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

Politics & elections, 1940

191 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 2 of 10

FORBES P.P. BOARD Meeting of Directors Election in April

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 March 1940 · page 6

Forbes P.P. Board held a meeting of directors last Thursday, when ail were in attendance with the exception of Mr. J. W…

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Victorian Election. —Labor Wins Seats. Government Returned

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 18 March 1940 · page 2

The Labor and Country Party were eturned at the Victorian elections with increased strength. The U.A.P. ost two seats and will lose two more…

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Victorian Elections Government Returned to Office Labor Gains Melbourne

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 18 March 1940 · page 1

The Labor-Country Party Government has been returned to office with increased voting strength…

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Four Country Party Candidates for Riverina

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 7

There was a large attendance of delegates from all parts of the electorate at the meeting of the Riverina Electorate Council held…

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Elections in Soviet Poland

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 2

LONDON.—Next Sunday elections will take place in Russian-occupied Poland to elect representatives to the Supreme Council of the U.S.S.R…

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P.P. BOARD No Election Necessary One New Member

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 1

An election of directors of Forbes P.P. Board for the ensuing triennial period was to have been held during. April, but this has been…

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CANADA. General Election. Triumph for Government

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 28 March 1940 · page 5

After one of the bitterest compaigns in Canada's history, Mr. Mackenzie King's Government was returned to power, incomplete returns…

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Canadian Elections Handsome Majority For Government (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 28 March 1940 · page 1

A message from Ottawa states:Latest returns in the Canadian General Elections give the Government a handsome majority…

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Early Election Denied Session Will Not Be Curtailed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 8 April 1940 · page 4

Suggestions of a premature early Federal election are not treated seriously by the Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies). The poll should be held…

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"Hands Off Russia" Aspiring Labor Candidate in Explanation Mr. Partridge's Views

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 9 April 1940 · page 2

In the course of a statement to the "Advocate" over the week-end in regard to the above matter, Mr. V. A. C. Partridge, who is an…

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Federal Parliament Opened Yesterday

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 18 April 1940 · page 1

The second session of the Federal Parliament which opened yesterday is expected to continue until the middle of June…

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Must Sign Pledge Labor Candidates Warned Or No Endorsement (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 18 April 1940 · page 1

The New South Wales Executive of the Australian Labor Party last night decided that Parliamentary Members who refused to sign the pledge of…

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Shire Elections To be Held in December

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 18 April 1940 · page 1

As the Bland Shire Council triennial elections, for the purpose of electing six Councillors will be held in December of this year, the Shire…

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State Parliament May Adjourn 'Next Month (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 29 April 1940 · page 1

The New South Wales State parliment is expected to adjourn late next month until July or August, when the Budget will he brought down…

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Election of Officers

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 29 April 1940 · page 2

Chairman: Mr. T. S. Williams. Vice.Chairmen: Messrs. R. Hughes and Jas., Jones. Hon. Treasurer:…

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Brisbane City Council. Elections Sensation

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 29 April 1940 · page 3

The Brisbane City Council elections have provided a sensation with the ruling Labor Party soundly defeated…

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Election of Officers

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 29 April 1940 · page 3

President: Mr. W.W. Ingrey. Vice-Presidents: Messrs: R.R. Armstrong, A.A. Jones' and F. Kinleside…

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West Wyalong Shire Elections in December

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 29 April 1940 · page 3

As the Bland Shire Council triennial elections, for the purpose of electing six Councillors will be held in December of this year, the Shire…

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Wheat Areas Proposed Restriction of Plantings Labor Protest in State Parliament

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 May 1940 · page 6

The State Government was asked in the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday to make a strong protest against the announcement of…

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FORBES P.P. BOARD Thursday's Meeting of Directors Election of Chairman

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 14 May 1940 · page 2

At Thursday's meeting of Forbes P.P. Board, attended by the full board with, the exception of Dir. Hockey, Dir. A. S. Wheatley was…

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