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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1943

210 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 10 of 11

Nationalised Coal Requires Election London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 14 October 1943 · page 1

The Prime Minister (Mr. Churchill), in a surprise move, decided to open resumation of the coal debate in the House of Commons. The move was due to a swelling volume of criticism from the Labor Party, many members of which…

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Election of Officers

The Western Herald · Friday 15 October 1943 · page 4

The election of Officers resulted as follows:—President—Mr. S. Coleman. Vice-presidents—Dr. Lee, Dr…

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Commonwealth Powers Plan for Parliament Canberra

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 16 October 1943 · page 1

The Prime Minister Mr. (Curtin) indicated today that proposals to extend the power of (the Commonwealth Parliament to enable problems of…

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Questions in the Legislative Assembly Aborigines Welfare Board Election

The Western Herald · Friday 5 November 1943 · page 5

Mr. Davidson: I ask the Premier in the absence of the Colonial Secretary, if it is a fact that a ballot is now being taken among…

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Election of Officers

The Western Herald · Friday 5 November 1943 · page 4

The election of officers resulted as follows:—President—Mr. M. K. Robertson (re-elected)…

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Graziers in Quest of Ucp Candidate

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 9 November 1943 · page 2

If a suitable candidate can be found to represent the United Country party against Mr. C. G. Robertson, Labor MLA. in Dubbo in…

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Questions in Parliament Fat Lamb Prices

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 11 November 1943 · page 4

Mr. Renshaw: I ask the Minister for Agriculture whether it is a fact that we have a ceiling price for fat lambs, and also that the pig industry…

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Yeoval News Country Women's Association Annual General Meeting and Election of Officers

The Wellington Times · Thursday 11 November 1943 · page 10

There was a very good attendance of members at the annual general meeting of the Country Women's Association, held on Saturday last, 6th inst., in the C.W.A. rooms. The President, Mrs. S. I. Munro, occupied the…

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English, First Paper, Will Be Tackled by Candidates on Tuesday Morning 150 Dubbo Students for Intermediate

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 27 November 1943 · page 2

Students for the intermediate Certificate examination will attempt their first paper—English—at 9.30 am on Tuesday. They will be given three hours in which to contend, with the examiners' questions. It is expected there will be…

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Land for Ex-service Men Country Party Questions In Parliament

The Wellington Times · Monday 29 November 1943 · page 5

Pointing out that soldiers were already returning to civil life, Country Party members in the Legislative Assembly…

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Election of Shire President

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 2 December 1943 · page 2

At next meeting, of the Gilgandra Shire Council, on Thursday, 9th December, one of the first matter to receive attention will…

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Re-election Tonight Certain for Mayor

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 2 December 1943 · page 5

If Ald. E. B. Serisier is re-elected Mayor of Dubbo at a special meeting of the Municipal Council tonight (and indications are that he will be returned to office without opposition), he will enter on his seventh consecutive term as…

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Robertson Negotiations First Hurdle But Ucp Has Strong Election Hand

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 2 December 1943 · page 3

Mr. C. G. Robertson., MLA for Dubbo, has crossed the first hurdle in the way to re-election during the next State elections. He has gained preselection without opposition. The Country Party, which has called for candidates, is…

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Intermediate Examination Local Candidates

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 December 1943 · page 13

Sixty four candidates from Wellington Intermediate High School and the Convent of Mercy are sitting for the…

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Mayoral Election to Be Decided by Open Voting

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 December 1943 · page 5

The election of Mayors for the various municipalities takes place during the month of December, and the election…

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Legislative Council Reform Bill Government Honours Pre-Election Promise

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 2 December 1943 · page 3

When, in April 1941, as Leader of the Labor Party in New South Wales, [?] presented Labor’s policy for the consideration of the electors, I…

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Western Australian Elections

The Western Herald · Friday 3 December 1943 · page 4

The Western Australian Labor Government was returned to power at the elections last Saturday. 11 Labor members were returned…

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United Country Party Constitution Alterations Candidates for State Election Discussed

The Wellington Times · Monday 6 December 1943 · page 8

Although he emphatically declined, an invitation is to be sent to Mr. T. T. Maurice, hon. secretary of the Wellington branch of the U.C.P., to allow himself to be a candidate for the forthcoming State elections for the Dubbo…

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State Election Mr. C. G. Robertson to Carry Labour Banner

The Wellington Times · Monday 6 December 1943 · page 8

for Dubbo, will again represent Labour at the State election, having been unopposed for selection…

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State Elections. Sydney

The Western Herald · Friday 10 December 1943 · page 1

A State Election before Easter is considered likely in political circles. If allowed to run its full course the life of the present…

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