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

Politics & elections, 1916

119 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 2 of 6

The Coming Elections

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 18 March 1916 · page 5

Mr. Manning explained how the amalgamation of the Liberals and Progressives came about, and said every member in the House opposed…

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Milby West Polling Booth

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 22 March 1916 · page 2

Mr. Tom Brown, M.I.A. forwards the following:— Sir—Referring to your communication relative to the location of…

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Cowra Farmers' Parliament. Annual Meeting of the Cowra F. and S. Branch

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 22 March 1916 · page 2

The above, on Saturday, was very sparsely attended. Mr. E. S. Twigg (President) in the chair. The minutes were read and…

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Shire Election

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 22 March 1916 · page 2

Two nominations have been received for the vacancy in C. Riding viz: Messrs Jas McFadyen and E. E. Templeman. The election…

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An Election Story

Western Champion · Thursday 23 March 1916 · page 28

A Gundagai resident tells the following story of Prime Minister "Billy" Hughes, the man who is now being feted in London. Somewhere about…

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Latest Telegraphic. State Parliament. Angry Adelaidians. 6 O'Clock Closing Introduced

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 28 March 1916 · page 2

Sydney, Tuesday. The Legislative Council lias inserted an important amendment in the Trades Union Bill, making it optional…

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The Tasmanian Elections. Six O'clock Hotel Closing Sydney

Forbes Times · Tuesday 28 March 1916 · page 2

The Tasmanian elections are still uncertain, but it is believed a deadlock will occur, as both sides are equal. Six o 'clock closing was carried by…

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Latest Telegraphic. State Parliament. Mr Haynes' Denial, Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 4 April 1916 · page 2

In the Assembly, Mr Haynes tabled an affidavit, denying certain statements made during a debate on the State Bakery Bill…

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State Parliament. The Arbitration Bill Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 April 1916 · page 4

Curing the second reading of the debate on the Arbitration Bill, Mr Estell stated it was proposed to replace 26 chairmen of wages boards…

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State Parliament. Railway Bill Through. Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 11 April 1916 · page 2

In the Assembly, the Government's Railway Bill was put through its final stages. The Premier stated he hoped to close the session to-morrow…

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A Royal Commission. and Its Relation to the Coming Elections

Forbes Times · Tuesday 11 April 1916 · page 3

In the course of as article on the above subject "The Land" says:—Royal Commissions are becoming as common as rabbite of prickly pear, but…

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Political. Movement to Postpone Elections

Western Champion · Thursday 13 April 1916 · page 4

It is generally believed in political circles that an organised and strenuous endeavour will be made by a section of politicians to extend the life of…

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Tasmanian Parliament Resignation Tendered. Sydney

Forbes Times · Friday 14 April 1916 · page 4

As a sequel to the recent general elections, the Premier, Mr. Earle, yesterday handed the resignation of the Government to the Governor, and…

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State Parliament. Council Busy Rejecting. Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 April 1916 · page 5

The Assembly adjourned at midnight for a fortnight, but it is unlikely to meet for about a couple of months…

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New Zealand Parliament. To Deal With Compulsion. Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 20 April 1916 · page 4

The New Zealand Parliament will probably deal with the question of compulsion during the coming session…

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Federal Issues. Parliament and Conscription (Written specially for this Paper.)

Forbes Times · Friday 21 April 1916 · page 3

The Commonwealth Parliament is to say whether Australia shall have conscription. Theoretically that its a mere matter of course, but till the other day…

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Forbes Pastures Protection Board. Election: Four Directors

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 28 April 1916 · page 3

It is nereby notified that an election of FOUR DIRECTORS of the Pastures Protection Board, for the Pastures Protection District of Forbes, is…

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Election of Pastures Protection Board

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 28 April 1916 · page 5

THE Roll of Persons entitled to Vote at the Election of Directors of the Pastures Protection Board for the Pastures, Protection District of…

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Election of Pastures Protection Board

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 29 April 1916 · page 5

IT is hereby notified that an Election of four Directors of the Pastures Protection Board for the Pastures Protection District of…

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P.p. Board Election

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 May 1916 · page 4

Nominations from persons desiring to contest the election of five directors of Forbes Pastures Protection Board, should he in the hands…

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