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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1901

208 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 9 of 11

The Elections. Victory for the Government

Forbes Times · Saturday 6 July 1901 · page 5

WEDNESDAY last was, comparatively speaking, a quiet day for Forbes, and it was not until well on in the afternoon that much party feeling was evinced. The poll was steady all day long, but from…

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Electioneering Reflections

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Tuesday 9 July 1901 · page 2

THE late elections have once more shown the necessity for an absolute majority vote being cast for the candidate able to secure it. In our own…

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The Elections. General Matters

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 12 July 1901 · page 5

THE leader of the State Opposition will take the first opportunity of dividing the House to ascertain the strength of parties…

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Municipal Election

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 13 July 1901 · page 6

At noon on Saturday at the Council Chambers the official declaration of the poll in, connection, with the election of an alderman to fill the vacancy in the…

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State Parliament

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Friday 19 July 1901 · page 2

THE State Parliament will open on Tuesday next, and it is probable that within a few days from that date the first shot between the "Ius" and…

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Original Correspondence [We do not necessarily endorse the opinions of our correspondents.—ED. C.] the Ashburnham Election. (To the Editor of the "Champion."

Western Champion · Friday 26 July 1901 · page 4

SIR,—It might reasonally have been supposed that the wriggler who was so prettily pinned by Mr Tait would pause for a period and turn his opinion…

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Opening of Parliament

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 27 July 1901 · page 6
Also in The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser

Parliament was formally opened by Commission, on Tuesday last, when there was a total, absence of display. The Assembly Commission, Messrs…

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Opening of Parliament. the Governor’s Speech. Sydney

Forbes Times · Saturday 27 July 1901 · page 8

THE Lieutenant-Governor opened Parliament to-day. The weather was dull, and there was only a moderate attendance of the public. The speech was lengthy and offers…

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Town Topics. [By Observer.] Election Tatk

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 27 July 1901 · page 2

BY no means has the excitement of the past election subsided. Ill-feeling both to your neighbour and the…

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State Parliament

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 31 July 1901 · page 2

The debate on the Address in Reply and Mr. Lee's amendment thereon was resumed in the Legislative Assembly on Thursday evening…

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Elections and Grant

The Canowindra Star · Friday 2 August 1901 · page 4

The struggle for the Great Parliament is over, and, as I tipped, the [?] came off victorious, and Jockey John won hands down in a common-canter…

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Peculiar Acts of Parliament

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 10 August 1901 · page 3

This year 235 private bills have been presented to Parliament. The fees and expenses of these are enormous. To pass the 235 bills of this session will cost the…

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Election of Officers. President

Forbes Times · Saturday 10 August 1901 · page 8

Mr. Derwin (Carcoar) had much pleasure in nominating Mr. G. F. Hutchinson (Mayor of Forbes) to the position. He was sure that the whole of the delegates would say that Mr…

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Election Too Near

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 24 August 1901 · page 6

Willie: Pa, what is a "comatose state?" Pa: There isn't a single one in the union just now, on. The apathy has…

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To-Day's Election. Mr Pikes's Address

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 7 September 1901 · page 2

ON Thursday night last ex-Alderman E.J. Pike, who is seeking re-election to serve in the Municipal Council, delivered an address to the ratepayers…

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Municipal Election. Return of Mr. Pike

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Tuesday 10 September 1901 · page 2

THE election to fill the vacancy in the Wyalong Council, caused by the ousting of Mr. E.J. Pike, took place on Saturday last, at the Excelsior…

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Muncipal Election

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 11 September 1901 · page 2

Mr E. J. Pike was re-elected as an Alderman at the election on Saturday last. The polling was:—E.J.Pike...... 494…

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Elections Inquiry. the Condoublin Seat

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 13 September 1901 · page 1

THE Elections and Qualifications Committee continued their inquiry on Thursday, 12th instant, into Mr. Stewart's petition against the return…

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The Federal Parliament

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Tuesday 17 September 1901 · page 4

THERE was an animated debated on the Immigration Restriction Bill, in the House of Representatives, on Thursday night…

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