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

Politics & elections, 1926

129 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 6 of 7

Shire Election (To the Editor)

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 23 November 1926 · page 3

Sir,—In your paper’s comments re my letter concerning the ex-President’s candidature for Shire honors, you state among other, things that I…

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P. & C. Association Decide to Run a Candidate in “Miss Cowra” Competition

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 23 November 1926 · page 2

A a special meeting of the Parents and Citizens’ Association, held on Monday night, it was unanimously decided to nominate a candidate for the…

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SHIRE of Waugoola Riding C Election

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 23 November 1926 · page 2

The date of the above election draws near, and we sincerely trust that the ratepayers will testify by their votes at the ballot box that they…

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Federal Parliament Redemption of Public Debt

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 30 November 1926 · page 6

The total of the Commonwealth debt is frequently quoted as evidence of unsound finance and injured credit but, when the position is examined it…

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The Rolls Police Start Monday Election to Cost £25,000

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 30 November 1926 · page 7

The police started the adjustment of electoral rolls in about a dozen city electorates on Monday. The estimated cost of the elections…

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TENTS & ELECTIONS No Connection

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 30 November 1926 · page 4

The Minister for Labor and Indus try (Mr. Baddeley) stated on Friday that the ordering of large numbers of lonts by the Government to…

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Shire Election Mr. F. B. Hinton B Riding’s New Councillor. Mr. H. S. Henley Defeated by Sixty-three Votes

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 30 November 1926 · page 1

The two candidates for the above decided on Saturday last were: — Mr. Herbert Sydney Henley, of Bassett Downs, Cowra, farmer and…

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PARLIAMENT Truck Shortage "No New Thing"

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 3 December 1926 · page 14

When the Legislative Assembly resumed on Monday, Mr. Kilpatrick (C.P.) asked the Minister for Health (Mr. Cann) whether, in view of the…

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Mr. Flannery Candidate for Murrumbidgee

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 3 December 1926 · page 1

Mr. E. A. Wilder, Secretary of the local branch of the A.L.P., received a letter yesterday from the Hon. M. M. Flannery, M.L.A., Minister for…

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Compulsory Voting At Victorian Elections (By Wire) Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 3 December 1926 · page 1

In the Victorian Assembly the Chief Secretary gave notice of his intention to introduce a Bill to make voting compulsory at State elections…

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MARCH 19 Probable Election Date

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 3 December 1926 · page 5

A prominent member of the State Ministry announced on Tuesday that, unless unforseen circumstances occur, the elections will be held on…

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Who Will Stand for Young ? Some Probable Candidates

Cowra Free Press · Friday 3 December 1926 · page 4

With the State elections looming likely candidates both possibles and probables, are being reviewed. So far as the Young electorate is…

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One Candidate Albury Nationalists

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 7 December 1926 · page 4

At a largely attended meeting in the Town Hall of the Albury branch of the National Association, the following resolution was carried:—…

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BYE-ELECTION Ex-West Wyalongite

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 7 December 1926 · page 1

A bye-election, to fill the vacancy in the Queanbeyan Municipal Council, caused by the resignation of Alderman Woodgear, was held at…

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Mayoral Election Postponed

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 7 December 1926 · page 2

Owing to the fact that there could not be a full Council present, the election of Mayor for 1927 which was set down…

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Election of Mayor Ald. M. W. Whitby Re-elected Allowance Increased From £39 to £52 Per Year Mayoral Minute Discloses a Splendid Record of Work. Ald. Sorrell Appointed Deputy Mayor

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 7 December 1926 · page 3

Those present at a special meeting of the Municipal Council last night, called for the purpose of electing the Mayor for the ensuing year, were:—…

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PARLIAMENT Truck Shortage "No New Thing"P

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 10 December 1926 · page 13

When the Legislative Assembly resumed on Monday Mr. Kilpatrick (C.P.) asked the Minister for Health (Mr. Cann) whether, in view of the…

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Don't Hold Elections Gardiner's Advice (By Wire) Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 10 December 1926 · page 1

Ex-Senator Gardiner, speaking at a, social function, remarked, "I want to say that we look upon members of, the Labor Party in the State…

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MOEYONG New Polling Place

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 14 December 1926 · page 3

Mr. E. A. Buttenshaw, M.L.A., forwards the following:- Sir,—Referring to your representtions in relation to an application from…

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Election of Mayor Results in Another Deadlock

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 14 December 1926 · page 4

A special meeting of the Burrowa Municipal Council was held in the Council Chambers on Monday of last week for the purpose of electing a…

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