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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1932

286 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 7 of 15

Mr. Yeo Elected As Castlereagh U.C.P. Candidate Mr. H. E. O. Campbell Runner-up

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 4 May 1932 · page 4

At Coonamble on Monday last, a meeting of the Electoral Council of the United Country Party was held, at which Col. M. F…

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PARLIAMENT Should Be Dissolved. Say Lawyers. Sydney

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 May 1932 · page 1

The opinion of leading constitutional lawyers, referring to the Governor's reported utterance that it was the duty of the people to find a…

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Sir Philip Game Should Dissolve Parliament Says S.A. Attorney-General. Adelaide

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 May 1932 · page 1

The South Australian Attorney-General, Mr. Denny, declares that there are adequate grounds to justify Sir Philip Game, the Governor of…

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Our Local Parliament. Ordinary Meeting

The Western Herald · Friday 6 May 1932 · page 3

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Council was held on Monday evening last. Present : Ald. C. Guiney (in the…

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Election Rumors

The Western Herald · Friday 6 May 1932 · page 2

Despite assurances of the State Ministers that there is no possibility of an election until the fall term of office of the Lang Government has…

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Mr. G. A. L. Wilson. ELECTED U.C.P. Candidate for Dubbo

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 6 May 1932 · page 5

The meeting at Dubbo on Saturday last of delegates from the Graziers Association. F. and S.A. Country Party branches and sub-groups of the…

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An Election? Opinion in Sydney. At End of June? Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 9 May 1932 · page 1

Well informed persons in State political circles anticipate that there will be important developments in the State crisis this week, as a…

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U.A.P. Candidate at Dubbo Mr. Macdonald Addresses Public Meeting Speaker Bombarded Left and Right with Questions

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 9 May 1932 · page 4

From an improvised platform in Macquarie-street on Saturday night, Mr. J. B. Macdonald, selected United Australia Party candidate for the Dubbo electorate, addressed a public meeting He was subjected to a continuous volley of…

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U.c.p. Candidate Here

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 9 May 1932 · page 1

Mr. George Wilson, the endorsed United Country Party candidate for Dubbo, will visit this district during next week-end will address meetings…

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From the Capital "Forcing" Mr. Lang Exciting Times in Parliament Canberra, May 7

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 10 May 1932 · page 5

In days to come people will look back upon these times and call them "historic"—as indeed they are. They are historic times from a world point of…

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An Election? Opinion in Sydney At End of June

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 12 May 1932 · page 6

Well informed persons in State poltical circles antic pate that there [?]b [?]mportant developments in the State crisis this week, as…

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MR. G. A. L. WILSON Elected U. C. P. Candidate for Dubbo

The Wellington Times · Thursday 12 May 1932 · page 3

MR. G. A. L. Wilson, who has been selected as the candidate to contest the next State election in the interests of the United Country Party…

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Mr. Killen for Cobar United Country Party Candidate

Western Age · Friday 13 May 1932 · page 1
Also in Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent

Mr. E. L. Killen, of "Pine Park." Mumbil, announced yesterday that he would be a candidate for selection in the interests of the United…

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Banks' Athletic Club Election of Office-bearers

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 13 May 1932 · page 1

Yesterday afternoon, at Norburns Club House Hotel, a meeting of the Banks' Athletic Club was held, over which Mr. J. S. McLean presided…

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Election Battle Looming--probable Polling Date June 11 Composite Ministry Likely Normal Banking Facilities Restored Stevens Acts' Promptly Pension and Other Payments Made To-day Sydney, This Morning

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 16 May 1932 · page 1

The action of Sir Philip Game in dis[?]ussing Mr. Lang has precipitated what is expected to be one of the [?]ercest elections ever held in N.S. Wales. It is expected that the appeal to the people will be made…

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The Victorian Elections Labor Will Lose at Least 12 Seats. Ministers Defeated Melbourne

The Wellington Times · Monday 16 May 1932 · page 1

The Victorian elections were held on Saturday. Mr. Hogan (late Premier) was returned unopposed, also Mr. Tunnecliffe, the ex-acting…

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The Election Opening the Battle. Mr. Wilson To-morrow

The Wellington Times · Monday 16 May 1932 · page 2

The State election is very near and will be held probably on the 11th June. There will be a keen fight, but the country as a whole is…

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"Langism Must Go" U.c.p.a. Candidate at Dubbo Mr. Wilson Creates Great Impression

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 16 May 1932 · page 4

In dear convincing words Mr. G. A. L. Wilson, the endorsed United Country Party candidate for the Dubbo electorate, opened his campaign in Dubbo on Saturday night, when he delivered a most interesting and logical address at the…

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Victorian Election Labor Defeated Premiers' Plan Victory Melbourne

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 17 May 1932 · page 1

Impelled by the instinct of self-preservation, demanding sane, sound government and the equitable sharing of sacrifice, the celctors of Victoria have…

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