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

Politics & elections, 1927

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Lang's Seat. Election Results May Be Reviewed

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 13 October 1927 · page 5

It 'is reported in political circles! that one of the first actions of the new Government will be a review of the election results for Bankstown…

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The Elections at Grenfell. Lively Meeting Prior to Polling Day.mr. Hugh Main Heckled

Cowra Free Press · Friday 14 October 1927 · page 4

We take the following from the “Observer” re a meeting addressed at Grenfell on Thursday by Messrs. Main and ,D. Nllon:—…

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Elections in the Early Days How Sydney Fought

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 14 October 1927 · page 12

Those were the days! The days when an election meant a good deal more than the milk-and-water business of dashing around an electorate…

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Latest Election Figures

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 October 1927 · page 7

Goulburn figures are now complete Tully won the seat from Garry by 7028 to 6849. In Willoughby, Sanders is now leading Treatt by 141 votes,…

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The Elections

Cowra Free Press · Friday 14 October 1927 · page 2

Ken Hoad is now leading Fitzpatrick by 82 for Cootamundra, and is certain of election. J. M. Tully also appears to have…

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Federal Parliament

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 18 October 1927 · page 6

The defeat of the Lang Government is welcome, not only to New South Wales, which has suffered most from the autocratic methods of its…

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Another Election Tuesday, 18th October

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 18 October 1927 · page 3

On Tuesday night nest, a big crowd of dancers will elect the champion pairs of one steppers, fox trot, and Charlestons at the Masonic Hall. The…

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Melbourne Cup Candidates

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 18 October 1927 · page 5

PANTHEON Who is expected to improve on his third in last year's Cup. TRIVALVE…

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Celebrating on Election Day

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 18 October 1927 · page 1

Ald. O’Sullivan, Mayor of Paddington, and new Labor member for Woollahra, celebrated his victory by declaring…

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The Elections Overwhelming Majority in Condobolin. Two Candidates Practically Unopposed. Miles Ahead and Miles Below

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 19 October 1927 · page 2

Saturday found Condobolin sparking up--everyone being in from near and far to record their votes. Of The Candidates standing Miles' platform…

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Off to Parliament

Cowra Free Press · Friday 21 October 1927 · page 9

Major A. D. Reid, M.L.A. for Young, left on the mail on Wednesday night for Sydney to take over his new duties and responsibilities…

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State Parliament To Meet on November 3 (By Wire) Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 21 October 1927 · page 1

It is definitely decided that the State Parliament will meet on 3rd November…

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Personalities Who’s Who in the New State Parliament. Brief Sketches of New Premier and His Cabinet

Cowra Free Press · Friday 21 October 1927 · page 5

The man on the land is well represented in the new Ministry. Mr. Bavin’s team includes three farmers and two pastoralists. With…

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An Election Incident

Cowra Free Press · Friday 21 October 1927 · page 10

There are many little humorous incidents connected with a general election. At the Nowra booth, on election day, reports the Shoalhaven…

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The Elections Country Party Leader’s Thanks

Cowra Free Press · Friday 21 October 1927 · page 6

Mr. E. A. Buttenshaw, Leader of the New South Wales Country Party, in a letter of thanks to the electors of the country districts, says: —…

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An Election Incident

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 24 October 1927 · page 4

There are many little humorous incidents connected with a general election. At the Nowra booth, on election day, reports the Shoalhaven…

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Federal Parliament Commonwealth Bank Bill

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 25 October 1927 · page 3

The Bill to divide, the two branches of the Commonwealth Bank in order to allow the carrying out of the Housing plan passed its second reading…

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Country Pressmen Conference in Sydney Election of Officers

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 28 October 1927 · page 1

The 28th annual conference of the N.S.W. Country Press Association was officially opened by Sir Mungo MacCallum, Vice-Chancellor of the…

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Melbourne Cup Candidates Discussed Derby Day Review

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 October 1927 · page 8

On Tuesday next, Australia's greatest handicap event, the Melbourne Cup, will eventuate. It is just twelve months since Spearfelt led the field…

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Federal Parliament Reduction of Debt

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 4 November 1927 · page 14

The fourth return of the National Debt Commission, which was tabled by the Treasurer, Dr. Page, in the House of Representatives on Wednes…

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