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

Politics & elections, 1927

248 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 3 of 13

Mr. Scott Fell Resigns from State Parliament To Contest Warringah

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 8 April 1927 · page 4

Mr. Scott Fell, M.L.A., has tendered his resignation to the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly (Mr. Dooley(as a member for North…

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Our Federal Parliament Meets for the Last Time Melborune Transfer to Canberra on May 6th

Cowra Free Press · Friday 8 April 1927 · page 1

The parliament of the Commonwealth after having met for 26 years in Melbourne held its last sitting in this city on Thursday, March 24, and…

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Municipal By-election

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 April 1927 · page 6

Mr. Jas. Lyell writes to the editor, asking ratepayers to vote in to-morrow's by-election for a candidate who is in favor of the Council allowing…

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Correspondence Municipal By-election (To the Editor of "The Forbes Advocate")

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 April 1927 · page 7

Sir,--Allow me sufficient space in your valuable columns to answer a letter which appeared in your last issue, signed by J. Hill and F. Smith,…

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Election of Officers

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 12 April 1927 · page 8

The election of officers was then proceeded with and resulted as follows:— Patron: Mr. C. E. Wallder…

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The By-Election Mr. Walter Thomson Elected

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 April 1927 · page 5

Considerable local interest was displayed' in the Municipal by-election which was held on Saturday. Voters were early abroad, and it is significant…

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Municipal Election Dr. C. G. Adams Elected. After an Exciting Contest. Ratepayers Say “Yes” on Proportional Representation Poll

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 12 April 1927 · page 3

The announcement of the result was received with applause by the supporters of Dr. Adams assembled outside the Council Chambers, while…

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Parkes Trotting Club. Election of Officers. the May Meeting

Western Champion · Thursday 14 April 1927 · page 10

The President, Mr. R. H. Shaw, occupied the chair at a meeting of the newly-elected committee of the Parkes Pony Racing and Trotting Club, held…

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Correspondence Municipal By-election. (To the Editor of "The Forbes " Advocate")

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 14 April 1927 · page 6

Sir,--The letter of Mr. E, H. Byrnes in your columns justifies comment, as statements made by him are not' correct…

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Municipal Candidates to Deposit £20. Macintyre Council’s Proposal

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 14 April 1927 · page 8

“That provision be made in the Local Government Act that any persons nominated for the offices [?] Alderman or Councillor he…

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Pastora for the Next Election Political Pull-together

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 14 April 1927 · page 6

Politically, the polity of the Graziers’ Association of Now South Wales is much the same to-day as it was a year ago. This is made clear by the…

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A.J.C. RACES Doncaster and Cup Candidates Reviewed

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 15 April 1927 · page 4

With the big Autumn meeting only two days off, a short review of the two principal events will not be out of season. The Doncaster, being…

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The Coming Election. Political Pull-Together

Western Champion · Thursday 21 April 1927 · page 4

Politically, the policy of the Graziers' Association of New South Wales is much the same to-day (writes"Agricola" in the Pastoral Review") as it…

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A.L.P. CONFERENCE Election of Officers Parliamentarians Recognised (By Wire) Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 22 April 1927 · page 1

R. H. Seale (Sec.), W. Webster (President), J. Kilburn (Vice-President), and S. Birel (General Sec. A.L.P. Conference) were all elected…

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Federal Parliament Eeam Wireless an Accomplished Fact

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 26 April 1927 · page 7

A system of Beam wireless between England and Australia was inaugurated last week when the Prime Minister of Australia (Mr. P[?]ice) sent…

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P. Board Election

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 27 April 1927 · page 4

To fill the vacancy caused by the resignations of Directors Richards and Tout there will be an extraordinary, election on the 17th May. Five…

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Pastoral Notes. for the Next Election Political Pull-together

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 29 April 1927 · page 11

Politically, the policy of the Craziers' Association of New South Wales[?] much the same to-day as it was a year ago. This is made[?] by the…

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Party Pact. for Next Election

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 9 May 1927 · page 4

Members of the Parliamentary Country Party are of the opinion that the Government will meet the House in September next to obtain supply,…

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State Parliament Will House be Dissolved? (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 10 May 1927 · page 1

The general opinion, in political circles is that the state Parliament will not meet again during the term of the present administration…

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At Canberra. Opening of Federal Parliament. An Historic Ceremony

Western Champion · Thursday 12 May 1927 · page 14

The opening of the Federal Parliament at Canberra on Monday morning took place in glorious weather. It is estimated that between 25,000 and…

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