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

Politics & elections, 1938

150 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 2 of 8

Lachlan Seat Mr. Buttenshaw Not a Candidate

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 1 February 1938 · page 1

In Friday's issue we stated that several prospective candidates were in the field as opponents to the sitting member, Mr. E. A…

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State Election Fixed for March 19 SYDNEY

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 1

March 19 is authoritatively stated to be the date of the State election. It is understood that United…

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Lachlan Electorate THREE C. P. CANDIDATES

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 7 February 1938 · page 5

There was a large and very representative meeting of the Lachlan Electorate Council held in the Royal Hall last Saturday, lasting from 11…

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Corowa Seat U.C.P. Candidate

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 8 February 1938 · page 5

Mr. T. E. Kendell, of Lockhart, has agreed to nominate as a U.C.P. candidate to contest the Corowa seat at the State elections, which will…

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Election of Officers

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 2

Patron.—Mr. Jas. Frazer. Mr. Frazer said he would guarantee a tenner. President.—-Mr. H. S. Macneil…

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Election of Officials

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 2

Judge.—Mr. J. V. Thompson. Timekeeper.—Mr. R. Bradey. Clerk of Scales.—Mr. H. J. Fourdrinier…

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Election Date

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 15 February 1938 · page 2

Various dates have been suggested by the Sydney press as the likely date of the forthcoming Stats elec[?] It is exepcted that a definite…

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Early Election Probably April 2

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 2

The State election as likely to b[?]held on or before April 2. With dramatic suddenness, the [?]remier. Mr. Stevens, on Tuesday,…

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State Elections Probable Date April 2 Parliament Prorogued

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 22 February 1938 · page 1

....A special meeting of the Executive Council on Saturday approved the issue of a proclamation proroguing Parliament until Monday, March…

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The Elections Either on March 26 or April 2 Party Plans and Candidates

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 22 February 1938 · page 1

Parliament was prorogued till March 7 at a special meeting of the Executive Council on Friday. It will be dissolved before that…

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Mr. Jack Grace At West Wyalong Labor Candidate's Campaign

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 22 February 1938 · page 2

Mr. J. Grace, the endorsed Labor candidate for Lachlan, delivered the first political address made here in connection with the forthcoming State…

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First Aid Local Ambulance Class Examined All Candidates Successful

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 22 February 1938 · page 1

The 15 candidates who sat for examination before Dr. Vout for the first-aid course of the St. John's Ambulance at Forbes last…

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State Elections Are You Correctly Enrolled

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 24 February 1938 · page 6

The Electoral Registrar advises that the rolls to be used at the forthcoming State elections will close at 6 p.m. on the date of the issue of the…

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Date of Election to Be Announced This Week

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 24 February 1938 · page 2

SYDNEY.—It is suggested in Ministerial circles that the Premier might announce the election date this week. It is expected that the report of the Royal Commisssion will be received early next week…

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Queen Candidates

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 24 February 1938 · page 1

Mr. Fourdrinier moved, Mr. Dwyer seconded, that an allowance of £5/5/ each be allowed queen candidates for dressing and expenses, and…

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Election Date May Be Announced this Week (By WIRE)

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 25 February 1938 · page 1

It was suggested in ministerial circles last night that the Premier (Mr. B. S. B. Stev[?] might announce the election…

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General Election By London Union Council (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 25 February 1938 · page 1

A cable from London states:—The Labor Party Trade Union Council, manifesto, declares tnat the Government has no mandate for a change…

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State Elections Are You Properly Enrolled?

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 February 1938 · page 9

The Electoral Registrar advises that the rolls to be used at the forthcoming State elecions will close at 6 p.m. on the date of the issue of the Writ. This…

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State Elections Nomination Day, 4th March. Polling Day, 26th MARCH

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 28 February 1938 · page 2

It seems to be the smartest thing of late years for the sitting Government to rush on an election at some opportune time that is calculated to…

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"Is Fed Up" So MASON, K.C., SAYS "Parliament is all Trash" (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 1 March 1938 · page 1

Mr. Mason. U.A.P. Independent Member tor Wollabra. in the Legislative Assembly, will not seek [?] election at the forthcoming State…

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