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

Politics & elections, 1927

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Federal Parliament Reduction of Debt

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

The decision of the National Debt Commission to use so large an amount as £1,000,000 of the accumulated sinking fund in paying off unconverted…

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Opening of New Federal Parliament. The King’s Message

Cowra Free Press · Friday 13 May 1927 · page 3

At the conclusion of his speech, the Duke of. York said that it afforded him much pleasure to convey the fitting message from the…

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Getting Ready Country Party and Elections

Cowra Free Press · Friday 13 May 1927 · page 9

After successfully forming a branch of the Country Party of N.S.W. at Young, Mr. W. E. Vincent returned to Cowra this morning for the…

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Local and General Enter Loughlin. Election Leader

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 16 May 1927 · page 3

The Federal A.L.P. Conference has delivered a shattering blow at the Premier (Mr. Lang). The Conroy faction, which has…

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By-Election Echo "Butler Hostile to Labor."

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 17 May 1927 · page 3

In reply to a question at the Forbes branch of the A.L.P. on Saturday night, as to. the reason the branch supported Mr. W. J. Thomson in the…

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Election of Trustee

Western Champion · Thursday 19 May 1927 · page 10

A special meeting of the P.A and H. Association was held at Tattersall's Hotel on Saturday to elect a trustee in the place of the late Mr. S. E. Close…

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A Football Argument Resignations and Re-Elections Storm in a Teacup

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 May 1927 · page 1

There was an animated discussion at the Old Boys Football Club meeting, held at Tinman's Hotel on Tuesday night, regarding the action of…

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Preparing for Elections: C.p. at Work

Cowra Free Press · Friday 20 May 1927 · page 2

An opportunity is presented to both the Nationalists and the Country Party followers of Cowra to present a united front in connection with the…

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Elections in August?

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 30 May 1927 · page 2

The general opinion in political circles is that the State Parliament will be dissolved about the beginning of August and that the elections will be…

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Sittings of Parliament Bavin's Proposals (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 31 May 1927 · page 1

Mr. Bavin stated that, in the event of a National Party being returned to power at the forthcoming elections, morning sittings of Parliament would…

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Election of Officers

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 31 May 1927 · page 6

The election of officers was then proceeded with and resulted as follows:— Patron—Councillor E. E. Templeman (Shire President)…

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Election Upset. Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 31 May 1927 · page 2

The Adelaide Court of Disputed Returns declared void the election of T. T. Thompson, Independent Labor candidate for Port Adelaide district in…

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Nats. and Progs. Agreement Finalised For Coming Elections (By Wire) Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 3 June 1927 · page 1

An agreement between the Nationalists and the Country Party relating to the coming State elections has been completed…

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A Country Candidate for Cootamundra

Cowra Free Press · Friday 3 June 1927 · page 5

Mr. Thomas J. A. Fitzpatrick, B.A.. of “Warre Warral.” near Junee. who recently returned from a tour of Europe, is announced as a Country party…

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Political Mr. Hugh Main and the Election

Cowra Free Press · Friday 3 June 1927 · page 5

“Personally I do not know yet what my political intentions are,” said Mr. Main, speaking at Young. “But my home is now situated in the Temora…

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Mr. Hugh Main and the Election

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 6 June 1927 · page 2

"Personally, I do wot know yet what my political intentions are," said Mr. Main, at Young. "But my home is now, situated in the Temora…

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Country Party Additions to Platform Pact for Elections Only (By Wire) Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 10 June 1927 · page 1

The Country Party has made important additions to its fighting platform, including lan Elective Upper House, and co-partnership and…

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Local and General Mr. J. Garry Is Candidate for Parliament. Will Contest Goulburn Seat

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 13 June 1927 · page 2

Director Jack Garry, of the Young P.P. Board, the well-known grazier of "Garryowen," Binalong, is seeking Parliamentary honors. He has…

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"Dirtiest Ever" The Coming Elections Lang on Bavin's Speech (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 14 June 1927 · page 1

The Premier, Mr. Lang, preferring to Mr. Bavin's speech at Bathurst, remarked that if it was an indication o fthe manner in which Mr. Bavin…

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Early Election Lang Speeding Up (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 14 June 1927 · page 1

Mr. Lang, in a statement last night, said the whole of the machinery at the disposal of the Government had been utilised, and accelerated to…

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