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

Politics & elections, 1928

318 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 13 of 16

GRENFELL Shire Candidates Bowlers Have Big Day Soldiers' Dinner

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 November 1928 · page 9

Twelve nominations have been received for the Weddin Shire elections, to be held on December 1st, six to be elected. The…

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Federal Elections National Campaign. Dr. Earle Page Speaks in Cowra. in Support of Sir Neville Howse, V.C., M.H.R.

Cowra Free Press · Friday 16 November 1928 · page 4

On Tuesday evening last, Dr. Earle Page, Federal Treasurer, addressed a meeting in the Masonic Hall in support of the candidature of Sir Neville…

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Carcoar P.P. Board Election

Cowra Free Press · Friday 16 November 1928 · page 9

With characteristic effrontery our contemporary is occasionally impelled to indulge in wild flights with a view to Impressing on at least a…

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Waugoola Shire Election to the Electors of “C” Riding

Cowra Free Press · Friday 16 November 1928 · page 1

Ladies and Gentlemen,— In offering my services to you as a Councillor for your Riding, I do so with the desire to be of service to…

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Federal Elections

Cowra Free Press · Friday 16 November 1928 · page 9

To-morrow (Saturday) the electors will be called upon to decide who shall be the Federal representative for Calare during the ensuing term…

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Federal Elections the Parkes Figures. Latest Returns

Western Champion · Monday 19 November 1928 · page 6

At the elections on Saturday the Masonic Hall housed the local polling booth, and was the centre of interest for the day, though there was…

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Federal Elections. the Other States. Sydney

Western Champion · Monday 19 November 1928 · page 7

In Victoria eight Nationalists, Labor, and four Country Party candidates are leading. In Queensland five Nationalists,…

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Weddin Shire Elections. "A" Riding

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 19 November 1928 · page 2

To the Electors "A" Riding.— In response to the requests of a number of electors, we, the undersigned, have submitted our names for the election…

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General News Municipal Election

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 19 November 1928 · page 2

We understand the following are seeking election at the forthcoming municipal poll:— Old Council— Messrs Douglass, J. Bradley, Mylecharane,…

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Federal Election

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 19 November 1928 · page 2

The election of members of the Federal Legislative which took place on Saturday will go down In history as one of the quietest In the history of Australian politics. Particularly was this noticable in Calare, of which electorate the Forbes District is…

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Wattamondara Shire Elections

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 20 November 1928 · page 1

The audience which greeted the speakers at the Shire election meeting on Friday last was the largest ever seen at a public meeting in…

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Municipal Elections Prospective Candidates

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 21 November 1928 · page 5

Nominations for the Forbes Municipal triennial election close to-morrow afternoon, at 5 o'clock. Of the present Council, it is…

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Candidates Passed

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 21 November 1928 · page 7

The following candidates from the Forbes Public School succeeded in passing the junior examination: Sydney H. Farrand, Arthur G. Free,…

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Municipal Elections. Candidates Galore. Wide Choice for Ratepayers

Western Champion · Thursday 22 November 1928 · page 15

Nominations of candidates for the forthcoming Municipal elections close at 5 o'clock this afternoon, and the official declaration will take place at…

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Our Local Parliament Last Meeting of Old Council Wheat Waggons. Harm Roads. Aldermen's Views

Western Champion · Thursday 22 November 1928 · page 5

That big, heavy waggons carting wheat down the main street of Parkes were doing damage to [?] streets was the view of Aid…

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Federal Elections. Late Returns

Western Champion · Thursday 22 November 1928 · page 17

In the electorates the position is practically unchanged, and definite results are not expected to be known before Friday. Herbert, Kennedy,…

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Municipal Elections Twenty-one Candidates Nominated

Cowra Free Press · Friday 23 November 1928 · page 9

For the Municipal elections, nominations for which closed yesterday, twenty-one candidates are in the field. A list of candidates and…

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Labor Reps. For Municipal Elections SYDNEY

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 23 November 1928 · page 1

According to the Secretary of the N.S.W. section of the A.L.P. about 500 candidates have been endorsed officially as the Labor representatives…

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Big Field for Civic Honors Ten New Candidates

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 November 1928 · page 6

There are 16 nominations for the nine positions of aldermen for the Forbes Municipal Council. Today, at mid-day, Town Clerk…

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GRENFELL Miss Mannell Crowned Queen Candidates for Civic Honors New School to Cost £10,000

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 November 1928 · page 8

Polling day in connection with the Federal election in Grenfell was one of the quietest that has been held here. It is safe to say…

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