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

Politics & elections, 1937

256 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 1 of 13

Secret Ballots For Election of Mavors (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 5 January 1937 · page 1

The Government is considering altering the local Government Act to provide for the election of Mayors by secret ballot, with preferential…

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Mr. H. D. Pulling New Show President MR. W. A. O’neil Does Not Seek Re-election

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 7 January 1937 · page 8

An announced in the “Free Press” on Monday Mr. W. A. O’Neil, who has a record of service as President of the…

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Election of Mayors Secret Ballot Proposed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 January 1937 · page 9

The N.S.W. Government is considering altering the Local Government Act to provide for tho election of mayors by secret ballot…

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Election of Officers

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 25 January 1937 · page 2

President: The Mayor in office (Aid. J. V. Thompson Secretary: Mr. C. Schweitzer. Treasurer: Mr. J. Dwyer…

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The Lachlan Shire Election (To the Editor)

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 25 January 1937 · page 2

Sir,-- Residents of the Lachlan Shire, who look up to our Shire Councillors with confidence and faith, hoping and expecting that these…

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Labor's Candidate for Calare

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 1 February 1937 · page 1

Mr. W. Folster, of Orange, former member for Orange, has been endorsed as the Lang faction Labour candidate to oppose the sitting…

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Council Election of Two Aldermen on February 13

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 2 February 1937 · page 7

At a special meeting of the Temora Municipal Council on Monday night the report of the Town Clerk Mr. I S. Williams, on the resignation of…

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Election of Officers

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 4 February 1937 · page 5

Patron: Mr. E. Francis. President: Mr. H. S. Macneil. Nominated by Mr. H. J. Fourdrinier, who paid, a fine tribute to the work done…

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Labor's Activities Annual General Meeting. Election of Officers

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 8 February 1937 · page 6

In the Royal Hall on Friday night, 5th instant, before a good attendance of members, with the President, Mr. C. T. Warby, in the chair,…

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Fire Commissioners Election This Month

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 9 February 1937 · page 6

The Chief Secretary (Mr. Chaffey) has advised that the following nominations have been received for the election of members of the Board of…

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Federal Elections at End of Year Next Session in June

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 9 February 1937 · page 7

It is expected that the next Federal elections will be held shortly before Christmas. The Government, it is understood, has abandoned its…

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Dead Lock Again Erina Shire Council Election Hurdle

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 9 February 1937 · page 7

Another deadlock was reached at the first meeting of the Erina Shire Council, following the election of aldermen…

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School Notes Promising Year Ahead Election Results-- New Plans

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 February 1937 · page 10

All departments of the School have now settled into working shape, with every promise of a good, progressive year…

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Tasmanian Elections One Seat May Decide (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 19 February 1937 · page 1

A message from Hobart states that one seat may decide the issue in the Tasmanian general elections, to be held on Saturday…

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Shire Elections Opposition Rumoured For A. Ridina Councillors

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 19 February 1937 · page 6

According to an unoflicial statement made during the week, the A. Hiding repersentatives (Crs. G. J. Bland and H. Kaye), will have…

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Tas. Elections. Labor Returned Seven Seats Probably Gained (By Wire) Hobart

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 23 February 1937 · page 1

The Labor Government which went to the country Willi a majority of only one in the House of Assembly, has been returned with a majority of…

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Lachlan Shire Recent By-election

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 23 February 1937 · page 3

Mainor J. C. Chanter and Mr. H. P. Elwin were returned at the recent by-election for C. Riding of Lachlan Shire caused by the resignations of…

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Election of Pastures Protection Board District of Condobolin

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 1 March 1937 · page 5

It is hereby notified that the Election of Eight Directors of the Pastures Protection Board District of Condobolin will be held on…

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P. Board Election

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 4 March 1937 · page 2

This is to take place on Wednesday, 21st April, and nomination day has been fixed for 23rd March, but the nominations have to be in the…

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Won Election at 79

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 5 March 1937 · page 7

Mr. W. H. Demaine, Mayor of Maryborough (Q.), who won the by-election for the Maryborough seat in the Queensland Parliament, is 79…

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