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

Politics & elections, 1936

125 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 6 of 7

Rumors of an Election

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 19 November 1936 · page 1

During last week rumors were current that the Government intend to hold an election of the House of Representatives at the…

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CORRESPONDENCE To-morrow's Election Civic Candidate States His Case (To the Editor)

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 November 1936 · page 6

Sir,--As a candidate contesting the by-election tomorrow, I would be grateful it you will allow me an opportunity to place before the electors the…

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All Should Vote At To-morrow's Election Aldermanic Vacancy

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 November 1936 · page 1

The election of an alderman to fill the extraordinary vacancy created by the resignation of Alderman W. Baggott will take place…

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Shire Election

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 26 November 1936 · page 5

To the Electors of A Riding. Ladies and Gentlemen,-- At the request of a large number of ratepayers of "A" Riding, I have…

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Queen Competition Lake Caraelliao Hospital Country Candidates Nominated

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 27 November 1936 · page 5

The Board of Directors of the Lake Cargelligo District Hospital have been advised that the Burgooney Women's Auxiliary has nominated…

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Lachlan Shire Election to the Electors of a Riding

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 30 November 1936 · page 5

Ladies and Gentlemen: I am a candidate for the extraordinary election for A Riding of Lachlan Shire, and respectfully solicit…

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Upper House Election Independent Labor

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 30 November 1936 · page 2

Mr. F. w. Spicer, Mayor of Parkes, has been nominated as an Independent Labor candidate for the Upper House election. He was nominated by J. F…

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Legislative Council Election

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 1 December 1936 · page 2

Thirty-two nominations have been received for the fifteen vacancies in the New South Wales Legislative Council, and the election will be held…

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Election Inquiry Mr. Manning as Chairman

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 1 December 1936 · page 2

The Parliamentary select committee appointed to inquire into the charges made by Mr. J. B. Martin, M.L.C., in connection with the…

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Mayoral Election

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 1 December 1936 · page 2

Under Section 27 of the Local Government Act it is necessary that the election of mayors of municipalities and presidents shire councils shall…

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Election of Officers

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 3 December 1936 · page 5

Patron: Miss Dwyer. President: Mrs. W. A. Robinson. Vice-Presidents: Mrs. S. Procter, Mrs. Schweitzer, Mrs. Simon and Mrs…

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The Municipal Election. July 28, 1883

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 3 December 1936 · page 4

The polling for aldermen and auditors for the newly-constituted Municipal Council of Grenfell took place on Tuesday, and excited but little…

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Lachlan Shire Election to the Electors of a Riding

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 3 December 1936 · page 3

Ladies and Gentlemen: I am a candidate for the extraordinary election for A Riding of Lachlan Shire, and respectfully solicit…

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Bathurst Diocese Election of Bishop Board's Choice Is Rev. A. L. WYLDE

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 3 December 1936 · page 3

Vacant for a considerable time, several deadlocks occurring, after Dr. Crotty's departure for London, the post of Anglican Bishop of Bathurst…

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Lachlan Shire Election to the Electors of a Riding

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 7 December 1936 · page 5

Ladies and Gentlemen: I am a candidate for the extraordinary election for A Riding of Lachlan Shire, and respectfully solicit…

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A Worthy Labor Candidate Mr. H. J. Wiltshire A Farmer Who Knows How to Farm Successfully

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 7 December 1936 · page 2

Winner of the Hillston crop competition from twenty six other competitors, Mr. H. J. Wiltshire, of "Meringe," Melbergen, will be a Labor candidate…

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Eighty-two Informal Votes in Waugoola Shire Council Extraordinary Election. Mr. P. W. Richardson Basily Elected

Cowra Free Press · Monday 7 December 1936 · page 1

The poll conducted for the purpose of choosing a successor to Cr. F. B Hinton. in B Riding of Waugoola Shire Council…

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The Racing Game Villiers and Summer Cup Candidates Out on Saturday Lynch Law Again Wins for Lady Owner

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 December 1936 · page 7

Fred Williams had his double all set for the Vlliers and Cup, Wagner and Jovial, Son, before Saturday's Warwick Farm meeting…

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Election of Mayor and Shire President

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 December 1936 · page 1

At last night's Municipal Council meeting, Ald. H. K. Ford was re-elected Mayor for the fourth year in succession,…

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Extraordinary Occurrence Lachlan Shire Presidential Election. Heated Words and Hasty Resignation of Councilors Chanter and Crouch

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 14 December 1936 · page 2

Last Friday can go down in history as the day when that most extraordinary happening was made known in Australia--the abdication of King Edward VIII. But intense as it was in the way of an item of far-reaching comment, it was completely…

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