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

Politics & elections, 1934

279 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 8 of 14

Federal Elections

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 29 August 1934 · page 2

For any article, or reference, of a political nature, dealing with the forthcoming Federal elections, appearing in "The Lachlander," full responsibility…

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Federal Election MR. W. Keast (State Labour Candidate) at Grenfell

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 30 August 1934 · page 4

Mr. Keast, the selected State Labour candidate for the Calare Electorate, addressed a meeting, in Main-street on Saturday night…

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General News Election Points

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 30 August 1934 · page 2

We do not want Scullin, Lang and destruction, but Lyons, Stevens and construction.—Mr. L. T. Courtenay, U.A.P. Senate candidate…

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The Case for Labor Put by Selected Candidate Keast

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 30 August 1934 · page 10

Mr. Keast, the selected State Labor Candidate for the Calare Electorate, addressed a meeting at Cowra on Monday evening, Mr. J. O’Connor being in the chair. In his opening remarks he said that he had no apologies…

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Senate Candidates U.C.P. and U.A.P.

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 31 August 1934 · page 7

Mr. Macartney Abbott, second son of the late Sir J. P. Abbott, K.C.M.G., born at Murrurundi, 3rd July, 1877. Educated at the State School,…

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Douglas Credit Candidates Face Electors at Forbes Woman in Field

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 August 1934 · page 1

Mrs. Ethel M. Arthur Smith, the selected Douglas Credit candidate for Calare, who is well-known as a social welfare worker in the city and who…

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U.A.P. Candidate at Forbes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 August 1934 · page 11

only one which was in a position to deal with it. One of its principal problems was in connection with the 70,000 children who reached school…

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Federal Election Mr. Hogan—senate Candidate

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 3 September 1934 · page 4

Mr. Hogan states the main features of the Federal Labor Party's policy included the proposals for reform in the monetary system, a definite…

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Parliament's Powers To Interfere With Banks (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 4 September 1934 · page 1

Mr. W. M. Hughes, M.P., in a broadcast address, expressed a doubt as to whether, under the constitution, the Federal Parliament had…

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The Elections Official Advice to Voters

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 4 September 1934 · page 6

Following is official information from the Divisional returning Officer for Riverina:—. On polling day, Saturday,…

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Swing to Lyons Victorian Bye-elections (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 4 September 1934 · page 1

The Secretary of the United Australia Party (Mr. W. H. Horsfield) says that the Victorian bye-elections which were held on Saturday may…

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Federal Elections Mr. Cusack's Address Lang Plan Denounced

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 4 September 1934 · page 7

You may worship Jack Lang, but it is quite possible that you. have never met the man. I know him, and I know that he signed…

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Address by Mr. Buttenshaw In Support of C.P. Candidates

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 4 September 1934 · page 3

The Hon. E. A. Buttenshaw,.M.L.A. (Minister for Lands) addressed public meeting in the C.W.A. Hall on Thursday night last in support of…

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Federal Elections

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 5 September 1934 · page 6

For any article, or reference of a political nature, dealing with the forthcoming Federal elections, appearing in "The Lachlander," full responsibility…

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Election Points

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 6 September 1934 · page 2

The Government swore a vendetta against me and threatened to get me out of Parliament. They are now doing all in their power to carry out…

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Federal Election

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 6 September 1934 · page 5

Mr. D. R. Hall, speaking at Grenfell on Tuesday night in favor of Dr. Nott's candidature, said one of the main differences between the…

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Federal Election

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 6 September 1934 · page 3

Mr. Lang' is one of the richest men in the Labor movement. We are not able to supply a his benefactions, as no such list has been…

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Miscellaneous Election Points

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 6 September 1934 · page 2

Communist interruptor at Adela[?]de U.A.P. candidate's meeting: "What has the Lyons Government done for the unemployed?" Candidate: "If…

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Federal Election Mr. Thorby's Campaign

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 10 September 1934 · page 2

Splendid reports are coming to hand from all centres of Calare regarding Mr. Thorby's election prospects. Mr. Thorby himself is very…

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Election Costs. Jobs for 31,000

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 10 September 1934 · page 2

Federal authorities estimate that the Federal elections will cost about '£100,000. It is an ill wind that blows nobody good, however, as about…

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