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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1936

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Commoners Meetting Election of Trustees

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 3 September 1936 · page 3

A meeting of Commoners, was held at Wilson's Refreshment Rooms, the following being present: Messrs J. Donnelly, E. McDonnell, E. Manro,…

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SPORTING Topics of the Turf. The Stewards' Tight to change a Jockey; on a fancied race candidate. Gave Rider his Apprentice permit for Races then denied him first mount. Talking The Freak, Gold Rod, and Osculum in their great Warwick Farm form

The Western Herald · Friday 4 September 1936 · page 3

Dick Wootoon regards The Freak as an Epsom proposition, and a few weeks ago he tried to engaged Billy Cook for the horse…

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"Back to Bourke Week." Queen Competition. Miss Madge Cleary Town Candidate

The Western Herald · Friday 4 September 1936 · page 4

At a well attended and enthusiastic meeting held in the Council Chambers on Wednesday afternoon a strong Committee was…

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Election of Officers

The Western Herald · Friday 11 September 1936 · page 4

The following officers for the year were elected:— Trustees — Messrs S. B. Hales and E. B. Davis…

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I.O.O.F. Lodge Farewell to Members Election of Officers

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 24 September 1936 · page 8

Between thirty and forty members were in attendance at the I.O.O.F. hall on Friday evening last, the occasion being the half…

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House Party For Queen Candidate Enjoyable Evening

The Wellington Times · Thursday 24 September 1936 · page 9

A house party was held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. H. Knight on Saturday [?]ight last, when a most…

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Election of Bishop Synod to Meet

The Wellington Times · Monday 28 September 1936 · page 3

Since the term of appointment of the Board of Electors of the Anglican Diocese of Bathurst expires on Wednesday, the next development…

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'Boost Caravans' In U.S.A. Elections

The Wellington Times · Thursday 8 October 1936 · page 15

Yankeeland takes its politics seriously as the following, clipped from the "Literary Digest" shows: Last week hundreds of optimistic…

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Sports Candidate Dance

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 15 October 1936 · page 2

A very successful dance was held at the Town Hall on Tuesday night on behalf of the "Sports" candidate (Mr. Jerry Sibraa) in the Ugly Man…

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Shire Election Win for A. J. COLLISON Large Informal Vote

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 22 October 1936 · page 5

The extraordinary Shire election, to elect one councillor for "A" Riding, was held on Saturday last, and resulted in a…

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Questions in Federal Parliament

The Western Herald · Friday 23 October 1936 · page 4

Mr. J. J. Clark (Lab., N.S.W.)., in the House of Representatives asked whether the attention of the Minister in Charge of the Trade…

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Maryvale Line Question in Parliament

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 November 1936 · page 10

The following, relating to the Maryvale-Sandy Hollow railway, is taken from "Hansard":— Hon. W. F. Dunn: Is the Minister…

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Questions in Parliament Hospital Charges

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 5 November 1936 · page 10

The following matters were discussed in the Legislative Assembly recently:— Hospital Charges. Mr. Davidson: Has the attention…

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Wheat Bounty Questions in Parliament Extended Time

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 November 1936 · page 5

The following debate, in which Mr. Geo. Wilson, the local member, figured, is taken from Hansard:—…

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Elections in February? With Referendum Members to Discuss

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 November 1936 · page 1

The Federal election may be held concurrently with the marketing referendum, and it is believed that the Government will leave the final…

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Election of Bishop New Board Elected At Bathurst Synod

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 November 1936 · page 5

There was a large gathering of clerical and lay representatives at the special session of the Anglican Synod of the Diocese…

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Get on the Roll May Be Bye-election

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 5 November 1936 · page 4

Rumor has it that our Federal member, Mr. C. L. A. Abbott, is to be appointed Administrator in New Guinea in succession to…

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Federal Election Will They be in the New Year? Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 9 November 1936 · page 1

Talk of Federal elections early in the new year is being widely discussed [?]n political circles and the feeling of resentment at the…

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Election in February Not Favored by U.A.P. Would Cloud Issue

The Wellington Times · Monday 9 November 1936 · page 1

The reported intention of the Federal Government to hold an election at the same time as the marketing referendum…

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Farmers' Debts Adjustment Scheme Question in Parliament

The Wellington Times · Thursday 12 November 1936 · page 6

In the Legislative Assembly recently Mr. W. F. Dunn, M.L.A., asked the following question, taken from…

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