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

Politics & elections, 1931

320 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 7 of 16

Queen Competition Country Candidate Leading

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 11 September 1931 · page 7

The latest voting figures in connection with the Ungarie Queen Com petition are as follow:— Miss Dora Beattie (Country) 4,080…

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Municipal Elections Amendment to Local Government Act

Cowra Free Press · Friday 11 September 1931 · page 8

Summary of debate on proposed amendment to Local Government Act, Tuesday, September 1:—…

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Dr. Barry Visit to West Wyalong 116 Candidates Confirmed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 15 September 1931 · page 1

The official visit of Dr. Barry, D.D. Bishop of Goulburn, to West Wyalong on Sunday, was the first occasion in which the Sacrament of…

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That Election. Hospital Directors. Severe Criticism

Western Champion · Thursday 17 September 1931 · page 10

Mr. A. [?]. Brien (sub-branch secretary) writes in the September issue of "The Railroad" (the official organ of the N.S.W. Railways employees:…

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British Election May be Held in October (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 22 September 1931 · page 1

A cable from London states t[?] the majority of the Sunday newspapers' forecast an election the last week in October…

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TRAVESTY Of Parliament Powerless Opposition

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 September 1931 · page 2

Mr. R. W. D. Weaver, who was a Minister in the Bavin Cabinet, and who shares with Mr. B. S. Stevens the honor of being the…

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Annual Meeting Parkes Ambulance. Election of Officers

Western Champion · Monday 28 September 1931 · page 3

Mr. M. Humphrey presided at the annual meeting of the Parkes Ambulance Association last Wednesday night. There was a good attendance…

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British Parliament Adjournment Till Oct. 7 (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 2 October 1931 · page 1

A cable from London states that in the House of Commons, Mr. Ramsay MacDonald announced that he would not prorogue the Houpe, but would…

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­­­­­­Derby ­­­­­­= Epsom and Metropolitan ­­Ammon Ra Is Outstanding Classic Candidate Illustrious is Fit

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 October 1931 · page 8

The New Zealand gelding, Amnion Ra, overshadows his Derby rivals, and it appears to be just a matter of what…

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Election of Officers

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 5 October 1931 · page 3

Patron: Mr. J. S. Purdie. President: Mr. P. J. Mannell (reelected). Mr. Weingarth in nominating…

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State Parliament Relief Rations: Endowment Payments

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 6 October 1931 · page 4

Mr. C. E. Martin, M.L.A., asked the following question in the House recently:— Mr. C. E. MARTIN: Is the…

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BEITISHPARLT. Early Election Certain LONDON

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 6 October 1931 · page 3

The decision of five Liberal members of the Government to remain in the Government despite Mr. Lloyd George's advice has proved the…

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Municipal Elections

Western Champion · Thursday 8 October 1931 · page 8

Ald. B. A. Heraghty has informed the "Champion" that he has definitely decided not to contest the Municipal elections in December. Ald…

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Polling Booth at Thulloo

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 9 October 1931 · page 1

The Hon. E. A. Buttenshaw, M.L.A. has received the following letter from the Electoral Commissioner:— Dear Sir,—In further reply to your…

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Lang Plan In L.G. Elections (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 9 October 1931 · page 1

Efforts are to be made by the State A.L.P. to force the Lang Plan on all Local Government bodies in the State…

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House of Commons Election This Month

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 9 October 1931 · page 1

The Cabinet held a meeting on Monday and unanimously agreed that a general election should be held immediately…

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British Elections Empire industries (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 9 October 1931 · page 1

A cable from London states that the Empire Industries' Association, referring to statements made by Mr. Page Croft, M.P., Mr. Lloyd George and Mr…

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Questions in Parliament. Relief, Rations, Endowment Payments

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 12 October 1931 · page 1

Mr. C. E. Martin: Is the Colonial Secretary aware that a number of relief ration recipients in the country who have previously received rations…

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British Elections Week End Events (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 13 October 1931 · page 1

A London message states that week end events were all tongue wagging. Mr. Ramsay Macdonald's visit to Lloyd George was made at the latter's…

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Federal Elections May Next Year (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 13 October 1931 · page 1

It is reported at Canberra that the Federal general elections will take place in May next year. Mr. Scullin will make banking…

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