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

Politics & elections, 1937

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Shire Elections

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 21 October 1937 · page 5

The election of Lachlan shire Councilors for the next triennial period has been fixed for Saturday, December 4, 1937, which is also the day…

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Federal Elections

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 21 October 1937 · page 4

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

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Federal Elections

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 21 October 1937 · page 8

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

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Federal Elections on Saturday Next

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 22 October 1937 · page 1

The Federal elections will take place throughout Australia on Saturday next and the polling booths will be opened from 8 a.m. till 8 p.m. on…

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Final Shot Fired In Election Campaign

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 22 October 1937 · page 2

Mr. H. K. Nock, M.H.R, delivered his final political address at West Wyalong on Wednesday night, when approximately 150…

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Election Results 'Advocate's" Board

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 22 October 1937 · page 1

The result of the Federal election will be posted by "The Advocate" on the board at the Memorial Buildings in Main Street…

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Mr. Ballantyne Progressive Candidate At West Wyalong

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 22 October 1937 · page 5

Mr. It. C. Ballantyne, Progressive Independent candidate of Riverina, addressed a representative meeting at West Wyalong on Tuesday night…

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Federal Election Mr. Thorby's Denial To Opposition Conscription Statement

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 October 1937 · page 1

The Federal elections take place tomorrow, and the Forbes polling booth will as usual be conducted at the Town Hall, the hours of voting being between…

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Far West Scheme Forbes Branch Annual Meeting Election of Officers

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 October 1937 · page 9

Presented by the honorary treasurer of the Forbes branch of the Far West Children's Health Scheme, Mr. E. C. Poolcy, to…

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The Elections No Interest in Calare Contest Bogan Gate, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 October 1937 · page 11

The coming Federal elections are not causing much stir here. It is seldom one hears the matter mentioned, and the man in the street does not appear…

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To-morrow's Elections Official Advice to Voters

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 October 1937 · page 10

The following advice to voters in connection with the Federal elections has been issued by the electoral authorities…

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Petition to King by 1,800 ABORIGINES Reps, in Federal Parliament (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 26 October 1937 · page 1

More than 1,800 aborigines, from all parts of Australia, have signed a petition, for presentation to the King asking that the race be granted the…

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Dr. Earle Page Comment on Election "Suicidal Isolation Policy" (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 26 October 1937 · page 1

Doctor Earle Page, in a broadcast address last night, said he hoped the last had been heard of the suicidal policy of isolation, that had been…

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Mr. Keith Emmett Local Government Candidate

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 26 October 1937 · page 3

Mr. Keith Emmett, of West Wyalong, informed the "Advocate" to-day that he had lodged his nomination as a candidate for A Riding in Bland…

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Lyons Government Returned to Power Few Changes in New Parliament Sir Archdale Parkhill Faces Defeat MR. H. V. C. Thorby Re-elected for Calare Labor Likely to Capture Senate

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 26 October 1937 · page 1

AS A RESULT of Saturday's Federal elections, the Lyons Government has again been returned to power with a substantial majority, although its strength in the new Parliament will be slightly reduced. A probable forecast of par ties is that the U. A.P. will hold 28 seats, as against 31 in the last Parliament; the U.C.P. 15, the number previously held by the party; and Labor 30,…

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Federal Elections. Calare Vote. Member's Majority Grows

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 28 October 1937 · page 2

The latest figures for the Calare electorate show an advancing majority for the sitting member, Mr. H. V. C. Thorby, Minister for…

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The Elections Interesting Contest in Warringah Senate Position Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 29 October 1937 · page 1

It is not yet possible to predict with absolute certainty the fate of the Minister for Defence (Sir Archdale Parkhill) whose fight in the…

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Shire and Municipal Elections Two Ridings to Be Contested

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 1 November 1937 · page 2

There will be contests this year in two Ridings of the Shire if present intentions are carried out. In "A" Riding there will definitely be a…

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Federal Elections. Macquarie Seat. Win for Lawson. Majority of 2120 VOTES

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 1 November 1937 · page 2

The officials engaged in counting the Federal House of Representatives votes for Macquarie concluded their task on Saturday morning when…

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Shire Elections Nominations Received Two Councillors Re-elected

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 2 November 1937 · page 1

Although it was stated in West Wyalong earlier in the year that there would be several candidates for election to the…

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