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

Politics & elections, 1908

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Presidential Election

Western Champion · Friday 14 February 1908 · page 20

Rival candidates for the Presidency of the United States have at least one clear cut issue. Mr. W. H. Taft, who is in the field as the nominee of the…

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Parkes Council. Election of Mayor

Western Champion · Friday 14 February 1908 · page 7

A special meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Friday evening for the purpose of electing a Mayor for the ensuing year…

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Weddin Shire Council Election of President

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 15 February 1908 · page 2

THE above took place at 2 o'clock Friday all the Councillors being present. Cr. Newman nominated Cr. Priddfe for the Chairmanship. Seconded by…

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The Wyalong Advocate. Wednesday, February 10, 1908 Bland Shire Elections

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 19 February 1908 · page 2

THIS will be our last issue before the vote for the Shire Council is taken. Consequently we feel it to be our duty to make a…

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Election of Mayor

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 19 February 1908 · page 4

All the Aldermen, save Aide-man Leifermaan, attended the special meeting held on Thursday night last for the purpose of electing a Mayor…

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The Shire Election. Attempt to Upset It

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 19 February 1908 · page 7

Mr W. Baxter, one of the unsuccessful candidates for A Riding in the Lachlan Shire, has moved, in the matter of having the late election…

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Our Sydney Letter Parliament

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 14 March 1908 · page 2

THE "collective wisdom" of the State is once more in session, and the course of its proceedings is along the time-honoured rut with which we are all…

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The Shire by Election

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 8 April 1908 · page 4

Two candidates have entered the lists in the contest for the vacancy in "A" Riding of the Lachlan Shire, Mr T. J. Brady and Mr W. Baxter. As…

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Local Government. a Revolution in Form and Substance. New South Wales Leads the Way. (Copyright.—All rights of republication reserved.) Vii—powers of Councils Under Other Acts of Parliament

Western Champion · Friday 10 April 1908 · page 8

In addition to the powers and duties which are excisable by Councils under the Local Government Act, they are able to make use of other Acts to aid…

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At the Imperial Parliament. an Unknown Lord. He Quietly Goes

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 11 April 1908 · page 6

An unprecedented incident occurred (reports the "Daily Mail") at the opening of Parliament, the claimant to a title entering tlie House of Lords and…

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A Question in Parliament. Andy Asks a Question and Gets an Answer

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 11 April 1908 · page 4

Mr. Kelly, speaking on the motion for adjournment in the Legislative Assembly last night, drew Attention to the news received during the day of the loss of the…

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Shire By-election

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 15 April 1908 · page 4

Though a certain undercurrent of interest permeated matters enveloping the by election in " A " Riding, caused through the resignation of Mr T. J…

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English Suffragettes. Attack Parliament. Repulsed by Police

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Wednesday 22 April 1908 · page 3

The Suffragettes who, under the auspices of the Women's Social and Political Union, are holding a three days' Parliament of Women at Caxton Hall,…

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Members of Parliament and Special Trains

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 9 May 1908 · page 2

BY a railway accident at Sydenham recently the lives of a member of the State Parliament and a "Hansard" man, whose duty it is to record political…

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By-Election

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 13 May 1908 · page 4

A carious Shire Councillor inquired of the Clerk last week, what was the cost of the recent by-election in A Biding, rendered necessary by the resignation of Councillor…

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Forbes P. P. Board Election

Western Champion · Friday 15 May 1908 · page 10

The annual election of four director's of the Forbes P. P. Board takes place on Thursday next, 21st inst., for which the following gentlemen have been…

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Condobolin P.P. Board Election

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 16 May 1908 · page 4

Mr W A Ewers, by advertisement in this issue, announces that he is again a candidate for a seat on the Condobolin P.P Board. We beg to remind [?] that…

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St. George's Election

Western Champion · Friday 22 May 1908 · page 12

Our correspondent wired us on Wednesday night as follows:—The election for St George's came off very quietly to-day, reault:—J W Taylor…

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The Parliament of Peace

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 10 June 1908 · page 8

THE WORLD'S DELEGATES MEETING IN THE KNIGHT'S HALL OF THE BRIMENHOF AT THE HAGUE THE OLD CONSTITUTIONAL FORCE. Militia Officer : "Thank you, Mr. Haldane, for preserving us. We think…

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Parliamentary Candidate. Some Experiences. Extract From a "Truth" Catechism

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 27 June 1908 · page 3

The following is an extract from a series of questions likely to be asked of a candidate for the House of Commons, as published by London "Truth"…

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