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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1942

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Agricultural Bureau of Ns.w Advisory Council Elections

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 3 July 1942 · page 4

Nominations closed on :June 16th, and the following have been nominated:— Mr. Peter, Coelli, Caragabal,…

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Federal Parliament Should Re Supreme Mr. Fadden Supports Mr. Hughes’s Suggestion

Dubbo Dispatch · Monday 6 July 1942 · page 1

“The suggestion of the Deputy Leader of the Opposition (Mr. Hughes) that the Federal Government should declare its intention…

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Minister Mr. Lands Replies to F.S.A. District Council DISCUSSION [?] Weemarah Lease Case By-Election [?] Gave Genreal Approval

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 10 July 1942 · page 1

The Minister for Lands (Hon. J.M. Tully) in a letter to the "News" claims that the inc[?] Labor vote in the Narromine sub [?] minority of 24 in the pervious…

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Agricultural Bureau of N.S.W. Advisory Council Elections

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 10 July 1942 · page 3

Nominations closed on June 16—Mr. Pater Coelli, Caragabai, has been elected unopposed to the position of general president, vice Mr. J…

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Marthaguy Shire Election

Dubbo Dispatch · Monday 13 July 1942 · page 2

Comparatively little interest was taken in the extraordinary election held on Saturday last to fill the vacancy on Marthaguy Shire Council…

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Farmers Want Election Post Mortem

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 16 July 1942 · page 2

Among the many motions passed at the annual conference of the Farmers and Settlers’ at Forbes recently was the following:…

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Parliament Should Meet Demand by All Parties Canberra

Dubbo Dispatch · Monday 10 August 1942 · page 3

Politicians representing all three parties in the Federal Parliament are unanimous that in view of the disclosures by the Prime…

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West Bogan Candidate

Dubbo Dispatch · Monday 17 August 1942 · page 4

Supporters of the West Bogan candidate in the Ugly Man Competition are aiming at raising their quota by direct contributions instead of…

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Political Outlook Mr. Curtin Looks for Support Election Possibility Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 21 August 1942 · page 3

Mr. Curtin is seeking the rank and file members of his party in Sydney to-day to ascertain their reaction to his scathing criticism…

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Unionists Attacked in Federal Parliament

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 25 September 1942 · page 5

Bitterly attacking certain union officials whom he described as “imported Communists,” Major-General Rankin (U.C.P. Victoria)…

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One Parliament New Movement

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 9 October 1942 · page 1

Mr. A, W. Anderson, who is well known in the meat trade, is launching a campaign for “One Parliament for Australia.”…

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Shire By-Election Mr. Wilfred Ernest Morley Elected

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 9 October 1942 · page 3

In connection with the vacancy in “C” Riding of the Talbragar Shire Council caused by the death of Cr. F. J. Morley, there…

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One Parliament New Movement

The Western Herald · Friday 16 October 1942 · page 4

Mr. A. W. Anderson, who is well known in the meat trade, is launching a campaign for "One Parliament for Australia."…

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One Parliament for Australia "Australia Requires New Blood," Says Mr. A. W. Anderson

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 23 October 1942 · page 3

"This gathering endorses the views of Mr. A.W. Anderson and urges him to spread the policy of [?]sting the support of men who…

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Legislative Council Election in December

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 23 October 1942 · page 3

The Legislative Council to fill 15 seats which become vacant next year, will be held on December S. Nominations will close on November 20…

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Electricity Charges Highlight From Parliament (From “Hansard”)

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 29 October 1942 · page 2

Mr. Fitzgerald (Gloucester): After all, the rural producer and the country resident are entitled to some of the amenities enjoyed by…

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Joe Clark Threatened with Opposition Strong Broken Hill Candidates Will Contest Pre-selection Ballot

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 5 November 1942 · page 1

Mr. J. J. Clark, M.H.R., will be opposed by two strong Broken Hill candidates in the pre-selection ballot for…

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Oral French Exam, for Intermediate and Leaving Candidates

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 6 November 1942 · page 1

An oral examination in French was held at the Dubbo High School yesterday for leaving and intermediate examinations…

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Legislative Council Election Postponed

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 6 November 1942 · page 4

The Premier (Mr. W. J. McKell) announced that owing to the death of Mr. T. J. Tyrrell, M.L.C., it had been necessary to cancel arrangements…

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Electricity Charges Highlight From Parliament Prices at Albury (From “Hansard”)

Dubbo Dispatch · Monday 9 November 1942 · page 4

Mr. Fitzgerald (Gloucester): After all, the rural producer and the country resident are entitled to some of the amenities enjoyed by people…

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