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

Politics & elections, 1941

215 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 2 of 11

"A Tissue of Lies" Labor's Campaign in Coming State Elections Mr. Elliott's Remarks

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 25 February 1941 · page 3

Mr. H. O. Elliott, the sitting member for Ashburnham, who is again the U.C.P, candidate for the seat, was in attendance at…

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Mr. Caldwell Back. Shire By-election

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 27 February 1941 · page 2

Mr. George Caldwell topped the poll in the extraordinary election for "A" Riding in Burrangong shire Council which took place on…

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Country Party. Major A. D. REID, M.L.A., Minister for Agriculture. Endorsed U.C.P. Candidate for Young

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 27 February 1941 · page 4

The Young Electoral Council of the United Country Party met at Koorawatha on Wednesday last. There was a large attendance of…

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"A Tissue of Lies.' Labor's Campaign In Coming Election. Mr. Elliott's Remarks

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 27 February 1941 · page 3

Mr. H. O. Elliott, the sitting member for Ashburnham, who is again the U.C.P. candidate for the seat, was in attendance at Saturday's…

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Ladies Will Help Raise Funds for Campaign Support for Labor Candidate

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 27 February 1941 · page 5

A letter was tabled at the annual general meeting of the West Wyalong branch of the Australian Labor party from the General Secretary,…

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Will Co-operate Labor Party Branch Decision Selection of Country Candidate

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 27 February 1941 · page 4

The West Wyalong Branch of the Australian Labor Party has agreed to co-operate with the [?] Electorat Council in regard…

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Coming State Elections Remarks of Ashburnham's Member At F. & S. Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 February 1941 · page 6

Mr. H. O. Elliott, M.L.A. for Ashburnham and selected U.C.P. candidate for the seat at the forthcoming State elections, was present…

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State Elections Date Not Fixed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 10 March 1941 · page 2

The Premier, Mr. Mair stated in the Legislative Assembly on Friday that be was unable, at the present time, to say when the State elections…

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Secret Session Federal Parliament Gravity of War Position (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 13 March 1941 · page 1

A the conclusion of a secret session of the Federal Parliament, Mr. Fadden (Acting Prime Minister) said, "Members of all parties were…

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Election Notes

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 13 March 1941 · page 2

Shortly the State elections will be held. In this issue appears an advt showing you how to vote official Labor. Place the figure 1 in the square…

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State Parliament Early End To Session

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 24 March 1941 · page 1

The Premier, Mr. Mair', stated on Friday that the present session of the State Parliament would probably end on Friday next…

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Shire Elections Decision to Remain Unaltered Minister Tells Farmers

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 24 March 1941 · page 3

In reply to a letter of protest received from Mr H. R. C. Kalms, Secretary of the West Wyalong District Council of the Farmers and…

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MAJOR A. D. Reid. Country Party and the Elections. Prospects Bright. Greatest Possible War Effort To Be Made

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 27 March 1941 · page 1

"The State Country Party faces the forthcoming elections with, confidence, as it will go to the people with a record of service to the rural…

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Election of Officers

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 27 March 1941 · page 4

Patron: Mr. W. A. Robinson. President: The Mayor (Aid. W. Douglass. Vice-Presidents: The…

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Shire Elections to Be Held in December

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 27 March 1941 · page 1

The Bland Shire Clerk (Mr. E. E. Rannard) has been advised that,' following an amendmeut of the Local Government Act. the Shire and…

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Prospects Bright for Country Party at State Elections Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 31 March 1941 · page 4

"The State Country Party faces the forthcoming elections with confidence, as it will go to the people with a record of service to…

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Labor Candidate Speech at Hillston (Contributed)

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 31 March 1941 · page 2

Mr. G. A. Grintell, Labor Candidate for Lachlan accompanied by Mr. W. Davies, M.L.A., addressed a public metting at Hillston on Saturday night…

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The Coming State Elections

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 3 April 1941 · page 2

It is quite probable that the intensive campaigning in preparations win ; not start until after Easter. The situation in the Young…

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Labor in Power Returned to Office Queensland State Elections

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 3 April 1941 · page 2

Returned for the fourth term, the Forgan-Smith Labor Government, in the State elections on Saturday will lose probably only…

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Must Enrol For State Elections

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 7 April 1941 · page 5

The preparation for the rolls for the forthcoming State elections makes it obligatory on the parl of residents to ensure their enrolment if they have…

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