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

Politics & elections, 1929

263 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 11 of 14

Federal Elections

Western Champion · Thursday 17 October 1929 · page 11

For any matter in these columns respecting the Federal Elections, and requiring a signature, William Giles Bushman street, Parkes, takes the…

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Calare Election. Appreciation for Labor Organiser

Western Champion · Thursday 17 October 1929 · page 11

Mr. W. A. Howell, who was the campaign director for the Labor party in Calare, has received a letter from the ex-Attorney General, Mr. Andrew…

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Shire By-election

Western Champion · Thursday 17 October 1929 · page 11

The closing of the ballot for the extraordinary vacancy in A. riding, Goobang Shire, has been postponed until Saturday, October 26th, at 6…

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Sir Neville Howse at Calare. Labor Candidate's Great Win. Orange

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 17 October 1929 · page 2

With only about 1000 votes to come, Mr. G. A. Gibbons, the Labor candidate for Calare, ia leading Sir Neville Howse (Nat.) by 1078 votes,…

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Plots Thicken State Election Cowra-Young Seat

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 October 1929 · page 3

The plots, and the counter-plots, in regard to the Labor selection for the Cowra-Young seat at the State elections, next year, thicken, and promise…

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" You Murderers." Excitement in Parliament. a Member's Bitter Outburst

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 21 October 1929 · page 3

One of the most disgraceful scenes ever witnessed in any Parliament in Australia occurred in the New South Wales Legislative. Assembly…

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THE Western Champion —AND THE—Parkes District Representative. Monday, October 21st 1929. Federal Elections

Western Champion · Monday 21 October 1929 · page 6

For any matter in these columns respecting the Federal Elections, and requiring a signature, William Giles Bushman street, Parkes, takes the…

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Federal Elections

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 21 October 1929 · page 2

In conformity with the law concerning the signing of matter dealing with the Federal elections the responsibility for any article or…

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Federal Elections. Labor's 45

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 21 October 1929 · page 2

Labor in the new Federal Parliament will have 45 representatives. The doubtful scats, Eden-Monaro and Robertson, look like going to…

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The Elections and the State Government

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 22 October 1929 · page 4

The uncertainties of the election were very,quickly dissipated on this occasion, and by midnight of election day it was very clear that there had been a very heavy swing over to Labor, and the only thing left was to estimate just the extent…

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Bye-Election Results. Country Party Candidate. Sydney

Western Champion · Thursday 24 October 1929 · page 11

Mr. Bennett, the Country Party candidate, has won the bye-election for the State seat of Gippsland, Victoria, caused by the retirement of Mr…

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You're a Liar." Nationalist Members Fall Out. Scene in Parliament

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 24 October 1929 · page 2

There was a sharp exchange between Sir Thomas Henley and Mr. Sanders in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday afternoon during…

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Chamber of Commerce. Meeting of Council. Election of Officers

Western Champion · Thursday 24 October 1929 · page 9

The first monthly meeting of the recently elected Council of the Chamber of Commerce was held in the Shire Chambers on Monday evening, when…

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En Passant Died Suddenly. Newly Elected Member for Franklin. Strain of Elections

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 24 October 1929 · page 7

Mr. William James McWilliam, who was re-elected for Franklin (Tasmania) seat at the recent elections, died suddenly on Tuesday…

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Labor Prepares. for State Elections. Early Selection Ballots

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 24 October 1929 · page 4

Believing that the State elections may be earlier than is generally expected the A.L.P. Executive decided to proceed immediately for the…

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Peter Loughlin Will Contest Young.at Next State Election. Hints at Big Things

Cowra Free Press · Friday 25 October 1929 · page 11

The “Daily Witness” special representative writes:— When Mr. Loughlin called at my office the other day, a great deal of…

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The Basic Wage. Fixed at £3/12/6. Parliament to Decide

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 28 October 1929 · page 2

The Industrial Commission on Friday by a majority declaration fixed the living wage for general, adult workers at £3/12/6 per week…

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Goobang Shire. a Riding Vacancy. Saturday's By-election

Western Champion · Monday 28 October 1929 · page 7

The postal ballot for the election of a representative for A riding of the Goobang Shire, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of…

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Federal Parliament. to Open Nov. 20

Western Champion · Thursday 31 October 1929 · page 11

It was learned yesterday that Wednesday, November 20, has been fixed as the opening date of the new Commonwealth Parliament, although…

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THE Western Champion and the Parkes District Representative. Thursday, October 31, 1929 Federal Elections

Western Champion · Thursday 31 October 1929 · page 10

For any matter in these columns respecting the Federal Elections, and requiring a signature, William Giles Bushman street, Parkes, takes the…

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