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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1939

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Speech by Mr. A. W. Yeo in State Parliament Defends Government's Policy

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 12 October 1939 · page 3

The following speech was delivered by Mr. A. W. Yeo, member for Castlereagh, in the State Parliament When the debate was adjourned…

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Hunter Bye-election. Sydney

The Western Herald · Friday 13 October 1939 · page 5

Dacey Rose (U.C.P.) defeated J. Y. Russell (Labour) by 100 votes in the Upper Hunter bye-election. This was disclosed when the…

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Items of Interest Upper Hunter By-election

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 14 October 1939 · page 3

The by-election for the Upper Hunter seat, which has been held by the Country Party for many years, resulted in the return of one of the party's…

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Not Seeking Re Election After 40 Years in Politics

The Wellington Times · Monday 16 October 1939 · page 1

Mr. B. B. O'Connor, M.L.C., has been associated with State politics for more than 40 years, has decided not to re-contest a seat…

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Upper Hunter by Election Won by U.c.p

The Wellington Times · Monday 16 October 1939 · page 6

The Upper-Hunter by-election was won by Mr. D'Arcy Rose, one of the United Country Party candidates, after a keen contest with the Labour…

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Parliament Changes its Tune Labor Leader Was Right

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 19 October 1939 · page 8

U.A.P. Country Party members of the Federal Parliament will be fully occupied now eating: their words of the last two years, declares Federal Labor Party official bulletin issued in Canberra last week. The national broadcast by the Prime…

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Soliciting Votes for Upper House Election

The Wellington Times · Monday 23 October 1939 · page 1

That touts should be stopped [?]llciting votes for the Upper House election, is the opinion of Mr. Shand, M.L.A…

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An Election Not Feared by Federal Government

The Wellington Times · Thursday 26 October 1939 · page 1

The Prime Minister, Mr. Merzies, declared yesterday that he had no fear of an election, at any time, the greatest…

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Red Cross Meeting Election of Officers

The Wellington Times · Thursday 26 October 1939 · page 8

A good attendance was recorded at the Red Cross meeting, held in the Australian Hall on Saturday, the 21st…

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Soviet Parliament To Meet Next Week London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 28 October 1939 · page 6

According to the British United Press Moscow correspondent, the Soviet Parliament has been summoned to meet on October 31…

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Important Meeting Of Soviet Parliament Moscow

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 31 October 1939 · page 1

It has been announced that Parliament will meet at 5 p.m. on Tuesday (1 a.m. Wednesday, Sydney time) when it is…

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TRANGIE Willydah Cricketers Annual Meeting Election of Officers

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 2 November 1939 · page 6

A successful season was reported at the annul meeting of, the Willydah Cricket Club last week, when Mr. A. Cameron was…

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Parliament Adjourns

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 4 November 1939 · page 6

After agreeing to amendments made in a number of Bills by the Legislative Council, the Legislative Assembly adjourned until February 28…

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Position of India Statements in Parliament London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 4 November 1939 · page 6

Replying to the debate on india in the House of Commons, Lord Zetland said that the resignation of four Provincial Governments and the…

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Democratic Gains Swiss Election Results Zurich

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 4 November 1939 · page 1

The results of the Swiss general elections show little change. The main effect is to maintain the strength of the Democratic forces…

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Interview with Mr George Wilson at Parliament House Views on Russian Situation

The Wellington Times · Monday 6 November 1939 · page 3

Without the guidance of religion or the intelligentsia the Russian ship of State has been rudderless for years past. She…

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Geurie Younger Set Birthday Party and Annual Meeting Election of Officers

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 9 November 1939 · page 2

A successful year was reported at the C.W.A. Younger Set annual meeting and birthday party on Tuesday night in the Clinic Rooms…

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Country Womens Association Election of Officers Presentation to Mrs. Wykes

The Wellington Times · Thursday 9 November 1939 · page 8

The usual monthly meeting of the Country Women's Association was held on Saturday afternoon last when a…

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State Parliament Abolition Favored By L.G. Association. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 16 November 1939 · page 3

A motion in favor of the abolition of State Parliaments and the division of the State government powers between the Federal Parliament and an…

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Wet Canteens In Military Camps Question To Be Discussed by Parliament Canberra

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 21 November 1939 · page 1

It is believed that the House of Representatives shortly will discuss the question of canteens in military camps. The preponderance of opinion appears…

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