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

Politics & elections, 1928

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Carcoar P.p. Board Election

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 24 April 1928 · page 2

The poll in connection with the election of eight directors to the Carcoar P. P. Board resulted as follows: H. M. Oliver 356 votes, M…

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Tas. Elections Premier Opens Campaign Reduction of Members (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 1

The Tasmanian Premier opened his election campaign last night. He promised, with a return to pow er, to reduce the membership of the…

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Wyangala Again Dam May Be Built Soon Mentioned in Parliament

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 2 May 1928 · page 1

It is quite likely that the much sought Wyangala Dam on the Lachlan will be commenced during the regime of the present…

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Our State Member Telling Speech by Major A. D. Reid, M.l.a. Many District Grievances Brought Before Parliament

Cowra Free Press · Friday 11 May 1928 · page 3

Following will be found a re port of the first speech of any length delivered by our Member , Major A. D. Reid, M.L.A., In Parliament. In It he has shown himself what his supporters believed him to be, viz., a thorough going Australian, who will see…

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P.P. BOARD Election of Directors

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 11 May 1928 · page 4

As a result of the ballot for the election of members of the Condobolin P.P. Board, the following have been declared elected:— H. C. Moulder, R…

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Dearth of Candidates For Presbyterian Ministry (By Wire)

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 18 May 1928 · page 1

Speakers at the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church deplored the difficulty in securing sufficient candidates for the Ministry…

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Municipal Elections New Rolls Being Prepared All Adults May Vote

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 May 1928 · page 4

The new adult franchise legislation will be effective at the Municipal elections in Forbes next December…

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German Elections Ex-kaiser's Mistake "Son a Democrat" (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 22 May 1928 · page 1

A cable from Berlin via London states that during the German elections, a sensation was caused at Pots[?]am when the ex-Kaiser's fourth son…

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Martin by Election

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 22 May 1928 · page 8

The speaker of the House of Representatives has announced the following dates for the purposes of the forthcoming by-election in the…

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Martin By-election

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 22 May 1928 · page 4

The Speaker of the House of Representatives has announced the following dates for the purposes of the forthcoming by-election in the…

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From the Federal Capital the Death of Mr. Pratten. Tributes in Parliament. Repatriation Department. CANBERRA, May 11th

Western Champion · Thursday 24 May 1928 · page 19

The death of Mr. H. E. Pratten has left a serious gap in the Bruce-Page Ministry. The suddenness of it came like a thunderclap, for when he left…

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P.P. Board Election To the Editor, "Advocate"

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 25 May 1928 · page 1

Sir,—In examining the official figures of the recent Condoblin P.P. election I find that they are incorrect and it is very evident that a mistake…

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Election of Officers The office-bearers for the ensuing year are as follows:—

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 25 May 1928 · page 5

President—Mr. C. J. M. Thomas. Secretary and Treasurer—Mr. A. B. Grellman. Auditor—Mr. J. W. Parker…

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P. Board Election (To the Editor)

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 30 May 1928 · page 1

Sir, -- In examining the official figures of the recent P. P. Boards election, I find that they are incorrect and it is very evident that a mistake…

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Senate Count A.L.P. Senate Candidates (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 1 June 1928 · page 1

When counting had concluded last night in the New South Wales Senate Labor ballot Mr. Dunn was leading, followed by Stokes, Ray and…

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Tasmanian Elections Deadlock Likely (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 1 June 1928 · page 1

Counting of the returns in connection with the Tasmanian elections, is still unfinished. A dead-lock is possible, owing to…

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Polling Facilities At Alleena

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 5 June 1928 · page 1

Mr. W. W. Killen, M.P., forwards us the following communication, which he recently received from the Chief Electoral Office for the Commonwealth…

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Mock Election By Forbes Debating Society the "Candidates."

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 6 June 1928 · page 3

The Forbes Debating Society intends staging a hyper- super- Mock Federal Election next Friday week ill the Town Hall…

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State Parliament Sinking Funds

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 8 June 1928 · page 1

The session which ended on Tuesday was held principally to deal with matters relating to finance; and in the circumstances it was appropriate…

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Martin By-election

Cowra Free Press · Friday 8 June 1928 · page 5

Polling at the Martin by-election will take place on Saturday, June 16. Voting will be compulsory; penalty for failure without good and…

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