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

Politics & elections, 1937

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Victorian Elections Country Party and Labor Returned Melbourne

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

Both the Country Party and the Labor Party increased their representation in the Victorian general elections yesterday, and the Country…

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Enthusiastic Meeting United Country Party Council Ashburnham Electorate Preparations for Fed. and State Elections

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 5 October 1937 · page 1

One of the best attended and most enthusiastic meetings of the United Country Party yet held took place at Forbes on Friday morning…

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No Rash Election Promises But Solid Record of Achievement Outlined Fed. Government's Performances Hon. H. V. C. Thorby's Account of Stewardship

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 5 October 1937 · page 3

HON. H. V. C. THORBY, Assistant Minister for Commerce and United Country Party candidate for Calare in the forthcoming Federal elections, addressed a fairly well-attended open air meeting, considering the cold turn the weather look,…

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Federal Elections

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 7 October 1937 · page 2

For any advertisement or letterpress published in this issue regarding the Federal Elections, full responsibility is taken by…

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Shire Elections Saturday, December 4 Bland Shire Area

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 8 October 1937 · page 2

His Excellency the Governor of New South Wales, has appointed Saturday, 4th December, 1937, as the day for the election of the…

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Federal Elections

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 8 October 1937 · page 4

There were no surprises in the New South Wales nomination for the Federal elections. The only nominees unopposed for the House of…

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Federal Election Postal Voting Powers Methods Explained

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 8 October 1937 · page 4

Electors entitled to vote by post at the forthcoming elections are those who:—(a) Will not on polling day be…

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"The Labor Daily" Election of Directors Judge's Order for New Directors (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Afternoon

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 12 October 1937 · page 1

Mr. Justice Long Innes, in the Equity Court to-day, delivered his reserved judgment in the case in which 13 Trade Unions claimed that J. F…

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The Elections Mr. Lang's "4A" Senate Team (To the Editor)

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 October 1937 · page 6

Sir,--I Join with many other Forbes residents whom I have heard commending Senator Hardy's address last Wednesday on the Lang "4A Racket"…

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Federal Elections Major Chanter's Views (To the Editor)

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 14 October 1937 · page 5

Sir, -- Once again we are being inundated with politicians, and speakers on their behalf, who are all clamouring for our votes and support at the…

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The Federal Elections

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 15 October 1937 · page 2

With the Federal elections now in full swing interest in politics has been revived. During the early stages however, there was little…

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Federal Elections Mr. J. T. Lang at Forbes Largely Attended Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 October 1937 · page 1

Mr. J. T. Lang, leader of the Opposition in the N.S.W. Legislative Assembly, drew a capacity audience to Forbes Town Hall on…

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The Racing Game To-morrow's Caulfield Cup an Open Race Candidates' Chances Discussed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 October 1937 · page 10

Saturday's Caulfield Cup is going to be the hardest in its history to win. That's my opinion, anyway. There is no outstanding weight-for-age horse…

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Federal Elections Mr. R. C. BALLANTYNE Independent Candidate for Riverina

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 19 October 1937 · page 2

The Progressive independent Candidate. Mr. R. C. Ballantyne, formerly Managing Director of Riverina Transport Pty. Ltd., is a well-known…

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Shire Elections A. Riding Candidate Mr C. J. M. Thomas Nominates

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 19 October 1937 · page 4

Speaking at the monthly meeting of the West Wyalong branch of the farmers and Settlers' Association, which was held in the Memorial Hall,…

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Postal Reform Urged Questions Asked Candidates Some Reasonable Requests

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 19 October 1937 · page 7

Sir Harry Budge, the Honorary Secretary of the Postage Reduction League, has addressed the following letter to all the candidates…

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Federal Elections (To the Editor "Advocate")

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 19 October 1937 · page 6

Sir,—Once again we are being inundated with politicians and speakers on their behalf, who are all clamoring for our votes and support at the…

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Federal Elections

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 19 October 1937 · page 7

A "Herald" representative who accompanied Mr. Curtin on a tour of five States says that in Labour circles generally there is little optimism…

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MR C. J. M. Thomas Land Board Candidate Nominated by Branches

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 19 October 1937 · page 4

The West Wyalong branch of the Farmers and Settlers Association has unanimously endorsed the candidature of Mr…

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