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

Politics & elections, 1918

124 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 3 of 7

Cobar By-Election. Labor Candidate Unopposed

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 14 May 1918 · page 3

Mr. M. A Davidson, the selected Labor candidate, has been returned unopposed at the Cobar by-election in succession to the late Mr. Fern…

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The Queen Competition. Position of the Candidates

Forbes Times · Tuesday 14 May 1918 · page 2

The barometer for the Queen comnival in connection with the Friendly Societies' and Bandsmen's sports in aid of the Forbes Hospital is now…

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Election of Officers

Forbes Times · Friday 17 May 1918 · page 8

On the motion of Messrs. Jelbart and Laidlaw, it was agreed that the whole of the office-bearers be reelected for the ensuing year…

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The Queen Competition. Position of the Candidates

Forbes Times · Friday 17 May 1918 · page 4

The barometer for the Queen comnival in connection with the Friendly Societies' and Bandsmen's sports in aid of the Forbes Hospital is now…

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P.P. Board Election

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 17 May 1918 · page 2

An election for the return of four directors of the Condobolin P.P. Board will be held on Wednesday next. There are five candidates…

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A Probable Farmers' Candidate

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 17 May 1918 · page 2

The Cowra "Free Press" is responsible for the following:—"Mr. H. M. Brown, a popular Canowindra 'man on the land, is mentioned as a…

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New Polling Booth

Forbes Times · Tuesday 21 May 1918 · page 2

Mr. Henry Webster, returning officer for Ashburnham, received an intimation from the Chief Electoral Officer yesterday to the effect that a…

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The Forbes Advocate Tuesday, May 21, 1918. Current Topics. Polling Booth at Wyanga

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 21 May 1918 · page 2

Mr Henry Webster, returning officer for Ashburnham, has received word from the Chief Electoral Officer to the effect that it has been…

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The Farmer's Parliament Meeting of the Lyndhurst District Council of F. & S. Assn. Some Important Matters Dealt With

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 22 May 1918 · page 2

The above ou Tuesday was attended by Messrs. C. Whitmee (Cranbcry), H. M. Brown (Lockwood), J. M. Gow (Canowindra), H. S…

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The Cowra Free Press Use Soft Words and Hard Arguments Wednesday, May 22nd, 1918 Progressive Party Candidate To Contest Lyndhurst Electorate. FARMERS' & Settlers' Take the Initial Steps

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 22 May 1918 · page 2

Following on a communication from the Cowra branch of the Farmers' and Settlers' Assn. favoring the taking of steps to select a Progressive candidate,…

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Queen Candidate

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 May 1918 · page 3

A meeting of Miss Allison's supporters was held this week, when progress in connection with the Queen campaign was reported…

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Position of Candidates

Forbes Times · Tuesday 28 May 1918 · page 2

The postion of candidates this morning was as follows:—Nurse Crowther, Hospital. Miss Alice Bray, Friendly Societies…

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Hume Electorate. The Labor Candidate

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 28 May 1918 · page 2

The Labor selection ballot for the Hume Federal electorate has resulted In the choice of Mr R. W. Cruickshank, who contested the…

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Candidate for Burran-gong

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 28 May 1918 · page 4

AT the District Council meeting of the Farmers and Settlers' Association, held at Young on Saturday, Mr. Hill (Balabla) moved, " That steps be taken to call for…

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Position of Candidates

Forbes Times · Friday 31 May 1918 · page 4

The latest positions of the candidates is as follows:—Nurse Crowther, Hospital. Miss Thecla King, Farmers,…

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Latest Telegraphic. State Parliament. The Wheat Guarantee. Fixing Price of Meat. Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 11 June 1918 · page 2

The State session, Beginning to-morrow, is expected to last four or five months Mr Holman says the Government is committed to its…

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Upper Hunter Byelection. Nationalist Candidate Wins

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 11 June 1918 · page 2

The by-election for the Upper Hunter look place on Saturday last, and resulted in a win for the Nationalist candidate, Mr…

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Upper Hunter Election

Western Champion · Thursday 13 June 1918 · page 11

The by-election for the Upper Hunter seat in the State Parliament re[?]dered necessary by the resignation [?] Mr. Abbott, took place on Saturday,…

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Wanted: A National Candidate for Lyndhurst. District Council Formed and Candidates to be asked to submit their names

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 29 June 1918 · page 2

A very representative gathering of delegates from the various National Leagues in the Lyndhurst electorate was held at Blayney on…

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Mainly Political Preparing for the Next State Election

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 5 July 1918 · page 1

As an earnest that Lyndhurst will not go by default at next election, so far as the Nationalists are concerned, a very representative gathering of…

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