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

Politics & elections, 1924

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Federal Parliament Effect of British Elections on Australia

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 11 November 1924 · page 7

The self-governing power of the Commonwealth and the States does not, on the face of it, appear to warrant any material interest in English…

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Federal Parliament 1924 Session

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 14 November 1924 · page 4

During that portion of the Parliamentary Session which was held in 1924, 51 Acts were passed dealing with a wide variety of subjects…

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British Elections Final Result (By Wire) Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 14 November 1924 · page 1

London, Nov. 13th.—A Reuter's message states that the final result of the elections for the House of Commons is 413 Conservatives, 151…

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Latest Telegraphic Sydney, Friday. Senate Candidates

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 November 1924 · page 6

The Nationalist Party has decided not to nominate a candidate for the Senate vacancy, but the Progressive Party will probably nominate Mr…

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Federal Parliament 1924 Session (Continued from last issue)

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 18 November 1924 · page 4

Loan Acts.—Four Loan Acts were passed during the session. Three of them authorise the raising arid spending of moneys for Commonwealth…

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Federal Parliament the Composite Government and the Tariff No Bolstering Up Inefficiency

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 18 November 1924 · page 6

In a recent statement of the Prime Minister the policy of the Government regarding the effect of the tariff on primary industries has been made…

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Name of Polling Place Changed

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 21 November 1924 · page 14

Mr. E. A. Buttenshaw, M.L.A., forwards the following:- Dear Sir,—With reference to the polling place established at…

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Federal Parliament 1924 Session (Continued from last issue) Application of British Preferential and Intermediate Tariffs to Canada

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 21 November 1924 · page 15

This resolution gives effect, so far as the Commonwealth is concerned, to an agreement under which Canada grants special concessions on a…

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Senate Vacancy Labor Candidate Elected Progressives Disappointed (By Wire) Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 21 November 1924 · page 1

Mr Power M.L.C. was elected Senator by a joint sitting both Houses in the State Parliament last night by 76 to Mr. Abbott's 50, informal 2…

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Federal Parliament Migration

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 25 November 1924 · page 2

It is understood that already the return to power of the Baldwin Government in Great Britain has opened the door for the renewal of…

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Federal Parliament 1924 Session

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 28 November 1924 · page 15

Public Service Act 1924.—This amending measure is principally designed to facilitate andministration. The most important amendments in…

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Federal Parliament 1924 Session (Continued from last issue.)

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 28 November 1924 · page 16

Dairy Produce Export Charges Act 1924.—This Act imposes charges on the export of butter and cheese from the Commonwealth—(a) not…

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Senate Election Labor Selecting Candidates

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 November 1924 · page 11

A ballot will be taken between Saturdays, November 29th, and December 6th (inclusive), from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., for the selection of five…

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Local & General Mayoral Election

Cowra Free Press · Friday 28 November 1924 · page 4

On Monday night the meeting of our Municipal Council will be solely for the election of Mayor for the ensuing term. No other business of any kind…

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Federal Parliament Empire Preference Proposals to Be Introduced in the House of Commons

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 2 December 1924 · page 4

The speech made by the Secretary of State for the Colonies (Mr. Amery) in which it was announced that the Baldwin Government would carry…

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Labor Wins Sydney Civic Elections. Sydner

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 December 1924 · page 2

As a result of the civic elections yesterday, Labor will be in absolute control of Sydney's civic administration for the next three years. The…

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Election of Mayor

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 2 December 1924 · page 3

There being two nominations (Ald. Todhunter and Westphalen) for the position of chief citizen, a ballot was necessary, which resulted in Ald…

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Federal Parliament 1924 Session BANKRUPTCY (Continued from previous issue)

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 5 December 1924 · page 11

Bankruptcy Act, 1924.—This Act provides uniform bankruptcy law for the whole of Australia. It is based on the English Bankruptcy Act 1914…

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Federal Parliament Cabinet Meetings

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 9 December 1924 · page 4

Ministers have assembled in Melbourne for the purpose of attending a series of Cabinet meetings. SUGAR INDUSTRY…

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Bridge at Colletts' Grossing Questions in Parliament

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 9 December 1924 · page 3

The Collett' Crossing bridge was again referred to in the Assembly last week by Mr. Flannery, who asked: Will the Minister for Public…

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