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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1934

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Federal Elections. Fixed for September 15. Sydney

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 July 1934 · page 1

An official announcement of the intention to hold the Federal election on September 15, was made by the…

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Bulk Handing Facilities. Question in Parliament

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 6 July 1934 · page 1

In connection with the supply of better facilities at sidings, for the trucking of wheat, Mr. Geo. wilson, M.L.A., has been busy, as…

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Railway Premises. Municipal Rates. Question in Parliament

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 6 July 1934 · page 3

Mr. Geo. Milson, M.L.A., asked in the Legislative Assembly:—Can the Minister for Transport inform me if it is a fact that the Railway…

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Our Local Parliament. Tenders for New Council Chambers. Oxley Street to Have Cement Gutters and Curbs

The Western Herald · Friday 6 July 1934 · page 3

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Council was held on Monday evening last. Present: Alds. Fermewan…

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Three Month's Supply. Protest by Dr. Page Against Election

Western Age · Friday 6 July 1934 · page 1

The Federal Parliament has passed the Appropriation Bill of £6,079,000 to cover the Federal Government's expenditure in the…

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Federal Elections. to Be Held 15th SEPTEMBER. Sydney

The Western Herald · Friday 6 July 1934 · page 5

The poll for the Federal Elections has been fixed for September £15th. Although no date has been fixed…

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Federal Elections Splendid Surplus Minimum Exemption Raised Canberra, Friday night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 7 July 1934 · page 1

Under the new Re-distribution Bill, South Australia will lose a seat. In Queensland the Oxley electorate will, in future, be known as Griffith, after…

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From the Capital the Election Bombshell Mr. Lathams' Retirement Canberra, July 7

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 10 July 1934 · page 5

The Prime Minister (Mr. Lyons) found himself compelled this week to make a definite announcement concerning the elections. The rumour…

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The Federal Elections The Old-time Promises Mr. Scullin and the Farmers Canberra

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 10 July 1934 · page 1

Mr. J. H. Scullin says that it is the policy of the Labor Party to provide for a compulsory wheat pool throughout Australia. He declares that at…

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Federal Elections Nominations Open for U.a.p

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 12 July 1934 · page 5

By advertisement, the United Australia Party has invited nominations from candidates for selection in all New South Wales Federal electorates, except…

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In Critical Mood Hardy on the Warpath Attacks Government on the Early Election

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 12 July 1934 · page 1

Trenchantly criticising the Lyons Government for its decision to appeal to the electors on September 15, Senator Hardy moved the…

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U.A.P. Candidates Three Selected Recount for the Third Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 12 July 1934 · page 1

Counting of ballot papers for the selection of three candidates to represent the U.A.P. in the Senate election was completed last night…

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The Senate Selected Candidates Sydney

The Wellington Times · Thursday 12 July 1934 · page 1

Messrs A. K. Dein, M.P., for Lang, L. T. Courtenay, M.L.C., and J. G. D. Arkins have been selected as candidates of the U.A.P. in N.S.W…

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Cobar District Hospital Annual Elections

Western Age · Friday 13 July 1934 · page 2

The secretary of the Hospital Commission has notified the Board of Directors of the Cobar District Hospital as follows:—…

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Federal Election Country Party Conference

Western Age · Friday 13 July 1934 · page 1

A conference of the Australian Country Party Association was held in Sydney on Tuesday, when the whole political situation was discussed and…

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Mr. Latham to Retire After Federal Elections

Western Age · Friday 13 July 1934 · page 4

Mr. Latham will remain in the Federal Ministry as Attorney General and Minister for External Affairs until the elections in September. He explained…

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Commonwealth Budget an Eye on the Election

Western Age · Friday 13 July 1934 · page 1

The Federal Cabinet is now considering the Federal Budget, which will shortly be submitted to the House of Representatives. Matters to be…

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Federal Election Date Brief Campaign

Western Age · Friday 13 July 1934 · page 1

An official announcement of the intention to hold a Federal election on September 15 was made by the Prime Minister, Mr. Lyons…

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Federal Elections

The Western Herald · Friday 13 July 1934 · page 5

A rumor is current that the Poll for the Federal Elections may be fixed for September 8th, instead of 15th…

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Bourke Hospital. Annual Meeting. No Board Election

The Western Herald · Friday 13 July 1934 · page 3

In accordance with the Public Hospital's Act arrangements were made for holding the annual election of the local Hospital Board,…

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