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

Politics & elections, 1914

267 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 3 of 14

Shire Elections. Mr. Herbert at Trundle

Western Champion · Thursday 22 January 1914 · page 17

Mr. D. T. Herbert, one of the candidates for the representation of A. Riding, addressed a large meeting of rate payers at Trundle on Wednesday last…

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Municipal Elections. the Forbes Candidates

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 January 1914 · page 6

Nominations from persons willing to net as aldermen for the municipality of Forbes closed with the town clerk, Mr J. W. Mills, at the town…

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The Municipal Handicap. Candidates on the Track

Forbes Times · Friday 23 January 1914 · page 5

An unusual crowd at the Forbes Town Hall yesterday afternoon attracted the attention of our reporter, who was not long in discovering…

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Sequel to the Elections. A Charge of Assault, Cross Action Entered

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 24 January 1914 · page 4

At the West Wyalong Police Court on Wednesday last, before Mr. A. Gatett, P.M., Hugh Leslie Lamont proceeded against John…

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THE Wyalong Advocate. Saturday, January 24, 1914. The Shire Elections

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 24 January 1914 · page 4

THE majority of the ratepayers in Bland Shire are probably taking less interest in the election sto be decided on Saturday, 31st. inst.,…

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Correspondence. the Municipal Elections. (To the Editor of "The Forbes Advocate.")

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 January 1914 · page 2

Sir,—Re parties in municipal politics in Forbes. They're not necessary. A plague on both their houses…

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Municipal Election

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 27 January 1914 · page 2

The public nomination of Aldermen took place on Friday in the council Chambers, when the returning omcer Mr. Geo, Cousins, read the following…

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Weddin Shire Elections

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 27 January 1914 · page 2

MESSRS BUTLER AND BERRY, candidates for "A" and "B" Ridings, addressed a large meeting from the balcony of the Criterion Hotel on Saturday night…

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Municipal Election

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 28 January 1914 · page 2

Friday last, the 23rd. inst., was the day of nomination in connection with the election of a Council to the Municipality of Wyalong…

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Municipal Elections. to the Ratepayers. Ladies and Gentlemen,--In response

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 28 January 1914 · page 6

to a requisition of ratepayers, I have much pleasure in announcing my candidature and beg to solicit your support and interest in…

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CORRESPONDENCE. Waugoola Shire Election. (To the Editor)

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 28 January 1914 · page 2

Sir,—In your last issue ex-Councillor John O'Neil in an exceedingly lame manner attempts to justify the mudsliuging he has so…

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Municipal Elections

Western Champion · Thursday 29 January 1914 · page 19

Nominations for the Municipal Council closed on Thursday last, no fewer than 23 candidates submitting themselves for the verdict of the…

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Election Petitions

Forbes Times · Friday 30 January 1914 · page 4

It is not improbable (says the "Daily Telegraph") that the result of the recent State elections in three electorates will be tested before the…

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Qualifying Certificates. List of Successful Candidates. Forbes District

Forbes Times · Friday 30 January 1914 · page 5

We give below a list of successful candidates in the qualifying certificate examinations held in December last for schools within…

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The Municipal Handicap. Final Gallops by Candidates

Forbes Times · Friday 30 January 1914 · page 6

As announced last week the sixteen probable starters for the Forbes Municipal Handicap to be run tomorrow have been narrowed down…

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The State Elections

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 January 1914 · page 3

We have recently been in the throes of a general election, the result being to determine which of the two great political parties in this…

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Municipal Elections. To-morrow's Ballot

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 January 1914 · page 4

At the Council Chambers, at the Forbes town hall to-morrow a ballot will be taken for the election of nine aldermen. The polling booth…

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Shire and Municipal Elections

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 30 January 1914 · page 2

Between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.. to-morrow voting will take place for Councillors and Aldermen, ana the electors are asked to vole in full strength…

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The Shire Elections

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 31 January 1914 · page 4

THE Shire Elections will be held to-morrow (Saturday). Votes may be recorded between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., at the various…

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Local Government Elections Municipal and Shire. Some Surprises

Forbes Times · Tuesday 3 February 1914 · page 2

The local Municipal and Shire Council elections took place on Saturday last. Both events created a good deal of interest. Iu the…

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