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

Politics & elections, 1939

115 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 5 of 6

Upper Hunter Seat By-election on October 7

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 12 September 1939 · page 3

The by-election for the Upper Hunter seat in the State Parliament will be held on October 7. The former representative of the…

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District Hospital Meeting of Directors Election of Officers

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 18 September 1939 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of the Condobolin District Hospital was held in the School of Arts on Thursday night…

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Associate Golf Election of Officers

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 22 September 1939 · page 2

The annual general meeting of the West Wyalong Golf Associates was held in the Literary Institute on Tuesday night last Mrs. P. Watson…

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Questions in Parliament Motor Taxation, Prices of Commodities, etc. Mr. Elliott's Queries

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 3 October 1939 · page 6

In the Legislative Assembly last week Mr. H. O. Elliott, M.L.A. for Ashburnham, asked several questions relating to cornsacks, motor…

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Rehabilitating the Wheat Farmers Important Provisions in New Bill Position of South-west Settlers Premier's Speech in State Parliament

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 3 October 1939 · page 2

A prophecy that the action of the British Government in purchasing Australia's primary products, added to the expectant bounteous season and good prices, would allow the average farmer in New South Wales to rehabilitate himself,…

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Election of Officers

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 5 October 1939 · page 5

Patron: Mr. James Jones. President: Mr. Fourdrinier. Vice-Presidents: Messrs. Mylecharane and Carey…

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Upper Hunter By-election Labor Candidate Leading Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 9 October 1939 · page 1

A swing to Labor was revealed in the Upper Hunter by-election, held yesterday. Although the Labor candidate, Mr. J. Y. Russell, has a…

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State Parliament May Adjourn Till Next Year (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 9 October 1939 · page 1

The Premier (Mr. Mair) is ascertaining the views of his supporters in Parliament, on a proposal to close both Houses at the end of the…

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Municipal By-election

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 10 October 1939 · page 4

For the extraordinary vacancy in the local Municipal Council caused by the resignation of A[?]d. C. J. E. Butler, a reminder is given that nominations on…

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MR. H. S. ROBERTON. Endorsed by Junee. As Federal U.C.P. Candidate

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 12 October 1939 · page 6

Eleven members attended the meeting of the Junee branch of the United Country Party last week and decided to nominate Mr. H. S…

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Motorists and Members of Parliament

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 October 1939 · page 6

When Parliament discusses the Budget this week, not a solitary member will be under the slightest illusion regarding the viewpoint the motorists of…

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Two Seek Civic Honors By-Election Next

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 October 1939 · page 1

A farmer, Cecil Joseph Besgrove, and an architect, Henry Walter Helman, are the only candidates, it is understood, in the forthcoming…

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Upper Hunter Win for C.P. 100-Vote Margin Labour Candidate's Total of 6,389

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 16 October 1939 · page 1

The final allocation of preferences in the Upper Hunter by election resu[?]d the [?] Mr D. Rose (U.C.P.) by 100 votes from Mr. J. Y…

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State Parliament Move for Abolition

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 23 October 1939 · page 1

A letter from the Lyndhurst Shire Council, was tabled at the monthly meeting of Bland Shire Council, at West Wyalong asking Council to…

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Record Poll At Forbes Municipal By-Election Mr. H. W. Helman Returned Ald. Sanders Letter Causes Sensation

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 24 October 1939 · page 1

Unusual interest was aroused in the municipal by-election at Forbes on Saturday, when there were two candidates in the field, Mr. H. W. Helman, architect, being returned by a majority of 171 votes…

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Federal Election At Early Date Not Favoured by Private Members SYDNEY, Thsrsday

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 26 October 1939 · page 1

The rank and lile of the U.A.P. do not share the view of some Ministers that an early election is likely and that the present Parliament will not…

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Municipal By-election Did Aid. Sanders' Letter Affect Issue? Correspondence (To the Editor)

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 October 1939 · page 1

Sir,--As a supporter and worker for Mr. H. Helman at last Saturday's byelection, I do not agree with all you have to say in your paper of Tuesday…

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Election Upshot Is Inquiry Into Council's Affaire Challenge Accepted Ald. Sanders and Helman Refuse to Vote

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 October 1939 · page 4

Forbes Municipal Council, at its meeting last night, decided to ask the Minister for Works and Local Government to hold…

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Annual Banquet. Second and Fourth Year Entertain Examination Candidates

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 30 October 1939 · page 2

The Presbyterian Hall on Friday night was the scene of a joyous occasion, when the pupils of Second and Fourth Years of the Grenfell…

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Rural Reconstruction Bill to Assist S.W. Farmers. Discussed by Parliament Mr. G. P. Evans Praises Government

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 2 November 1939 · page 2

During the course of the discussion by the State Parliament dealing with the Rural Reconstruction Bill, Mr. G. P. Evans,…

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