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

Politics & elections, 1946

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The Elections. Advice to Voters

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 26 September 1946 · page 2

On polling day, Saturday next, the polling booths will be open continuously from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voting is compulsory. Failure to…

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"By Your Deeds" Progressive Farmer Candidates Tributed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 September 1946 · page 3

The achievements of the finalists in the progressive Fanner Competition, recently conducted by the Agricultural Bureau of New South…

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To-morrow's Elections Two Booths at Forbes Big Vote Anticipated

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 September 1946 · page 1

A BIG vote is anticipated in connection, with to-morrow's Federal elections at Forbes, and as a consequence the Assistant Returning Officer for Calare, Mr. H. K. Ford, who is in charge of the Forbes subdivision, has arranged for an additional…

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Party Leaders' Election Comment

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 30 September 1946 · page 1

Ba[?]hurst, Sunday.—The Prime Minister, Mr. Clifley,, commenting on the results, said—"It appears beyond doubt that the…

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The Elections

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 30 September 1946 · page 2

The result of Saturdays elections are so far known as to give the Chifley Government another lease of power, with a substantial working…

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Four By-elections Next Month

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 3 October 1946 · page 5

Four State by-elections to fill vacancies in the Legislative Assembly caused by the resignation of members to contest seats at the Federal…

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WARROO Quiet Election Poll Some Personal Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 October 1946 · page 10

After a residence of over 14 years, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Robinson have disposed of their splendid "Meadowbank" property to Mr. A. E. Hughes, of Forbes…

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Not for Parliament This Time

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 7 October 1946 · page 1

Mr. Thorpby, Country Party candidate, was regarded in some quarters as a political "certainty", for Calare, but has chance of…

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Gov.-General Opens Parliament on Nov. 6

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 7 October 1946 · page 5

CANBERRA.—The Duke of Gloucester will open the first session of the 18th Federal Parliament on Wednesday, November 6…

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Cricket Notes Election of Officers

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 October 1946 · page 8

A general meeting of the Eugowra Cricket Club took place last Thursday night, October 3, and the following officers were elected: Patron, Mr. J…

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Municipal Election

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 14 October 1946 · page 3

At the extraordinary election of one alderman for the Municipality of Grenfell to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Ald. Alchin…

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Quiet Voting In Hamburg Elections Step Towards Democracy (By Wire) Sydney

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

A message from Hamburg states: —Voting was quiet and orderly at the Municipal elections yesterday, as 1,300,000 Germans took another step…

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Ambulance Service First Meeting of New Committee Election of Officers

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 24 October 1946 · page 1

There was only a small attendance at the first meeting of the new Ambulance Committee held in the C.W.A. Rest Room, those…

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State Elections Liberal Pary Candidates Nominations Invited For Selection

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 28 October 1946 · page 6

"At its first trial of strength in a general election campaign, in the recent Federal elections, the Liberal [?]arty attained results which offer…

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State Elections Next Year

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 4 November 1946 · page 2

With the Federal elections over and the Labor Party returned to power, chief, political interest is now centred in the State elections…

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U.S.A Elections Republicans Favored (By Wike) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 4 November 1946 · page 1

A message from New York Mates: A Nation-wide survey by the New York "Times" gives the Republicans a good, chance of winning control of…

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U.S.A. Elections Easy Win for Republicans Republicans 230. Democrats 180 (By Wire) SYDNEY

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 7 November 1946 · page 1

A message from New York states:—Latest figures confirm the earlier belief that the landslide to the Republicans would…

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Not a Candidate For Coming Mayoral Election Ald. Gunn's Definite Decision

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 November 1946 · page 1

Mayor M. H. Gunn Informed an "Advocate" representative yesterday afternoon that he will not be again a candidate for the position…

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Mr. Lethbridge on Election Promises Mr. Kendall's Policy

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 21 November 1946 · page 6

Mr. C. B. Lethbridge said at the declaration of Corowa poll on Saturday that if a percentage of promises made during the compaign were…

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Scarcity of Seed Wheat Questions in Parliament

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 2 December 1946 · page 4

Questions were directed in the Leg islative Assembly to the shortage o[?], seed wheat. when two members of the Country party asked questions on the…

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