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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1936

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Questions in Parliament Cost of Politicians’ Trips

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 12 November 1936 · page 2

The following matters were discussed in the Legislative Assembly recently:— Wheat Bounty…

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Bathurst's Bishop Dr. Wylde's Position "Election Certain"

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 12 November 1936 · page 1

The Rt. Rev. Arnold Wylde, Bishop Administrator of Bathurst diocese, will, it is believed, be the new Bishop to succeed…

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No Early Election Official Statement

The Wellington Times · Thursday 12 November 1936 · page 1

An official announcement that the Government had abandoned a proposal to hold an early elect on in March was made by the Prime…

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Political Tours Attacked in Parliament

The Wellington Times · Thursday 19 November 1936 · page 11

That 12 Ministers had had 18 trips outside Australia and had visited 27 countries at a cost of £49,000 since the Prime…

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Parliament Moves Will Empower Rural Bank

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 19 November 1936 · page 5

The Premier (Mr. Stevens) in tho Legislative Assembly on Tuesday gave notice of a bill to authorise the Rural Bank of…

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Questions and Answers In State Parliament (From Hansard)

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 19 November 1936 · page 10

The following matters were discussed in the Legislative Assembly recently:— Farmers’ Debt Adjustment. Captain Dunn: Can the Minister…

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The Police Case Noisy Scenes in Parliament Matter Not to be Re-opened

The Wellington Times · Thursday 19 November 1936 · page 1

Further questions relating to the Manners case and the administration of the police force provoked noisy scenes…

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Farewell Dinner at District School Intermediate Candidates As Guests

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 19 November 1936 · page 1

Students of the Secondary Department of the Gilgandra District School, the School staff, and ex-students of recent years,…

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Successful Dance at Mumble Peg. For Country Candidate

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 19 November 1936 · page 7

A wonderful crowd filled the orange-packing shed at Mumble Peg on Thursday night last. The reason for their presence was the effort…

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Questions and Answers In State Parliament

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 26 November 1936 · page 10

The following matters were dealt with in the Legislative Assembly recently:— Commonwealth Bank—Alleged Dominance…

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Questions and Answers in Parliament

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 3 December 1936 · page 10

The following matters were recently discussed in the Legislative Assembly:— Mr. W. Davies: Is the Minister…

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High School Entrance Successful Candidates

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 3 December 1936 · page 6

Raymond Meers, of Mendooran, was one of the successful, candidates to gain admission to the Mudgee High School as the result of an…

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Primary Final Exams. Successful Candidates

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 3 December 1936 · page 11

The following pupils were among those successful in passing the final examination of the Primary Schools, Dubbo examining centre…

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Questions and Answers In State Parliament (From Hansard)

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 10 December 1936 · page 2

The following: matters were recently discussed in the Legislative Assembly:— Land Settlement—Statement by ages and costs awarded. Minister for Transport…

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Two More Successful Candidates

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 10 December 1936 · page 4

Doris Nellie Edwards and Florence M. Sutton, pupil of the Dimlish Subsidised School, Holmwood, have just been notified of their success in…

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Election of Mayor Ald. Whiteley Re-elected Ald. Walker Deputy Mayor

The Wellington Times · Monday 14 December 1936 · page 3

At a special meeting of the Wellington Municipal Council at the Council Chambers on Thursday night last, Ald. J. M. Whiteley was re-elected Mayor of Wellington, beating Ald. J. F. Walker by 5 votes to 4 for the…

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FINED £5 Disturbance at Parliament House. Sydney

The Wellington Times · Thursday 17 December 1936 · page 1

£Francis McArthur, printer, was fined £5 on a charge of having used indecent language in Macquarie Street. The Police Prosecutor said…

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Shire President Outspoken During Presidential Election Cr. P. P. Fallon's Third Successive Term

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 17 December 1936 · page 7

At a special meeting of the Gilgandra Shire Council on Friday morning last, Cr. P. P. Fallon was unanimously re-elected…

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Coonabarabran Shire Council Election of Chairman and Deputy Chairman

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 17 December 1936 · page 6

Cr. W. T. Neilson was re-elected president of the Coonabarabran Shire Council at a special meeting last Friday, and…

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Questions and Answers in State Parliament

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 24 December 1936 · page 4

The following matters were discussed recently in the Legislative Assembly: Denominational Schools—Payment…

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