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

Politics & elections, 1943

171 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 6 of 9

A Strong Parliament To Give Strong Government Independents May Hold Balance

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 17 August 1943 · page 3

It has always been a favorite catch cry that party politics arc the ruination of this country. There is much to be said for the…

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Exposition of U.C.P. POLICY In Coming Federal Election Visit of Messrs. Reid and Edols

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 17 August 1943 · page 1

THE United Country Party's endorsed candidates for Calare, Lt. Col. A. D. Reid, M.C., and Mr. Reg. Edols, made their first appearance at Forbes in the present political campaign on Saturday afternoon, when they addressed meetings in Templar…

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Swing to Labor Nationalists Lose East Perth Seat Pointer to Federal Elections PERTH

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 17 August 1943 · page 5

Significant pointer to the Federal elections next Saturday was the victory gained by the Labor Party on Saturday, when it won the East Perth State…

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The Elections Advice to Voters

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 17 August 1943 · page 5

On polling day, Saturday next. 21st August, 1943, the polling booths will be open continuously from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m…

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A Strong Parliament To Give Strong Government. Independents May Hold Balance

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 19 August 1943 · page 1

It has always been a favorite catch cry that party politics are the ruination of this country. There is much to be said for the…

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Election Matter

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 19 August 1943 · page 2

For any matter relative to the Federal elections appearing in the Lachlander full responsibility is taken by M. J. Condon, William Street,…

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Election Broadcast Transmission from A.B.C. Stations

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 August 1943 · page 6

Listeners will find the system devised by the A.B.C. for the broadcasting of election results on Saturday night, August 21, and on Sunday, the…

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Federal Elections

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 23 August 1943 · page 2

Labour has been returned with a substantial working majority. It is to be hoped that the political snarling and wrangling of…

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London Comment On Federal Elections (By Wire), Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 23 August 1943 · page 1

A message, from London states:The "Times", commenting on the Election in a leading article, under the heading, "Curtin's Triumph", says…

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Labor's Great Election Win Two to One Majority Expected in House of Representatives. Senate Victories in Nearly All States

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 23 August 1943 · page 1

The latest election returns from West Australia reveal that Labor may win all five seats in that State. In that event the final state of the Parties is…

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Parliament May Meet in September CANBERRA

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 24 August 1943 · page 1

It is [?]derstoon that Parliament win meet not later than Monday, September 27. If the Electoral Office can complete its work in time Parliament…

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Election Results

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 24 August 1943 · page 1

Final results of the Federal elections will, so far as the House of representatives is concerned, probably not be known for a fortnight,…

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A.L.P. NOMINATIONS. For Lachlna Bye-election

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 26 August 1943 · page 1

Nominations are invited by the West Wyalong Branch of the Australian Labor Party in connection with the bye-election which will held to fill…

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To Electioneering Tourists

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 26 August 1943 · page 2

A word to you, ye tourists Who o'er this South West roam, You talk of its wondrous beauty, When back you go to your home…

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Election Tourists (To the Editor)

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 26 August 1943 · page 2

Sir,-- It is indeed surprising how the interest of certain people is aroused by an election. Recently, I learned that Mr…

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Fed. Elections Little Change in Doubtful Seats

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 August 1943 · page 2

Labor is maintaining Its lead In the Senate voting in all States, but in the doubtful seats in the House of Representatives there is…

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QUANDIALLA Red Cross Appeal Voting at the Election QUANDIALLA, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 August 1943 · page 3

Last Wednesday a son was born to Mr. and Mrs. G. Sinclair, of Bimbi, at Quandialla Hospital. Mrs. A. Bruce left last Thursday for…

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Lachlan By-election F.S.A. Nominates Mr. J. R. Somers

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 30 August 1943 · page 1

Messrs J. R. Somers (Euratha), L. Mclvor (Barmedman), and H. C. Hodby (Condobolin), applied to the West Wyalong Branch of the Farmers and…

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Vacant State Seats Three Bye- Elections

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 30 August 1943 · page 1

By-elections to fill vacancies for the Willoughby, Aubu[?] and Lachlan seats in the Legislative Asembly will be held on September 25…

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Election Review

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 30 August 1943 · page 2

"With the Federal elections so far complete, it is certain that the Labor Party and Mr. Curtin will have a very substantial majority in both the…

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