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

Politics & elections, 1937

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N.S.W. State Parliament Opened by Governor Programme of Legislation Little Taxation Reduction Beneficial Proposals for Rural Communities SYDNEY

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 6 August 1937 · page 1

With full ceremonial the fourth session of the 31st Parliament of New South Wales was opened by the Governor (Lord Wakehurst) yesterday. The ceremony was witnessed by a large gathering of…

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State Parliament Opens

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 10 August 1937 · page 4

The New South Wales State Parliament, which has been in recess since Christmas, was opened on Wednesday last by Lord Wakehurst, the…

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First Shot in Political Campaign For Federal Elections Mr. Quirk at West Wyalong

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 10 August 1937 · page 3

The first shot in the political campaign for the Federal elections to be held in October, was fired at West Wyalong on Saturday…

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Federal Election Why Labor Won't Win

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 10 August 1937 · page 6

"Labor leaders throughout Australia are hoping that the people will forget the reasons why Labor was turned out of office in the Federal…

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P. & C. MEETING Election of Treasurer Pinnacle Interest PINNACLE, Mon

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 10 August 1937 · page 3

Eight members of the Pinnacle Parents and Citizens' Association attended a meeting convened for last Thursday night and held in the local…

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Senate Campaign Mr. W. P. ASHLEY Labor Candidate at West Wyalong

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 13 August 1937 · page 10

Mr. W. P. Ashley, one of the four selected Labor candidates for the Senate, addressed a public meeting at Thom's corner on Wednesday night…

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Temora Seat Meeting of C.P. COUNCIL Two Candidates Endorsed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 13 August 1937 · page 9

There was a big assemblage of delegates to the Temora Electoral Council of the Country Party, which met at the School of Arts, Temora,…

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Car Smash Political Candidate's Accident Wife Admitted to Hospital

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 20 August 1937 · page 2

Alderman and Mrs. W. P. Ashley, of Lithgow. were concerned in a serions accident on the Rankins SpringsGritlith road, near Beelbangera. when…

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Temora Seat Candidates Endorsed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 24 August 1937 · page 3

At a meeting of the Electoral Council of the Country Party for the endorsement of candidates for the Temora seat at the next State election…

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List of Electors Now Prepared Bland Shire Elections

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 24 August 1937 · page 4

In a special report to Bland Shire Council, the Shire Clerk (Mr. S. M. Smith) stated that the list of electors has been completed and copies…

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Federal Elections CANBERRA

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

Mr. Lyons states that the Government's election plans could not be changed by a decision of the Victorian Government to hold the State…

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Vic. Election

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 September 1937 · page 1

The Victorian Government has decided to go to the country to an endeavor to secure the endorsement of the electors to a Bill to reconstitute…

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House Party To Help Popular Girl Candidate At Quandiaila QUANDIALLA

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 September 1937 · page 6

At the home of Mr. and Mrs. V. G. Harris, "Euroka," last Friday, a successful party was organised. The funds further the candidature of Miss…

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Federal Election What Labour Offers CANBERRA

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 6 September 1937 · page 2

The Federal Labour Leader, Mr. Curtin, says the employment of public works of all persons who cannot find employment in private…

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Election of Executive

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 9 September 1937 · page 2

President: Mr. Burch (Parkes). Secretary and Treasurer: M. Painter (Parkes). Vice-Presidents: Mr. Watson…

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All Successful Convent Music Candidates Theory Examinations

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 September 1937 · page 4

Last June music students from the local Convent of Mercy were presented as candidates for the theory examination in connection…

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Worst Is Feared Coming Election Horrors Loud Squeakers

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 13 September 1937 · page 3

Unless something happens, the long-suffering public will have to put up With all the horrors of a Federal election in the very near…

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Hospital Meeting Election of Officers

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 14 September 1937 · page 1

The monthly meeting or the Board of Directors of the Wyalong and District Hospital will he held in the Board room at the Hospital to-morrow night…

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Federal Elections on 23rd OCTOBER

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 17 September 1937 · page 2

The Government has fixed Saturday, 23rd October, as the date of the Federal elections. The campaign will be in full swing from now on…

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Victorian Election

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 17 September 1937 · page 9

Candidates in the Victorian general election have been officially warned that they must not supply electors with free entertainment, free drinks…

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