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

Politics & elections, 1940

191 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 1 of 10

State Parliament Work of the Session. Statement by the Premier, Mr. Mair

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 4 January 1940 · page 4

When the Legislative Assembly meets again on February 28 next the present Session, which had already continued for 141 sitting days, is…

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Catholic Primary Schools. Diocese of Goulburn. Successful' Candidates at 1939 Examinations

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 11 January 1940 · page 1

The annual primary Catholic Schools' examination results were made available last week by the Diocesan Inspector, Rev. John…

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Canadian Parliament. Dismissed Lack of Unity Blamed War Effort Considered NotStrong Enough OTTAWA

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 29 January 1940 · page 2

The Governor-General (Lord Tweedsmuir) speaking at the opening of Parliament, announced that an Immediate general election would lie held…

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Mr. Mair Analyses Work of Session Activities of State Parliament Reviewed Present Session May Be! Carried on to Record Duration Statement by the Premier, Mr. Mair

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 29 January 1940 · page 5

When the Legislative Assembly meets again on February 28 next the present session which has already continued for 141 sitting days is almost certain to be carried to a record duration…

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Motor Cars Australian Manufacture Question to be Submitted to Parliament

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 February 1940 · page 8

The Federal Government has decided that having regard to the issues involved in the agreement with Australian Consolidated…

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Motor Car Industry Agreement with Company to Be Discussed in Parliament Statement by Prime Minister

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 5 February 1940 · page 5

The Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) issued oil January 31, 1340, the following statement:—"The Commonwealth Government…

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Corio By-election To Be Held on March 2

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 8 February 1940 · page 7

The Corio Federal by-election will be held on March 2, it was announced officially last night. Writs will be issued on February 9 and nominations…

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Vermont Hill Hall. Election of Officers Debit Balance of £30

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 8 February 1940 · page 2

With two small amounts yet to be collected, the Vermont Hill Hall has a debit balance of £30. This was revealed at the annual…

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Election of Officers

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 12 February 1940 · page 2

Patron: Mr. Frank Kinleside. President: Mr. H. S. Macneil Mr. Macneil said he did not wish to desert a sinking ship, but as he…

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Election of Officials

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 12 February 1940 · page 2

Judge: Mr. J, V. Thompson, Timokceper: Mr: R. W. Bradley. Clerk ,of'Scales: Mr. H. J. Fourdrinier Mr. J. Logan deputy…

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Victorian Elections Polling Day, March 16

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 4

A proclamation dissolving the Victorian Legislative Assembly, and fixing Saturday, March 16 as election day, was issued by the Governor of…

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Polling Place At Gibson Vale

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 22 February 1940 · page 1

Mr. H. K, Nock, has been advised by the Chief Electoral Officer that it is proposed to recommend that appointment of Gibson Vale as a…

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Commonwealth Elections. Are You Correctly Enrolled

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 22 February 1940 · page 2

THE Common wealth Elections will be held this year, and every qualified person, who is not already correctly enrolled for his or her…

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"Thank You" Show Committee Praised Justified Their Election

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 22 February 1940 · page 1

Moving a vote of thanks to the retiring officers and Committee of the West Wyalong and District Show Association, at the annual…

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Commonwealth Elections Are You Correctly Enrolled?

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 7

The Commonwealth elections will be held (his year, and every quali Tied Derson who is not already enrolled for his or her present, place…

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Opponent for Wangaratta M.L.A. At State Elections

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 7

Lieut. Colonel R. P. Whalley, Secretary of the Victolian Tobacco Growers Association, will oppose Mr. Diffny (C.P., Wnngaratta) in the interests…

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Election of Pastures Protection Board. District of Condobolin

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 5

It is hereby notified that the Election of Eight Directors of the Pastures Protection Board District of Condobolin will be held on…

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Corio By-election Labor Win Almost Certain Big Swing from U.A.P. MELBOURNE

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 4 March 1940 · page 1

When counting ceased last night for the Corio by-election. a Labor victory appeared to be certain. The latest figures were: —…

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The Corio Seat Blow for Menzies Government U.A.P. Candidate Defeated

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 5 March 1940 · page 1

Though the figures for the Corio (Vic.) by-election are not complete, the return of Mr. J. J. Dedman (Labor) is…

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LIFE-SAVING 49 Candidates Examined at Forbes All Successful

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 March 1940 · page 2

Mr. Fieldhouse, deputy chief examiner of the Royal Life Saving Society of N.S.W., was at Forbes on Saturday and Sunday, and…

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