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

Politics & elections, 1929

263 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 8 of 14

A "Whirlwind" Election

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 25 September 1929 · page 6

The present Federal election is unique in many respects. It is about ten months since the last Parliament was elected. That Parliament has…

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THE Western Champion 1 —And The—[?] Parkes District Representative. Thursday, September 26th, 1929 Federal Elections

Western Champion · Thursday 26 September 1929 · page 10

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

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Local and General Election Signs. Sir Neville Howse Committee Formed

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 26 September 1929 · page 2

A sign of an approaching Federal election in this town is the forming of a committee to support the candidature of our popular Federal…

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Parliamentary Electorates and Elections Act, 1912-1928

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 26 September 1929 · page 5

The Electoral Districts Commissioners hereby give notice that it is proposed to alter certain of the electoral districts of New South Wales by…

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Courage or Cowardice Real Election Issue Labor Avoids It

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 27 September 1929 · page 11

"Courage or cowardice is what the election Issue boils down to," states the weekly bulletin of the Federal Country Party. "If the people want [?]…

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The Riverina Seat Mr. Killen C.P. CANDIDATE Mr. Nock is Second Candidate Big Meeting at Narrandera

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 27 September 1929 · page 3

Eighty-five delegates attended a meeting of the Riverina Electoral Council at Narrandera on Tuesday last, which is probably a record attendance for a country conference. The keenest interest and enthusiasm prevailed, proving also that the Country Party is the most…

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Bogan Gate Progress Association Election of Officers Mr. R. R. Hockey for Shire Council

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 September 1929 · page 4

The annual meeting of the Bogan Gate Progress Association was held [?] Monday when there was a good attendance, including a number of new…

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Federal Elections

Cowra Free Press · Friday 27 September 1929 · page 4

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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The First Shot in the Federal Campaign Fired by Labor Candidate Gibbons Who Addresses a Large Meeting in Cowra

Cowra Free Press · Friday 27 September 1929 · page 4

A very well attended meeting was addressed in Kendall street on Tuesday evening by Mr. G. A. Gibbons, the endorsed and selected Labor…

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Federal Elections

Cowra Free Press · Friday 27 September 1929 · page 2

During the present campaign we have decided to give two columns of free space to each candidate’s first address. All space in…

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Get the HABIT.—Read Howard's Advt. Shire Election

Western Champion · Monday 30 September 1929 · page 4

For the extraordinary vacancy in the representation of A riding of the Goobang Shire, caused by the resignation of Councillor F. A. Gray, three…

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THE Western Champion and the Parkes District Representative. Monday, September 30th, 1929. Federal Elections

Western Champion · Monday 30 September 1929 · page 4

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

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Knows Farmers' Wants. Labor Candidate for CALARE Urges R-Establment of BAWRA (Communicated.)

Western Champion · Monday 30 September 1929 · page 2

If there is one way to get Mr. George Gibbons, Labor candidate for Calare to forget politics, it is to talk to him about merino wool or the…

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Federal Election. Sir Neville Howse, V.C. Opens Campaign for Calare. Another Big Victory Assured

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 30 September 1929 · page 4

A large number of supporters, friends and admirers of Sir Neville Howse rallied round him at the Foresters' Hall, Orange, on Wednesday…

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Federal Election

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 30 September 1929 · page 2

Once again we are first in the field at Grenfell with the opening speech of his campaign by Sir Neville Howse, which will be found on the…

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Federal Elections

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 30 September 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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Opponent for Mr. Parker Moloney. "Fitz" Again in the Fight. No Nationalist Candidate

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 30 September 1929 · page 2

At a meeting held on Friday night at Wagga Mr. T. J. A. Fitzpatrick, grazier, was recommended by the Country Party Hume Electorate…

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Election Notes

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

Since less than a year ago the people of Australia endorsed the policy of the Bruce-Page Government, it is clear that the election issue reduces…

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