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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1934

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Senate Candidates. Sydney

The Western Herald · Friday 13 July 1934 · page 5

Macartney Abbott has been selected as the Country Party candidate for the Senate, but in the event of any hitch with regard to…

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The U.A.P. Candidates Macartney Abbott Will Run with U.A.P. Pair Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 14 July 1934 · page 1

The State Council of the United Country Party endorsed the decisions reached at the inter-State conference of the party, and selected Mr…

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From the Capital Budget and Elections Promise of Big Schemes Canberra, July 14

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 17 July 1934 · page 4

There are few things more uninteresting than a moribund Parliament. Since the announcement by Mr. Lyons that the Governor-General would be…

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Our Local Parliament. Tenders for Guttering and Kerbing Oxley Street Accepted. Active Interest in Park by School Children

The Western Herald · Friday 20 July 1934 · page 4

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Monday evening last, and the meeting was not of long duration,…

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Federal Elections C.p. Policy Tribute to Dr. Page

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 21 July 1934 · page 8

Addressing members of the Metropolitan Division of the United Country Party on Tuesday night, the Deputy Premier and Leader of the State…

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From the Capital Budget in Final Singe Election Prospects Canberra, July 20

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 24 July 1934 · page 4

Cabinet has been sitting here during the week, putting the finishing touches to the Budget to be delivered by Mr. Lyons when Parliament resumes on…

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PARLIAMENT To Close August 3. Important Business Canberra

The Wellington Times · Thursday 26 July 1934 · page 1

It is now considered as practically certain that the present sitting of the Federal Parliament will be concluded by August 3…

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Federal Elections

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 26 July 1934 · page 12

The storm centre of the coming Federal election, as far as the West is concerned will hinge around Calare, where the U.A.P.'s are…

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Federal Election Commonwealth Crumbs

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 26 July 1934 · page 1

The Douglas Credit Party intends to run three candidates for the Senate. No longer is it a non-political party. Nominations will close to-morrow…

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Motorists' Parliament

The Western Herald · Friday 27 July 1934 · page 2

The N.R.M.A. has been informed by the Australian Automobile Association, of which it is a constituent member, that the next…

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The Elections. SELECTING U.A.P. CANDIDATES

Western Age · Friday 27 July 1934 · page 4

It is expected that a full list of U.A.P. candidates for the forthcoming elections will be known within a fortnight. Nominations for selection will…

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Latest Telegrams the Federal Parliament. Sitting Expected to Conclude on August 3. Sydney

The Western Herald · Friday 27 July 1934 · page 5

It is now considered practically certain that the sittings of the Federal Parliament may be concluded on August 3rd. Every…

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Our Local Parliament. Tenders for New Council Chambers Accepted. Seven Tenders Considered. Price of New Structure £750

The Western Herald · Friday 27 July 1934 · page 5

A special meeting of the Aldermen of the above Council was held on Sunday morning last to consider tenders for the…

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Coming Federal Elections Campaign Not Yet Started

Western Age · Friday 27 July 1934 · page 1

Though no formal announcement has yet been made, it is accepted as assured that the polling day for the coming Federal elections will be Saturday…

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The Federal Elections Campaigns in Preparation

Western Age · Friday 27 July 1934 · page 3

All parties are now warming up the coming Federal election campaign in all the State. It seems the most fierce phase will be in New South…

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Federal Elections. Cp. Policy. Tribute to Dr. Page

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 27 July 1934 · page 3

Addressing members of the Metropolitan Division of the United Country Party last week, the Deputy Premier and Leader of the State…

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From the Capital The Dying Parliament One More Week to Go Canberra, July 26

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 31 July 1934 · page 4

Now that the Financial Relief Bill is through, the House—the Bill which gives effect to the proposals contained in the Budget delivered by Mr. Lyons…

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Federal Elections 'Wally" to the Breach

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 31 July 1934 · page 2

The storm centre of the coming Federal elections, as far as the West is concerned, will hinge around Dubbo, where the U.A.P's are endeavouring [?]…

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Federal Parliament Dissolution. Sydney

The Western Herald · Friday 3 August 1934 · page 5

The Federal Parliament concluded its business last night and a dissolution is expected on Thursday next…

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The Elections Newcastle Seat Lang Candidate Selected

Western Age · Friday 3 August 1934 · page 3

Mr. J. E. Smith, ex-M.L.A., won the State Labor Party's pre-selection ballot for the Newcastle seat, securing an absolute majority after three of his…

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