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

Politics & elections, 1919

179 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 4 of 9

Red Cross Candidate

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 3 June 1919 · page 3

Friday, June 6th—Mock Banquet at Mrs. McAulay's residence. Wednesday, June 11th—Gift evening at Mrs. McAulay's residence…

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State Parliament to Meet on July 8th

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 10 June 1919 · page 2

The State Parliament will probably open on July 8th…

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MocK Banquet. a Splendid Entertainment at Wyalong in Support of the Red Cross Candidate

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 10 June 1919 · page 2

Something novel in the way of entertainments was the mock banquet held in Robinson's Hall, Wyalong, on Friday night in support of the Red…

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Council Candidate

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 10 June 1919 · page 3

Baby Competition closing, with social, on Saturday night next. Social in Robinson's Hall on the 17th…

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Red Cross Candidate

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 10 June 1919 · page 3

Gift evening at Mrs. McAulay's residence to-morrow night—(gifts for fete.) Juvenile dance in Robinson's Hall…

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FORBES P.P. Board First Meeting Since Election Mr Wallace Hunter Chairman

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 June 1919 · page 5

The first meeting of directors of the newly elected Pastures Protection Board was held on Wednesday. Those present were: Messrs Wallace Hunter…

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Ald. Hudson's Resignation Bye-election on June 28th. Question of Alderman Geddes' Seat

Forbes Times · Friday 13 June 1919 · page 2

The resignation of Alderman W. R. Hudson, announced in our last issue, was before Tuesday night's meeting of the local Municipal Council,…

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Municipality of Forbes, Election of an Alderman. Extraordinary Vacancy

Forbes Times · Friday 13 June 1919 · page 3

Notice is hereby given that an Election of an Alderman for the Municipality of Forbes, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Alderman…

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Red Cross Candidate

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 13 June 1919 · page 2

Juvenile dance in Robinson's Hall [?]night. Three night's fete on the 19th, 20th and 21st. Don't miss the confetti…

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Council Candidate

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 13 June 1919 · page 2

Baby Competition closing, with social to-morrow night. Social in Robinson's hall Tuesday next…

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Farmers Getting Ready for the Coming State Elections

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 25 June 1919 · page 2

A conference of F. and S. District Council's representing Burrangong, was held in the P. and A. Hall, Young, on Thursday…

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Opening of Parliament

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 27 June 1919 · page 2

It is highly improbable that Parliament will open till the end of July, owing to the illness of many members and Ministers…

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Federal Parliament. Re-opened on Wednesday. Government Policy Outlined

Forbes Times · Friday 27 June 1919 · page 4

The House of Representatives resumed on Wednesday [?] Mr. Watt indicated the Government programme and added that it…

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Late Telegrams N.S.W. Parliament Opening. the Seamen's Strike. Sydney

Forbes Times · Friday 27 June 1919 · page 2

There were 3S deaths from influenza in the hospitals for the 24 hours [?]aded eight o'clock last, night and 180 new admissions…

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Election of Officials

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 July 1919 · page 3

The following office-bearers were elected:- President.—Mrs H. B. Sweet. Vice-Presidents.—Mrs Wallace…

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Queen Competition. Carnival at Bogan Gate. Miss McKEOWN ELECTION

Forbes Times · Tuesday 8 July 1919 · page 2

A Queen competition in aid of the [?] of the Union Church at Bogan Gate, which has been attracting a lot of attention at that centre, closed on…

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In The Federal Parliament the Wool Clip

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 11 July 1919 · page 1

In the House of Representatives the member for Calare (Mr. Pigott) asked the Treasurer: (1) Whether, in view of the worst…

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Victotian Senate Candidates

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 11 July 1919 · page 5

The Victorian A.L.P. Executive has approved of the following nominations for the selection contest for. Victoria's three Senate' candidates;…

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Paddington Election. Three Candidates

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 22 July 1919 · page 3

The nominations for the vacancy in the parliamentary representation of Paddington were received on Friday by the returning officer (Mr. J…

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Mob Rule Disorder in Melbourne. Parliament House Partly Wrecked Premier Brutally Assaulted. Melbourne

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 22 July 1919 · page 2

A mob of several thousands marched to the Victorian Parliament House last night, and partly wrecked the Treasury offices, and…

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