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

Politics & elections, 1936

125 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 5 of 7

Again Active St. Laurence's L.D. & S. Society Election of Officials

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 October 1936 · page 10

Manuscripts covering a variety of interesting topics were read by several members of the St. Laurence's Literary, Social and…

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Lachlan Shire. Extraordinary Election

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 22 October 1936 · page 3

The extraordinary election for the vacancy in ‘C’ Riding of the Lachlan Shire Council, caused by the resignation of Cr. J. P. Costello,…

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Industrialist Candidates Apainst Sitting Labor Members (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 23 October 1936 · page 1

The first direct threat by the rebels to run industrial candidates against sitting Labor politicians was made yesterday at a meeting of the…

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Election Contests in Riverina and Lachlan Wheatarowers' Union Officials Resinn

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 27 October 1936 · page 1

Major J. C. Ohanter, of Lake Cargelligo, tendered his resignation as general president at the executive meeting of the Wheatgrowers'…

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Ninety Entries Tennis Tournament For Commerce Candidate

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 27 October 1936 · page 2

A mixed doubles handicap tennis tournament, in aid of Miss Grace Tunes' candidature in the Hospital Queen competition attracted over 90…

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Euchre Party For Commerce Candidate

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 27 October 1936 · page 2

The euchre party which was organised by the Friendly Societies' Association, in aid of Miss Grace Innes' candidature, was held on Thursday…

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Election Contests in Riverina and Lachlan Wheatgrowers Union Officials Resign

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 28 October 1936 · page 4

Mr. J. C. Chanter tendered his resignation as general president at the executive meeting of the Wheatgrowers Union of New South Wales at…

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MRS. A. R. NcDONELL Crowned "Queen of Charity" Four Candidates Raise Over £840 But Final Figures Will Be Over £900 Hospital Will Receive Assistance During Difficult Time

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 30 October 1936 · page 4

When the Board of Directors of the Wyalong and District Hospital convened a public meeting for the purpose of conducting a Queen competition in aid of the Hospital, which is badly in need of funds, it was not realised that the competition would be such…

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U.S.A. Elections Presidential Fight Roosevelt Still Confidest

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 3 November 1936 · page 2

To-morrow (Tuesday), will be a great day in U.S.A., at it is the day set aside for the election of a President to lead the nation—…

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Aldermanic Elections

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 3 November 1936 · page 1

The resignation of Alderman W. H. Baggott from the local municipal council was received last Friday. A special meeting of the Council was…

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Drink at Dances Question in Parliament Chief Secretary's Statement

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 10 November 1936 · page 3

The Chief Secretary (Mr. Chaffey told Mr. Sanders (U.A.P. Willoughby), in the Legislative Assembly that he had seen reports of the action…

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Conflicting Opinions Early Federal Election (By Wire) Sydney, Monday afternoon

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 10 November 1936 · page 1

Talk of a Federal election early in the new year is being widely discussed in poltical circles, and a feeling of resentment at the promised step is…

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Federal Election to Be Held in March Prime Minister's Views

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 10 November 1936 · page 1

With the return of the Prime Minister (Mr. Lyons) to Canberra on Sunday it was made clear that the Ministry has every intention of…

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Federal Election Opposed by Wheatgrowers (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 10 November 1936 · page 1

The President of the Wheatgrowers Federation of Australia declared yesterday that wheatgrowers throughout the Commonwealth were opposed to…

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General News No Early Election. Official Statement

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 12 November 1936 · page 2

An official announcement that the Government had abandoned a proposal to hold an early election in March was made by the Prime Minister…

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Municipal Election The Extraordinary Vacancy Only Two Candidates

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 November 1936 · page 4

The extraordinary election in the local Municipal Council to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Ald. W. Baggott will…

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Early Election Govt. in Favour But Labor Not Prepared

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 13 November 1936 · page 2

Government parties in the Federal Parliament will shortly discuss the advisability of holding an election of the House of Representatives…

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No Rush Election Federal Cabinet's Decision To Run Full Term

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 November 1936 · page 7

At its meeting on Tuesday night Cabinet, yielding to the widespread protest against the proposal to hold a Federal election in conjunction with…

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Municipal Election The Extraordinary Election No Borrowing Issue

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 17 November 1936 · page 2

Some interest is bound to be taken out of next Saturday's election of an alderman to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation…

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The Referendum Link with Election

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 19 November 1936 · page 1

A protest against any move to link with the marketing referendum with a Federal election early next year was made last week, by the…

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