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

Politics & elections, 1946

131 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 1 of 7

Settlement of Ex-Servicemen on Land Ratification Bill Before Federal Parliament Mr. J. P. Breen's Views

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 January 1946 · page 7

IN the House of Representatives, shortly before the Christmas recess, Mr. J. P. Breen, M.P, for Calare, spoke at some length on the bill then before the House for the ratification of agreements between the Commonwealth and the States…

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Forbes District Ambulance Election of New President Mr. P. West's Departure

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 January 1946 · page 1

Most important business at the monthly meeting of Forbes District Ambulance on Tuesday night was the resignation, owing to his early…

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Japan's Elections Secret Ballot—Free Expression (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 14 January 1946 · page 1

A message from Tokio states: General MacArthur has authorised elcctions in Japan, any time after March 15…

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Leaving Certificate 14 Forbes Passes From 21 Candidates

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 January 1946 · page 1

The Leaving Certificate examinations at Forbes attracted 21 candidates, of whom 14 were successful. Results were made available…

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Mr. Forde's Warning Federal Elections Shortly (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 17 January 1946 · page 1

A message from Brisbane states:—The Minister for the Army (Mr. Ford[?]) addressing an AWU delegates meeting yesterday [?] another Federal…

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Intermediate Certificate Successful Candidates Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 24 January 1946 · page 2

The following is a list of district pupils who qualited for the award of the Intermediate Certificate in 1915. Under the new conditions of award…

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New P.P. Chairman Elected Dir. Speck Chosen Election of New Directors on April 11

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 5 February 1946 · page 2

The February meeting of Forbes P.P. Board on Friday was attended by Dirs. E. J. C. Speck (deputy chairman, In the chair), R. H…

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Labor Party Ready For Bitter Election Fight

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 14 February 1946 · page 5

"The Federal elections of 1946 will be a bitter fight. There will be mudslinging on the part of the opponents of Labor and they will do every tiling possible to belittle the Party, but the…

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Forbes District Ambulance Elections to Vacancies on Committee New Garage Plan Approved

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 February 1946 · page 3

The monthly meeting of Forbes District Ambulance on Tuesday night was attended by Dr. Vout and Messrs. A. G. Jones, A. Willis,…

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Condobolin Pastures Protection Board General Election

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 21 February 1946 · page 2
Also in Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder

NOTICE is hereby given that in pursuance of the provisions of the Pastures Protection Act 1934/1943 an election of eight Directors of the…

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P.P. Board Elections

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 25 February 1946 · page 1

Ratepayers within the Condobolin Pastures Protection Board area are notified that, before they can exercise a vote at the forthcoming Board…

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Golf Club Election of Officers for 1946

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 March 1946 · page 6

The annual meeting of the Golf Club was held this week. Feature was the substantial credit balance revealed by the treasurer…

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Legislative Council Selected Labor Candidates. a Woman Included

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 4 March 1946 · page 2

The A.L.P. Executive on Friday night selected 15 candidates from nominations to contest the next Legislative Council elections on 14th…

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Forbes Services' Memorial Annual Meeting of Committee Election of New Officials

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 March 1946 · page 12

The annual meeting of the Forbes Services' Memorial Club committee was held In the R.S. League rooms, Lachlan Street, on…

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Plant for Road Repairs Question in Parliament by Major Chanter

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 11 March 1946 · page 3

With all their road-making plant surrendered to the military authorities when invasion threatened, shire councils could not be…

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No Contest in Any Division At Forbes P.P. Board Election Dir. Butler Retires

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 March 1946 · page 1

Nominations for the four divisions of Forbes P.P. Board for the ensuing triennial period were declared at noon yesterday by Mr…

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P.p. Board Election to the Ratepayers, Division "D", of the Condobolin Pastures Protection Board

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 18 March 1946 · page 3

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, -- At the request of a number of Ratepayers and Board Colleagues, I am again offering you my services as a…

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P.P. Board Election to the Electors of Division "A" Ladies and Gentlemen

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 18 March 1946 · page 3

I am a candidate for the forthcoming election of P.P. Board Directors. I have been a resident of the district which comprises Division A for ten…

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Greek Elections Premier Disqualified (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 1 April 1946 · page 1

A message from Athens states:—The Premier M. Sophoulis, was barred from voting at the Greek elections, because he had failed to get a voter's booklet…

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