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

Politics & elections, 1945

47 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 1 of 3

Duke and Duchess To Arrive in Australia Soon Duke to Open Federal Parliament Next Month

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 January 1945 · page 2

There is sure to be a good deal of heart burning among social climbers because of the fact that only 100 Invitations will be issued to the reception…

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No Action Shire Election Protest

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 11 January 1945 · page 1

Mr. J. M. Morgan, who was one of the candidates for the representation of the Hillston area of Carrathool Shire recently protested against the…

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Ryde By-election Won by Hearnshaw (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 8 February 1945 · page 1

Mr. Hearnshaw, Liberal candidate won the Ryde by-election with a majority of 2900 votes over the Labor candidate, Mr. Brown…

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Oountry Rail Service's Government Stifles Debate In Parliament

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 19 February 1945 · page 3

The shocking inadequacy of country railway services was ventilated in the Legislative Assembly, when the Leader of the Country Party (Lt. Col…

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Wyangala Hydroelectric Scheme Power for Cowra, Forbes, Parkes, etc. Bill Before Parliament

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 March 1945 · page 1

The Wyangala Dam Hydro Electric Development (Construction) Bill was introduced by the Minister for Works and Local…

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Banking Proposals Opposition in Parliament Violent Fire Expected (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 12 March 1945 · page 1

Following upon sharp criticism yesterday from Ban[?] officials, Members of Parliament, and others the Federal Government's banking…

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Wyangala Hydroelectric Scheme Power for Cowra, Forbes, Parkes, Etc. Bill Before Parliament

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 15 March 1945 · page 4

The Wyangala Dam Hydro Electric Development (Construction) Bill was introduced by the Minister for Works and Local Government (Mr…

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Colonel Bruxner, M.l.a. 25 Years in Parliament

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 19 March 1945 · page 1

The leader of the State Country Party. Colonel Bruxner, this month completes 25 years in Parliament, He was first elected for Tenterfield on…

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Election of Show Committee

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 26 March 1945 · page 1

A ballot for the election of Committee for the West Wyalong P.A.H. and I. Association was conducted on Saturday afternoon last. Mr. D. A…

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Weethalle P. & A. Society Election of Officers and Committee

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 26 March 1945 · page 2

The annual meeting of the above was held recently. Mr. S. Martin occupied the chair, and were 36 members present…

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WONGAJONG P. & C. ASSOCIATION Annual Meeting of Members Election of Officers

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 March 1945 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Wongajong Parents and Citizens' Association was held recently. The president, Mr. G. Egan, gave a…

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Dance for Diggers Candidate

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 12 April 1945 · page 2

A dance in support of the Diggers candidate in the Ungarie Queen competition will be held at Tullibigeal on Monday, 23rd April…

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Mr. Churchill Resigns Election on July 5?

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 May 1945 · page 1

Mr. Churchill Ion Wednesday tendered his resignation has Prime Minister to the King, with whom he had audience at Buckingham…

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Good for the Show Ten Members of Parliament Coming

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 21 June 1945 · page 2

We have received a special message from Major Chanter to the effect that he is organising a Parliamentary party to visit Condobolin at…

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Mackenzie King Loses Seat. Shock in Canadian Elections

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 21 June 1945 · page 2

Mr. William Lyon Mackenzie King, Canada's leading poltical, figure, has lost his scat in the Federal elections, although the Liberal…

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The Australian Country Party (N.s.w.). Candidate for Calare Endorsed

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 21 June 1945 · page 6

A very well attended meeting of the Australian Country Party Electorate Council for Calare was held at Parkes on 14th June…

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Thorby Endorsed Q.P. Candidate for Calare

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 21 June 1945 · page 4

A very well attended meeting of the Australian Country Party Electoratc Council for Calare was held at Parkes on the 14th June. Delegates…

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Candidate for Calare Hon. H. V. C. Thorby Selected

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 21 June 1945 · page 4

A very well attended meeting of the Australian Country Party :Electorate Council for Calare was held at Parkes on the 14th June…

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Country Party Endorses Candidates

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 26 June 1945 · page 4

The Central Council of the Country Party met at Orange on Friday prior to the regional conference and endorsed the following candidates for…

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Liberal Party Election of State Executive (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 2 July 1945 · page 1

Mr. W. Earle Mason, who resigned recently from the Provisional State Executive of the Liberal Party, said last night that the Liberal Party now…

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