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

Politics & elections, 1947

142 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 5 of 8

De Gaulle Calls for General Election LONDON

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 27 October 1947 · page 2

Reuter's Paris correspondent has learned that De Gaulle, on the strength of his party success in the municipal elections, will call for…

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Municipality of Condobolin Triennial Election of Aldermen Nomination Day--friday, 7th NOVEMBER, 1947 (Nominations close Wednesday, 5th November, 1947)

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 27 October 1947 · page 3

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act, 1919, and Ordinances made thereunder, an…

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Three Leaving Certificate Candidates

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 30 October 1947 · page 2

Three candidates from the West Wyalong Intermediate High School will sit for the Leaving Sertificate…

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GOLF Annual Meeting of Associates Election of Officers

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 October 1947 · page 12

The annual general meeting of the associates of the Forbes Golf Club was held in the Mayor's room at 8 p.m. on October 21…

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Attack on "The Rock" in Parliament

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 3 November 1947 · page 6

Describing it as a "filthy and disgusting publication," Mrs. Fowier (Lang Labor, Newtown) attacked "The…

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Grenfell Third in Scouts' and Guides' Memorial Appeal Princess Competition. Pam Thomas Tops the Country Candidates

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 3 November 1947 · page 3

Before a crowd of 8000 at the Sydney Stadium on Thursday, Pam Thomas was handed by Lady Baden-Powell the…

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Landslide Against Lab.; English Municipal Elections (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 3 November 1947 · page 1

A message from London states: Mr. Winston Churchill last night hailed the landslide against Labour in the English and Welsh Municipal elections, in which parties of the Right showed a net gain of 652 seats, as a "Nation-wide protest against…

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Council Elections Voting Compulsory Postal Voting Arrangements

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 3 November 1947 · page 2

Advertisements have recently appeared in this paper calling for nominations for the office of Aldermen and Councillors in the…

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Local Municipal Election Fixed for December 6 Nomination Day, Nov. 14

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 4 November 1947 · page 1

The arrangements for the forthcoming triennial municipal elections were dealt with in a special report by the Town Clerk to last…

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Some of the Fancied Candidates

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 4 November 1947 · page 6

DON PEDRO the glamor horse of the race, who could repeat the performance of Hall Mark and others by winning…

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Bland Shire L.G. Elections December 6

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 6 November 1947 · page 5

Nominations from persons who propose contesting the Bland Shire Council Local Government Elections, close…

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12 Months in Advance Pre Selection of Labor Candidates Calare A.L.P. Council Decision

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 November 1947 · page 7

A recommendation that preselection for ballots for candidates for Parliament be held 12 months prior to the election was accepted…

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Shire of Lachlan General Election of Councillors Nomination of Candidates

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 10 November 1947 · page 2

Notice is hereby given m accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act, 191[?], as amended and the Ordinances made…

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Tasmania May Follow Victoria and Hold an Election SYDNEY

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 10 November 1947 · page 1

In an emphatic swing against Labor, the Cain Government was decisively beaten in Saturday's elections. The Liberals gained 12 seats—10 from Labor, two from Independents, and three from the Country Party…

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The Victorian Elections Defeat of Labor Government

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 11 November 1947 · page 1

The result of the Victorian election was overwhelmingly at vote against nationalisation, declared the State Liberal Leader…

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Four Councillors Unopposed Four Candidates for C Riding

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 13 November 1947 · page 1

For the first time for many years there will not be an election for A Riding of Bland Shire, Crs. Bland and Hayes having been re-elected unopposed…

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Will Contest C Riding Shire Elections

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 13 November 1947 · page 1

Weethalle Branch of the Graziers Association unanimously nominated Mr. Norman Jansen, to contest C…

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Municipal Stakes 19 Probable Starters in Election Contest All Old Aldermen But One Included

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 November 1947 · page 1

It is expected that when nominations are declared at noon to-day that 19 candidates will have been left in for the nine seats…

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Not Favored Compulsory Voting at L.G. Elections

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 18 November 1947 · page 8

"Local Government is not in favor of voting being made compulsory at Local Government elections," said Ald. R. T. C. Storey…

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Parliament Is Deteriorating

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 20 November 1947 · page 2

Are our traditional British in stitutions being challenged in Australia? The question is supported by…

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