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

Politics & elections, 1925

318 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 2 of 16

Federal Parliament Main Road Development—increased Grant Foreshadowed

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 24 February 1925 · page 6

The statement made by the Minster for Works and Railways (Mr. W. C. Hill) at the annual meeting of the National Roads Association on…

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Crisis Likely In Victorian Parliament (By Wire) Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 27 February 1925 · page 2

Melbourne.—It is regarded as likely [?] a political crisis will occurr in [?] Victorian Parliament shortly, resulting in a dissolution…

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Forbes and District Chamber of Commerce. Annual Meeting Election of Officers

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 February 1925 · page 3

The annual meeting of the Forbes and District Chamber of Commerce was held on Wednesday night. Those present were: Messrs. L. Clemens…

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State Parliament Meets on March 24

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 3 March 1925 · page 4

The State Cabinet has decided to hold a short session, beginning on March 24. The Ne Temere legislation will…

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Federal Parliament Commonwealth Line of Steamers

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 3 March 1925 · page 1

One of the first actions or the Bruce-Page Government on taking office in 1923 was to face the position regarding the Commonwealth line of…

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State Elections

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 3 March 1925 · page 2

Mr. Angus Campbell, grazier, of Dunn’s Plains, Rockley district, has submitted his name for the Cootamundra constituency, and the Executive…

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Polling Booth at Trimen

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 4 March 1925 · page 8

The members concerned -- Messrs. E. M. Horsington and M A. Davidson, have each received the following official communication from the Chief…

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Federal Parliament the Prime Minister Visiting Western & South Australia

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 13 March 1925 · page 4

The Prime Minister (Mr. Bruce) who has spared himself no effort in acquiring first hand knowledge of the problems of the Commonwealth,…

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Rugby League Football Club Election of Officers

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 13 March 1925 · page 2

The adjourned annual meeting of the West Wyalong Rugby League was held on Tuesday night, there being a large attendance. The ballot for…

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MURRUMBIDGEE The Candidates

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 13 March 1925 · page 2

The following candidates will contest the Murrumbidgee seat:- Progressives: Messrs E. A. Buttenshaw, M.L.A., and Alexander…

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Labor Senate Candidates Gardiner and Grant Selected (By Wire) Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 13 March 1925 · page 2

Donald Grant, a former A.W.U. member, was selected as Labour's second candidate for the Senate. Senator Garliner is the other…

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Donald Grant. a Senate Candidate. Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 March 1925 · page 11

Donald Grant, a former I.W.W. member, has been selected as Labor's second candidate for the Senate. Senator Gardiner is the other…

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Federal Parliament Composite Government and Commonwealth Borrowing

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 17 March 1925 · page 4

An unfair attack at the Composite Governments' borrowing policy is contained in a recently issued half yearly report of the Hobart Savings Bank…

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State Elections. the Party Lists

Western Champion · Thursday 19 March 1925 · page 5

Most of the candidates for the State elections now have been selected, and are waving their party banners. Following are lists, complete to…

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P. Board Election

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 20 March 1925 · page 2

An election of eight Directors of the Condobolin Pastures Protection Board is required to be held, and Tuesday, 7th April, has been fixed as…

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Forbes P. A. & H. Association Election of Officers. Mr. Bassett Again President

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 24 March 1925 · page 4

The 1925 committee of the Forbes P.A. and H. Association held its first meeting on Saturday last Present: Messrs. G. D. Bassett, H. Besgrove…

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Candidates for P.p. Board

Western Champion · Thursday 26 March 1925 · page 13

Nomination day for the election of eight candidates for the Forbes P.P Board has been fixed for Friday, 3rd April, and candidates' nominations…

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Federal Parliament Election Arrangement

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 27 March 1925 · page 4

The election arrangements made be- 1 tween Mr Bruce and Dr Page to operate at elections held whilst the Comp Government remains in office…

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Central City (Forbes) Trotting Club Election of Officials

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 March 1925 · page 5

The committee of the Central City Trotting Club held a special meeting in the Metropolitan Hotel on Monday night for the purpose of electing…

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The Senate Vacancy. Probable Candidates. Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 31 March 1925 · page 2

The Senate candidates for to-morrrow's joint sitting of Parliament will probably be Mr. Thomas (Nationalist), Mr. Abbott (Progressive), and…

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