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

Politics & elections, 1919

179 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 6 of 9

Election Expenses

Western Champion · Thursday 18 September 1919 · page 22

The story of the eletion expenses of a Georgia man, who was defeated for country commissioner in the recent primary, is published in Newark…

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Wild Scenes in Parliament. Sydney

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 19 September 1919 · page 8

There was a wild scone in Parliament House this morning during the debate on the Estimates. Mr. Hall moved the closure on the Premier's…

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Late Telegrams. Early Federal Elections. the Baker's Strike. Sydney

Forbes Times · Friday 19 September 1919 · page 4

The Federal Returning Officer at Temora has been instructed to prepare for a general election. The Commonwealth has spent about…

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Pre-Selection of Candidates. Labor Not Proposing Abolition. (Contributed.)

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 23 September 1919 · page 3

The decision of the National Conference during the week to continue the policy of pre-selection of candidates coupled with the condition that…

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Federal Elections December 6th LIKELY

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 September 1919 · page 3

It is generally expected that within the next few days there will be a definite development in the Federal political situation, and that it will…

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Murrumbidgee Electorate Mr P. M. M'girr a Candidate

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 September 1919 · page 2

Mr P. M. M'Girr, M.L.A., member for Macquarie, was in Forbes yesterday, and informed us that he is a candidate for selection for the new…

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Mr. P. M. M'girr, M.l.a. Attitude in Parliament

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 October 1919 · page 2

Mr P. M'Girr, M.L.A. for Macquarie, who will be a candidate for selection for the Murrumbidgee electorate at the orthcoming State…

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New Polling Places

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 7 October 1919 · page 2

The Hon. J. M. Chanter, M.H.R., has been informed that the following polling places have been recommended within the division of Riverina:…

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Questions in Parliament

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 8 October 1919 · page 7

Mr P. M. McGirr has been interesting himself in matters affecting the district north of Condobolin. We note the following :--…

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Federal Elections National Campaign

Forbes Times · Friday 10 October 1919 · page 4

In this issue an advertisement appears by the National Association inviting nominations for candidate for the next Federal general elections…

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Catholic Party Separate Parliamentary Candidates. Advocated by Federation

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 10 October 1919 · page 5

There was a large attendance of delegates at the coneference of the Catholic Federation on Tuesday at the Chapter Hall, St. Hary's…

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"Any Decency Left?" in Moribund Parliament. Captain Carmichael's View

Forbes Times · Tuesday 14 October 1919 · page 1

"Test it how you will," said Captain Carmichael on Thursday night at Bondi, "this Parliament is moribund, and should got to the country at once…

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Federal Elections National Campaign. Calling for Nominations

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 14 October 1919 · page 2

In this issue an advertisement appears by the National Asoseintion inviting nominations for canddates for the next Federal general electons…

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Mook Election

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 15 October 1919 · page 2

The principal business at the Cowra branch of the Catholic Federation League on Monday night was a mock election under the proportional system of voting…

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The State Elections. Predicted for March

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 17 October 1919 · page 2

While speaking at the Health and by-laws Committee meeting at the Town Hall on Tuesday, Aid. Meagher said that it was probable the State…

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Federal Elections

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 18 October 1919 · page 1

It has been definitely announced in the House of Representatives that nominations for the Federal general elections will close on November 14th…

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Country Members in Parliament. [?]Odder for Drought-stricken Areas. Important Forestry Amendment

Forbes Times · Tuesday 21 October 1919 · page 1

The weekly meeting of the Country Committee was held at Parliament [?]ouse on Thursday the 16th October. The sub-committee appointed to go…

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Latest Telegraphic. Warship for Darwin. Progressive Candidates Jacka, V.C., Gets Great Welcome. Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 21 October 1919 · page 3

It is understood that a warship is on route for Darwin and that ejected officials may be taken back under escort…

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General News. Federal Election

Forbes Times · Friday 24 October 1919 · page 2

The member for Calare, Mr H. P[?], announced in this [?]sue that he will address the electors in the disrict very shortly. Lacer on he will…

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local Government Elections. (To the Editor "Advocate.")

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 28 October 1919 · page 4

Sir,—A by-election for an alderman to fill a vacancy in the Newtown Council was held o nSaturday, 18th October, when a candidate was…

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