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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1938

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APRIL 2 State Election Date? Sydney, Friday night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 5 February 1938 · page 1

It is still fairly certain that April 2 will be the date fixed for the State elections. The printing of the necessary rolls…

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State Elections Campaign to Start Immediately Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 7 February 1938 · page 2

Believing that the State Parliamentary elections will be held about the 19th March, the N.S.W. executive of the Australian Labour Party…

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Federal Parliament Banking and National Insurance

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 11

The enlarged Banking Reform Bill and national health insurance legislation will be the most important measures to be introduced…

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Irish Elections Unity Party Defeated London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 12 February 1938 · page 1

The Ulster election resulted In a sweeping victory for Lord Cralgavon's party and defeat for those desiring unity wtih Southern Ireland…

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Election Next Month Parliament to be Dissolved Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 15 February 1938 · page 1

Mr. Stevens informed a meeting of Ministerial supporters to-day that the House would adjourn this afternoon. After carrying a motion expressing…

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Premier Stevens On State Elections Government's Record of Achievement Policy of Progress the North Sydney Seat Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 15 February 1938 · page 1

The Premier (Mr. B. S. B. Stevens), addressing the U.A.P. Council, declared that the Government would win the forthcoming…

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State Elections Parties Preparing Government Confident Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 1

Despite the fact mat political parties are waiting for the announcement of the date of the election, leaders and party…

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W.D.R.A. Election Race Club Appeal Upheld by A.J.C.

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 4

Following the action of tho Western District Racing Association in refusing to allow certain Diggers' Race Clubs to vote on the election of office…

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Parliament Prorogued Election Date to be Fixed Sydney, Friday night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 19 February 1938 · page 1

A proclamation was issued to-night : proroguing the State Parliament until Monday, March 7. Before that date a dissolution order will be granted and…

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State Elections Dissolution Before March

The Wellington Times · Monday 21 February 1938 · page 5

The decision of the State Government to have an early election has not surprised anyone. A proclamation was issued on…

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Election Date Announcement This Week Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 24 February 1938 · page 1

It is suggested in Ministerial tittles that the Premier might announce the election date this week. It is expected that the…

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Eden Will Reveal Points Withheld From Debate In House of Commons Whispering Campaign French Political Opinion Divided Labour Party Demands General Election Mussolini Anxious for Agreement with Britain London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 24 February 1938 · page 1

The next move in the crisis occurs when Mr. Eden speaks in his constituency on Friday, when points which he withheld from the debate in the House of Commons will be revealed, says the Australian…

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State Elections Date Announcement This Week Sydney

The Wellington Times · Thursday 24 February 1938 · page 1

It was suggested in Ministerial circles last night that the Premier might announce the date of the forthcoming State elections before…

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State Elections

The Wellington Times · Thursday 24 February 1938 · page 10

The Electoral Registrar advises that the rolls to be used at the forthcoming State elections will close at 6 p.m. on the date…

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To-day's State News. SYDNEY Thursday Afternoon. Elections March [?]

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 24 February 1938 · page 4

The possibility of the State elections being held on March 26th instead of in April, has been strengthened by the conclusion of the Royal…

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State Elections. Sydney

The Western Herald · Friday 25 February 1938 · page 5

It is suggested in Ministerial circles that the Premier might announce the election date this week. It is expected the report of the…

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Elections on March 26. London

The Western Herald · Friday 25 February 1938 · page 5

The Legislative Assembly was dissolved last night. Premier Stevens announced subsequently that the elections would be held on…

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State Elections On March 26

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 26 February 1938 · page 5

The State elections will be held on Saturday, March 26. The writs will be issued on Monday, February 28, and nominations…

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Premier's Tour Country Election Campaign Sydney, Friday night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 26 February 1938 · page 1

The Premier (Mr. Stevens) will begin a tour of 30 country electorates on March 11 the day after the delivery of his policy speech at Croydon…

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Had Enough Of Politics Will Not Seek Re-election Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 28 February 1938 · page 1

Mr. Macon, U.A.P. independent member for Woollahra in the State Legislative Assembly, will not seek re-election at the…

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