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

Politics & elections, 1934

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State Parliament Opened To-day Forecast of Legislation (By Wihe) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 27 April 1934 · page 1

The State Parliament opened to-dayNo unexpected legislation was forecasted by the Governor in his speech. The Legislative programme, he said…

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The P.P. Board Election

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 2 May 1934 · page 2

The field that faced the barrier controlled by starter Hughes for the "Triennial Trial Stakes" this year consisted of nine old performers and three…

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Forbes P.p.b. Election. for "A" Riding. Large Informal Vote. Small Poll

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 3 May 1934 · page 2

In the triennal election for the appointment of two directors to represent "A" Riding on the Forbes Pastures Protection Board, finalised last…

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P.P. Board Elections Young Returns All Old Members

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 3 May 1934 · page 9

Voting in the triennial election of directors on the Young P.P. Board closed on Friday afternoon and the result was a win for the members…

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Question in Parliament

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 7 May 1934 · page 3

Major Reid: Has the attention of the Premier been drawn to a report in the press to the effect that the Government had decided to issue…

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Representative Meeting of Calare Country Party Delegates Decides to Call for Nominations for Candidate to Comply with the Constitution But Agrees That It Would be a Brave Man Indeed Who Would Tackle Mr. Thorby and Carries Unanimous Vote of Confidence in Him

Cowra Free Press · Monday 7 May 1934 · page 1

One of the most representative gatherings of men on the land ever, held in Cowra took place in the Masonic Hall on Saturday afternoon last, when delegates assembled from all over the Calare Electorate for the purpose of making arrangements to…

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Daily Prayer For Opening of Parliament

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 8 May 1934 · page 4

The Premier, Mr. Stevens, gave notice in the Legislative Assembly that he would move on next sitting day that a standing order be adopted…

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Federal Election Ministers Say Not Likely (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 8 May 1934 · page 1

The Minister tor the Interior, (Mr. Perkins) and the Minister for Customs, (Mr. White), state that there is no reason to suggest the…

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PRAYERS To Aid Parliament "Not, Savages" Debate Goes On

Western Champion · Friday 11 May 1934 · page 8

When the debate on the proposal to open Parliament with prayer, was continued in the Legislative Assembly on…

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Twenty-one Candidates In Popularity Contest

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 May 1934 · page 4

Twenty one candidates have now nominated in the Popular Lady Contest. Mrs. A. Hohnberg, of Forbes, being the latest…

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"Election Propaganda" Ald. Keast's Assertion Request from Department

Western Champion · Friday 18 May 1934 · page 9

An animated discussion took place at the Municipal Council meeting on Tuesday last following the reading of a letter from the Department of…

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In September? Federal Elections SYDNEY

Western Champion · Friday 18 May 1934 · page 14

Thugh the Prime Minister (Mr. Lyons) denied to-day that any definite date had been fixed for the Federal elections, indications…

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Federal Elections

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 May 1934 · page 1

According to an authoritative statement, It Is declared that the Governor General will dissolve the Federal Parliament In August, and that the…

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Lang Labour Getting Ready for Next State Election. Vote of Confidence in Mr. C. E. Martin Carried

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 24 May 1934 · page 1

A meeting of -the Young Electoral Council was held at Koorawatha on Sunday last, when Mr D. Cummins (Marengo) presided over the…

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Calare Labor Candidate. Parkes

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 31 May 1934 · page 6

It appears certain that Mr. W. J. Keast, a former member for Ashburnham, will be elected Labor candidate for the Calare seat at the…

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State Parliament Bills for Consideration

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 1 June 1934 · page 9

Many bills are waiting consideration by the Legislative Assembly. It is the intention of the Cabinet to deal with the following measures in…

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Federal Parliament to Meet on June 28

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 1 June 1934 · page 7

The Prime Minister (Mr. Lyons) said that Parilament would hot meet until June 28, the date originally fixed…

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Wyangala Dam. And Land Values Resumption Question In Parliament

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 June 1934 · page 3

The State Government intends to review the possibility of benefiting by the enhanced values of land along the Lachlan River by…

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Hospital Matters Election of Board Postal Voting Retained

Western Champion · Friday 1 June 1934 · page 7

With the annual election of directors to the hospital board looming near, a large part of the meeting of the board on…

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Parliament and Prayer Dr. Crotty Claims Religion’s Place in Politics.two Kinds of Hypocrisy

Cowra Free Press · Monday 4 June 1934 · page 3

A striking commentary on modern political conditions is made by his Lordship, Dr. Crotty, Bishop of Bathurst in an…

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