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

Politics & elections, 1942

100 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 3 of 5

School of Arts Meeting of New Committee' Election of Officers

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 11 August 1942 · page 2

There was practically a full attendance of members at the first meeting of the newly elected committee of the Forbes School of Arts,…

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My Week in Parliament

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 14 August 1942 · page 2

In his weekly report Mr. Fred' J. Cahill, M.L.A, states that the has been making representations to secure adequate supplies of petrol for…

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Farmers' Parliament Endorses Scully Wheat Plan F. & S. Conference Debate

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 August 1942 · page 1

THE plan proposed by the Minister for Commerce. (Mr. Scully) for payment of 4- a bushel for the first 3000 bushels of each grower's wheat was endorsed by the annual conference of the Farmers and Settlers' Association in Sydney last…

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Annual Meeting S.W. Council of Agric. Bureau Election of Officers

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 August 1942 · page 6

The annual meeting of toe South Western (formerly Parkes sub-district) Council of the Agricultural Bureau was held at Nelungaloo…

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Municipality of Condobolin Extraordinary Election of Two Aldermen. Nomination Day, Friday, 4th SEPTEMBER, 1942

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 31 August 1942 · page 3

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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Federal Budget Some Points from Mr. Chifley's Address To be Presented to Parliament

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 1 September 1942 · page 1

Ten points from the record £577,000,000 Budget, which the Federal Treasurer, Mr. Chifley, will present to Parliament on…

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My Week in Parliament. Country Flour Mills

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 4 September 1942 · page 3

Recently Mr. Cuhill drew the attention of the Government to certain, threatened legal proceedings, which, if successful, would seriously affect…

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State Parliament

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 7 September 1942 · page 1

State Parliament, which is to meet on September 23. will face a heavy legislative session, and practically every Minister With the exception of…

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Municipality of Condobolin Extraordinary Election of Two (2) Aldermen. Nomination of Candidates

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 7 September 1942 · page 3

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

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Pastures Protection Board Election

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 7 September 1942 · page 3

It is hereby notified that an election to fill one vacancy for Director of the Pastures Protection Board for the District of Condobolin, Division "B,"…

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Municipal Elections

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 10 September 1942 · page 2

To the Electors.--I am a candidate seeking your support and vote at next Saturday's poll. As a resident of the municipality and in the…

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Larger Federal Parliament Non-Political Conference Mooted Wider Powers Wanted

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 September 1942 · page 1

The suggestion to enlarge the Commonwealth Parliament has been widely discussed by Commonwealth Parliamentarians in…

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My Week in Parliament. (By Fred. J. Cahill, M.l.a.) Labour for Country Works. Preference to Local Residents

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 11 September 1942 · page 2

In his weekly report, Mr. Fred 3. Cahill, M.L.A., states that in connection with employment at certain defence works now being established…

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P. Board Election

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 21 September 1942 · page 3

It is hereby notified that in connection with the Election to fill one vacancy for a Director for "B" Division of the Pastures Protection…

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My Week in Parliament. Pre-sessional Tour of Electorate

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 29 September 1942 · page 3

In his weekly report the member for Young, Mr. F. J. Cahill, M.L.A., states that he had spent ten days touring the electorate, visiting…

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Election in N.Z. Split in Opposition Ranks (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 5 October 1942 · page 1

A message from Auckland (New Zealand) states.— A statement, favoring the holding of a general election, has been male by the Leader of…

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Successful Candidates St. John's First Aid Certificates

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 12 October 1942 · page 2

On Tuesday night of last week the following candidates successfully passed their St. Johns First Aid examination…

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One Week's Wages Offered to Diggers' Candidate By Local Resident

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 19 October 1942 · page 3

A good example has been set by a working man in West Wyalong, who has offered to give one week's wages which is £8. to the funds of Mr. Jack…

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My Week in Parliament. Shale Oil. Grenfell Farmers Co-operate

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 20 October 1942 · page 3

In hie weekly report the State member, Mr. E. J. Cahill, M.L.A., states that he is doing all he can to assist the users of liquid fuel in his…

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"Ugly Man" Competition Fighting Services Candidate Committee Formed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 22 October 1942 · page 1

At a meeting which was held last night to form a committee to assist with the Candidature of Mr. Jack Nicholson in the "Ugly Man"…

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