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

Politics & elections, 1947

142 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 3 of 8

Liberal Candidate's Policy Points From John Cockrams' Speech "Have a Duty To Perform"

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 29 April 1947 · page 3

THE following points are taken from the policy speech of Mr. H. J. C. Cockram, Liberal Party candidate for Ashburnham, made at Eugowra at the opening of his…

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Wyangala Plant Not in Operation, Says Collins "Opening Was Pre-election' Stunt by Government."

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 1 May 1947 · page 2

"The Wyangala hydro electric power station, opened by the Minister for Works and Local Government (Mr. J. J. Cahill) on…

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Treatt Outlines Rural Policy In Final Election Appeal SYDNEY, Monday

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 1 May 1947 · page 2

In a broadcast speech last night to the electors of New South Wales, Mr. V. Treatt, M.L;A., Leader of the State Liberal Party, urged support for Liberal candidates, including Mr. 'Bill' Clifton, who is contesting the Lachlan electorate. Mr. Treatt…

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Army General Praises Candidate

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 1 May 1947 · page 6

It was with great pleasure that learnt that Mr. D. M. (Blue) Clifton had seen fit to offer his services once again to the…

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State Elections Small Swing Could Mean Many Changes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 May 1947 · page 11

Stale elections tomorrow may provide many surprises as a swing of 10 Per cent, or less could change the occupancy of scats now held on…

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The Elections Government Returned with Reduced Majority Mr. Edgar Dring in Jeopardy

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 6 May 1947 · page 1

The result of the N.S.W. elections on Saturday is that Labor will be returned to power, but with a reduced majority, probably five…

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The Elections Mr. Dring's Position in Ashburnham Slightly Improved

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 May 1947 · page 1

When we went to press last issue Mr. Edgar Dring, sitting Labor member for Ashburnham, was 566 votes behind the combined total of his two opponents…

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Interest in Election

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 May 1947 · page 6

The elections passed over quietly, but particular local interest is being taken in the result of Ashburnham where Jack Cockram, a local man, has…

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DIR. E. J. C. SPECK Again P.P. Board Chairman Friday's Election

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 13 May 1947 · page 4

First business dealt with at the meeting of Forbes P.P Board on Friday, when all directors of the Board as at present constituted…

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NS W. Election Results Review by Country Party Leader

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 22 May 1947 · page 5

Commenting on the result of the State general elections, the Leader of the Country Party (Lt.-Col. Bruxner) said that, while nothing short of the defeat of the…

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LIFE-SAVING Awards to Local Candidates

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 May 1947 · page 12

The Royal Lifesaving Society (N.S.W. branch) has granted the following awards, as a result of examinations conducted at the Olympic Fool during…

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Hospital Board Elections to be Held in August Electors Must be Subscribers

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 June 1947 · page 1

UNLESS the Hospitals Act is amended in the meantime, an election will he held in August to elect five directors to Forbes Hospital Board, in succession to those who will retire at the end of June by effluxion of time…

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No Elections for Hospital Board

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 1 July 1947 · page 1

The Secretary, Forbes District Hospital (Mr. J. A. Wilkey), was yesterday informed by the Hospitals is Commission that the…

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Agricultural Bureau Caragabal Branch's Annual Meeting Election of Officers

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 July 1947 · page 7

The Caragabal branch of the Agricultural Bureau held its annual meeting on June 17, when the following members were present: Messrs P…

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More Members of Parliament Redistribution Plans & Prospects

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 7 July 1947 · page 5

Everyone in Australia will be interested in the population totals and trends which the current census will disclose, but none more than present and prospective…

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Board Election Restricted Policy on Hospitals

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 7 July 1947 · page 4

Many hospitals now had less than 10 subscribers where they formerly had thousands, the Minister for Health, Mr. Kelly, said…

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More Members of Parliament Redistribution Plans and Prospects

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 8 July 1947 · page 4

Everyone in Australia will be interested in the population totals and trends which the current census will disclose, but none more…

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The Country Party Vote at Recent State Election

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 14 July 1947 · page 4

"A study of the final figures for all electorates at the recent State elections shows that outside the Sydney and Newcastle areas the…

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Must Vote At Future L.G. Elections

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 July 1947 · page 1

Voting will be compulsory in all future Local Government elections in New South Wales. The preferential, system of voting…

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Bishop's Visit To Eugowra and Goolagong Candidates Confirmed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 July 1947 · page 8

The Anglican Bishop of Bathurst (Right Rev. A. L. Wylde) spent a few days in Eugowra last week for the purpose of confirming candidates here…

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