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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1942

159 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 5 of 8

CP Candidate Ill

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 28 May 1942 · page 1

Following his meeting at Cumnock last night, the Country Party byelection candidate (Mr. A. W. Yeo) became ill, and today was confined to…

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Uniform Taxation Passed Bv Federal Parliament Canberra

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 29 May 1942 · page 5

A Bill making the Federal Government the only taxing authority in Australia was passed this morning in the House of…

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Sentiment and Politics Views on Dubbo By-election

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 29 May 1942 · page 3

Sentiment is not usually associated with politics. It does not thrive in the sultry atmosphere, when party interests and policies…

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Settlers Helped Labor Candidate’s Address

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 29 May 1942 · page 1

Speaking in Dubbo last night, Mr. C. G. Robertson, Labor candidate for Dubbo said that one of the features of the first session…

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Men Who Count in Dubbo By-election “The Boys From Over Yonder”

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 29 May 1942 · page 4

Premiers and Ministers, and Federal and State Members, have spoken and will speak in Dubbo electorate in support of…

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The Case for Labor in Dubbo By-election Mark Davidson Supports Robinson's Candidature Outline of Party Achievements

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 29 May 1942 · page 2

In an address in Narromine on Saturday, Mr. Mark Davidson, MLA (Cohar), gave an outline of Labor's achievements since that election office just over 12 months ago. Opening his remarks, he said that the purpose of his…

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Country Party Candidate Outlines Mr. A. W. Yeo Addresses Narromine Audience Water Conservation and Irrigation Vital Factor in National Development

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 29 May 1942 · page 6

At the beginning of my speech this afternoon, I de[?] first of all to [?] my tribute to the memory of the late member of this district. He will be long missed in the area by his friends and by hundreds of others who perhaps never…

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Dubbo By-election Saturday, June 7, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. to the Electors of Dubbo State Electorate

Dubbo Dispatch · Monday 1 June 1942 · page 6

On Saturday, June 6th, 1942, you will be called upon to elect a member to 'ill the vacancy in the N.S.W. Legislative Assembly caused by the lamented death of the late G. A. Wilson. The name of…

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Public Opinion Dubbo BY-ELECTION(To the Editor, “Dubbo Dispatch”)

Dubbo Dispatch · Monday 1 June 1942 · page 5

Sir,—This campaign is resolving itself into a [?] Thorby at any cost one. “Costs” are apparently high, but like other elderly onlookers viewing…

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Dubbo By-election To the Electors of Dubbo State Electorate

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 2 June 1942 · page 2

On Saturday, June 6, 1942, you will be called upon to elect a member to fill the vacancy in the N.B.W. L[?]lative Assembly caused by the…

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[?]E Elections

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 2 June 1942 · page 2

[?]lity for any unsigned [?]n matter appearing in this is[?] accepted by Roy James Wood[?] Meringo Street, Narromine…

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Men Who Count in Dubbo By-election “The Boys From Over Yonder”

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 4 June 1942 · page 1

Premiers and Ministers, and Federal and State Members, have spoken and will speak in Dubbo electorate in support…

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Dubbo By-election Polling To-morrow

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 5 June 1942 · page 1

Voting will take place throughout the Dubbo State Electorate tomorrow (Saturday ), between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m…

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Ashley Hints Better Pay for Non-official Postmasters Statement in Parliament

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 5 June 1942 · page 2

A general increase in payment to non-official postmasters throughout the Commonwealth was hinted in the Senate on Thursday by the…

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Notable By- Election Says Thorby Supporter

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 5 June 1942 · page 5

Referring to the by-election which will be decided at the ballot box to-morrow, Mr. J. R. Bauld campaign director For Mr…

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“The Bulletin” Sees Dubbo By-election

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 5 June 1942 · page 5

Under the heading “All Aboard for Dubbo” Sydney “Bulletin” (3rd June) has the following caustic comment upon the Dubbo by election :—…

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Water Conservation and Irrigation Previous Government Had Scheme Including Burrendong Opinions Expressed by Country Party Candidate

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 5 June 1942 · page 5

Speaking on the question of water conservation and irrigation, is an interview with the "News" last night, Mr. A. W. Yes, [?]Country Party candidate for the Dubbo by-election, said that for [?] years prior to the arrival of the McKell Government an amount of…

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Starters In To-morrow's By-Election

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 5 June 1942 · page 1

A. W. [?]O United Country Party Former Member for [?] from 1983 until 1941…

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State Elections

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 5 June 1942 · page 1

Responsibility for any unsigned election matter appearing in this issue is accepted by Roy James Woodward, Meringo, Street, Narromine…

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Peer Wants Empire Parliament London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 6 June 1942 · page 1

Winding up a debate on postwar settlement in the House of L[?]rds to-day, Lord Selbourne declared that the lesson of Singapore was the need for…

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