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

Politics & elections, 1934

279 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 9 of 14

A Sane Election Senator Hardy’s Vigorous Speech

Cowra Free Press · Monday 10 September 1934 · page 6

“The Lyons Government has abandoned national work of reconstruction to appeal to the people seven months before their term had…

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The Election Issues

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 11 September 1934 · page 2

There are great issues involved in the election contest, the result of which will be determined on next Saturday, the 15th instant. Though…

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Federal Elections

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 12 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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Political Federal Election. Douglas Credit Candidate

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 13 September 1934 · page 2

At a well attended meeting on Tuesday night Mrs. Arthur-Smith, the Douglas Party candidate fo[?] Calare, stated that the day of party…

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Federal Election. NOTT v. THORBY

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 13 September 1934 · page 2

Speaing at Orange on Tuesday night, in accepting Dr. Nott's challenge, Mr. Thorby, among other matters dealt with, said:…

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The Elections How to Vote

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 13 September 1934 · page 7

Each elector will be handed two ballot-papers—one for the election of Senators for his State, and one for the election of a Member of the…

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The Elections Official Advice to Voters

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 13 September 1934 · page 6

On polling day, Saturday, 15th September, the polling booths will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voting is compulsory. Failure to…

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Election Prospects P. M. Makes Final Appeal (By Wire)

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 14 September 1934 · page 1

The General Secretary of the United Australia Party, (Mr. H. W. Horsfield) said last night that the danger was not that the Country Party…

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Election Speakers

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 September 1934 · page 1

Mr. W. J. Keast, State Labor candidate for Calare, addressed the electors in Templar Street last Wednesday night. The speech was printed a…

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Elections To-morrow Advice to Voters Voting Compulsory

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 September 1934 · page 1

On polling day, to-morrow, Saturday, 15th September, the polling booths will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voting is compulsory,…

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UPROARIOUS Election Meeting Two Arrests

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 September 1934 · page 1

The most uproarious meeting during the Federal election campaign of the past few months occurred in Templar Street…

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Out for Votes Candidates in Country QUANDIALLA, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 September 1934 · page 6

With the exception of Mrs. Arthur Smith, Douglas Credit candidate for Calare In the forthcoming Federal elections, all the selected candidates…

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OFFICIALS For Elections To-morrow

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 September 1934 · page 9

Assistant Returning Officer H. K. Ford has appointed the following officials to act at the polling booths in the Forbes sub-division…

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The Elections Still a U.a.p. Government. Mr. Thorby Looks Sure to Retain Calare

Cowra Free Press · Monday 17 September 1934 · page 4

Voting passed off very quietly in all centres on Saturday, but judging by the large number of votes it looks as though very considerable…

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The Elections the Last Word on the Night Before the Battle

Cowra Free Press · Monday 17 September 1934 · page 8

On Friday [?] night an unusually large crowd assembled at the corner of Kendall and Macquarie [?] the purpose of hearing the last…

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Governments Fresh Mandate Losses Surprisingly Small Country Party's Influence in New Parliament Clear Majorities for Nock and Collins (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Afternoon

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 18 September 1934 · page 4

The election figures are practically unaltered from those made available when counting ceased last night. The position of parties appears to be as…

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The Elections Lyons Government Retains Power

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 19 September 1934 · page 2

There are still some seats in doubt, so that an exact statement of the positions of the political parties cannot be given with certainty. However, this…

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"Spend Money" To Celebrate Election Victory MR. D. R. Hall's Advice

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 21 September 1934 · page 6

Mr. D R. Hall said that sa[?] government was assured for years. Let us celebrate by becoming spendthrifts for a month," he added. "The…

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The Federal Elections

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 21 September 1934 · page 4

It was clear from the returns available late on Saturday night that the elections had resulted in a win for the Government. The week-end…

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ELECTIONS U.A.P. Position Steady Improvement Two Close Contests

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 September 1934 · page 1

With the counting of additional votes yesterday, the position of the United Australia party showed a further improvement…

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