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

Politics & elections, 1929

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New Polling Place At Bygalorie

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 1 January 1929 · page 2

The Hon. E..A. Buttenshaw, M.L.A. has been advised by the Chief Secretary's Department of the abolition of the Forest Vale Polling Place and…

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Forbes 32 Years Ago the Days of Yore Annual Municipal Election

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 9 January 1929 · page 6

The following nominations have been received to fill the vacancies in the Forbes Municipal Council caused by the retirement of Aldermen C. E…

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Voting at Shire Elections

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 15 January 1929 · page 1

The ruder Secretary, Department of Local Government. re Council’s letter of 5/10/28 suggesting that Ordinance 10 (Shires’ elections,…

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Election Incident P. C. Saw Humorous Side

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 16 January 1929 · page 2

At the recent Federal elections a young lady entered the booth and enquired of the towering policeman who was keeping watch and ward…

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S.A. GENERALSHIP Three Candidates Mentioned Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 18 January 1929 · page 1

A cable from London states that in Salvation Army circles the opinion is expressed that the three candidates for the Generalship are now…

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Election of Officers

Cowra Free Press · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 7

Mr. Colin Campbell was re-elected to the position of Patron, on the motion of Dr. Adams and Mr. J. Alford. Mr. J. Alford moved: “That Mr…

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F. & S. Association. District Council Meeting. Election of Officers

Western Champion · Monday 28 January 1929 · page 1

The second meeting of the newlyformed Ashburaham District Council of the Farmers and Settlers' Association was held in the Goobang Shire…

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Federal Parliament Canberra

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 4 February 1929 · page 3

Parliamentary officials have spent a busy week preparing for the opening of Parliament on Wednesday next…

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Picnic Race Club Election of Committee Eighteen Nominations

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 4 February 1929 · page 1

Eighteen nominations were received for seats on the committee of the Forbes District Picnic Race Clb. The ballot closed on Friday…

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P. & A. COMMITTEE. Election of Officers

Western Champion · Monday 11 February 1929 · page 7

The first meeting of the newlyelected P. and A. Association committee was held in Tattersall's Hotel on Saturday afternoon (Mr. J…

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Parkes Municipal Election

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 13 February 1929 · page 8

At the municipal election in Parkes last week, the following are the votes polled by the various candidates. The first three gentlemen were duly…

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People's Institute Election of President. Books That Are Away

Western Champion · Thursday 14 February 1929 · page 6

At a meeting of the People's Institute Committee on Monday evening the members present were Messrs. Brown, Heath, Lane,…

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Hospital Committee. Election Results. President Tops Poll

Western Champion · Thursday 14 February 1929 · page 17

The result of the ballot for the election of the Parkes District Hospital Committee was announced on Tuesday night at the adjourned…

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P. & a Council Show Dates Fixed. Election of Officers

Western Champion · Thursday 14 February 1929 · page 15

The annual meeting of the Western District Council of the P. and A. Societies was held in Messrs. G. W. Seaborn and Co.'s offices in Parkes…

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A.l.p. Annual Meeting. Election of Officers

Cowra Free Press · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 5

The annual meeting of the Cowra branch of the A.L.P. was held in the Literary Institute on Monday last, 11th inst., the President, Mr. J…

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Hospital Committee. Election of Officers. President Re-elected

Western Champion · Monday 18 February 1929 · page 3

The first meeting of the newly elected Hospital Committee was held in the Council Chambers on Thursday night, when the retiring President,…

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F.J.C. and Diggers' Meeting What the Candidates are doing Gold Cyllene for Cup

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 18 February 1929 · page 2

Jupiter Piuvlus timed yesterday's rainfall to perfection, so far as Forbes Jockey Club and Diggers are concerned. The track will now be in better condition for the meeting, and with the record nominations received, large fields are assured. Each event posesses…

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Election of Committee

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 19 February 1929 · page 3

Mr. F. G. Phillips moved, Mr. Alford seconded: “That a vote of thanks [?] accorded to the returning officer and scrutineers…

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Election of Officers

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 19 February 1929 · page 3

The election of officers resulted as follows: — Patron: Mr. C. Campbell (elected at annual meeting)…

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