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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1934

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P.P. Board Election

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 26 April 1934 · page 4

Ratepayers to the Coonabarabran P.P. Board are again reminded that the election of Directors takes place on Monday, 30th instant. Those who…

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Our Local Parliament Lengthy Meeting. New Council Chambers Certain

The Western Herald · Friday 27 April 1934 · page 2

A lengthy meeting of the Aldermen was held on Monday evening last. Present: The Mayor (Ald. P. T…

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No Election Hint Ridiculed. Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 7 May 1934 · page 1

The Minister for the Interior, Mr. Perkins, and the Minister for Customs, Mr. While, state that there is no reason to suggest the possibility…

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A.m.p. Society Election of Directors

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 10 May 1934 · page 2

Sir Samuel Hordern and Mr. W. A. Mackay, the two retiring directors who have been re-elected to the Board, desire to convey their thanks to all…

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Our Local Parliament

The Western Herald · Friday 11 May 1934 · page 3

A meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Monday evening last. Present: Alds. P. T. Lee (Mayor)…

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Federal Election Minister's Opinion

Western Age · Friday 11 May 1934 · page 2

The Minister for the Interior (Mr. Perkins), and the Minister for Customs (Mr. White), strife there is no reason to surest the possibility of an…

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Cobar P. P. Board Election Recount Asked for

Western Age · Friday 11 May 1934 · page 2

Mr. O. R. Madden; one of the defeated candidates at the recent election of Directors of the Cobar Pastures Protection Board, has…

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Baiting the Banks Took Election Tactics

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 12 May 1934 · page 2

Supporters of the Federal Labor Party are beginning to realise that bank-baiting is not only bad policy but bad tactics, with the next election…

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Western Lands Bill Before Parliament Minister's Speech

Western Age · Friday 18 May 1934 · page 2

"This is the first Government that has been game to tackle the problem." said the Minister for Lands (Mr. Buttenshaw), in introducing the…

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Federal Election

The Western Herald · Friday 18 May 1934 · page 2

It is expected that the Federal Parliament will be dissolved in August and a general election be held. The Duke of Gloucester may…

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Elections Rumoured SEPTEMBER Big Surprise Packet For All Melbourne

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 19 May 1934 · page 1

There was a decided stir in all circles to-day when the rumour gained currency that there would be a dissolution in August…

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Parliament Meets End of June

The Western Herald · Tuesday 22 May 1934 · page 2

Prime Minister Lyons said yesterday that Parliament will not meet until June 28th, the date originally fixed. It is the…

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Early Elections Government's Reasons Parties in Disturbed Condition

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 22 May 1934 · page 5

The announcement that the Federal elections are likely to be held in September comes as no surprise. The view was expressed by the writer or these…

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Rush Elections Not Favoured

The Western Herald · Tuesday 22 May 1934 · page 2

Dr. Earle Page expressed the opinion that before the General Elections be held that urgent legislation should be enacted. He…

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Power of Country Must Not be Reduced Members of Parliament Sydney

The Wellington Times · Thursday 24 May 1934 · page 1

Sir Arthur Cocks, former State Treasurer, referring to the motion before Parliament for a reduction in the number of Members in the…

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Federal Elections Will Mr Stevens Stand

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 24 May 1934 · page 4

Although the Prime Minister (Mr. Lyons) has not made a definite pronouncement—in fact, he states that no decision has been reached by…

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Federal Elections in August

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 24 May 1934 · page 12

It was learned on excellent authority on Thursday night that the Federal Government has decided to ask the Governor General (Sir Isaacs…

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Our Local Parliament. Fortnightly Meeting

The Western Herald · Friday 25 May 1934 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Council was held on Monday evening last. Present: Aids. T. Lee (Mayor),…

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Grasshopper Pest. Question in Parliament

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 25 May 1934 · page 1

The following clipping has been taken from Hansard in reference to the grasshopper pest:—Mr. Wilson: Has the attention of…

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[?]oming Elections [?] Federal Issues [?]ies Getting Active

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 29 May 1934 · page 5

[?]pears to be little doubt that [?] elections will take place in [?] The opening article in [?] issue of the "United…

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