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

Politics & elections, 1927

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State Parliament. Stormy Session Ahead

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 6

Anything and everything may happen during the preliminary session to commence on Tuesday next. Members will re-assemble in a state…

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Writ for £1000 Trouble in Parliament Alleged Assault

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 6

There was a development on Tuesday in connection with the trouble which occurred within the preeints of Parliament on Christmas Eve,…

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PARLIAMENT Land and Dentists Bill (By Wire) Sydney, Friday./

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 1

The Land Bill passed the Committee stage in the legislative Assembly, The Minister for Health moved the Second reading of the Dentists…

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Federal Parliament Financial Relations with the States

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 21 January 1927 · page 14

Speaking at Drisbane lasl week, the Acting Prime Minister (Dr'. Page)' agalil-refcn-to the Composite Government's proposals for altering the…

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Not a Candidate for Municipal Honors

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 25 January 1927 · page 2

Mr. Wm. Parkes called at the “Free Press” office this morning and asked us to state that a recent statement to the effect that he will be a…

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Municipal Election Seven Candidates in the Field

Cowra Free Press · Friday 28 January 1927 · page 9

Up to the time of going to press the following had been nominated for the vacancy in the Municipal Council : Dr. L. W. Roberts, Dr. C. G. Adams,…

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District Hospital Election of Officers. Mr. Austen Re-elected President

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 January 1927 · page 1

Among the matters dealt with at the annual meeting of the subscribers of the Forbes District Hospital, was the election of officers for 1927. The…

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Municipal Election Seven Candidates Nominated. Polling Day Saturday Next

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 1 February 1927 · page 3

The following candidates have been nominated to contest the seat in the Municipal Council rendered vacant recently through ex-Ald. Newcombe…

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Dalley Seat Election February 20

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 1 February 1927 · page 8

The writ in connection with the Dalley by-election is to be issued by the Speaker of the House of Representatives (Sir Littleton Groom)…

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Federal Parliament Industrial Delegation

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 7

The Acting Prime Minister (Dr. Page) stated recently that he had received communications from certain Trades land Labor Councils…

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Election of Alderman Cowra Branch of A.l.p. Decides to Run a Candidate. Mrg. F. Mccarthy Unanimously Endorsed

Cowra Free Press · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 9

Those present at a meeting of the Cowra branch of the A.L.P., held In the Soldiers’ Memorial Hall on Wednesday evening, were:—Mr. J…

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Election of Officers

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 2

The election of Trustees and Committee was then proceeded with, and resulted as follows:— Trustees.—Messrs G. J. Bland, J…

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Voting at State Elections

Cowra Free Press · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 1

The State Premier, replying to the F.S.A., says in the Amending Electoral Bill, it is not intended to introduce the principle of compulsory…

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Election of Officers

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 8 February 1927 · page 3

President.—Mr. S. W. Brien, on the motion of Messrs. Henley and E. S. Twigg. Vice-Presidents.—Messrs. H. S…

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Aldermanic Election Dr. L. W. Roberts Wins Exciting Contest. Mr. G. F. Mccarthy Runner-up. Ratepayers Evince Very Keen Interest. 524 Votes Recorded

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 8 February 1927 · page 2

From an early hour on Saturday morning voting proceeded steadily several partisans of the various candidates working hard in getting…

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Popular Girl. Hospital Candidate

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 February 1927 · page 1

The special sub-committee formed for the purpose of carrying out a produce drive, on similar lines to the suggested route march of sheep, met…

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P. & A. ASSOCIATION Election of Officers

Western Champion · Thursday 17 February 1927 · page 5

Thse first meeting of the newlyelected Committee of the Parkes P. and A. Association was held at Tattersall's Hotel on Saturday afternoon,…

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Federal Parliament Return of the Prim Minister

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 13

The Prime Minister (Mr. Bruce) has returned from England after representing Australia at the Imperial Conference. As Mr. Bruce will…

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Country Bursaries Successful Candidates. Tenable at Cowra I.H.S.

Cowra Free Press · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 4

The Bursary Endowment Board has awarded bursaries to the following pupils of country schools, subject to the fulfilment of the regulations :…

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Political Dalley By-election

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 22 February 1927 · page 4

A by-election of a member of the House of Representatives in the place of Mr. W. G. Mahony, will be held in the division of Dalley, on…

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