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

Politics & elections, 1939

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

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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Election Not Wanted

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 9 November 1939 · page 4

From time to time since the Men[?] Government assumed control in the House of Representatives, there have been suggestions that as 'the…

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QUANDI. C.W.A. Election of Officers at Next Meeting QUANDIALLA, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 17 November 1939 · page 7

The Quandialla C.W.A. branch recently had a proposal before its members of holding a broadcast community concert…

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L.G. ELECTIONS Mayors and Shire Presidents

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 December 1939 · page 7

The elections of Mayors and Shire Presidents which will take place in December may be either by ordinary ballot, preferential…

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Election of Officers

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 4 December 1939 · page 2

President: Mr. W. H. Simpson. Vice-Presidents: Messrs. R. R. Armstrong, A. B. Bembrick, P. Mylecharane, W. W. Ingrey, and G. H…

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Mayoral Elections Deferred for One Week Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 4 December 1939 · page 1

The Civic Reform Party was to have considered nominations for Lord Mayor of Sydney at a meeting to-day…

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Who Will It Be? Next Shire President Election Thursday Night

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 4 December 1939 · page 2

Bland Shire Councillors will elect a President for the ensuing 12 months at a special meeting of Council to be held in the…

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Soldiers' Pay Crisis Faces Menzies Ministry Efforts to Avoid Early Election

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 4 December 1939 · page 4

The Federal Government decided on Friday that the debate on soldiers pay should not be resumed until next Tuesday. In the meantime, efforts…

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Election of Officers

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 7 December 1939 · page 2

President: Mr. Bray. Vice-Presidents: Dr. Barton, Messrs. J. Birch, Lucas, Ford, Menzies, Sweet, J. Berman, Hodby…

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Sale of Horse Flesh Disclosures in Victorian Parliament

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 11 December 1939 · page 4

Disclosure of the slaughter of horses and the sale of horse flesh for human consumption in Victoria were made in the Victorian Legislative…

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Sydney's Lord Mayor Election on Tuesday SYDNEY

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 11 December 1939 · page 1

A special meeting of the City Council will be held to-morrow for the purpose of electing the Lord Mayor for the ensuing year…

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A.I.F. Uniforms Criticised in Parliament Troops Look Like Prisoners or Refugees (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 14 December 1939 · page 1

A message from Hobart states: —Federal military authorities were strongly criticised by Members of the Legislative Assembly on their failure…

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Election of Mayor

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 14 December 1939 · page 5

Ald. J. V. Thompson was the only nomination received. Ald. Shoemark congratulated the Mayor upon being nominated by each…

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High School Pupils From Forbes Primary Departments Successful Candidates

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 December 1939 · page 2

At the Forbes Intermediate High School speech night on Tuesday evening the lists of candidates from the primary departments (boys and…

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The Mayoral Election Ald. Ford's Seventh Term His Worship's Thanks

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 19 December 1939 · page 6

As briefly mentioned in our last issue, Ald. H. K, Ford was re-elected unopposed to the position of Mayor at the special meeting of…

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Doctors for Country Enough Candidates Available

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 December 1939 · page 10

"We now have enough Australian, applicants from whom we can make a choice to fill these positions," declared the Minister for Health (Mr…

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