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

Politics & elections, 1904

180 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 7 of 9

Farmers and Labor Candidates

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Tuesday 2 August 1904 · page 2

THE following letter appeared in the Temora Star of Saturday last:—"SIR,—It appears that some misapprehension exists as to the attitude taken up…

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Latest Telegrams. Sydney, Tuesday The Elections the Tactics of Government Supporters. Attempt to Break Up a Meeting. Mr. Carruthers' Hopes

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 3 August 1904 · page 2

A big Liberal Demonstration in favor of candidates J. C. Waine and A. Bruntnell Was held at Surry Hills last night, A desperate attempt to break…

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The Election

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 3 August 1904 · page 5

We learn that the Returning Officer for the Electorate (Mr. D. H. Tasker) has completed the arrangements for the coming election. On this…

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Eugowra News. Lawyers in Parliament

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 5 August 1904 · page 4

Whether the presence in Parliament of too many lawyers is beneficial to this State or otherwise is a matter which the electors of New South Wales should…

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Election Notes

The Peak Hill Express · Friday 5 August 1904 · page 7

Mr. Eden George, speaking at Cumnock on Wednesday,said that he was surprised at the personal abuse indulged in by Mr Reymond. He had…

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Polling Day Facts Do You Know

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 6 August 1904 · page 2

THAT every vote cast against the selected Liberal and Reform candidate is a vote against the well being of the country?…

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The Election

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 6 August 1904 · page 2

The test in connection with the present election is to be applied on this Saturday, and in the electorate of Belubula, greater interest is [?]tred in the campaigh, perhaps…

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Election Reflections

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Tuesday 9 August 1904 · page 2

OUR contemporary predicted the return of strong man Ferguson for the Lachian but, alas the intelligence of the majority of the people prevailed, and they rejected…

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The Elections Great Reform Victory Ministerialists Wiped out—A Minister Defeated—Some Close Contests—Recounts Likely. Break-up of the three patty system "Advocate's" Special Wire. Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 10 August 1904 · page 2

At the lowest possible estimate the Liberal and Reform Party will have 46 members in the new Parliament of 90. Some declared Reformers have…

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The Election

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 10 August 1904 · page 5

The election with all its accompanying excitement is over, and as we forecasted the result is a win for a minority vote. Whether a straight out…

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General Election. a Keen Local Contest. Mr J Breymond Defeated

Western Champion · Friday 12 August 1904 · page 6

The streets of Parkes were thickly crowded all Saturday, polling day, but although the contest for the Ashburnham representation was one of the…

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The Election

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 12 August 1904 · page 2

The election for the Belubula constituency upon which the eyes of the whole State during the past few weeks has been turned with expectancy owing…

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The Belubula Seat. Polling Day

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 13 August 1904 · page 2

An unusual number of people were in town on Saturday evidencing considerable amount of interest in the political contest. The utmost good order prevailed throughout,…

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Latest Telegrams. Sydney, Friday. The Defeated Ministry Unconstitutional to the Last. Will Meet Parliament

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 13 August 1904 · page 2

The State Government, after spending most of yesterday in Cabinet, announced that it had decided to [?] Parliament before resigning…

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Our Sydney Letter. the Elections

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 13 August 1904 · page 2

THE elections, though they have not given the Reform party a strong majority against all other forces combined, have put an end to the demoralising system by which a weak and pliant…

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Election

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 13 August 1904 · page 2

The crucial test applied on last Saturday as to whether or no the mal-administration which characterised the affairs of State during the past three years was to be…

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The State Parliament

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Tuesday 16 August 1904 · page 2

THE decision" of the WADDELL Government to meet the House at an early date, obtain supply, and then resign, is the most dignified and…

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Federal Parliament

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 17 August 1904 · page 2

The first business before the house of Representatives this week will, be the ballot on the Federal capital sites. The prospects for Lyndhurst were…

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A Successful Year Wyalong School of Arts Annual Meeting. Election of Officers

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 17 August 1904 · page 2

The annual general meeting of members of the Wyalong School of Arts was held on Monday night. Mr W. F. Sully presided over a fail attendance…

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Open Column. the Late Election. (To the Editor.)

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 17 August 1904 · page 5

Sir, -- I wish to ask, through the medium of your valuable paper, why the returning officer for Rankin Springs polliug-booth was chosen from…

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