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

Politics & elections, 1947

142 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 6 of 8

Federal Parliament's Loyal Address (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 20 November 1947 · page 1

a message from Canberra states:— Federal Parliament carried a Loyal Address for presentation to the King on the…

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Municipal Elections

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 20 November 1947 · page 2

The following have been nominated for the Municipal Council for the next three-year term: Messrs. A. E. Selwyn, R. Livingstone, T. Sinclair…

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30 Candidates For Intermediate

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

There was a well attended meeting of the P. and C. Association on 14th November, Mr. Wilkins occupying the Chair…

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The Municipal Elections

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 November 1947 · page 10

So far there is little public interest in the forthcoming Forbes municipal elections, although 19 candidates arc contesting the nine seats which are to…

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Weddin Shire Elections "C" Riding

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 November 1947 · page 10

Councillor John Napier again offers his services as a Councillor for "C" Riding for the ensuing three years. With the exception of four years…

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Record Nomination Grenfell Municipal Council Triennial Election

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 24 November 1947 · page 3

At noon on Friday, Mr. R. H. Darch (Returning Officer) announced the names of the candidates for the triennial election of…

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Bland Shire Elections To the Electors of C Riding

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 24 November 1947 · page 1

At the request of the Weethalle Branch of the Grazeirs' Association, and individual rate, payers, I have agreed to accept…

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Little Interest Shown In Bland Shire Elections

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 24 November 1947 · page 2

Little interest is being displayed in the Local Government elections to elect two Councillors who will represent C Riding in Bland Shire Council for the next…

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Lachlan Shire Elections To the Ratepayers of A Riding

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 24 November 1947 · page 3

At the request of many ratepayers, I have nominated as a candidate for A Riding in the forthcoming elections to be held on Saturday, 6th…

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Shire Meeting Last Prior to Election Appreciation of Staff

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 25 November 1947 · page 5

At the last meeting of the Jemalong Shire Council, held on Thursday, many expressions of goodwill and appreciation of the individual…

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Bland Shire Triennial Election of Councillors "C" Riding

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 27 November 1947 · page 2

Candidates nominated for "C" Riding: CROOK, Ernest Fred[?]rick JANSEN, Norman Eli…

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Bland Shire Elections To the Electors of C Riding

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 27 November 1947 · page 2

Having agreed to requests by many [?]tors in C Riding to nominate for Councillor of Bland Shire, [?] now present myself [?]…

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Shire Elections to the Electors of C Riding, Bland Shire

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 27 November 1947 · page 2

As you are aware by the nominations for C Riding in the "Advocate" I am seeking you support and vote on December…

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Election Quiz Forbes Candidates Answer "Advocate" Questions Some Were "Cagey"

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 November 1947 · page 1

THE role of alderman in any municipality is no sinecure. Each man becomes a sitting shot for the "hard-heads" as soon as he enters Local Government service. Having this in mind, it must be conceded that candidates…

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L.G. ELECTIONS Compulsory Voting on December 6 Responsibility of Councils

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 November 1947 · page 3

The following appeared in a Parkes paper on Monday: "A peculiar position has arisen in regard to the voting for the…

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Weddin Shire Elections "C" Riding

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 November 1947 · page 7

Councillor John Napier again offers his services as a Councillor for "C" Riding for the ensuing three years. With the exception of four years…

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Shire of Lachlan General Election of Councillors Nomination of Candidates

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 1 December 1947 · page 3

Notice is hereby given m accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act, 1919, as amended and the Ordinances made…

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Bland Shire Elections to the Ratepayers of C. RISING Ladies and Gentlemen

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 1 December 1947 · page 1

I notice in the "Advocate" that an aspirant for Council honours is seeking your vote on the grounds that the Tallimba and Weethalle districts have been neglected, both as regards road work and in efforts to secure water and electricity for those towns…

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Four Seek Two Seats at Bland Sure Elections on Saturday Next

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 1 December 1947 · page 2

Four candidates will ask electors to return them as C. Riding representatives at Bland Shire Council Local Government elections on Saturday next. There are two…

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Compulsory Voting Local Government Elections

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 1 December 1947 · page 1

At the request of the Returning Officers for the Municipal and Shire elections to be held on Saturday next the 6th December,…

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