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

Politics & elections, 1928

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

Poll Declared. Quiet Ceremony. Candidates Absent

Western Champion · Thursday 6 December 1928 · page 6

Only one of the candidates in the municipal elections, the newly elected Aid. Geddes, and a representative of the "Western Champion" were…

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Calare Election. The Poll Declared

Western Champion · Thursday 6 December 1928 · page 9

The official declaration of the poll for the Calare electorate was made by the Returning Officer, Mr. R. W. Evans, at Orange, at noon on…

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[?] Council. Election of Mayor

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 6 December 1928 · page 2

The new [?] will meet to-night at 7.30 to [?] Mayoral allowance for 1929, and the election of Mayor, after the Council will…

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Lachlan Council Election of Councillors The following gentlemen were elected for the Lachlan Shire Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 7 December 1928 · page 1

A Riding: Messrs. R. G. Metcalf, T. Hunt, and E. A. Curr. B Riding: Messrs S. Ludlow, P. J. Mooney, and W. Dawson…

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GRENFELL Stacpole--Robinson Wedding Farmer Loses an Eye Council Elections

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 December 1928 · page 3

The Rev. Fr. McAlroy celebrated the wedding of Miss Nellie Robinson and Mr. Albert Staepole last Wednesday. After the ceremony, a reception was…

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CONDOBOLIN Personal Items Shire and Municipal Elections

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 December 1928 · page 3

Mr. Mick Bannon of The Family Hotel was called to Cootamundra on Sunday on account of the sudden death of his brother. The funeral was…

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Local Govt. the Candidate's Car

Western Champion · Monday 10 December 1928 · page 2

The world having reached what is known'as the petrol age, it is not to be. expected that such social upheavals as elections should escape the…

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Mayoral Election Ald. Keast Unopposed. Talk of "Caucus."

Western Champion · Monday 10 December 1928 · page 1

An air. of tension was present at the Counc[?] Chambers on Friday at noon, when the newly elected aldermen met for the purpose of choosing a Mayor for the ensuing twelve months. Ald. Keast was unanimously elected Mayor, and Ald. Cooper…

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Nelson Leading Terrory Election Sydney, Monday Evening

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 11 December 1928 · page 1

Voting for the Territory election, shows that Mr. Nelson, the lAtSPMsniber, has' a large lead over the other candidates, and is certain to be…

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Election of President

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 11 December 1928 · page 1

Cr. Kirkman asked Cr. Dickson if he was willing to stand for the position of President, but Cr. Dickson said: “No. I have held the office for…

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The Late Mayoral Election “The Inside Story.”

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 11 December 1928 · page 2

The ultra - mendacious “Guardian” scribe, under the heading “The Inside Story” in giving play to his imbecile maunderings makes a bold bid to…

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Mayoral Election ALD. H. C. Moulder Elected

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 12 December 1928 · page 7

There was quite an air of tension apparent at the Council Chambers last evening until the ballot was taken, indicating that neither side…

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After Recent Elections

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 13 December 1928 · page 3

Victor: "Gentlemen, this is the proudest moment of my life. I don't take it as any compliment to myself, but to the great cause for which I…

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Bland Shire Election (To the Editor, "Advocate")

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 18 December 1928 · page 4

Sir,—Kindly permit me to express through your colunms, my thanks to those. who supported me in the recent Shire elections. It is gratifying to…

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Lachlan Shire Election of President

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 19 December 1928 · page 4

A special meeting of the council was held last Friday at 10 a.m. to elect a president for the ensuing year. The full council was present,…

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Toasts. “Federal and State Parliament.”

Cowra Free Press · Friday 21 December 1928 · page 2

After another short session of gastronomic activity the Mayor rose to propose the [?]oast of “The Federal and [?] Parliaments.” Cowra he…

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Compulsory Voting Passed by Tas. Parliament Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 21 December 1928 · page 1

The Tasmanian Parliament has passed a Bill asking that voting be made compulsory at all future elections…

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Bedgerabong on Wednesday Triticum May Win Cup How the Candidates Are Faring

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 24 December 1928 · page 3

Twin horses that should perform with success on Boxing Day are Triticurn. and. Any Bronze, owned by, the popular Trundle sportsman, Mr…

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