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

Politics & elections, 1915

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Buffoonery in Parliament

Forbes Times · Friday 19 February 1915 · page 3

On Monday night the Legislative Assembley of New South Wales (says a recent issue of "The Land") had under discussion A Bill to…

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Forbes Jockey Club Election of Officials

Forbes Times · Friday 19 February 1915 · page 3

A meeting of the newly-elected committee of the Forbes Jockey Club was held at the Albion Hotel on Tuesday morning last, when…

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Two By-elections

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 February 1915 · page 2

Mr G. E. D. Arkins (Labor) has been elected for the State vacancy of The Castlereagh, due to the death of Mr J. L. Trefle, late Minister for…

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The By-elections. Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 February 1915 · page 2

The final Castlereagh figures give Arkins 3214, Blackett 2369. The Liberal is now leading the Labor candidate in the Grampians by…

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The Federal, Parliament. Sydney

Forbes Times · Friday 26 February 1915 · page 4

The Federal Cabinet yesterday dealt with the preliminaries in connection with the work for the session now six weeks off Mr. Fisber…

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Municipal By-election

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 February 1915 · page 4

Nominations of candidates for the municipal by-election, to fill the vacancy in Forbes Council caused by the retirement of Alderman Cleary, closed…

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The Castlereagh Election

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 26 February 1915 · page 10

The final figures in the Castlereagh by-election give Mr. Arkins, the Labor nominee, a majority of 845…

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The Late Castlereach Election

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 27 February 1915 · page 2

The voting at the late Castlereagh election has demonstrated beyond the possibility of doubt that the Farmers' and Settlers' Association, although…

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Municipal Election Mr. James Edwards Returned by a Narrow Margin

Forbes Times · Tuesday 9 March 1915 · page 3

The extraordinary municipal election caused by the resignation of Alderman J. J. Cleary took place on Saturday last, but as the…

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Municipal Elections. a Close Contest

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 9 March 1915 · page 2

The by election, to fill the extraordinary vacancy in Forbes Municipal Council, caused by the retirement of Alderman Cleary, was held on…

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Forbes Municipal Council. Recent By-election. Recount of Votes Asked For

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 March 1915 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the aldermen of Forbes Municipal Council was held on Tuesday night. In attendance were the Mayor…

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Latest Telegraphic. Trading in Germany. Dalley By-election. Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 13 April 1915 · page 2

A writ has been issued in Melbourne on behalf of the zinc corporation, claiming £42,000 due under contracts, against firms trading…

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The Forbes Times. Friday, April 16Th, 1915. Local and 6Bjeral Successful Candidates

Forbes Times · Friday 16 April 1915 · page 4

The following candidates were successful at the recent book keeping examination of the National Business College held at our local…

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P. Board Election

Forbes Times · Friday 23 April 1915 · page 4

In this issue it is notified that an election of four directors of the Forbes Pastures Protection Board is required to be held, and that…

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Forbes P.p. Board. Candidates for Election

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 May 1915 · page 4

This afternoon nominations of candidates for election to the Forbes Pastures Protection Board close. Four directors are required, and the…

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Forbes P.P. Board Election

Forbes Times · Friday 7 May 1915 · page 4

The following nominations were so far to hand at the time of our going to press in connection with the election of four directors to the…

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Federal Election Report

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 19 May 1915 · page 2

The Secretary submitted a report of what had been done at the last Federal elections, and again referred to the necessity of…

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Queensland Elections

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 25 May 1915 · page 2

The State elections in Queensland were held on Saturday, and have resulted in the crushing defeat of the Dunham (Liberal) Government. The…

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Latest Telegraphic. the May Rainfall. Queensland Election Result Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 25 May 1915 · page 2

Latest advices from Queensland show that Labor has won 48 seats, and Liberals 24. Mr Ryan is now forming a Labor Cabinet. Federal…

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Queensland Elections. By Wire

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 26 May 1915 · page 2

The Queensland elections resuited in a victory for Labor. Labor won 49 seats, and the Liberals 19…

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