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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1934

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Federal Elections. State Parliament. May Adjourn. Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 6 August 1934 · page 1

It is unofficially, reported, in political circles that the State Parliament may adjourn this week to enable members to take…

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BY-ELECTION Candidate Selected. Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 6 August 1934 · page 1

Mr. C. E. Bennett, of Dungog, a son of the late Walter Bennett, has been selected as the U.A.P. candidate to contest the Gloucester…

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From the Capital Parliament's Final Rush Wheat and State Grants Canberra, August 4

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 7 August 1934 · page 4

The thirteenth Parliament of the Commonwealth has ended its labours. Although it has been adjourned to "a date to be fixed," and is not yet…

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Our Local Parliament Protest Against Altered Air Mail Route. Travelling Salesmen

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 10 August 1934 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Municipal councils was held on Monday night. A Mayoral minute denoted that the Council had hired a horse to assist the leading hand, and a report was made egarding the complaints about the Common fence and improvements…

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Election Forecasts the Prime Minister's View

Western Age · Friday 10 August 1934 · page 3

Mr. J. A. Lyons, Prime Minister of the Commonwealth, stated in an interview that the views with the utmost confidence the prospects of his…

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Visit of Bishop Norton Confirmation Service 160 Candidates

The Wellington Times · Monday 13 August 1934 · page 3

HIS Lordship, the Right Rev. Dr. Norton, Catholic Bishop of Bathurst, who arrived in Wellington during the week-end, administered the…

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Federal Elections. U.a.p

The Wellington Times · Monday 13 August 1934 · page 3

Mr. Lyons, the Leader of the United Australia Party, will deliver the policy speech of the Government tonight, and those who have wireless…

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Mr. H. V. C. THORBY [?] the Federal Election Campaign in Wellington

The Wellington Times · Monday 13 August 1934 · page 3

[?] shot in the Federal cam[?] fired on Saturday night [?] Mr. H. V. C. Thorby, the candidate and sitting…

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District Association Election of Officers

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 14 August 1934 · page 6

The annual general meeting of members of the Western District Golf Association was held on Saturday, August 4. The following delegates were…

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Hawking Of Shares. Question in Parliament

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 17 August 1934 · page 3

Mr. Geo. Wilson, M.L.A. asked the Premier: "Will the Premier inform the House whether the Government intends to bring forward legislation…

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Affairs of Investment Companies Surprise by Parliament

Western Age · Friday 17 August 1934 · page 3

No end of a sensation has been generated in financial circles by the surprise move of the State Government, totting up a Royal…

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Our Local Parliament. Old Council Chambers to Be Sold. Aerodrome to Be Fenced

The Western Herald · Friday 17 August 1934 · page 5

A meeting of the Aldermen was held on Monday evening last in the Council Chambers. Present: Alds. Lee (Mayor), F…

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Federal Election

The Western Herald · Friday 17 August 1934 · page 4

Mr. J. Clark, the selected State Labor Candidate for the Darling, will address the electors in the Palais Royal on Friday, August…

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Postal Voters For Federal Elections

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 18 August 1934 · page 1

Electors desirous of exercising the postal vote for the September elections are notified that the only persons entitled to vote by post are those who:—…

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Postal Voters For Federal Elections

The Wellington Times · Monday 20 August 1934 · page 1

ELECTORS desirous of exercising the postal vote for the September elections are notified that the only persons entitled to vote by post are…

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Federal Elections. Lang Labor's Policy

The Wellington Times · Monday 20 August 1934 · page 3

MR. J. A. Beasley, Leader of the State Labour Party, delivered his policy speech at the Glebe Town Hall on Thursday night last, thus…

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Federal Elections. Opening the U.A.P. Campaign Dr. Nott's Fine Address

The Wellington Times · Monday 20 August 1934 · page 6

ON Saturday night the electors of Wellington had an opportunity of hearing at least two sides of the political situation in connection with…

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U.C.P. CANDIDATE For the Senate Macartney Abbott

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 21 August 1934 · page 2

Macartney Abbott, second son of the late Sir J. P. Abbott,, K.C.M.G., was born at Murnirundi, July 3, 1877. He was educated at the State School,…

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Federal Elections

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 21 August 1934 · page 1

For any article, or reference, of a political nature, dealing with the forthcoming Federal elections, appearing in "The Liberal," full…

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On the Hustings Electioneering Items

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 21 August 1934 · page 1

Mr. J. A. Lyons will visit Calare and Macquarie electorates early in September. As the Darling is a foregone confusion, it is hardly likely that the…

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