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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1939

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Parents and Citizens' Association Annual Meeting and Election of Officers

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 30 March 1939 · page 8

The annual meeting of the Gulargambone P. and C. Association was Jield on Friday night. Those piesent were Mesdames L. Smith, W. P…

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Parliament Adjourned. Sydney

The Western Herald · Friday 31 March 1939 · page 1

The Government was defeated twice in the Legislative Assembly last night when a section of its supporters revolted against the…

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City Letter.— Early Federal Election Unlikely. Because Present Members May Not Go Back. Stormy Meeting When Hoise Re-opens. I

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 31 March 1939 · page 2

It is not now believed that an early election will follow the re-assembling of the Federal Parliament at Canberra, next month. That the Government will be bitterly atacked is a foregone conclusion, but latest indications are that it can maintain its hold on the reins…

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Election Dispute Court Judgment in Favor of Minister Sydney, Friday night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 1 April 1939 · page 1

In a judgment given by the High Court to-day, a motion on behalf of Edward Michael Hanlon, Queensland Minister for Health and Home Aflairs,…

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Wheat Bounty Questions in Parliament Information Sought

The Wellington Times · Thursday 6 April 1939 · page 3

The following is taken from "Hansard":— Captain Dunn: In the absence of the Minister for Agriculture, I ask…

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Teachers Federation Gilgndra Branch Annual Meeting and Election of Officers

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 6 April 1939 · page 6

The annual meeting, and the first quarterly meeting, of the Gilgandra branch of the New South Wales Teachers'…

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Tense Situation In Mediterranean - British Warships Have Left For Secret Destinations Italy And France Calling Up Their Reservists British Houses of Parliament Recalled for Special Sessions Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary Will Make Statements on Position London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 11 April 1939 · page 1

After a meeting lasting two and a quarter hours, the British Cabinet to-day decided to recall both Houses of Parliament on Thursday, when the Prime Minister and the Foreign Secretary will make statements to members…

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Defence Conference Close Guard On Parliament Buildings Wellington (N.Z.)

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 15 April 1939 · page 1

A strict guard was kept over Parliament buildings to-day, when delegates representing Britain, Australia and New Zealand attended the Pacific…

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In Search Of a Leader Who Will Be Prime Minister ? Problem for U.A.P. To-day's Election Canberra

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 18 April 1939 · page 7

The death of Mr. Lyons, which has caused such widespread sorrow all over Australia, has left a tremendous gap…

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Biddon Tennis Club Annual Meeting And Election Of Officers

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 1

The annual meeting of tennis enthusiasts was held at Biddon over the week-end, Mr. A. Ward occupy ing the chair. The balance sheet…

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Heffron Labor Candidate For Darling

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 4

It was officially announced at the Heffron Labor Conference in Sydney that the following candidates had been endorsed to contest…

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Crisis Faces Federal Government Will There Be an Early Election? Difficulties Ahead of Mr. Menzies

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 1

Political moves yesterday failed to clarify the position, and there are no indications that Sir Earle Page and Mr…

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News of the Week At Home and Abroad Sir Earle Page's Attack On Mr. Menzies,—Early Election Possible

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 22 April 1939 · page 5

The United Country Party having refused to co-operate with the new leader of the U.A.P., Mr. R. G. Menzies, a…

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Mendooran Football Club Annual Meeting And Election Of Officers

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 27 April 1939 · page 7

At a meeting held in Mr. P. Calopedis' rooms, Mendooran, for the purpose of re-forming the football club, twenty-seven enthusiasts…

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Political Squabble an Election Looming

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 27 April 1939 · page 10

In the 39 years’ history of Federal Parliament, it would be difficult to conjure up from the past a scene to parallel that which was enacted…

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Addresses to King In British Parliament London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 4 May 1939 · page 1

The Prime Minister (Mr. Chamberlain), in the House of Commons, and the First Lord of the Admiralty (Lord Stanhope) in the House of Lords,…

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Football Club Annual Meeting and Election of Officers

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 4 May 1939 · page 5

The annual meeting of the Gilgandra Football Club was held on Friday night last, when it was decided to reform the club for the…

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Brocklehurst Tennis Club Re-formed Election of Officers

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 4 May 1939 · page 9

A large number of members attended the annual meeting of the Brocklehurst Tennis Club on Sunday, when it was decided to re-form, and take…

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Calare Electorate Three Candidates

The Wellington Times · Thursday 4 May 1939 · page 11

Interest in the forthcoming Federal election is increasing in view of the probability of all parties contesting most of the…

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WONGARBON Agricultural Bureau Annual Meeting Election of Officers

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 6 May 1939 · page 2

The annual-meeting of the Wongarbon Agricultural Bureau was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Morley on Friday night. Those present were…

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