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

Politics & elections, 1928

318 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 1 of 16

Federal Parliament Financial Agreement with the States

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 6 January 1928 · page 2

The session which adjourned over the Christmas vacation has been responsible for many outstanding features in Federal legislation. Probably…

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The Coming Federal Election

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 12 January 1928 · page 7

Mr. Tom Fitzpatrick is a definite candidate for the selection for the Hume. Mr. Fleming and others are also mentioned…

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Federal Elections Co-operation Between Parties Supporting the Brucepage Government

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 17 January 1928 · page 8

In an official statement issued by the Prime Minister (Mr. Bruce) as Leader of. the Federal Nationalist Party, and the Federal Treasurer (Dr…

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Country Party Candidate for Hume

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 13

The Wagga branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association met on Saturday night. Mr. W. M. Fleming wrote stating…

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Election of Officers

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 2

Mr. W. A. Buttenshaw was again elected to th position of Secretary and Treasurer for the Parish. Mr. L. Hyde was nominated by…

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Our New Member Honored MAJOR A. D. REID, M.L.A., Entertained at Smoke Social. Highly Eulogistic Addresses Delivered by Minister for Local Government and Prominent District Residents. Brilliant Speech by Major Reid. Mr. G. F. Mccarthy, the Defeated Labor Candidate, Also in Attendance

Cowra Free Press · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 1

On Tuesday evening there was a very large and representative gathering at the Soldiers’ Memorial Hall for the purpose of honoring Major A. D. Reid, M.L.A., who had succeeded in winning Young back from the Labor Party after many years. The…

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Federal Parliament Interests of Producers Safeguarded in the Sale of Commonwealth Line of Steamers

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 24 January 1928 · page 2

In the application for tenders for the purchase of the Commonwealth line of steamers, provision is made that the successful tenderer will be…

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Election of Officers

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 31 January 1928 · page 1

President.—Mr. A. B. Jones was nominated for re-election, by Mr. Robertson, that gentleman stating he had attended the meeting for the…

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To March 28 Parliament Prorogued

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 2

At a meeting of the Executive Council on Wednesday, Parliament was further prorogued from February 27 to March 28…

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Federal Elections Labour Leader Fires First Shot at Young Mr. Charlton’s Speech

Cowra Free Press · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 6

Mr. Charlton, Federal Labour Leader, at the Young Conference, said he realised they were making history and he was glad it was being made in…

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Telegraphic News. To-day's Wires. British Parliament Opens. King's Speech. LONDON

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 8 February 1928 · page 4

Parliament was opened to-day by His Majesty the King. Customary enthusiasm gleeted the procession from Buckingham Palace to the House of…

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Show Committee Election (To the Editor)

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 8 February 1928 · page 6

Sir,--I notice by the issue of the Wyalong "Advocate" of the 31st ultimo that Mr. P. J. Mooney recently had the satisfaction of learning that…

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Forbes District Hospital Election of Officers. Special Meeting of the Board

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 8 February 1928 · page 1

A special meeting of the Hospital committee was held in the Council Chambers on Monday night for the purpose of electing officers. There…

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Chapter 6. a Mock Parliament

Western Champion · Thursday 9 February 1928 · page 19

"Who's chairman?" was the question put as she resumed her seat at the table. "I'm it," sail Gilmore promptly from…

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Our New Serial Story. Australian Historical Novel. "Rose of the Murray." All Rights Reserved. Chapter Vi. a Mock Parliament

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 9 February 1928 · page 3

"Who's chairman?" was the question put as she resumed her seat at the table. "I'm it," said Gilmore, promptly,…

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Federal Parliament the Country Party

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 6

With the approach of the Federal Elections and the possibility of it beins held before the end of the year Mr. Charlton has once again issued…

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In November? Federal Elections Govt. Whip's Forecast

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 1

In the course of an address at the annual meeting of the Bathurst branch of the Nationalist Association, Mr. A. G. Manning, M.H.R., forecast that the…

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Loughlin Not a Candidate

Cowra Free Press · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 6

Though rumor continues to connect the name of P. F. Loughlin with the vacancy on the Migration and Developmental Commission created…

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Candidates for the Big Autumn Events

Cowra Free Press · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 5

TRIVALVE SILVIUS SANA [?] performer on Victoria courses. KING VAL,…

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Federal Parliament Plea for Industrial Peace

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 14 February 1928 · page 1

The plea made by the Prime Minister for a conference between representatives of employers and employees with a view to securing…

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