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

Politics & elections, 1945

47 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 2 of 3

The New Prime Minister Election on Thursday Move to Get Dr. Evatt Home

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 10 July 1945 · page 1

A dramatic move to get the Minister for External Affairs (Dr. Evatt) to Canberra for the important Labor Caucus meeting next…

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'Candidate Will Not Be Endorsed. Country Party Secretary's Letter. Bombshell for Young Branch. "Bureaucratic Dictation Charge

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 12 July 1945 · page 2

Members of the Young Branch of the Australian Country Party vere perturbed by two letters, neither of which was particularly welcome…

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Fremantle Seat Liberals Select Candidate (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 19 July 1945 · page 1

A message from Perth states:—The Liberal Party last night endorsed Mr. Donald M. Cleland, a Perth solicitor, who recently returned to…

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Calare Seat At Nest Federal Elections Fray Will be Keen

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 July 1945 · page 2

Contest for the Calare seat at the next Federal elections--due in a year's time--will be one of the keenest eyer conducted…

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Riverina Seat Nomination of C.P. Candidates

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 30 July 1945 · page 2

At a well-attended meeting of the West Wyalong Branch of the Australian Country Party, it was decided to support the…

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British Elections

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 August 1945 · page 6

We are reliable informed that a prominent district student of ethics and politics glued his ear to the A.B.C. news in both the late and early hours…

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W.D.R.A. Election of Officers

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 7 August 1945 · page 4

The election of officers at the annual meeting of the Western District Racing Association, held at Orange last Friday and attended by 44 officers…

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If Jap. War Ends Parliament Will be Summoned. (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 9 August 1945 · page 1

A message from Canberra states. If the war with Japan should end before August 29, the Federal Parliament would be immediately…

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Country Party Candidates For Riverina

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 17 August 1945 · page 2

A meeting of the West Wyalong branch of the Country Party was held at the Memorial Hall on the 11th instant. The chair was cocupied by the President, Mr…

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Riverina Seat H. ROBERTON C.P. Candidate Ex-soldier, Wheat Plan Author

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 23 August 1945 · page 1

At a largely attender meeting of the Riverina Electoral Council, held at Narandera yesterday, Mr Hugh S. Roberton was endorsed…

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Municipal Election To The Electors

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 6 September 1945 · page 3

Ladies and Gentlemen, I am a candidate for the Municipal election to be held next Saturday. I have been a resident of Condobolin…

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French Elections Big Ganis by Socialists (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 1 October 1945 · page 1

A message from Paris states:—Final results of the French Departmental Elections show big gains by the Socialists, who have won 967…

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Army Releases Mr. Breen's Question in Parliament Making of Wire and Wire-Netting

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 October 1945 · page 7

In the House of Representatives last week Mr. Breen (Calare) asked the following question:-- "At the date of the termination of…

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Hugh S. Roberton C. P. Candidate for Riverina

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 18 October 1945 · page 4

Mr. Hugh S. Roberton is engaged in tarming operation oil his 700 acre property at Winchendon Vale, via Old Junee. He is in his 45th year,…

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Music Exams Miss Elaine Tickner, A.Mus.A. All Candidates Pass

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 October 1945 · page 1

Following are the results of the recent examinations held at the Convent of Mercy, Forbes, under the auspices of the 'Sydney Conservator[?]um of…

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Move Opposed Universal Saturday Half Holiday Bill Now Before Parliament

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 25 October 1945 · page 1

People were much, opposed to Saturday half-holiday in all country districts, the Secretary of the Graziers' Association, Mr. Allen said…

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Election of Sub-committees

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 29 October 1945 · page 2

The following committees were appointed:— Selection Committee: Messrs:. Sinclair, Howarth and Cole…

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School Repairs Delay at Goolagong Mr. Dring's Question in Parliament

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 6 November 1945 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly last week the member for Ashburnham, Mr.1 E. P. Dring, asked the following question:--…

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Vic. Elections a Victory for Labor McFarlan Govt. Almost Annihilated

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 13 November 1945 · page 1

A further count in votes in the Victorian elections till Sunday night gave a clearer picture of the probable strength of parties in…

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C.p. Candidate. Mr. Thorby for Calare

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 22 November 1945 · page 3

Among eight candidates the Country Party has endorsed in N.S.W. for the nest Federal election is Mr. V. Thorby, once…

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