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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1932

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"Windy" Ward Real Lang Parrot Each Candidate Has Story Sydney, Friday night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 13 February 1932 · page 1

Mr. E. J. Ward, the successful candidate for the East Sydney by-election, speaking at the declaration of the poll to-day, said the result was…

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State Parliament

The Western Herald · Tuesday 16 February 1932 · page 2

The State Parliament will resume on February 24 b. Concerting possible new taxation, an increase in the wage tax to 2s…

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From the Capital Parliament Next Week Mr. Bruce's London Mission Canberra, February 12

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 16 February 1932 · page 6

After prolonged Cabinet meetings in Melbourne most of the Ministers have returned to Canberra, and the others are expected here almost immediately…

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Westralian Government Saved by Return of Nationalist Candidate

Western Age · Wednesday 17 February 1932 · page 1

The by-election for the Robourne seat in the West Australian Legislative Assembly resulted in the return of F. W. Teesdale (nationalist), thus saving…

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PARLIAMENT Federal House Opens Governor-General's Speech

The Wellington Times · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 1

THE first session of the 13th Parliament of the Commonwealth was opened at Canberra yesterday afternoon by the Governor-General, Sir…

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Parliament Opens Spectators' Day Penalty for Defaulters Canberra

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 1

The thirteenth Commonwealth Parliament opened yesterday, 700 spectators crowding into the Senate Chamber to watch the ceremony…

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Irish Elections Some of the Early Results Dublin

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 1

The state of parties in the Irish elections to date are:—Government 7, Republicans 9, Independents in for Labor) 2…

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Election Posters Dismissals Hurt Crown Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 1

The Crown to-day appealed to Mr. Justice Kenneth Street against the decision of E. A. May, Stipendiary Magistrate at Ryde Court, dismissing a…

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Our Local Parliament Ordinary Meeting

The Western Herald · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Council was held on Monday evening last Present : Aid. J. Kessey (Mayor)…

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Irish Elections State of Parties London

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 1

The latest state of the parties in the Irish elections is, Government 80, Republicans 40, Independents 10, Labour 7…

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Election of Officers

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 4

Although it was suggested that the election of officers he held over it was finally decided to proceed with the election, the following office being…

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From the Capital The New Parliament Dramatic Action Against Lang Canberra, February 20

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 23 February 1932 · page 4

The new Par[?]ment—the thirteenth since Federation was opened by the Governor-General, Sir Isaac Isaacs, on Wednesday, when there was a return…

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State Parliament Opened on Tuesday. "Mortgage Class to Pay"

The Wellington Times · Thursday 25 February 1932 · page 3

CONSIDERABLE interest was displayed in the opening of the State Parliament on Tuesday morning, and at an early hour, a large crowd…

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Gilgandra Gold Club Annual Report and Election of Officers Past Season a Most Successful One

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 25 February 1932 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Gilgaridea Golf Club was held in the WarMemorial Institute on Monday night, there being a fair attendance of…

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Polling Plages

The Western Herald · Friday 26 February 1932 · page 2

The Hon. M. A. Davidson has received the following letter from the Electrical Commissioner:—In response to your representations. U have to…

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Our Local Parliament. Monday Night's Sitting

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 26 February 1932 · page 2

It was nearly 12 o'clock on Monday night when our Civic Fathers concluded their ordinary fortnightly sitting, and even after the Mayor closed the…

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Polling Places in the West Protest Against Closing Small Voting Places

The Western Herald · Tuesday 1 March 1932 · page 2

The Hon. M. A. Davidson, Minister Public Works, has written the following letter to the Premier:—"I am greatly perturbed at the…

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Seventeen Polling Places Abolished In Cobar Electorate Protest by Hon. M. A. DAVIDSON

Western Age · Wednesday 2 March 1932 · page 2

The hon. M. A. Davidson, Minister for Works, has entered a protest against the abolition of polling places in his electorate, by addressing the…

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Gilgandra Tennis Club Annual Meeting—Election of Officers

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 3 March 1932 · page 1

The annual general meeting of members of the G[?]lgandra Tennis Club was held in the War Memorial Institute on Tuesday, February 23,…

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Veilmond's Fast Five Marvellous Run The Doncaster Candidates

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 3 March 1932 · page 4

Five furlongs in 59 seconds dead! Those figures are equal to the Randwick race record held by Gloriole, and they are also credited to Veilmond…

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