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

Politics & elections, 1928

318 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 7 of 16

From the Capital an Election Atmosphere Sir Neville Howse as Campaign Director Canberra

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 17 August 1928 · page 7

To say there is an election atmosphere in Canberra does not mean that the atmosphere is electrical. Not that, by any means. We do not even know…

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Dunn Elected Labor Senate Candidate (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 17 August 1928 · page 1

A ballot conducted by the A.L.P. in connection with the forthcoming Senate elections resulted in a win for J. P. Dunn, who polled 11,594 votes…

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The Shire Elections Proposal to Alter Meeting Day (To the Editor)

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 21 August 1928 · page 3

Sir.—The coming Shire Elections, virtue of the extended franchise, will doubtless encourage the candidature of citizens who cannot, as is…

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People's Institute Election of Officers

Western Champion · Thursday 23 August 1928 · page 12

The first meeting of the newly-elected Committee of the People's Institute was held on Monday, when the members present were: Messrs…

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State Parliament To Meet on Sept. 11 Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 1

The State Parliament will be definitely called together on September 11…

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Election of Officers The election of office-bearers for the ensuing year resulted, as follows:—

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 2

President—Mr. M. O'Brien. Patrons—Messrs C. E. Wallder, H. R. Helyar, and W. J. Field. Treasurer—Mr. W. B. McDonald…

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OFFICERS For Forbes Polling Booth Liquor Referendum

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 29 August 1928 · page 1

The following gentlemen have been appointed to officiate at the polling booth at the Forbes Town Hall next Saturday for the Prohibition…

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From the Capital Busy Cabinet Preparing for Parliament

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 31 August 1928 · page 9

With the exception of Mr. Hill, Minister for Works and Railways, who was obliged to remain in Melbourne for a few days in connection with the…

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Polling Points

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 3 September 1928 · page 3

The number, of persons ready to give advice aud assistance outside the Forbes polling place on Saturday was phenomenal. It would not be too much…

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Federal Parliament Progressive Postal Department

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 4 September 1928 · page 3

Some little time ago it was Tumored that Mr. H. P. Brown, Director of Posts and Telegraphs in Australia, who has been visiting Europe and…

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Dropped Dead at Polling Booth

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 5 September 1928 · page 4

There was a tragic occurrence at the Lithgow polling booth on Saturday afternoon, when Mr. Septimus Drury, a very old and highly…

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Mugincoble Cricket. Election of Officers. Presentation of Trophies

Western Champion · Thursday 6 September 1928 · page 8

A meeting was held at Mr. W. Thompson's on Monday evening to Club. About 24 members were present…

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Metropolitan Candidates

Western Champion · Thursday 6 September 1928 · page 16

Among the Metropolitan, candidates at the Farm on Saturday were Bacchus, Pigeon Pie and Adrian. Pigeon Pie was backed heavily in the Spring…

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Our State Parliament The Coming Harvest Mr. Thorby’s Preparations

Cowra Free Press · Friday 7 September 1928 · page 3

Realising that there will be a very heavy harvest this year, and having in mind the best interests of the wheat farmers, Mr. Thorby, last…

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Gifts Barred Warning to Candidates Sydney

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

The Commonwealth Electoral Office has issued a warning to candidates at the coming Federal elections that the giving directly or indirectly…

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From the Capital Elections on Nov. 17 the Budget Speech. an Optimistic Note. (From a Special Representative).CANBERRA, Sept. 1

Cowra Free Press · Friday 7 September 1928 · page 8

Parliament resumed on Wednesday. In the House of Representatives Mr. Graham Pratten, the new member for Martin, in succession to his…

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The Coming Elections

Western Champion · Monday 10 September 1928 · page 2

As it is now leas than three months to the shire and municipal elections, the voice of the candidate is beginning to be heard in the land. The total…

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GUNNINGBLAND. Literary and Debating Society. Mock Election

Western Champion · Monday 10 September 1928 · page 12

The monthly, meeting of the Gunningbland Literary and Debating Society was held on Tuesday, 4th September a week later than usual, on…

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U.s.a. Presidential Election

Western Champion · Monday 10 September 1928 · page 8

With summer drawing to its close (says a New York messake of Sept 4th) the huge campaign organisations of both Presidential candidates are…

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Saturday Cricket Election of Officers About Cricket Balls

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 12 September 1928 · page 4

The second annual meeting of the Forbes Saturday Afternoon Cricket Association was held at Brummell's Cafe on Monday night. Mr. A. C…

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