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

Politics & elections, 1930

326 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 2 of 17

Labor Candidate for Ash- Burnham Selected

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 11 February 1930 · page 4

Mr. W. J. Keast of Parkes, has been chosen to represent Labor at the Ash burnham State election this year, according to a message received on…

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Advance Australia News Service Patriots in Parliament

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 13 February 1930 · page 8

Where are the stalwarts of Australia? Where are the men and women who lead and do not scheme? Where are the men and women who…

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P. & A. Council. Election of Officers. Yesterday's Meeting

Western Champion · Thursday 13 February 1930 · page 9

The annual meeting of the Central Western Council of P. and A. Association was held in Parkea yesterday, when the annual election of officers…

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Gossip of the Day STAN McCABE in Forbes -- Chaplin Hates Talkies -- Dr. Norton's Successor -- Local Steel Purchase Causes Comment -- Punters Have Less Money -- Forbes Moves Against 'Phone Pirates -- Sewerage Excavator Versus the Watch -- Lac Lan River Gauges -- State Election Talk

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 February 1930 · page 6

This time last Summer, the Forbes swimming pool was not a popular resort owing to the fact that the stream had reached a very low level. Now,…

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Coradgery P.r.c Annual Meeting. Election of Officers

Western Champion · Monday 17 February 1930 · page 1

The annual meeting of the Coradgery Picnic Race Club was held at the Exchange Hotel on Saturday Afternoon, Mr. J. D. Boyd,…

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Hospital Committee. Election of Officers. Mr. Keast Again President

Western Champion · Monday 17 February 1930 · page 3

The newly-elected Hospital Committee held its first meeting on Friday last, when the electio nof officers took place, and Mr. W. J. Keast was again…

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Election of Officers

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 17 February 1930 · page 2

Patrons: Dr. Ercole, Messrs. Jas Bradley, P. J. Mannell, P. H. Hails, W. H. Simpson, W. W. Priddle, T. S. Williams…

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Labor Candidate for Ashburnham Selected

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 17 February 1930 · page 2

Mr. W. J. Keast, of Parkes, has bbeen chosen to represent Labor at the Ashburnhaw State election this year…

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Fed. Parliament Re-opens on March 12

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 18 February 1930 · page 2

The Commonwealth Parliament will meet on Wednesday, March 12. This announcement has been made by the Prime Minister (Mr. Scullin)…

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Marathon Field Show Committee Election Fifty-Nine Nominated

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 18 February 1930 · page 1

At the Forbes P.A. & H. Association meeting on Saturday, fifty-nine names were submitted as candidates for the ballot to elect the…

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Mr. Theodore Expulsion After State Elections? SYDNEY

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 18 February 1930 · page 5

It is reported that agitation has been commenced within the Labor Party for the immediate expulsion of Mr. Theodore, the Federal…

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Municipal Council. Extraordinary Election

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 24 February 1930 · page 3

Owing to the resignation of all the aldermen another election will be necessary, and nomination day has been fixed for Friday, 7th March…

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“Phantasmagoria!” Mr. G. F. McCARTHY on Some of the Candidates for Pre-selection And the “Hush Hush” Tactics of the Executive

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 25 February 1930 · page 3

AFTER some correspondence had been read at last night’s meeting of the Cowra branch of the A.L.P. from Messrs. D. Cummins (President of the Young Electorate Council), S. J. Bird (Secretary to the Executive), and D. Carmody (Secretary Young…

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State Election the Ashburnham Seat. a Word for Mr. Best

Western Champion · Thursday 27 February 1930 · page 6

Mr. V. A. Lane, who for several years controlled the well-known chemistry business now owned by his brother, Mr. E. A. Lane, writes us…

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Monaro Election. Mr. P. V. Stokes Elected. Sydney

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 27 February 1930 · page 2

Ex-Lord Mayor (Mr. P. V. Stokes) secured the Labor selection for Monaro as the result of the recount completed at the Trades Hall last night…

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QUANDIALLA Officers Election Show Society Meeting Popular Couple Entertained

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 February 1930 · page 3

At the annual meeting of the P.A.H. and I. Society, the chair was occupied by the president (Mr. P. J. Coelli)…

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Miscellaneous Wage Reduction. Advocated in Parliament. Sydney

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 6 March 1930 · page 7

Reductions in the salaries of civil servants and allowances to members of Parliament to provide funds for relief work were advocated by Mr…

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Western Tabloid News [?]tems in Brief from the Whole District Keep in Touch with Affairs! Entertainment Man's Bad Luck -- Narromine Will Stage Air Pageant -- Cowra Show Association's Competitions -- Lucky Escapes at Orange -- Major Reid, C. P. CANDIDATE -- Peak Hill Hospital in Funds

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 March 1930 · page 3

Mr. A. Barnes, one of the Cumnock district residents, met with an accident which might easily have been attended with serious or even fatal…

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On the Land Cut Down F. Sa. Guarantee For Election Fighting Fund ONLY £25 This Election Again- St £50 Last Time

Cowra Free Press · Friday 7 March 1930 · page 6

When Major Reid won the Young beat at last election Cowra branch of F.S.A. guaranteed the sum of £50 towards the…

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Election of Officers

Western Champion · Monday 10 March 1930 · page 4

The following officers were appointed for the ensuing term:- President: Mr. G. Tanswell, of Parkes…

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