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

Politics & elections, 1932

222 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 10 of 12

Looking Backward. Some Old-time Election Memories

Western Champion · Monday 20 June 1932 · page 2

The recent election was a particularly fierce newspaper election, that was all. When one candidate will allow his opponent to speak on…

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That Sad Election Day Fatality Coroner Returns Verdict of Death From Injuries Accidentally Received After Hearing Lengthy Evidence

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 21 June 1932 · page 1

On Monday morning, Mr. Coroner Pulling opened an inquest into the circumstances Surrounding the death of the little girl. Constance Catherine [?] who died as the result of injuries received through being knocked down by a motor car in…

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An Election Aftermath Summons and Cross Summons as Result of Procession Dispute Something That Was Not on the Rodeo Programme. a Very Dear Lang Plan Advertisement

Cowra Free Press · Friday 24 June 1932 · page 2

As the result of over zealousness in espousing the cause of Lang Plan candidate at the recent election, a local resident, who works at Wyangala, named Walter Henry Padgett appeared At the Police Court on Wednesday morning, to answer charges…

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Election Echo Offensive Behaviour Charge

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 28 June 1932 · page 5

At a rowdy U.A.P. election at Forbes Senator Duncan-Hughes was plastered with eggs and rotten fruit add hit on the neck with a ball of…

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Parkes Rifle Club Annual General Meeting. Election of Officers. Treasurer's Report

Western Champion · Thursday 30 June 1932 · page 2

The annual general meeting of the Parkes Rifle Club was held in the Council Chambers on Monday evening, when Mr. A. Crofts,who was appointed as chairman In the absence of Captain W. Miller (who forwarded an apology), presided over a…

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Town Talk No State Parliament in Three Years

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 5 July 1932 · page 4

Speaking at Young, at a victory social, recently, Major A. D. Reid, M.L.A., said he would not be coming back at the end of three years,…

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City Elections Lang Plan Candidates (By WIRE) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 8 July 1932 · page 1

Lang Plan candidates will contest all seats at the Sydney Council elections which take place towards the end of the year…

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Election Echo Forbes Man Bound Over Offensive Behaviour

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 July 1932 · page 2

Pleading not guilty to a charge of offensive behavior at a political meeting in Lachlan Street, on June 8, Edward Horace Parker, a…

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Alleged Negligent Driving an Election Night Episode. Results in a Badly Smashed Sulky and Harness

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 12 July 1932 · page 4

As the result of a smash on election night a young man named Richard [?] Bourke appeared at the Police Court on…

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RE-COUNT. Election Reversal. SYDNEY

Western Champion · Thursday 14 July 1932 · page 6

A sensation has been caused by a re-count, of the figures for the Dundas seat in connection, with the recent Victorian…

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Hospital Board Annual Election

Western Champion · Thursday 21 July 1932 · page 6

Seventeen nominations have been received for the 12 seats on the Parkes Hospital Board. The number of Directors has been reduced…

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Federal Parliament To Reassemble on 31st August

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 26 July 1932 · page 1

The Prime Minister (Mr. Lyons) announced today that the Federal Parliament will re-assemble on August 31 and not August 17, as had,…

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British Press Comment On N.S.W. Elections General Feeling of Relief

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 2 August 1932 · page 4

The Premier (Mr. Stevens) has received from London cuttings of English press comment on the result of the recent elections in New South…

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State Parliament Further Prorogation

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 5 August 1932 · page 6

The State Parliament, by proclamation, was further prorogued till August 16. It is now probable that the policy…

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Turf Topics Acceptances For Warwick Farm Spring Candidates Plentiful

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 August 1932 · page 10

The following acceptances were declared for Warwick Farm races tomorrow (Saturday):-- Trial Hurdle Race…

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Honoring Our Member Cowra Diggers to Tender Him a Smoko Next Month.to Meet Him As (Digger Who Has Been Honored by Being Elected to Parliament. Will Talk Politics to Him; But Not Politically

Cowra Free Press · Friday 5 August 1932 · page 4

Those present at the monthly meeting of the Cowra branch of the R.S.L.. on Wednesday evening were the following: Messrs. J. K…

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Town Band. New Board Meets. Election of Officers

Western Champion · Thursday 11 August 1932 · page 14

The initial meeting of the Town Band Board, recently elected, was held in the Council Chambers on Monday evening…

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English Press Comment on the Recent New South Wales Elections. Feeling of Relief

Cowra Free Press · Friday 12 August 1932 · page 4

The Premier (Mr. Stevens) has received from, London, cuttings of English Press comment on the result of the recent…

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Annual Meeting. Parkes Jockey Club. Election of Committee

Western Champion · Monday 22 August 1932 · page 1

The adjourned annual meeting of the Parkes Jockey Club was held at the Exchange Hotel [?]oon Saturday evening, the President, Mr. H. H…

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Town Cricket Club Annual Meeting. Election of Officers and General Business

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 23 August 1932 · page 3

Those present at last night’s annual meeting of the Town-Cricket Club were: Messrs. J. McLeigh (In the chair), S…

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