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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1938

197 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 10 of 10

Letters to the Editor. Municipal Election

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 2 December 1938 · page 1

Sir,—May I be permitted to express through your paper the policy which I propose to adopt if elected to the Council at the forthcoming…

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State Parliament Adjournment on December 9 Sydney, Friday night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 3 December 1938 · page 1

The Premier (Mr. Stevens) an[?]ced in the Legislative Assembly [?]erday that it was hoped to con[?] business by December 9…

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Timbrebongie Shire Council. Extraordinary Election. Trangie Urban Committee. Election of Two Committeemen

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 6 December 1938 · page 4

NOTICE is hereby given that owing to the resignations of Committeemen J. P. M. Carlin and C. E. Gordon an extraordinary election for the…

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Trangie Country Women Honour Mrs. Geo. Mack Life Membership Badge Presented. Miss Mackinnon Enters Third Presidential Term. Annual Meeting and Election of Officers

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 6 December 1938 · page 3

Visitors from Narromine, Nevertire, Warren and Albert attended the annual meeting of the Trangie branch of the Country Women's Association, in the Memorial Hall last Saturday. A notable feature of the occasion was the surprise presentation…

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Narromine C. W. A's Year Of Great Progress. Handicraft Classes Established. Balance Of Nearly £50 For 12 Months. Reports and Election of Officers

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 6 December 1938 · page 5

Reports revealing a year of great progress despite adverse times was presented to the annual meeting of the Narromine branch of the Country Women's Association, which was held last Thursday. Not only was a sum of £50 placed in fixed deposit and a credit…

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Three Candidates For Municipal Honors Personal and General

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 6 December 1938 · page 6

Three nominations have been received to fill the vacancy on the Municipal Council caused by the death of Ald. J. W. Smith. They…

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Federal Parliament Crisis Looming Threatened Resignation of Ministers SYDNEY

The Wellington Times · Thursday 8 December 1938 · page 1

A message from Canberra states that the Lyons Government is facing the most serious crisis that his arisen…

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Election of Officers

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 8 December 1938 · page 5

The following officials were then elected:— President: Miss Travis. Secretary: Mrs. Paul…

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Unusual Scenes In Parliament Follow Attempt To Stifle Discussion Sydney, Friday night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 10 December 1938 · page 1

Scenes almost unparalleled in the annals of the N.S.W. Parliament occurred in the Legislative Assembly this morning, when an attempt…

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Questions In Parliament. Development Committee

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 13 December 1938 · page 5

Mr. Wilson: I ask the Premier whether a development committee for New South Wales is likely to be established as a permanent body to…

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Wakefield Seat Victory for Labor Candidate Seems Assured Adelaide

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 13 December 1938 · page 1

It is expected that R. L. Butler (U.A.P.), who resigned as Premier of South Australia to contest the Wakefield by-election, caused by…

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Municipal By-election

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 13 December 1938 · page 6

Very little interest was taken in the municipal by-election last Saturday, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of the late Ald. J. W. Smith…

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Messages From District Members Of Parliament Mr. George Wilson, M.L.A.

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 15 December 1938 · page 15

"I gladly avail myself of the opportunity you have so kindly given me, per medium of a special edition of "The Liberal" to convey a message…

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Time Wasted in Parliament House Sat 35 Days in 12 Weeks. Leader of Opposition Angry

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 15 December 1938 · page 7

“The conclusion of the Federal Parliamentary session last week was as inglorious as the proceedings throughout the session,” said…

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Record of First Municipal Election

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 15 December 1938 · page 19

This newspaper paragraph appeared on April 23, 1872:— "The first election for the municipal district of Dubbo…

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Distribution of Money from Flour Tax Going to the Wealthy Allegation in State Parliament Deputy Premier Denies The Suggestions Sydney, Friday night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 17 December 1938 · page 1

A suggestion that money distributed from the Flour Tax to wheat farmers included payments of large amounts to persons in wealthy circumstances, was made in the Legislative Assembly by Mr. J. C. Ross (U.A.P.,…

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Balmain by Election Mrs. Quirk to Stand Sydney

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 December 1938 · page 1

Mrs. J. Quirk, widow of the late member for Balmain, last night agreed to stand for the by election, although she had…

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Duchess Defeated Resigned Seat To Contest By-election London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 24 December 1938 · page 1

The Duchess of Atholl, who resigned the Kinross seat to contest a by-election after she had criticised the Government's policy, was defeated…

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