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

Politics & elections, 1943

171 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 8 of 9

Why Can't Generals Lead in Parliament? Digger in Sydney

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 23 September 1943 · page 4

"If Generals are able to lead us in war, why can't they lead us in Parliament?" asked Mr. E. R. Dawson, of Cowra, at the R.S.L. State…

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Saturday's By-election

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 23 September 1943 · page 2

Twice within the past five weeks, the electors in this portion of the State have been called upon to cast their votes…

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MR. D. DICIKSON, M.L.A Speech at West Wyalong. Support for C.P. Candidates

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 23 September 1943 · page 5

Mr. Doug. Dickson, MLA., (Country Party Member for Temora), speaking at West Wyalong oil Saturday afternoon in support of the…

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Labor Victory in Lachlan Major Chanter's Win The Willoughby By-Election

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 28 September 1943 · page 1

The State by-elections for Lachlan and Willoughly were held on Saturday. Lachlan was won by the official Labor candidate, Major J, C. Chanter, who over 1100 votes more than his two U.C.F. opponents. t ndklan TL'nc fnrmprlv Tlfild bV…

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State Parliament Governor's Address at Opening Upper House Reform a Post-War Reconstruction Mentioned

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 30 September 1943 · page 1

SYDNEY, Tuesday.— Members of the Legislative Council listened in silence to-day, while the Governor (Lord Wakehurst) announced the…

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Lachlan By-election

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 30 September 1943 · page 1

In the figures for Condobolin which appeard in last Monday's "Advocate" in connection with the Byelection, Mr. Mclvor was stated to…

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Hospital Board Election of Officers Dir. Ludlow Re-appointed President

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 30 September 1943 · page 2

Officers for the ensuing year were elected at a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Wyalong and District Hospital on Tuesday night, when…

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M P. for Calare Busy in Federal Parliament

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 October 1943 · page 6

Mr. J. P. Breen, M.H.R. for Calare, did not take long to become active in the House of Representatives He asked the following questions:…

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Lachlan By-election (To the Editor "Advocate.")

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 7 October 1943 · page 4

Dear Sir,—Would you kindly allow me space in your widely read paper to express my sincerest thanks to the electors of the Lachlan electorate for…

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The By-election (To the Editor.)

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 7 October 1943 · page 2

Sir,-- I would like to take this opportunity through your widely rea[?]paper to state my appreciation or the sterling assistance given me in…

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C.W.A Group Conference at Parkes Election of Officers

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 October 1943 · page 2

Mrs. J. Garry, State President of the Country Women's Association, presided at the fourteenth annual conference of the…

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Lachlan By-election Chanter's Absolute Majority

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 11 October 1943 · page 1

Major Chanter, Labor candidate, won the Lnchlan by-election by an absolute majority of 1345. This was announced at the official…

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Open Ballot for Election of Mayors. SYDNEY,—Open bal

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 11 October 1943 · page 3

Lots must in future be held for the election of mayors of municipalities.' said the Minister for Local Government (Mr. M'Glrr) in the Legislative…

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Lachlan By-election (To the Editor "Advocate.")

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 11 October 1943 · page 2

Dear Sir,—Would you kindly allow me space in your widely read paper to express my sincerest thanks to the electors of the Lachlan electorate for…

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Open Vote At Election of Mayors and Shire Presidents Opposition in Parliament

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 October 1943 · page 2

Strong opposition to an amendment by the Government to compel shire councils and municipal councils to elect their presidents…

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Vegetable Seeds Quality Questioned in Parliament Seed Farms Suggested

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 October 1943 · page 4

Inview of the unsatisfactory nature of vegetable seeds imported from other countries, Mr. J. T. Reid (C.P., Casino) asked the Minister for Agriculture…

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Lachlan By-election Labor Outnumbered in Rural Areas

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 1 November 1943 · page 1

"The Premier's receni claim that the Lachlan By-election was an outstanding Labor victoiy rings hollow when the real facts are known," writes…

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Diggers' Auxiliary to Undertake Patriotic Work Election of Office-bearers

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 4 November 1943 · page 3

At a meeting of the Auxiliary of the West Wyalong RSSAILA, which was held on Monday night, the Auxiliary was re-formed with the object…

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Election of Office Bearers

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 8 November 1943 · page 2

At the recently held meeting of the Divisional Council of the Red Cross (N.S.W. Division) Mr. Wilfred Johnson was elected Charman for the…

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High School Festivities Good Luck Functions To Third and Fifth Year Candidates

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 November 1943 · page 6

On Thursday, November 4th at 6.30 p.m. Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth Year pupils and all members of the secondary staff assembled in the Home…

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