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

Politics & elections, 1942

100 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 2 of 5

EXEMPTIONS From Military Service Questions in Parliament

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 May 1942 · page 6

In the Legislative Assembly recently Messrs. Dring and Storey, M's.L.A., asked a couple of questions regarding the matter of…

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A.L.P. Electoral Council Annual Meeting Election of Officers

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 May 1942 · page 2

Twenty delegates were present at the annual meeting of the Ashburnham A.L.P. Electoral Council, held at the Club House Hotel…

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My Week in Parliament, Mineral and Industrial Development

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 14 May 1942 · page 3

In his weekly report to the electors Mr. Fred. J. Cahill stales that he spout last week in the electorate, having been freed of Parliamentary…

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Dubbo By-election. Mr. Robertson Wins Labor Selection

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 19 May 1942 · page 3

Mr. C. G. Robertson will be the Labor standard bearer for the Dub[?]o State by-election which takes place on June 6. In the selection…

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My Week in Parliament. Isolation Ward at Grenfell Hospital

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 21 May 1942 · page 3

Representations have been made by Mr. Cahill to the Minister for Health for the construction of a new isolation ward at Grenfell District…

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Dubbo By-election Three Candidates

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 21 May 1942 · page 1

Mr. C. G. Robertson has been [?]ceted as the endorsed Labor candidate in the Duliho by-election. He palled two votea to every one…

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Municipality of Condobolin Extraordinary Election of Alderman. Nomination Day: Friday, 12th JUNE, 1942

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 28 May 1942 · page 5

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act, 1919, and Ordinances made thereunder, an…

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The Lighter Side of Politics. Old Electioneering Stories

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 1 June 1942 · page 4

History that has never been written is often most interesting of all, but as it lives only in the memory of those who participated in the…

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Labor Wins Dubbo Dubbo By-election

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 8 June 1942 · page 3

The election was won by the Labor candidate (Mr. C. G. Robertson). Though the figures are not yet complete they have progressed…

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My Week in Parliament. Itinerary for Tour of Electorate

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 22 June 1942 · page 3

In his weekly report to the electors Mr. P. J. Cahill, M.L.A., advises that he has arranged with Mr. J. Breen, M.H.R., for Calare to…

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Pre-election Pacts Denounced by F. & S. Association

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 25 June 1942 · page 5

A resolution from the Barmedman branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association, that they oppose preelection pacts, was submitted by Mr…

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State Parliament May be Prorogued Until September

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 July 1942 · page 5

There is a possibility that the N.S.W. Parliament, which adjourned until June 14, may now be prorogued until the middle of September. If this course…

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U.c.p. Must Represent Country. Farmers Want Election Post Mortem

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 6 July 1942 · page 4

Among the many motions passed at the annual conference of the Farmers and Settlers' at Forbes, last week was the following:—…

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Agricultural Bureau Advisory Council Elections

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 6 July 1942 · page 1

Mr. Peter Coolli, Carasalial, has been elected unopposed to the position of General President, vice Mr. J. Cavanagh, who was eligible…

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Commonwealth Parliament As Supreme Legislative Authority Supported by Nationalist Leaders

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 9 July 1942 · page 3

"The suggestion of the Deputy Leader of the Opposition (Mr. Hughes) that the Federal Government should declare its intention to submit…

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82 First-aid Candidates Presentation of Certificates

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 20 July 1942 · page 2

At a sociul evening held in West Wyalong recently, at the MU Oddfellows Hall, Dr. L. A. Gardiner presented First Aid Certificates to 82…

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My Week in Parliament. School Matters

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 4 August 1942 · page 3

Mr. Cuhill reports that certain improvements are being, or have been, carred out at a number of schools, deluding Murringo and Koorawatha…

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Parliament Next Month

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 6 August 1942 · page 1

Parliament, by decision of Full Federal Cabinet will probably not reassemble until Wednesday, Septemer 2, a week later than had been…

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My Week in Parliament. Electricity Charges. Minister Replies to Council's Request. Bulk Supplies and Rural Connections

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 7 August 1942 · page 3

In his weekly report Mr. Fred J. Cahill, M.L.A., advises that the has now received replies to his representations made on behalf of Grenfell…

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Call Parliament Members' Opinions Situation Urgent (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 10 August 1942 · page 1

Politicians, representing all three Parties in the Federal Government, are unanimous that, in view of the disclosures by Mr. Curtin at the…

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