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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1942

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State Parliament Debate Evacuee Problem and Information Methods. Mr. Davidson's Criticism

The Western Herald · Friday 6 March 1942 · page 2

Speaking in the State Parliament last week, Mr. M. A. Davidson (member for Cobar) severely criticised the Government's way of…

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Election of Officers

The Western Herald · Friday 6 March 1942 · page 6

The election of officers resulted in last year's team being unanimously re - elected, viz:— President Mr. S. W. Gorreu…

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Election of Officers

The Western Herald · Friday 13 March 1942 · page 3

The election of officers was then proceeded with, but before it commenced Mr.Skinner moved that a Presidential allowance of £20 a…

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Java Fight Questions in British Parliament London

Dubbo Dispatch · Monday 16 March 1942 · page 3

At the next meeting of the British parliament, Lord Strath[?] will ask questions regarding the naval battle in the pacific, in…

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Election Pledge Still Not Kept Says F. and S.

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 21 March 1942 · page 2

Speaking to a motion at the Dubbo district council meeting of the Farmers and Settlers' Association yesterday, Mr. W. D. Lavis (Dubbo) said the Federal…

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21 Candidates Pass First Aid Exam

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 2 April 1942 · page 2

All of 21 members who sat for their first aid examinations at the ambulance station on Tuesday night were successful…

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Weemabah Travelling Stock Reserve Questions in Parliament

Dubbo Dispatch · Monday 13 April 1942 · page 4

The following questions were asked in the Legislative Assembly relative to the above:— Mr. Wilson : Will the Minister for…

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Egg Marketing Board Not Created by Parliament

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 23 April 1942 · page 2

When asked in Parliament to exempt an area from the operations of the Egg Marketing Board because of alleged…

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One-teacher Schools Question in Parliament

Dubbo Dispatch · Monday 27 April 1942 · page 4

Mr. Geo. Wilson, M.L.A., questioned the Minister for Education (Mr. Clive Evatt) regarding one-teacher schools, in the…

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Uniform Taxation Important Session of Federal Parliament Canberra

Dubbo Dispatch · Monday 27 April 1942 · page 3

The Federal Parliament will meet on Wednesday. This meeting will be the longest and most important one since the Labor…

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Mr. George Wilson, M.L.A. Tragic Death at Parliament House

Dubbo Dispatch · Monday 27 April 1942 · page 2

Universal regret was expressed by the entire community, irrespective of political opinion, whe[?] it became known, early on…

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Not for Parliament Mayor Not Interested In Dubbo Seat

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 30 April 1942 · page 2

The mayor (Ald. E. B. Serisier), when interviewed by "The Liberal," made it clear that he would not be seeking selection for the Dubbo seat…

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For the Sports Candidate

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 30 April 1942 · page 6

Officially opened by Col. E. T. Harriett, V.D., the 2DU radio ball, held in the Royal Theatre on Tuesday was well attended, over 300 being present…

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RULE 77 Endorsed by Parliament Canberra

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 1 May 1942 · page 5

Early this morning the House of Representatives, by 54 votes to 7 rejected the motion by Mr. M. Blackburn [?] Labor Vic…

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Candidates for Dubbo Seat

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 1 May 1942 · page 2

A meeting of the Australian Labor Party will be held at Dubbo on Sunday afternoon, at which it is expected that a candidate will be selected…

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First-Aid Examination Successful Dubbo Candidates

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 1 May 1942 · page 1

The following candidates were successful in obtaining first-aid certificates in the examinations held in the Dubbo Municipal…

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Parliament Endorses Rule 77 BY 54—7 Canberra

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 2 May 1942 · page 1

By 54 votes to seven, the House of Representatives early today rejected a motion by Mr. M. M. Blackburn find. Lab., Vic.) for disallowance of…

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Labor Candidate Might Be Chosen

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 2 May 1942 · page 2

The Minister for Agriculture (Mr. Dunn) and members of the State executive of the Australian Labor Party will visit Dubbo at the week-end in…

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Labour Electorate Council Invites Candidates for By-election

Dubbo Dispatch · Monday 4 May 1942 · page 2

A meeting of the Dubbo Electorate Council of the A.L.P. was held at the Railway Institute Hall yesterday afternoon, for the…

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Dubbo By-election A. W. Yeo as Candidate for Country Party-Labor Choice by Ballot

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 5 May 1942 · page 4

Mr. A. W. Yeo, former MLA ror Castlereagh, has announced his intention to contest the Dubbo by-election as a Country Party candidate. It is not known at this stage whether there will be more than one Country Party…

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