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

Politics & elections, 1938

150 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 5 of 8

Mr. Geo. Berry Independent Candidate. Address at West Wyalong

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

Mr. G. A. Berry, Independent candidate for the Lachlan electorate, delivered an address at West Wyalong, when there was…

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To Hear Election Figures

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 1

Seating accommodation and a wireless set have been installed In the Labor Party's rooms, Rankin Street, for the purpose of enabling supporters of…

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Extraordinary Election

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 29 March 1938 · page 4

An extraordinary election for [?] election of [?] director for the Pas[?] Protection [?] to [?] vacancy caused by the death of Mr…

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Wagga Pastures Protection Board Extraordinary Election of One Director

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 29 March 1938 · page 3

NOTICE is hereby given that an Extraordinary Election of One Director for the Pastures Protection District of Wagga Wagga, Division…

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The Elections Mr. Elliott's Lead Increased to 565

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 1

Counting of the absentee votes for Ashburnham was continued at Parkes yesterday, and it was announced that Mr. H. O. Elliott, the…

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Same As Before Election Results at Goolagong GOOLAGONG. Thurs

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 6

The elections passed off very quietly at this centre. The official positions at the booth were filled by Mr. T. Howell, returning officer, and Mr. Jno. Stack,…

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Federal Government Preparation of Parliament CANBERRA

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 5 April 1938 · page 4

An exceptionally heavy programme of work in preparation for the next session of the Commmonweath Parliament was outlined today in a…

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Queensland Election. Labor Party Returned Country Party Gain Seats BRISBANE

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 5 April 1938 · page 1

The Forgan Smith Labor Government was returned to power at yesterday's elections. Although many seats are still in doubt, the party has won…

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State Election Results

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 5 April 1938 · page 2

The political contest from which New South Wales has just emerged was the quietest in the State's history. To a great extent this was…

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£569/12/3! Splendid Effort by the Queen Candidates

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 7 April 1938 · page 4

When the voting was announced at the Royal Theatre on Monday night, those who attended the crowning were delighted to hear that such…

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Trade Treaty with Japan Terms To Be Told To Parliament

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 1

A new trade agreement with Japan, to replace the one which expires on June 30, will be announced in the coming session of Federal…

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State Elections Recounts Refused Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 2

The application by the A.L.P. candidate (Mr. Shean) for a recount in the Petersham election was refused by the returning officer (Mr. W. J…

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President of Erie. John M'cormack May Be Candidate

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 2

John McCormack, the famous tenor has announced that he had received so many requests from friends to stand for the Presidency of Eric…

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Lachlan Election How the Preferences Went Declaration of Poll

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 11 April 1938 · page 2

Very few rolled up to hear the declaration of the poll given by the Returning Officer, Mr. A. L. Jones, at noon last Friday. Fortunately, the…

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Formal Opening Of N.S.W. Parliament Mr. Weaver Re-elected Speaker

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 1

The importance of the Australian Parliamentary institution as a bulwark against the rise of a dictatorship was the keynote of…

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Bureau Meeting Annual Re-union at Gunning Gap Election of Officers Gunning Gap

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 3

An attendance of 25 members at the annual meeting bore witness to the activity and vitality of the local branch of the Agricultural…

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State Parliament Formal Opening Mr. Weaver Re-elected Speaker Six New Members Take Oath SYDNEY

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 15 April 1938 · page 1

The importance of the Australian, parliamentary, institution as a bulwark against the Laws of dictatorship was the Keynote of speeches at the…

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L.G. ELECTIONS Simpler Method Wanted

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 29 April 1938 · page 9

At the last meeting of the Lachian Shire Council, it was resolved on the motion of Crs. Costello and Chanter that the following resolution be…

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State Parliament to Meet in June

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 3 May 1938 · page 1

The State Parliament will meet on une 15 to deal with an extensive programme of legislation which the Premier, Mr. Stevens, outlined in his…

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National Insurance Scheme Explanation of the Bell One of the Most Intricate Proposals Ever Submitted to the National Parliament

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 20 May 1938 · page 10

Perhaps two of the most unwelcome night-mares which, trom time to time, haunt a married man and the working man contemplating matcimony are (1)…

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