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

Politics & elections, 1915

73 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 1 of 4

Federal Bye-election

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 13 January 1915 · page 3

The Speaker has decided upon the following dates for the purposes of the forthcoming by election for the Grampians:—The issue of the…

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Municipal Election

Western Champion · Thursday 14 January 1915 · page 18

The election to fill the extraordinary vacancy in the Municipal Council, created by the retirement of Ald. Lane, was held on Saturday, the…

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Qualifying Certificate Examinations Successful Forbes Candidates

Forbes Times · Friday 29 January 1915 · page 5

Our Sydney agents wired us on Wednesday that the following Forbes candidates had been successful in the recent qualifying certificates…

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State Parliament. Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 February 1915 · page 3

It is reported in political circles that the State session will probably close this week. It is believed in some quarters that Mr Holman will…

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British Parliament. "Most Momentous in History" Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 February 1915 · page 3

Both Houses of Parliament will assemble to-morrow. The immediate business will be of a a financial character. The supplementary estimates…

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The Castlereagh By-election. Sydney

Forbes Times · Tuesday 2 February 1915 · page 2

Mr. Wade stated last night that no candidate would contest the Castlerengh by-election on behalf of the Liberal party…

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The By-election. Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 February 1915 · page 3

Mr Wade has definitely stated that no candidate would contest the Castlereagh seat on behalf of the Liberal party…

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Latest Telegraphic. Customs Receipts. State Parliament Matters. Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 February 1915 · page 4

Mr Fisher say that though the Customs receipts tor January have decreased, the position is not unsatisfactory…

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Bendigo East Bye-election Sydney

Forbes Times · Friday 5 February 1915 · page 4

The Bendigo East bye-election for the State Parliament resulted in Clough (Labor) defeating Andrew (Ministerialist) by 294 votes…

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Elections at Forbes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 February 1915 · page 4

The usual mouthy meeting of the Councillors of Jemalong Shire will be held to-morrow. A special meeting will be held afterwards, and at this…

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Forbes Labor League. Annual Meeting. Election of Officers

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 9 February 1915 · page 1

The annual meeting of the members of the Forbes Labor League was held on Friday night. In attendance were Messrs J. J. Patterson…

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Election of Shire President. Cr Buttenshaw Re-elected

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 10 February 1915 · page 3

At the meeting of the Shire Council on Friday afternoon, the election of Shire President for the ensuing term took place…

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Election of Mayor

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 10 February 1915 · page 8

A special meeting of the Municipal Council was held last Friday night, to fix the Mayoral allowance or year and to elect a Mayor…

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The Election of Mayor Ald. Smith Ra-elected

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 10 February 1915 · page 2

A special meeting of the Municipal Council took place on Monday evening for the purpose of electing the Mayor for the ensuing twelve mouths. All of…

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Parkes Council. Election of Mayor

Western Champion · Thursday 11 February 1915 · page 15

A special meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Friday evening, for the purpose of dealing with the election of a Mayor for 1915, the…

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Goobang Shire. Election of President

Western Champion · Thursday 11 February 1915 · page 15

A special meeting of the Goobang Shire Council was held on Monday afternoon for the purpose of electing a president for the ensuing year. All…

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Election of Mayor Alderman Sam Selected

Forbes Times · Friday 12 February 1915 · page 8

A special meeting of the Forbes Municipal Council for the purpose of ejecting the Mayor for the ensuing twelve months took place in the…

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Municipal By-election

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 February 1915 · page 4

The resignation of Alderman J. J. Cleary has at last been received, and the way is now clear for aspirants for the vacancy. Nominations close…

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Grenfell Municipal Council Mayoral Election

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 12 February 1915 · page 2

A special meeting of the Council was held last night. Present: Ald. J. Taylor (Mayor), A. Bradley, R. Clark, J. W. Rigden, and W. A. Robinson…

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Castlereagh Election. Sydney

Forbes Times · Tuesday 16 February 1915 · page 2

Speaking at Warren last night the Premier launched a bitter attack against the Farmers and Sottlers' Association in their action in…

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