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

Politics & elections, 1928

318 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 9 of 16

North-south Line Saying Stock in Drought Question in Parliament

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 2 October 1928 · page 3

Mr. A. G. Manning:—I view of the [?]port of the Past[?]oral Committ[?] that, in order to provide transport for stock between various districts…

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The Local Government Elections

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 3 October 1928 · page 4

According to the Local Government Act as at the moment framed, the Local Government elections throughout the State of New South Wales are to be held on December 1. With the new franchise as an uncertain factor, it is difficult to attempt a…

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Chamber of Commerce New Council Meets. Election of Officers

Western Champion · Thursday 4 October 1928 · page 1

The first meeting of the newly-elected Council of the Chamber of Commerce was held in the Council Chambers on Monday night, the members…

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Federal Elections Issue of Writ

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 5 October 1928 · page 8

The Writs for the Federal Election and Referendum will be issued on Tuesday, 9th October. After six o'clock p.m. on that date, no further…

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Next Tuesday Is Last Day Enrollment for Elections

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 October 1928 · page 1

Next Tuesday, October 9th, is th[?] day on which names can be forwarded for placement on the Federal roll…

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Blue Revel Last Night's Dance Sports' Candidate Benefits

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 October 1928 · page 6

To further the candidature of Mr. Arthur Willis in the Hospital Ugly Man Competition a most successful dance was conducted in the Town…

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Local Government. the Coming Elections

Western Champion · Monday 8 October 1928 · page 2

ZAS it is only two months from the general election for both shires and municipalities the voice of the candidate is beginning to be heard in the…

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Law's Demands Election Pamphlets

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 9 October 1928 · page 6

The Commonwealth Electoral Administration draws attention to the electoral law which requires that electoral advertisemnets, handbills,…

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Our State Parliament School Holidays

Cowra Free Press · Friday 12 October 1928 · page 8

The impression seems to be held by many that the alteration In school holidays was decided upon by the Minister for Education without due…

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Wyangala Dam Migration Money Assured Premier Informs Parliament

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 October 1928 · page 6

As reported in an "Advocate" special, published at 3.30 p.m. yesterday, the Premier has received news from Great Britain that portion of the "Thirty Millions Agreement" has been allocated to N.S.W., part of which is to be expended on the Wyangala Dam…

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The Federal Elections

Cowra Free Press · Friday 12 October 1928 · page 9

Sir Neville Howse, M.H.R., accompanied by Mr. E. P. Todhunter, visited some centres at the Carcoar end of the electorate with a view to…

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Crop Competitions. Entries Flow in Bureau Candidates

Western Champion · Monday 15 October 1928 · page 5

Entries in the Agricultural Bureau District Crop Competition continue to flow in to the Senior Agricultural Inspector, Mr. H. Bartlett, six more…

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Hospital Carnival. Procession Report. Candidates Busy

Western Champion · Monday 15 October 1928 · page 5

The Parkes Hospital Carnival Committee held its usual meeting at Messrs. Reeves and Green's rooms last night, when plans for the…

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Fourteen of Them P.P. Board Nominations Carcoar Election

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 15 October 1928 · page 1

The Supreme Court having ruled that the election of directors for the Carcoar P.P. Board, held early this year, was invalid, a fresh board is…

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Shire Elections to Be Held in Six Weeks New Faces Expected

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 15 October 1928 · page 2

The Jemalong Shire Council election will be held on December 1, 1928. At the meeting last Friday, this…

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The First Shot Federal Election Campaign. Labor’s First Move in Cowra

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 16 October 1928 · page 3

On Saturday night last Mr. O’Donnell, the Labor candidate for Ca[?]are, opened his election campaign, when he addressed a meeting on…

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Hillston-Roto Railway Discussion in Parliament

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 17 October 1928 · page 3

Mr. Flanuery: Has the Minister for Public Works seen a statement in the "Sydney Morning Herald" this morning that the British authorities have…

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Cup Horses Fourth Hand (Imp.): Another Imported Candidate

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 17 October 1928 · page 7

Brown horse, 5 years, by Tetratema from Queen's Double. Owner--Lord Somers. Trainer--J. Scobie. Engagements--Caulfield Cup,…

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N.Z. ELECTIONS Heavy Borrowing AUCKLAND

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 17 October 1928 · page 4

The policy of the united party for the forthcoming general elections was put forward in speech by the party leader, Sir Joseph Ward last night…

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The Australian Team Personal Discussed Certainties and Candidates

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 17 October 1928 · page 2

Team building is always a fascinating occupation. A pencil, a bit of paper or a shirt cuff and a few cricket enthusiasts and you have all the…

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