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

Politics & elections, 1904

180 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 4 of 9

Local Reform Candidate

Western Champion · Friday 20 May 1904 · page 10

An important meeting of the local branch of the Reform League wan held at Messrs Seaborn and Go's offices on Tuesday night Mr G W Scaborn was…

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The Bathurst Electorate. Mr. Rose Will Go to Cowra. Sir James Graham Chosen As Reform Candidate for Bathurst

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 20 May 1904 · page 2

The report that Mr. Thomas Rose, M.L.A., would ask to be relieved of his pledge to contest the Bathurst constituency in the Reform interest, in order…

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Lachlan Labor Candidate

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Friday 20 May 1904 · page 2

JUST at the present time there appears to be a little dissatisfaction in regard to the selection of a Labor candidate for this electorate. The day of nomination for…

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Meeting of Parliament House of Representatives the Government’s Policy

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 21 May 1904 · page 2

There was considerable excitement [?] Wednesday afternoon, when tho House of Representatives met at 2.30. The [?] were inconveniently crowded, and even [?]…

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Riverina Election Mr Chanter Returned

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 21 May 1904 · page 2

The latest returns avilable in connection with the election of a Federal representatives for Riverna show that Mr. Cha[?]ter is leading Mr Blackwood…

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The Lachlan Electorate. an Electioneering Address. He Will Not Retire From the Contest

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 25 May 1904 · page 2

Mr J. G. Carroll, M.L.A., who is contesting this electorate as an "independent" candidate, spoke in the Oddfellows' Hall, West Wyalong on…

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Parliament Prorogued. Will Not Meet Again

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 1 June 1904 · page 5

The following proclamation was issued on Monday :- Whereas the Parliament of New South Wales now stand adjourned to…

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Latest Telegrams. The State Parliament. Will Not Meet Again

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 1 June 1904 · page 2

The Cabinet has decided that Parliament, which expores by effluxion of time on July 16, shall not meet again before the election. A prorogation…

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Visit of Mr W J Ferguson The Selected Liberal and Reform Candidate. His Touring Programme

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 1 June 1904 · page 2

Mr. W. J. Ferguson, M.L.A the selected Liberal and Reform candidate for the Lachlan electorate is due to arrive from Sydney to-day. He…

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Open Column the Daily " TELEGRAPH " and Parliamentary Elections. (To the Editor of the Lachlander)

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 1 June 1904 · page 4

Sir,--The public press, so long as it is conducted on sound and honourable principles is a blessing and a safeguard to society, and should be upheld…

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The Reform Candidate

Western Champion · Friday 3 June 1904 · page 10

The reault of the ballot to select a candidate to contest the Ashburnham seat in the interests of Reform is as follows:—Parkes—Eden George, 154;…

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Local Items. Board Election

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 3 June 1904 · page 2

Mr. R. Hunt. of "Yoom[?] a(unces his candidate [?] on the above Board. Mr. Ha[?] promises if elected, to act…

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Selecting a Labour Candidate Mr Shakespeare Complains of [?] Local Laborites [?]

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 8 June 1904 · page 2

For the past, week or so there has been a great flatter in the local Labor dovacot, caused by the appearance in the field of Mr. T. M…

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Election Notes

The Peak Hill Express · Friday 10 June 1904 · page 7

The air is thick with political addresses, talk and intrigue. Everyone apparently has his pet politician, and is desirous of jamming that politician's…

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Yet Another Candidate MR. S. Whitmee Announced

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 10 June 1904 · page 3

Mr. S. Whitmee informs us that the stand for the Orange electorate. It has long been an open secret that Mr. Whitmee had political aspirations, and…

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Decent Men In Parliament

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 11 June 1904 · page 3

Thus the “Sunday Times”— “There are so many men in Parliament who are not decent men that the Cowra supporters of Mr. Waddell are well advised in…

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Selecting a Labor Candidate. Result of the Ballot. Big Vote at Wyalong

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 11 June 1904 · page 2

A great deal of interest was taken in the ballot locally for a Labor candidate for the Lachlan seat. As a mutter of fact, it is safe to say there…

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The Coming Election. to the Editor Cowra Guardian

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 11 June 1904 · page 4

SIR,—That the present Government has been guilty of many errors is perfectly acknowledged by the Treasurer, our representative, and such errors would…

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Election Notes

The Peak Hill Express · Friday 17 June 1904 · page 8

Mr Reymond, M.L.A., opened his campaign at this end of the electorate on Thursday last. The Hall was crowded. The audience, though not…

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State Elections. Mr. J. B. Reymond Opens His Campaign. an Enthusiastic Reception

The Peak Hill Express · Friday 17 June 1904 · page 1

THE present sitting member for Ashburnham in the Parliament opened bis political campaign in the Town Hall, Forbes, on Monday evening, May 30. The large ball was filled to over flowing, many being…

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