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The Farmer's Parliament

The Wellington Times · Thursday 14 May 1931 · page 2

INAUGURATED in Labor's previous rule, and abandoned during the Nationalist Government's reign, the "Farmers' Parliament" has again…

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Mr. Beasley Elected Unopposed Candidate for Next Election. Sydney

The Wellington Times · Thursday 14 May 1931 · page 1

Mr. Beasley, M.H.R., and leader of the Lang Plan party in the Federal Parliament, was last night elected unopposed by the West Sydney…

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Mr. Beasely Labour Candidate for West Sydney SYDNEY

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 14 May 1931 · page 1

Mr. Beasley, M.H.R, leader of the Lang Finn Party in the Federal Parliament, was elected unopposed by the West Sydney Electoral Council as…

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Pope's Encyclical Causes Consternation In English By-Election LONDON

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 18 May 1931 · page 1

The Pope's Encyclical references to Catholics and Socialism caused alarm among the Labourites in Gates-Head by-election, where there are ten…

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Nine Dead Election Riots in Egypt Troops Fire on Rioters CAIRO

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 18 May 1931 · page 1

The week-end election death roll totals nine. Troops fired on rioters at Mitgamr, killed six and wounded 28. Other casualties were due to the…

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Nine Dead Election Riots in Egypt Troops Fire on Rioters

Western Age · Wednesday 20 May 1931 · page 1

The work and [?] on death roll totals nine. Troops fired on rioters al Mitguar killed six and [?]23. Other casualties were due to the…

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Mr. Beasely Labour Candidate for West Sydney

Western Age · Wednesday 20 May 1931 · page 4

Mr. Beasley, M.H.R. leader of the Lang Plan Party in the Federal Parliament, was elected [?] by the West Sydney Electoral Council as…

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Our Local Parliament General Monthly Meeting a Safeguard Against Accidents

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 21 May 1931 · page 4

At the May meeting of the Gilgandra Shire Council, Cr. McAllister suggested, that as they had already had one serious accident, an…

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Council's Elections Are You on the Roll?

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 29 May 1931 · page 5

Residents of Dubbo are given a reminder that the Civic elections will be in full swing in November—only a few months hence. In the interim, every…

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Old Time Dance Club Election of Office Beavers

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 11 June 1931 · page 3

An enthusiastic meeting of members of the above club was held on Saturday afternoon, when the folowing office-bearers were elected:—…

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Latest Telegraphic Information Upper Hunter By-election Nationalist Leads. On Primary Count. Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 15 June 1931 · page 1

The by-election for the Upper Hunter division, caused by the death of Mr. W. Cameron some weeks ago, was held on Saturday. There were…

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Election of Officers

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 15 June 1931 · page 4

Officers elected for the coming celebrations were: President, Mr. H. Giles; vice-presidents, Messrs. P. Colohan, J. Robinson; secretaries, Messrs. W…

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McMULLIN Leading Upper Hunter By-election Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 15 June 1931 · page 1

At the conclusion of the counting of the first preferences for the Upper, Hunter by-election, the votes were: -- McMulli[?] (Nationalist) .. 5168…

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From the Capital Serious Days in Parliament Mr. Scullin's Great Task Canberra, June 20

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 23 June 1931 · page 6

In the war days the whole nation was mobilised for the defence of the country. We are facing a different situation to-day; but it may be said that we are…

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Women Candidates At Future Elections SYDNEY

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 24 June 1931 · page 1

The Women's Party intends to nominate candidates at future elections. A policy will be drafted and put into operation at the next elections…

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Mishap in Parliament Mr. Chaffey Injured Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 25 June 1931 · page 1

Towards the close of the all-night sitting of the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Frank Chaffey, member for Tamworth, was seized with an attack of dizziness…

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Election of Committee

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 7 July 1931 · page 1

It is notified in to-day's advertising columns that nominations to fill 25 vacancies on the Committee of the P.A. and H. Association will be received by…

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Dubbo P.a. & H. Association Election of Committee for Year 1931-32

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 8 July 1931 · page 1

NOMINATIONS to fill 25 Vacancies on the Committee (caused by the resignation or retirement of 25 Members under the Rules of the Association)…

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