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

Politics & elections, 1937

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Federal Elections

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 8 June 1937 · page 6

October 30 and November 6 are being mentioned in political circles as dates on which the Federal general elections may be held. The…

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Ooma Dance For Popular Man Candidate OOMA

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 8 June 1937 · page 6

Last Tuesday night a dance was held at the local hall in aid of Mr. C. Malloy, who is standing for the most popular man competition. Owing to bad…

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For "A" Riding Two Candidates Selected By Labor League

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 11 June 1937 · page 1

West Wyalong branch of the Labor League, at its last meeting, decided to nominate Messrs E. J. Kelly (President) and G. A. Gruitell, as…

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Impersonation Alleged at Melbourne City Council Election

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 11 June 1937 · page 3

It is alleged that there were four cases of impersonation at the Victoria Ward by-election of the City Council on Saturday, but only in one case…

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Woollahra Bye-Election H. H. MASON, K.C., Independent Candidate, Hits Out. Parliament Like Lunatic Asylum and Mad House

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 17 June 1937 · page 2

Mr. H. H. (Mason, K.C., one of two Independent candidates for Wbollahra by-election, addressing a crowded meeting of electors last…

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General News Parliament Re-opens

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 17 June 1937 · page 1

To-day Parliament will commence a new session, and particular interest will be shown in the Governor-General's speech, which will outline…

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"Asylum and Madhouse" K.C. Describes Parliament (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 18 June 1937 · page 1

Mr. H. H. Mason, K.C., one of the two Independent candidates for the Wollahra by-election, in addressing a crowded meeting of…

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Federal Elections in October

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 June 1937 · page 1

It is felt in Federal political circles that the Federal election will take place in October, though the final decision will not be made till the Prime Minister…

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Federal Election Monetary Reform National Defence SYDNEY

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 21 June 1937 · page 2

A conference of Federal and State Labour leaders in Sydney expressed the opinion that the Federal elections would take place not later than…

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Federal Parliament

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 22 June 1937 · page 3

The Opposition has abandoned its intention to launch a motion of censure immediately after the opening of the Federal Parliament It will…

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Federal Elections Not Later than October (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 22 June 1937 · page 1

At a conference of Imperial and State Labour Leaders in Sydney the opinion was expressed that the Federal elections would take place not…

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Federal Election

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 22 June 1937 · page 2

Although the date of the Federal elertion is uncertain it is reported from Canberra that it will most likely be held late in october or at the…

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Senate Elections Four Needed for N.s.w

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 22 June 1937 · page 7

Four nominations will be required for the Senate election in New South Wales. The retiring members are Senators…

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All Political Parties Anxious for Election! CANBERRA

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 24 June 1937 · page 2

All political parties are anxious to begin preparing for the Federal election campaigns, and for this reason the present sitting of the Federal…

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..The.. Racing Game Next Saturday's Hurdle Race at RandwicK Chances of Candidates Reviewed How BlacK Laughter Lost Doomben Cup

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 June 1937 · page 7

N.S.W. will of course have no representative for the Grand National Hurdle to be decided at Flemington next month. Sydney has its own £650…

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Mason Wins Woollahra By-Election Severe U.A.P. Blow

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 July 1937 · page 1

Following the distribution of preferences, Mr. H. H. Mason, K.C., independent U.A.P. candidate has been declared elected for…

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Lum Roy Again His Case Mentioned in Federal Parliament

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 5 July 1937 · page 2

From the Commonwealth Parliamentary Debates of the 24th June, we take the following, which was before the House of Representatives on…

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Irish Election Results. Dublin

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 5 July 1937 · page 2

The latest election returns give De Valera 56 seats, Cosgrave 33, Labour 11, and Independent 8…

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Irish Elections De Valera's Triumph (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 6 July 1937 · page 1

A cable from Dublin states:— The latest election returns give Mr. de Valera 56 seats. Mr. Cosgrave 32 seat, Labor 11, and Independent 8…

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Federal Election. Queensland

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 8 July 1937 · page 2

The Premier of Queensland (Mr. Forgan Smith), stated last night that he was absolutely certain that very shortly after the Prime Minister's…

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