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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1937

263 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 11 of 14

Federal Elections Sir Archdale Parkhill Defeated

The Wellington Times · Thursday 4 November 1937 · page 1

Distribution of preferences in the Warringah seat yesterday resulted in the return to the Federal Parliament of Mr. P. C…

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Cobbora Shire Big Fields For Coming Election

The Wellington Times · Thursday 4 November 1937 · page 3

The greatest interest displayed for many years past is being exhibited this year in the Local Government…

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Municipal Elections

The Wellington Times · Thursday 4 November 1937 · page 2

The Local Government elections win take place throughout the State on Saturday, 4th December, when aldermen and Shire…

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Shire Elections

The Wellington Times · Thursday 4 November 1937 · page 3

The Local Government elections are to be held on the 4th of December next, and already there are new candidates seeking election. For…

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Our Civic Fathers Probable Candidates Strong District Rivalry Likely

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 4 November 1937 · page 6

Judging from the results of inquiries made by the “Watchman” throughout the town and district this week, the forthcoming Shire…

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Shire Elections. Nominations Close. 'C' Riding Only Contest

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 4 November 1937 · page 9

Although other candidates had been mentioned it is understood that the only Riding in which there are more candidates…

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Municipal Elections

The Western Herald · Friday 5 November 1937 · page 3

The triennial election of nine Aldermen for the Municipality of Bourke will be held on Saturday 4th December. Nomination day…

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The Elections

The Western Herald · Friday 5 November 1937 · page 1

The Labor Party seems assured of success of its Senate Candidates in N.S.W., Victoria, Western Australia, and Tasmania, but the…

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Shire Election To The Electors of "A" Riding

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 11 November 1937 · page 4

Having been nominated as a candidate for the above Riding at the forthcoming Triennial Elections, it gives me pleasure to offer my…

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Shire Election To The Electors of "B" Riding

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 11 November 1937 · page 4

At the request of a number of Ratepayers, I am again offering my services. I have always endeavoured to carry out my obligation of office…

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Local Government Elections Presidential Statement

The Wellington Times · Thursday 11 November 1937 · page 7

Writing in connection with the forthcoming Local Government elections, the President of the Association, Mr. M. J. Griffin,…

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South Australian Senate Second U.A.P. Candidate Elected Adelaide

The Wellington Times · Thursday 11 November 1937 · page 1

The second Senate seat in South Australia has been won by Mr. McLachlan, a second member of the U.A.P. team. Mr Wilson, the third…

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The People's Verdict At the Elections Sound Finance View

The Wellington Times · Thursday 11 November 1937 · page 6

Writing on the result of the recent Federal election, the Sound Finance League of Australia, in its monthly circular,…

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Local Government Elections Keen Interest

The Wellington Times · Thursday 11 November 1937 · page 6

The Local Government triennial elections will be held through-out the State on Saturday, 4th December. Keen interest is…

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Municipal Elections and the Senate System. (To the Editor)

The Wellington Times · Thursday 11 November 1937 · page 11

Sir,—In democratic communities it should be the function of the electorate to determine the principles of the electoral methods employed for…

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Municipal Elections and the Senate System. (To the Editor, “Watchman.”)

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 11 November 1937 · page 2

In democratic communities it should be the function of the electorate to determine the principles of the electoral methods employed…

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District Hospital X-Ray Plant to be Purchased Queen Candidates To Receive Recognition

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 11 November 1937 · page 1

The urgent necessity of an X-ray plant for the Coonabarabran District Hospital was considered by the Board last night and it was decided to purchase a plant with the aid of financial support being given by the Ladies’ Auxiliary…

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Local Government Elections. Presidential Statement

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 11 November 1937 · page 1

In a little over three weeks—Saturday, December 4—about 480,000 electors will be casting their votes at the shire and municipal elections…

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Correspondence. Shire Elections. (To the Editor)

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 11 November 1937 · page 4

Sir,—We, the undersigned small contractors, working in the Timbrebongie Shire, wish to emphatically deny, as far as we are concerned, all…

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Election of Senators. Sydney

The Western Herald · Friday 12 November 1937 · page 1

Three Labor Senators for Victoria, Western Australia and N.S.W have been elected. Senator Brown (Labor) was re-elected for…

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