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

Politics & elections, 1938

150 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 7 of 8

Hospital Elections Issue of Ballot Papers

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 16 August 1938 · page 1

The ballot papers in connection with the election of five subscribers representatives to the Board of Directors of the Wyalong and District…

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Retiring Hospital Directors Praised Splendid Work Performed Chairman Urges Their Re-election Postal Ballot to be Held on August 25

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 19 August 1938 · page 2

Directors H. J. Ausburn (Deputy Chairman), G. J. Bland, S. E. Wellington, Rev. Mark A. McAlpine, the retiring members of the Board of Directors of the Wyalong and District Hospital, Who are seeking re-election as subscribers' representatives, were…

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Hospital Elections (To the Editor "Advocate")

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 23 August 1938 · page 3

Interest in the forthcoming Wyalong and District Hospital Triennial Elections has been aroused to such an extent that it is possible a record…

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Hospital Elections Ballot To-night

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 26 August 1938 · page 1

The ballot for the election of five subscribers to the Board of Directors of the Wyalong and District Hospital will take place to-night (Thursday)…

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Newsprint Duty Opposed Move In State Parliament

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 30 August 1938 · page 4

The Premier (Mr. Stevens) was urged in Parliament to move against the imposition of a duty on imported newsprint…

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Employment of Outside Workers on Jemalong Irrigation Works Questions in Parliament

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 6 September 1938 · page 1

The employment of workers from outside centres to the detriment of district residents, has been creating argument so far…

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Ambulance Officers Election for Ensuing Year Rev. Costello Again President

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 2

First business at the monthly meeting of the Forbes District Ambulance on Monday night was the election of officers for the…

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Colts Cricket Club. Annual Meeting & Election of Officers

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 19 September 1938 · page 6

Mr. J. L. Green, President of the Condobolin Colts Cricket Club, was in the chair at the Club's 10th annual general meeting, held in the School of…

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Forbes Cricket Club Annual Meeting of Members Election of Officers

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 20 September 1938 · page 6

Forbes Cricket Club held its annual meeting of members at the Australia Hotel lost Wednesday night, when a fair attendance of…

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Salary Increases Expected in State Parliament Emergency Cut Restoration

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 23 September 1938 · page 4

Salaries of state members of Parliament will probably be increased from £670 to £850 a year during the current financial year…

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Turner Retains Seat Gordon By-election Majority Increased

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 September 1938 · page 2

The sitting member, H. B. Turner (U.A.P.) retained the Gordon seat in the by-election which was conducted on Saturday as a result…

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Election of Officers

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 3 October 1938 · page 2

Patron—The Mayor (Ald. J. V. Thompson). President—Mr. T. Sinclair (re-elected)…

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Wollondilly Seat. P. F. Loughlin a Candidate

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 6 October 1938 · page 5

The names of several men have already been mentioned as candidates for the Wollondilly seat in the Legislative Assembly, which was…

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All Candidates Pass Sheep and Wool Examination

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 11 October 1938 · page 1

The Sheep and Wool Instructor. Mr. B. B. Bailey, is very pleased with the success of five of his students at the First Year Examination held at…

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Amendment Defeated in Federal Parliament Regarding Defence Programme (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 14 October 1938 · page 1

A message from Canberra states:— During the consideration of the Defence Department's Work vote of £1,618,768 in the House of…

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Labor Victory New Zealand Elections Government's Big Majority Wellington (N.z.)

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 18 October 1938 · page 1

New Zealand's Labor Government was returned to power at yesterday's election with 54 seats in a house of 80…

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N.Z. ELECTIONS Labor Returned to Power

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 18 October 1938 · page 2

New Zealand's Labor Government was returned to power in Saturday's elections, with 54 seats in a House of 80. The position of…

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Rural Electricity Supplies Questions in Parliament Mr. Elliott's Query

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 October 1938 · page 2

In the N.S.W. Legislative Assembly during the week, following a question asked by Mr. Kilpatrick regarding rural electricity supplies…

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Address Parliament From Floor of House South-west Suggestion

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 1 November 1938 · page 2

Settlers in the South-west, who are dissatisfied with the Government's rural rehabilitation and debts adjustment scheme, have decided to…

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Queen Crowned at Tallimba Function Miss Brideoake Successful Candidate

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 4 November 1938 · page 6

The "Crowning of the Quen" ball was held at Tallimba Public Hall last Friday evening and was a wonderful success…

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