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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1932

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Forming a Ministry Mr. Lyons' Task An Amazing Election Sydney, December 26

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 1 January 1932 · page 8

The defeat of the Scullin Government is not surprising Nor is it to be wonderful at that the defeat is of so decisive a character. The surprising…

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The Municipal Elections Lang Planners Routed J. S. Rosevear Defeated Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 4 January 1932 · page 1

THE Local Government elections in the County of Cumberland, postponed for political reasons, took place on Saturday. The reason advanced for…

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The Federal Elections The Electors' Decided Opinion. Lang Planners Wiped Out

The Wellington Times · Monday 4 January 1932 · page 3

OUR last issue in 1931 told of the result of the Federal election, being defeat of the Scullin Labor Government, a victory for the U.A.P…

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Local Election--not Yet ! Ald. Gilbert Sits Tight

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 6 January 1932 · page 4

A challenge to fight, yes! But it was all smoke--or in political terms, hot air. Probably realising the truth of the…

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Early State Election Predicted

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 7 January 1932 · page 1

Speaking at declaration of Cook poll on Monday, Mr. Robinson, U.A.P. candidate, who was defeated, predicted that when, the…

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Municipal Election Lang Planners Routed Labour Loses 45 Seats

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 7 January 1932 · page 3

The Municipal elections in the County of Cumberland resulted in the overwhelming defeat of the Lang Plan candidates. Even in industrial…

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The Senate Cox's Win Election Declared Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 8 January 1932 · page 1

As a result of the distribution of the preference votes in the Senate, Senator Cox (U.A.P.) was declared elected yesterday by 165,044…

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May Be--May Not White Is Willing--gilbert? Will There Be A Local Election Maybe there will yet be a local election--maybe not

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 8 January 1932 · page 2

The Mayor doesn't want to see one; it may cost £26. Ald. Gilbert doesn't want one; it may cost him his scat. But if it is the £25 that is keeping…

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State Election in the Offing Lang to Go Unity in All Forces New Guard's Order Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 January 1932 · page 1

A meeting of the National Association Executive members emphasised the necessity for preparing for an early Slate Election. Public meetings will…

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Election Rumour Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 13 January 1932 · page 1

Rumours in anti-Socialist political circles of a possible general election in New South Wales are discounted by those in authority…

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Federal Elections Northern Territory Position Darwin

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 13 January 1932 · page 1

The latest election returns for the northern territory show that Nelson, sitting member, has an absolute majority of 28 over all other candidates,…

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Our Local Parliament General Discussions

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 14 January 1932 · page 5

The correspondence at Friday's meeting of the Gilgandra Shire Coun included a letter, from the Local Government Department giving…

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Our Local Parliament Lengthy Meeting

The Western Herald · Friday 15 January 1932 · page 3

A meeting of the Council was held on Monday evening last. Present: Aids E. Francis (Deputy Mayor in the chair), F. Permewan…

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Our Local Parliament. Monday Nights Sitting

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 15 January 1932 · page 7

It was after 9 o'clock on Monday night last when the "News" reporter ambled in to the Municipal Council meeting, and up till that time the…

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Local & General News No Election

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 16 January 1932 · page 2

Queensland advices states that it is unlikely that there will be an election for the Dalby seat, rendered vacant by the death of Grazier Russell, in Sydney…

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East Sydney Ward-Lang Faction Candidate SYDNEY

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 20 January 1932 · page 1

The East Sydney by-election will be a three cornered contest. The State A.L.P. Executive last night unanimously selected Mr. E. J. Ward as its…

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Australian Labour Party Candidate on Friday Night Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 20 January 1932 · page 1

The Federal A.L.P. last night decided to contest the East Sydney by-election, but refrained from selecting a candidate until Friday night…

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East Sydney U.A.P. Candidate Mr W. y. McCall. Sydney

The Wellington Times · Thursday 21 January 1932 · page 1

Mr. W. V. McCall, who was runner-up in the pre-selection ballot for the Martin electorate, has been selected as the United Australia Party…

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Our Local Parliament. Ordinary Meeting

The Western Herald · Friday 22 January 1932 · page 3

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Council was held on Monday last. Present: Alds Francis (Deputy Mayor), Permewan, Moxhem, Lee…

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Latest Telegrams. Thursdays News East Sydney Election

The Western Herald · Friday 22 January 1932 · page 2

W. V. McCall, the runner up in the preselection ballot for Martin, has been selected as the United Australian Party Candidate for East Sydney…

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