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

Politics & elections, 1933

108 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 5 of 6

New Mayor? Election Next Month Probable Nominations

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 November 1933 · page 1

Early in December the last meeting for 1933 of the Forbes Municipal Council will be held, and a Mayor elected for the year 1934…

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Upper House Election 15 Members Elected For 12 Years

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 7 November 1933 · page 1

The counting of the first ballot in the Upper House election was completed on Saturday and the 15 members elected for a period of 12…

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P.P. BOARDS. And their Powers. Bill before Parliament

Western Champion · Friday 10 November 1933 · page 12

At a time when governments are preaching economy from the house tops, it seems absurd that Pastures Protection Boards…

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No Election For Council Vacancy One Nomination

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 November 1933 · page 12

No expense will be incurred at a by-election by the ratepayers of Forbes to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation last…

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Vic. By-elections Lady Peacock Wins Fairburn and Flinders Warrnambool Doubtful MELBOURNE

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 14 November 1933 · page 4

lady Peacock, widow of Sir Alexander Peoeock, was elected yesterday to Allandale to [?] the vacancy in the legislative Assembly caused by…

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Legislative Council Second Fifteen Election on Thursday SYDNEY

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 14 November 1933 · page 1

The second Legislative Council ballot in which 15 men will be elected for a period of nine years will be held next Thursday…

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German Elections Record Poll Expected Ballot Papers for Blind (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 14 November 1933 · page 1

A cable from Berlin states:—The German Election and the Referendum on the Government's policy took place to-day…

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Farmers and Settlers West Wyatong Branch Candidate for King Competition

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 14 November 1933 · page 2

A meeting of members of the above was held at the Memorial Hall on Saturday afternoon. The chair was occupied by the President, Mr. C. J…

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Farmers' Candidate

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 17 November 1933 · page 1

In the report of the Farmers and Settlers' Association, which appeared in last issue it was stated that Mr. C. J. M. Thomas (President of the…

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General News Didn't Like His Looks. Mr. Makin and General McNICOLL. Extraordinary Request in Parliament

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 23 November 1933 · page 3

One of the most extraordinary requests ever made in the Federal Parliament was submitted to the Chairman of Committees (Mr. Bell) in the…

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Upper House Election The Second Fifteen

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 24 November 1933 · page 1

With a quota of 12,251 Messrs T. A. J. Playfair and M. P. Dunlop (both previous members) received 13 first preference votes, and were,…

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Straight From Shoulder Mr. Thorby Hits Out on Salary "Grab" "Doesn't Care Damn" about Next Election

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 November 1933 · page 1

TO give Mr. H. V. C. Thorby, member for Calare, his dues, he makes no bones about any attitude he adopts. At a meeting at Young the other day, when he and Mr. T. J. Collins, M.P., were explaining their attitude in connection with the…

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Woman in "Slacks." Visits Parliament House. Senator's Protest

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 27 November 1933 · page 3

The dignity of Parliament will in future preclude women wearing slacks from entering Parliament House, Canberra…

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General News P.P. Boards. and Their Powers. Bill Before Parliament. (Contributed)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 27 November 1933 · page 4

At a time when governments are preaching economy from the house tops, it seems absurd that Pastures Protection Boards should be clothed…

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Lady Peacock Takes Seat in Parliament

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 28 November 1933 · page 5

For the first time in the history of responsible government ill Victoria, a woman was yesterday admitted as a member of the State Parliament…

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Woman in "Slacks" In Parliament House Senator's Protest

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 28 November 1933 · page 7

The dignity of Parliament wi11 in future preclude women weaning "slacks" from entering Parliament House, Canberra…

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General News Straight From Shoulder. Mr. Thorby Hits Out on Salary "Grab." "Doesn't Care Damn" About Next Election

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 30 November 1933 · page 3

Mr. H. V. C. Thorby, member for Calare at a meeting at Young the other day, when he and Mr. T. J. Collins, M.H.R., were explaining their…

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Election of Mayor

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 December 1933 · page 10

At a meeting of the Forbes Municipal Council last night, the town clerk (Mr. D. P. Dempsey), in a report, stated that it was necessary for…

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P.P. BOARDS And Their Powers Bill Before Parliament (Contributed)

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 5 December 1933 · page 3

At a time when governments are preaching economy from the house tops, it seem absurd that Pastures Protection Boards should be clothed…

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Mayoral Election. ALD. W. H. Simpson Reelected

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 7 December 1933 · page 3

A special meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Monday night, the principal business being the election of Mayor for the ensuing 12…

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