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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1934

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The Country Party in the State Parliament

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 31 May 1934 · page 4

The writer has been in contact with the present Parliamentary Country Party during the two years that they have been in office, and has had every…

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Federal Elections When Will They be Held? Sydney

The Wellington Times · Thursday 31 May 1934 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Sanders asked the Premier to make representations to the Prime Minister for the immediate…

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New Railway Lines Question in Parliament

Western Age · Friday 1 June 1934 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly on Thursday, Mr. M. A. Davidson (Labor) asked the Minister for Railways whether he was aware that the Public…

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Emergency Relief Workers New Scale. Question In Parliament

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 1 June 1934 · page 4

Mr. Wilson: Is the Colonial Secretary aware that owing to the new scale for emergency relief workers coming into operation on the 3rd May…

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Election Understanding

The Western Herald · Friday 1 June 1934 · page 1

The U.C.P. has offered not to contest U.A.P. Federal seats in this State and to arrange for a full exchange of preferences in other…

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Ald. Fletcher's Remarks Resented By Mayor. Should Supporting Aldermen Pay Election Costs?

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 1 June 1934 · page 4

The brightest spot in Monday night's Municipal Council meeting was the discussion brought about when Ald. Fletcher, the bad boy of…

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Country Party Election Machinery Ready Sydney, Friday night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 2 June 1934 · page 1

The Australian Country Party organisation has gone into action all over Australia, along with political machines of other parties, to prepare for…

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The Herald's Advice on Next Civic Elections

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 2 June 1934 · page 7

The Local Government column, in the "S.M. Herald," gives a few early points which may be of interest to aldermen and budding alderman:—…

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U.A.P. CONFERENCE Federal Elections Discussed Melbourne, Friday night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 2 June 1934 · page 1

Leaders of the U.A.P. met in conference at Menzies Hotel to-day, to discuss arrangements for the forthcoming Federal election…

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Federal Elections. Country Party in Action

The Wellington Times · Monday 4 June 1934 · page 3

"The Australian Country Party organisation has gone into action all over Australia, along with the political machines of other parties, to…

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A Federal Convention One Sovereign Parliament

Western Age · Friday 8 June 1934 · page 3

Mr. J. Scullin, Leader of the Federal Labour Party, suggests that delegates to attend a constitutional convention should be…

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BYE-ELECTION Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 11 June 1934 · page 1

It is unofficially stated at Canberra that the polling for Martin bye-election will take place on Saturday, July 14…

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Latest Telegrams. Monday's News. Tasmanian Elections

The Western Herald · Tuesday 12 June 1934 · page 2

The Tasmania Elections were held on Saturday and reduced the Government majority in the new Parliament to two…

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Martin Bye-election

The Western Herald · Tuesday 12 June 1934 · page 2

It is reported unofficially at Canberra polling for the Martin bye-election will probably take place on Saturday, July 14th…

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Unemployed Relief. Statement in Parliament

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 15 June 1934 · page 9

Mr. Dunningham: On 29th ultimo the hon. member for Dubbo brought under the notice of my colleague, the Colonial Secretary, the question of…

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Our Local Parliament. Long Sitting Tell Midnight

The Western Herald · Friday 15 June 1934 · page 2

A lengthy sitting of the Council was held on Monday evening last, discussion on many matters prolonging the meeting…

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Labour Hopes At Federal Elections Mr. Forde Confident Brisbane

The Wellington Times · Monday 18 June 1934 · page 1

Mr. Forde, M.P., deputy leader of the Federal Labor Party, interviewed at Brisbane last night, expressed…

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Federal Election No Date Fixed. Canberra

The Wellington Times · Monday 18 June 1934 · page 1

It is understood that Ministers of the Commonwealth Parliament intend to await developments during the Parliamentary…

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Premiers' Plan May be Altered. Result of Tasmanian Elections Hobart

The Wellington Times · Monday 18 June 1934 · page 1

Mr. Ogilvie, leader of the Tasmanian Labor Party, who will this week form a Government, following upon the…

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Federal Fears The Tasmanian Elections Lyons Government Surprised Canberra, June 15

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 19 June 1934 · page 5

The result of the Tasmanian elections has come as a great surprise to Mr. Lyons and his Federal Ministers, and doubtless (though it is not on the…

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