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

Politics & elections, 1931

320 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 13 of 16

The Youngest Candidate

Western Champion · Thursday 3 December 1931 · page 10

Mr. Wal. Clarke, who is the youngest of the candidates for the Municipal elections, is a native of Parkes and just turned 30 years of…

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Our District Page. Contributions from all Parts of the District are Welcomed Transport Act And Federal Elections Candidates' Travels

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 December 1931 · page 7

With the Federal election candidates rampaging around the countryside, the question arises as to how they are fitting their…

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Municipal Elections Postponed in Metropolitan Area. Ministerial Proclamation SYDNEY

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 4 December 1931 · page 1

Ministerial instruction was issued by the Minister for Local Government (Mr. McGirr), today under the Local Government Act, postponing the…

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N.Z. Elections Coalition Government Returned Big Majority (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 4 December 1931 · page 1

A cable from Wellington, N.Z., states that the New Zealand elections, which were held yesterday, resulted in the return of the…

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Federal Elections

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 4 December 1931 · page 4

Some of the candidates for the Riverina seat have made a start. Mr. Neel opened his campaign at Cargelligo on Saturday night, and Mr. Hankinson…

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Against Bruce C.P. Candidate (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 4 December 1931 · page 1

A Melbourne message states that the action, of the Flinders Electarate Council of the United Country Partt in selecting Mr. T. C. Whitehead to…

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Shire Elections

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 4 December 1931 · page 4

Electors are reminded that balle papers must be in the West Wyalong Post Office by 6 p.m. on Saturday next, 5th inst…

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Shire Elections (To the Editor)

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 4 December 1931 · page 3

Dear Sir,—I am sorry that my tendency to use slang should ruffle, the tender susceptibilates of Cr. Holland If I erred it was in good company…

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Shire Elections For A Riding

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 4 December 1931 · page 7

The Bland Sliire election for A and C Ridings will be held to-morrow (Saturday) 5th December, and the elecetors of A Riding (which includes Ungarie)…

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Council Elections PROMOTED! Forbes Headmaster Goes to Lithgow

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 December 1931 · page 1

Mr. R. H. Gilbert, headmaster at Forbes Public School, has been advised by the Education Department of his transfer to Lithgow…

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Who Can Vote Municipal Elections

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 December 1931 · page 3

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

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Federal Elections Postal Voting

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 December 1931 · page 3
Also in Cowra Free Press

Electors qualified to vote by post of Commonwealth Elections, are those:-- (a) Who, on Polling Day, will not…

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"Red" Element Council Elections Correspondence to the Editor

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 December 1931 · page 4

Sir,--To-morrow the ratepayers of Forbes will be called upon to select nine aldermen to take charge of the civie affairs of the town for the next…

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CALARE Only One Candidate ? To Oppose Labor Activities at Orange

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 December 1931 · page 6

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

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The Election

Cowra Free Press · Friday 4 December 1931 · page 7

It is estimated that the elections will cost the Commonwealth £93,000. It will be fought on the old boundaries and old…

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The Lang Plan Candidate

Cowra Free Press · Friday 4 December 1931 · page 7

Concerning the Lang candidate for Calare, Pares “Post” says:— “Mr .Wtatson is a well known Forbes land agent. He first came into…

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Federal Campaign Mr. Thorby, U.C.P. Candidate for Calare

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 7 December 1931 · page 2

A meeting was held in the P. and A. Society's Rooms on Saturday to make arrangements in regard to Mr. Thorby's campaign locally…

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