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

Politics & elections, 1937

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The Federal Elections

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 2 November 1937 · page 2

On the night preceding the poll, Mr. Curtin, leader of the Opposition said he expected Labor to be returned with at least 40 seats in the House…

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Music Exams Distinguished Musician in Forbes Convent Candidates

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 November 1937 · page 2

Sir Richard Terry, Mus. D.F.R. C.O., one of the greatest musicians in the British Empire, visited Forbes on Thursday for the purpose…

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Federal Elections Calare Almost Final. Poll to Be Declared Next

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

Counting of the polling in Calare has been brought to a verge of finality by Mr. F. A. Morris, Returning Officer, and staff, and the poll will be…

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New Federal Parliament First Session on Nov. 30 Busy Short Sitting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 5 November 1937 · page 1

The first session of the fifteenth Federal Parliament will probably commence on November 30 or December 1, and will adjourn in suffiicient time…

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Correspondence. the Coming Municipal Elections. (To the Editor "Gredfell Record.")

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 8 November 1937 · page 2

Sir,— In view of the near approach of the triennial election of aldermen I remind electors that now is the time to get busy. It is only once in…

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Shire Elections

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 8 November 1937 · page 3

As announced by us some time two Ridings, "A" and C", will be contested at the forthcoming Shire elections. The full list of…

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Lachlan Shire Election to the Electors of "B" Riding Ladies and Gentlemen

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 8 November 1937 · page 5

Having again been requested by a number of ratepayers and electors of "B" Riding to become a candidate for the General Shire Election to be…

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Riverina Seat Declaration of Poll Two Candidates Attend

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 9 November 1937 · page 5

From the steps of his office, before a crowd which varied from thirteen to eighteen persons, Mr. W. H. Miller, Divisional Returning Officer,…

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Weddin Shire Election

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 11 November 1937 · page 3

The Returning Officer fox the forthcoming election of councillors has advised us that ballot papers have been despatched to the electors of A…

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Local Government Elections. Presidential Statement

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 11 November 1937 · page 6

In a little over three weeks— Saturday, December 4— about 480,000 electors will be casting their votes at the shire and municipal elections…

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Bland Shire Elections (To the Editor "Advocate")

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 12 November 1937 · page 5

Dear Sir,—Attached hereto please find a copy of a letter I have received from Mr. S. M. Smith (Shire Clerk and Returning Officer). I would be…

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Lachlan Shire Election to the Electors of B Riding

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 12 November 1937 · page 3

Ladies and Gentlemen,—Having again been requested by a number of ratepayers and electors of B Riding to become a candidate for…

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Is Preparing for Next Elections Mr. Ballantyne's Statement

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 12 November 1937 · page 10

Mr. R. C. Ballantyne defeated Independent candidate at the declaration of the poll for Riverina at Junee said that he had made his first…

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Local Govt. Elections Presidential Statement (To the Editor "Advocate")

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 12 November 1937 · page 5

Sir,—In a little over three weeksSaturday December 4—about 480,000 electors will be casting their votes at the Shire and Municipal elections…

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Shire Nominations For Jemalong Council Elections "A" Riding Representatives Unopposed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 November 1937 · page 1

Although the nomination of candidates in connection with the triennial election of six Councillors to Jemalong Shire will not be…

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Boree Shire Elections

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 November 1937 · page 2

Crs. C. McCarron (Canowindra) and R. H. Herbert (Eugowra) have been returned unopposed for B riding of Boree Shire, and Crs. H. J. Balcomb…

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Condobolin Municipal Elections

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 15 November 1937 · page 2

For some considerable time no one appeared to take much interest in the above elections, but it is gratifying, on this occasion, to see so many…

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Lachlan Shire Election to the Electors of "B" Riding Ladies and Gentlemen

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 15 November 1937 · page 5

Having again been requested by a number of ratepayers and electors of "B" Riding to become a candidate for the General Shire Election to be…

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Calare Election. Declaration of Poll

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 15 November 1937 · page 4

A spirit that contrasts with that evidenced among the men who put the "war" into Warringah was apparent at the…

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State Elections Keen Interest Displayed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 16 November 1937 · page 2

Although (be State elections will not be held until next year, been Interest is already aroused in the South-west and the Labor Party has…

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