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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1938

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Questions in Parliament

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 20 October 1938 · page 11

During last week several questions were asked in Parliament by private members. Those of chief interest are:—…

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Assistance To Wheatgrowers Payable Price Advocated Mr. A. W. Yeo’s Speech in Parliament

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 27 October 1938 · page 3

Speaking in the Legislative Assembly last week on the question of substantial assistance being given to the wheatfarmers of this State, Mr. A. W. Yeo, M.L.A., made a new suggestion. He said the Government should make it possible…

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Trangie Associates. Annual Meeting and Election of Officers

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 28 October 1938 · page 8

Trang[?]e golf associates held their annual meeting in the School of Arts last Saturday. Those present were Mesdames A. Cameron (chair), J…

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Gas-proof Rooms In Houses of Parliament London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 1 November 1938 · page 1

Peers and Members of the House of Commons will return to the Houses of Parliament to-morrow to find that all the ground floor rooms have been…

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Goonoo Forest Road Question in Parliament

The Wellington Times · Thursday 3 November 1938 · page 3

The following is taken from Hansard:— Captain Dunn: I wish to ask the. Minister for Public Works and…

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State Parliament Pertinent Questions to Ministers Intermediate Wards

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 3 November 1938 · page 4

In the State Parliament this week Mr. Tonge (Canterbury), addressing the Minister for Health, the Minister for Health say…

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Assistance for Primary Producers Necessary That Something Should Be Done for Wheat Growers State Parliament Debate; Speech by Mr. A. W. Yeo

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 3 November 1938 · page 7

Speaking in the Legislative Assembly on the Wheat Prices Bill, our local member. Mr. A. W. Yeo, expressed himself…

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Wool Propaganda Panic Mongers Question in Parliament

The Wellington Times · Monday 7 November 1938 · page 5

In Parliament recently Mr. W. F. Dunn, M.L.A., submitted the following questions to the Premier in connection with the…

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Elections in U.S.A. Successes by Republicans New York

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 10 November 1938 · page 1

The elections reveal that the Republicans have gained 34 in the House of Representatives, and are leading in 38 others. It is likely that they will…

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Election of Dubbo's Mayor Next Month Ald. Serisier Seems Certain To Be Returned

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 12 November 1938 · page 2

Although Ald. Serisier has been in Council less than two years—he was first elected at a by-election last, year —he has proved himself a most…

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The Watchman Question in Parliament

The Wellington Times · Monday 14 November 1938 · page 3

Mr. Wilson: Will the Premier state whether it is a fact that a radio news commentator on the national broadcasting network known…

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Wollondilly By-election Sydney

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

Mr. H. J. Bate, U.A.P. candidate for the Wollondilly by-election, who is expected to win the sent on the final count, is a nephew of Mr. H. J. Bate,…

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Alderman Wanted. Extraordinary Election Next Month. Mr. C. E. Murphy May Stand

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 18 November 1938 · page 1

Consequent upon the death of the late Ald. J. W. Smith, an extraordinary municipal election will be held on Saturday, December 10, for the…

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Wollondilly Election H. J. Bate Wins

The Wellington Times · Monday 21 November 1938 · page 1

A charge that there had been "a lot of betting" on the result of the Wollondilly by-election was made my one of the…

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Binnaway A.L.P. Election of Officers Report on Moree Conference

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 24 November 1938 · page 3

A general meeting of the Binnaway branch of the Heffron section the A.L.P. was held in the Memorial Hall on Tuesday last…

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Assistance to Wheat Farmers Questions in Parliament

The Wellington Times · Monday 28 November 1938 · page 2

The following question by Mr. W. F. Dunn, M.L.A., and the reply of the Premier, in regard to assistance to wheat growers…

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Evidence Suppressed at Kyeema Inquiry Allegations in Parliament Canberra

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 29 November 1938 · page 1

In the House of Representatives to-day Mr. Sheehan asked a number of questions in connection with the Kyeema inquiry. He referred to the…

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NARROMINE Fire at Farm Part of Crop Destroyed Municipal By-election

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 29 November 1938 · page 5

A fire, thought to have been caused by a tractor, broke out on Mr. S. J. Penberthy's farm, two miles from town, on Saturday…

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What Lang Did To Destitute Farmers Startling Revelations In Parliament Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 1 December 1938 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly, Mr. J. A. Lawson asked whether it was a fact that during the regime of the last Lang Government, farmers who were…

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Three Candidates for Alderman. Special Election Saturday Week. Radburn's Surprise Last-minute Nomination

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

The last-minute nomination of Mr. J. E. Radburn, added to those of two candidates who had previously announced their intention of standing makes three candidates for the position of alderman to the Municipal Council. The election will take place…

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