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

Politics & elections, 1931

320 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 12 of 16

Miscellaneous T. J. Collins. Will Be Candidate for Selection. U.c.p. Activity

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 30 November 1931 · page 2

As the result of considerable pressure being brought to bear upon him from all parts of the South-western district Mr. T. J. Collins, of Young…

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POSTPONED. Local Govt. Elections

Western Champion · Monday 30 November 1931 · page 9

The Government has decided to postpone for three months the Local Government elections in the County of Cumberland. This means that in…

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Keen Interest Property Owners' Association. Election of Officers

Western Champion · Monday 30 November 1931 · page 2

Keen interest was manifested on Thursday night in the election of officers for the newly-formed Property Owners' Association. Practically every executive position was contested. During the evening the names of nine candidates were…

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Calare Seat. Federal Elections. Strenuous Campaign

Western Champion · Monday 30 November 1931 · page 10

The campaign for the Calare seat looks as if it will be a strenuous one. So far the only candidates in…

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Who Can Vote. Municipal Elections

Western Champion · Monday 30 November 1931 · page 5

In spite of much that has been written upon the subject there seems to be considerable doubt as to who would be entitled to vote at the…

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All May Vote, Municipal Elections

Western Champion · Monday 30 November 1931 · page 10

The Town Clerk (Mr. A. E. Fox) states that there is an impression in some quarters that only ratepayers will be permitted to vote…

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Withdrawals. From Unemployed Ticket. Municipal Elections

Western Champion · Monday 30 November 1931 · page 10

Ald. J. Howell and Mr. J. A. Griffith have withdrawn their names from the Unemployed As sociation's ticket in connection…

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CITY L.G. ELECTIONS Postponed Until February. Rush Bill

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 1 December 1931 · page 5

All municipal and shire elections in the County of Cumberland, which were to have been held on December 5, will be postponed until some time…

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Shire Elections (To the Editor)

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 1 December 1931 · page 1

Dear Sir,—In your last, issue Councillor Holland is evidently peeved because I am advocating a reduction of lates. It will probably be news to…

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Country Candidates U.A. Council Criticised (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 1 December 1931 · page 1

Speakers at a meeting of the Wollongong branch of tne United Australia Party last night attacked the action of Headquarters iq Sydney in selecting…

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To Oppose Scullin U.P. Candidate (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 1 December 1931 · page 1

A Melbourne message states that a candidate representing the United Australia Party will be selected early in the week to oppose the Prime…

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Senator Duncan Will Stand as U.P. Candidate (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 1 December 1931 · page 1

Senator Duncan announced his intention of standing as a United Party candidate…

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Federal Elections December 19

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 1 December 1931 · page 2

Saturday, December 19, has been fixed as the date of the general election. Nominatolns will close on December 5…

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Riverina Seat Another Candidate Announced

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 1 December 1931 · page 2

The endorsed Country Party candidates for the Riveerina seat are Messrs W. W. Killen (retiring member) H. K. Nock, H. Hankinson, and…

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The Calare Electorate One Anti-socialist Candidate Mr. Thorby Is Chosen

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 1 December 1931 · page 2

The various branches of the Nationalist Party in the electorate of Calare held many hurriedly-called meetings and consultations on…

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The Elections

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 1 December 1931 · page 1

Canimbla polling place has been abolished, and a new one established at Barryrenle. Wyangala Dam and Mt. McDonald…

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The Election. Three Candidates to Contest Calare. Labour Split

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 3 December 1931 · page 2

The fight for the Calare seat has commenced in earnest. Three candidates are in the field, representing Federal Labour, Lang…

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Municipal Election

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 3 December 1931 · page 2

We have received a letter over the nom-de-plume "An Interested Ratepayer," setting out the good work carried out during the term of the…

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Local Govt. Municipal Elections. Minister's Action. Sydney

Western Champion · Thursday 3 December 1931 · page 13

A Ministerial instruction was issued by the Minister for Local Government Mr, McGirr, yesterday, under the Local Government Act…

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Election Meetings

Western Champion · Thursday 3 December 1931 · page 11

Mr. G. A. Gibbons, Member for Calaro, will address the electors at the Royal Hotel corner on Saturday night at 8 o'clock. He has made a…

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