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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1934

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Canberra for Tourists Big Holiday Crowds Rush on Parliament House Canberra, Dec. 28

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 2 January 1934 · page 2

Canberra may be said to be now fairly "on the map." The people of the Commonwealth have known it long enough as the place where the Federal…

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Our Local Parliament

The Western Herald · Friday 12 January 1934 · page 2

A lengthy meeting of the Council was held on Monday evening last. Present: Alds. T. Lee (Mayor), F. Permewan, C. Moxham, A…

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Writ Returned For Upper House Election Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 18 January 1934 · page 1

The writ issued by the Governor last October for the election of 60 members to constitute the new Legislative Council, was returned to the Governor…

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Early Elections Due to Prince's Visit

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 18 January 1934 · page 3

The visit of Prince George will probably hasten the Federal elections. In all probability they will be held in September…

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Cobar Returned Soldiers League Annual Meeting Election of Officers

Western Age · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 2

There was a good muster of Diggers at the annual general meeting of the Cobar Sub-branch, held at the Sellout of Arts on Saturday last under the…

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Our Local Parliament

The Western Herald · Friday 26 January 1934 · page 2

A meeting of the Council was held on Monday evening last. Present: Aids. T. Lee (Mayor), F. W. Permewan, J Kessey, A…

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Our Local Parliament Rotary Hoe Discussion. New Regulations For Town Common. Late Sitting

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 26 January 1934 · page 1

The usual fortnightly sitting of the Narromine Municipal Council did not finish until nearly midnight on Monday night last. The decision to buy a rotary hoe was made, and it was also decided, as a result of Ald. Fletcher's notice of motion, to do without a caretaker…

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Federal Elections May Be Postponed Till March

Western Age · Friday 26 January 1934 · page 3

As a result of the Royal visit, it is stated that the Federal elections may be postponed until March next year…

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Early Federal Election Royal Visit Upsets May Be September

Western Age · Friday 26 January 1934 · page 1

Speculation is rife as to the possibility of an early Federal election, (says a Melbourne message). It is pointed out that the Federal…

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Federal Election

The Western Herald · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 2

Prime Minister Lyons says there is no intention to hold a Federal election before the visit of Prince George…

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Local Government Dictator Association's Appeal to Members of Parliament

Western Age · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 3

The Secretary of the Local Government Association, Mr. Bluett, has circularised all members of Parliament in regard to the action to the action of Mr. E. S…

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Hamilton Bye-election

The Western Herald · Tuesday 13 February 1934 · page 2

Four nominations for the Hamilton Parliamentary Bye-election as announced:—Sidney Bethune (Communist), W. E. Brennan (Lang Labour), G. R…

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Dubbo P.,a. & H. Association Meeting Presentation of District Honors Patriots Plan and Prepare for Successful Show Election of Judges and Stewards

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 15 February 1934 · page 4

A well-attended meeting of Dubbo P., A. & H. Association was held at the Mechanics' Institute on Tuesday evening when, for…

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Good Man—but ! Our Own Candidate

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 15 February 1934 · page 6

Dubbo Council had pledged its support to Ald. E. E. Collins, Mayor of Wagga, as country representative of the Board of Fire Commissioners. For…

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Our Local Parliament. MONDAY, 19th FEBRUARY

The Western Herald · Friday 23 February 1934 · page 2

A meeting of the Council was held on the above date. Present: Aldermen P. T. Lee, (Mayor), F. W. Panne wan, A…

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Federal Elections

Western Age · Friday 23 February 1934 · page 2

Although it is considered that a Federal election is not likely to take place until early next year, this view is not shared by Mr. J. A. Hunter, M.P…

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Hamilton Bye-election. Seat Retained by State Labor

The Western Herald · Tuesday 27 February 1934 · page 2

The State Labor Patty retained the Hamilton seat in Saturday's bye-election. The result was as follows: Brendan (State Labor) 8282, Skelton…

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Gilgandra Diggers Review of Year's Activity Annual Meeting and Election of Officers

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 1 March 1934 · page 9

The annual meeting of members of the Gilgandra subbranch of the Returned Soldiers' League was held in the…

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P.p. Boards Election Under Old Act

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 1 March 1934 · page 6

Although the Amending Pastures Protection Bill will come before the House during the next session, the present proposal is that the…

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Graziers' Association District Council Election of Executive

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 1 March 1934 · page 2

Mr. T. M. Scott chaired a representative meeting of graziers at the Court House Hotel on Monday, opening punctually at 10 o'clock in the morning, the…

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