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

Politics & elections, 1938

150 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 4 of 8

Life- Saving Classes at Forbes Successful Candidates

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 March 1938 · page 6

For some time past Mr. George Bartlett, manager of Forbes Olympic swimming pool, has been conducting classes for life- saving. A…

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State Elections Major Reid at Grenfell

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 17 March 1938 · page 6

Major Reid addressed a meeting on Saturday night, at which the Mayor (Ald. J. V. Thompson) presided…

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State Election Postal Votes

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 17 March 1938 · page 3

Applications for postal votes at the forthcoming State elections must be re turned to the Returning Officer for the district in which the elector is…

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In the Political Battle. C.P. CANDIDATE J. W. Parker's Fine Address. Big Meeting and Attentive Hearing

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 17 March 1938 · page 6

Quite a large crowd listened attentively in Bathurst street last Saturday night to Mr. Parker's, comprehensive address. For the first half a loud…

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Election Pointers Day by Day. (Contributed.)

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 3

"We enter the State elections determined to work for the defeat of the Stevens-Bruxner Government"—a tribute to the…

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Peter Snodgrass Candidate for Temora (Contributed)

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 7

Mr. Hugh s. Koberton (Peter Snodgrass of the "Land") and one of the endorsed Country Party candidates for the Temora seat, was born in…

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"Will Retain All Seats" U.A.P. Election View Labor Expects to Win 15 Seats

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 1

Commenting on Wednesday on the quietness with which the election campaign was being conducted, the general secretary of the…

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Political Hypocrisy Selection of Labor Candidates

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 1

In the course of his speech at Forbes on Wednesday night, Mr. George Gibbons said: "At a meeting on Sunday, 18th October, 1936,…

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Election Pointers Day By Day

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 21 March 1938 · page 1

"The U.C.P. will probably win Goulburn from the sitting Labour man, Mr. Tally, and Corowa from the Independent, Mr. Lethbridge.—"Daily…

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Election Campaign Many Addresses in Condobolin

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 21 March 1938 · page 3

The political battle for the Lachlan seat is now approaching fever pitch, and the apathy which but a week ago was quite apparent has disappeared…

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State Election. Lachlan Electorate

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 21 March 1938 · page 3

Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen— I am appearing here before you to-night as an officially endorsed U.C.P Candidate. I have four (4) opponents. I have no objection to opposition, in fact, I welcome it…

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State Elections Senator Hardy Out of Campaign

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

Having proposed to undertake a fortnight's strenuous campaigning in support of the State U.C.P. and U. A.P. candidates, Senator Charles…

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South Australian Election Government Not Supported. Adelaide

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

The independents are likely to hold the balance of power in the news South Australian Parliament, as a result, of the general election held…

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Parker, "Pea" Man Country Party Candidate. So Mr Beasley Says State Government Attacked

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

Alleging that every electorate and Party has it's "pea" (hot favorite) candidate, Mr. J. A'. Beasley, in an address at…

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Butler's Position. South Australian Elections Must Have Independent's Help (By Wire) Sydney

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

The South Australian Premier, (Mr. Butler) agreed that the Government will 0nly be able to carry on with the aid of the…

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Election Pointers Day by Day. (Contributed)

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 22 March 1938 · page 6

If the self-stylcd "rebels" of the Labour Party are returned, and hold the balance of power in the new Parliament, they will support the…

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Election Amplifiers Protest Against Their Phohibition

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 22 March 1938 · page 4

When the Deputy Premier and leader of the United Country Party in N.S.W., Lieut-Col. M. F. a Bruxner, commenced his address a…

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State Elections. Doug. Dickson, One of the Two Endorsed Country Party Candidates

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

A MAN WITH A WIDE EDUCATION OF EXPERIENCE, having had many years of experience in business, four years' Active Service during the…

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State Election Address by Mr. R. B. Phillips at Grenfell. Sale of State Enterprises. What If the Railways Go, Too?

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 24 March 1938 · page 5

Some aspects of the State Government's administration over the past three years were commented on by Mr. R. B. Phillips, Labor candidate…

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Election Pointers Day by Day

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 2

There is grim humor in the text of an election advertisement appearing in the Goulburn "Penny Post." [?]s your job safe—vote labor."…

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