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

Politics & elections, 1927

248 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 2 of 13

Dalley By-election

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 24 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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Federal Parliament Export Bounty on Wines

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 25 February 1927 · page 2

The export bounty on Australian wine which was passed in August. 1924, had an operation for three years, so that, unless renewed, the…

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P. & A. Association Election of Trustees. Rebuilding the Pavilion

Western Champion · Thursday 3 March 1927 · page 2

A special general meeting of the members of the Parkes P. and A. Association was held at the Shire Chambers on Saturday afternoon to elect a…

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Federal Parliament Per Capita Payments

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

The Prime Minister (Mr. Bruce) has stated that when he has received replies from all the States regarding the proposed Royal Commission on…

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Futility of By-elections (To the Editor, "Grenfell Record")

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 7 March 1927 · page 2

Sir,-The Press has reported the result of the Dalley by-election. It illustrates afresh the futility of by-elections. I would like with, your…

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Elective Body Suggested for Chamber of Commerce Election of Members

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

Included in the matters discussed at Friday night's meeting of West Wyalong Chamber of Commerce was that brought forward by Mr. W. J…

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F. AND S. Election of Officers

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 15 March 1927 · page 1

At the annual meeting of the Wyalong branch of the Farmers and Settlers Association, held in the Memorial Hall on Saturday afternoon, the…

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Election of President

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

In proposing that Mr. Thomas be re-elected to the position of President Mr. Parkor. said that during his two years' occupancy of the Presidential…

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The By-election

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 March 1927 · page 6

By an advertisement in this issue the Town Clerk intimates that the nominations for the Municipal by-election must close on Saturday,…

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Election of Officers

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 22 March 1927 · page 7

The election of office bearers was then proceeded with, and resulted as follows:— President: Mr. C. J. Thomas…

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Till April 7 Parliament Adjourned (By Wire) Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 25 March 1927 · page 1

Parliament was formally adjourned till April 7…

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Seven Candidates Municipal By-election

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 March 1927 · page 6

Probably the greatest sign of local prosperity disclosed in recent years is the statement to the effect that no less than seven citizens of this town…

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ELECTIONS By Show Committee

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 29 March 1927 · page 2

In the, presence of a well attended meeting of the West Wyalong P.A.H. and I. Association on Saturday, over which the President (Mr. C. E. Wall…

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Govt. Defeat Probable In South Australian Elections (Bu Wore) Sydney, Monday Evening

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 29 March 1927 · page 1

When counting in the South Australian election was concluded on Saturday night, the figures indicated a probable defeat or the Labor…

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Election of Officers

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 29 March 1927 · page 8

The following office bearers were elected for the ensuing period:— President: Mr. G. P. Evans. Vice-Presidents: Messrs C. W…

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Parties Even Western Aus. Elections (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 29 March 1927 · page 1

In the West Australian election, the returns are very incomplete. Counting leaves the parties almost evenly balanced, but the Labor…

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W.A. ELECTIONS Parties Even (By Wire) Sydney

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

The final returns for Greenough, West Australia, gave the Labor candidate a small majority. The parties are now equal…

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Municipal By-Election the Nominations

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 April 1927 · page 7

The dominations for the Municipal by-election to be held on Saturday, April 9, were publicly announced at the Town Hall, at noon to-day, by Mr…

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General Election In August or September Dissolution Rumored (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 5 April 1927 · page 1

The dissolution of the State Parliament in August, and a general election, in September, is said to be in contemplation…

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Proportional Representation Ald. Todhunter Wants It for Municipal Elections. Council Decides Unanimously in Favor of Same. Poll to Be Taken on Saturday Next

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 5 April 1927 · page 2

Last night Ald. Todhunter proposed at the Municipal Council meeting, pursuant to notice: — “That the Council arrange for…

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