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

Politics & elections, 1928

318 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 6 of 16

What Is a "Whip?" Imortant Men in Federal Parliament How to "Keep a House"

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 17 July 1928 · page 7

There are three men in the Federal Parliament who rarely make any speeches—Mr. A. G. Mannning, the Member for Macquarie, Mr. J. A. J…

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Federal Elections Probable Date (By Wire) Sydney Monday Evening

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 17 July 1928 · page 1

It is reported in Federal political circles that the elections will he held either towards the end of the year or early in the new year…

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From the Capital Prominent Men in the National Parliament. a Great Prime Minister

Cowra Free Press · Friday 20 July 1928 · page 4

Pope lolls us that “the proper study of mankind is men,” and while the Federal Parliament is in recess we may with advantage take a…

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Rolls Nearly Ready For Triennial Election Town Clerk is "Careful"

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 23 July 1928 · page 3

"Progress is being made with the work of preparing list of electors for the ensuing triennial period. It is difficult to say with…

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Our State Parliament State Control of Railways

Cowra Free Press · Friday 27 July 1928 · page 7

Rightly or wrongly the principle of public ownership of the means of communication was early incorporated as an integral part of State…

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Federal Elections Probably in November Sydney, Friday Evening

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

Prime Minister Bruce says that, after the Referendum Bill has been disposed of by the Federal Parliament, the way will be clear for the elections…

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ENROLMENT. For Federal Elections

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 27 July 1928 · page 9

Electors are reminded that a Commonwealth Election will shortly occur, and that both enrolment and voting are compulsory. It is compulsory to be…

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A.L.P. BUSY For Municipal Elections (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 31 July 1928 · page 1

The A.L.P. have, started a, movement to attempt to capture many seats in suburban councils at the muniicipal elections in December…

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From the Federal Capital Mill There Be an Early Election? Mr. Scullin's Dilemma

Western Champion · Thursday 2 August 1928 · page 16

CANBERRA, July 27. Everything seems to be shaping for an early election—but, as Bernard Shaw remarks, you never can tell! Mr…

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Local News Band Meeting—Continued. Election of Officers

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 2 August 1928 · page 5

Mr. Mathews proposed the Mayor for the time being as chairman. Mr. Rabbets moved and Mr. Jackson seconded, that Mr. Schweitzer be…

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From the Capital Parliament to Meet in August Will There be an Early Election? Mr. Scullin's Dilemma

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 3 August 1928 · page 12

Everything seems to be shaping well far an early election—but, as Bernard Shaw remarks, you never can tell! Mr. Bruce keeps his own counsel and…

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Early Election Thinks Mr. Scullin (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 3 August 1928 · page 1

Mr. Scullln, M.H.R., Leader of the Federal Opposition, says that the Prime Minister's recent utterances presage an early general election…

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The First Shot in the Shire Elections. Fired at Wattamondara

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 7 August 1928 · page 3

On Saturday evening a well attended public meeting was held at Wattamondara, Mr. J. O’Leary presiding, which had been called by the…

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Lodge Lachlan Election of Officers Installation Next Month

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 8 August 1928 · page 4

The following officers were elected at last night's meeting of the Lodge Lachlan, No. 46, U.G.L. of N.S.W.:-- W.M., Bro. W. H. Fry; 1.P.M., Wor…

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Tullamore. Polling Booth

Western Champion · Thursday 9 August 1928 · page 7

The polling booth for the referendum to be taken on Saturday, 1st prox., will be as usual in the Tullamore public school. The hours of polling will be…

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From the Capital the Coming Season Preparing for the Elections Leaders on Tour Canberra

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 10 August 1928 · page 1

It is generally accepted that there will be an early election—probably about the middle of November—and that the coming session of Parliament…

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Federal Election On November 11 SYDNEY

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 10 August 1928 · page 1

According to a message received from Canberra the Prime Minister has definitely decided that the Federal elections will be held on November 17…

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En Passant the Coming Session. Preparing for the Elections Leaders on Tour

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 13 August 1928 · page 4

It is a long time since there has been such a stir as that which was caused by the Prime Minister in his speech at the annual dinner of the…

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Federal Elections Soon Nationalists Preparing Sir Neville Howse Busy

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 15 August 1928 · page 1

"The Advocate" received a call from Mr. R. G. Lockyer, the Nationalist organiser for Macquarie and Calare, on Monday last. Mr. Lockyer was in…

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C.W.A. Younger Set Formed Election of Officers

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 15 August 1928 · page 5

A fair number of Interested ladies attended the public, meeting In the Council Chambers last night, called by the Country Women's Association with…

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