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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1940

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Wongarbon Tennis Club Election of Officers C.W.A. Meeting

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 9 April 1940 · page 6

At the annual meeting of the Wongarbon Tennis Club on Sunday, Mr. J. Arkell was selected president, Mr. V. Lihou secretary and treasurer, and…

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"Hands Off Russia" Premier Questioned by Mr. A. W. Yeo Discussion in State Parliament

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 11 April 1940 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly on Thursday, Mr. A. W. Yeo (U.C.P. Castlereagh) asked the Premier what steps he proposed…

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Catholic Tennis Club Annual Meeting and Election of Officials Past Season Was Most Successful

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 11 April 1940 · page 4

At the annual meeting of members of the Catholic Tennis Club, held on Monday night, it was disclosed that the past…

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The Yeoyal News Yeoval Tennis Club Annual Meeting Election of Officers

The Wellington Times · Thursday 11 April 1940 · page 6

The annual meeting of the local tennis club was held in Mr. A. B. Ellis' refreshment room recently. A good…

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Will Take Action Against Communists Lord Gowrie's Address To Federal Parliament Canberra

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 18 April 1940 · page 1

In his opening address to the Federal Parliament yesterday, the Governor-General (Lord Gowrie) promised decisive action to…

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I.o.o.f Lodge Half Yearly Election of Officers

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 18 April 1940 · page 1

The half yearly election and initiation of officers of the Gilgandra I.O.O.F. Lodge was held on Friday night last at…

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Christian Endeavour Western Societies Meet at Dubbo Tennis Junior Club Formed Election of Officers

The Wellington Times · Thursday 18 April 1940 · page 7

The affiliated societies of the Central Western Christian Endeavour Union met at Dubbo Baptist Church on Wednesday week for their The junior members of the local tennis dab held a meeting one night last week, and have formed their club…

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Mr. Batchelor On Tour ENDORSED C.P. CANDIDATE

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 18 April 1940 · page 3

Mr. E. G. Batchelor, endorsed Country Party candidate for the electorate of Gwydir at the next Federal election, was in Gulgong…

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Geurie Tennis Club Election of Officers

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 20 April 1940 · page 6

Officers elected at the annual meeting of the Geurie Tennis Club were: President, Mr. A. Yeo; vice-president, Mr. W. R. Whiteley; secretary and…

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Federal Election On July 6? Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 1

The opinion was expressed in political circles in the city yesterday that the Federal elections probably will be held on…

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Federal Elections May Be Held in July Sydney

The Wellington Times · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 2

The opinion has been expressed in political circles in the city that the Federal elections would probably be held on July 6th…

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P.P. Board Election “C” Division Results

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 6

The election of directors for the “C” division of the Coonabarabran Pastures Protection Board closed yesterday afternoon, Messrs. J. J…

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Election in Sight

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 27 April 1940 · page 2

WHERE there is smoke there is fire, so it may be assumed that the rumors that the Federal elections will take place within the next few…

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State Parliament to Adjourn Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 29 April 1940 · page 2

The State Parliament is to adjourn late next month until July or August, when the budget will he brought down…

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Importance of Air Bases in Norway Why Trondheim Is Keypoint Federal Elections—P.O. Communists

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 7

American newspapers in their incessant search for headline matter have given considerable prominence to a setback suffered by British troops in their operations at Stenkjaer, in Norway. They describe it as a major…

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Question in Parliament Stock & Station Agents

The Wellington Times · Thursday 9 May 1940 · page 9

Captain Dunn: I ask the Minister of Justice whether it is a fact that [?]n numerous occasions promises have been made that a stock and…

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Brocklehurst Tennis Club Election of Officers

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 9 May 1940 · page 6

There was a big attendance of members at the annual meeting of the Brocklehurst Tennis Club on Sunday, when the following officers were…

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Dripstone Tennis Club Annual Meeting Election of Officers

The Wellington Times · Thursday 9 May 1940 · page 8

Mr. Jim Quain, who has been [?] inmate of the Wellington hospital for the past month, has returned home, and I am pleased to report…

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Wheat Industry Questions in Parliament

The Wellington Times · Monday 13 May 1940 · page 3

Mr. Dunn: I ask the Minister for Agriculture whether it is a fact that the Federal Government has made available' to State Departments of…

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Federal Election Earlier Date Possibility Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 13 May 1940 · page 2

Addressing a conference of the Robertson Divisional Electoral Council of the U.A.P., Sir Sydney Snow, President of…

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