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

Politics & elections, 1942

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

House Party for Diggers' Candidate

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 23 November 1942 · page 2

A house party to raise funds to assist in the candidature of Mr. Jack Nicholson in the Miss Red Cross Ugly Man competition, was hed at Mrs. W…

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Profit of £15/6/6 From Tennis Aournament for Town Candidate

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 23 November 1942 · page 2

A very successful lottery tennis tournament was held an Andrew's courts yesterday, in aid of Mr. Bob Young's candidature in the Ugly Man…

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Potato Exhibited Foe Diggers' Candidate

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 26 November 1942 · page 1

During the week a potato has been on view at Doohan's Post Office Hotel, and clients have been asked to pay a feeto view the "antique". Their…

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£100 Profit Card Party for Town Candidate

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 26 November 1942 · page 1

A record in financial results from card parties in the Ugly Man Competition for Miss Red Cross Funds, was established, when £100 was raised by…

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House Party for Diggers Candidate

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 26 November 1942 · page 1

An enjoyable house party was held at the residence of Mrs. Thompson. Cypress Street, on Monday last. the proceeds of which have been donated…

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£85/10/6 Profit Card Party for Diggers' Candidate

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 26 November 1942 · page 2

A card party, which was organised bt Mrs. M. Casimatis and Mrs. F. Strasser on Tuesday night. In aid of the funds of Mr. C. R. ("Jack")…

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Town Candidate Dance Last

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 30 November 1942 · page 1

The final function fur Mr. Bob Young, in the Ugly Man competition for Miss Red Cross funds was held on Thursday night, when a dance was…

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House Party For Diggers' Candidate £66 Raised by Mrs Englert

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 30 November 1942 · page 1

An enjoyable house party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Englert on Friday night, in aid of the funds of Mr. C. R. Nicholson (Diggers'…

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Town Candidate Winners of Competitions

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 30 November 1942 · page 1

[?]5 order donated by Mr. W. C. Johnston, won by No. 731, Mrs. E. Hausler. Trophy, valued at £2/15/0. donated by Mr. Bob. Young, won by No. 267,…

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Election of Mayor

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 1 December 1942 · page 1

The election of Mayor of Forbes for the ensuing year will take place at a special meeting of aldermen to be held on Monday…

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The Intermediate 37 Candidates

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 3 December 1942 · page 1

The Intermediate Examination commenced at the West Wyalong Intermediate High School on Tuesday last, and will continue until Thursday of…

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Town Candidate's Competitions

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 3 December 1942 · page 1

In the list of competition winners published in Monday's issue of the "Advocate." it was stated that a cake which was won by Mrs. M. Helyar,…

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Legislative Council Elections

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

Before the Legislative Counil adjourned last Thursduy night, the Minister of Justice, Mr. Downing, said that the writ for the triennial…

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Mayoral Election

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 7 December 1942 · page 2

As briefly mentioned in our last issue, the above took place at a special meeting of the Council, last Wednesday night, all Aldermen being…

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Early Federal Election Speculations in Canberra

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 December 1942 · page 1

Expiration by effluxion of time next September is the scheduled end of the present Federal Government. There is a distinct…

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Election of Mayor. Alderman Williamson Appointed

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 14 December 1942 · page 2

A special meeting of the Grenfell Municipal Council was held on Thursday night for the purpose of electing the Mayor for the ensuing year…

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Alleged Election Threat Calwell's Reply to Curtin

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 December 1942 · page 2

His authority for stating that a threat of a general election had been held over the heads' of some Labor members to prevent them voting…

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Election of Mayor

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 December 1942 · page 1

The election of Mayor of Forbes Municipality for the ensuing year will take place at a special meeting of the Council to be held next…

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Life Saving Examination All Candidates Successful

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 21 December 1942 · page 2

An examination in life-saving under the auspices of the Royal Life Saving Society, was held at the West Wyalong Olympic Baths yesterday…

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Legislative Council Election Labor Gains One Seat

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 22 December 1942 · page 1

Labor has gained one seat as the result of the Legislative Council election. Counting of the preferences was…

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