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

Politics & elections, 1949

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

Calare Seat Election Guide Hard Fought Contest

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 29 November 1949 · page 7

The Calare seat is a most important one and may determine the composition of the Federal Government. "The Sydney Morning Herald" says…

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Candidates' Chances in Riverina; As Seen by the S.M. Herald

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 1 December 1949 · page 7

The "Sydney Morning Herald," in its review of the candidates in the various Federal electorates, says: "The Country Party is fully confident that it will win…

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Real Conflict of Principles at Coming Federal Elections—Menzies

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 1 December 1949 · page 7

Outstanding feature of the Oppostition policy placed before the Australian electors at this election is that it is a joint policy. The two Opposition Parties which have…

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Unfair Allotment of Petrol Tickets for Elections

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 1 December 1949 · page 5

Referring to the issue of special petrol tickets in connection with the Federal election campaign, Colonel Bruxner said that…

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Election of Mayor

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 1 December 1949 · page 1

It was decided by Aldermen at the last regular meeting of Council on Monday night to convene a special meeting on…

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Forthcoming Federal Elections For The Darling Electorate Mr. Whyte Puts The Case Of The Country Party, Mr. Clark For The Labour Side

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 1 December 1949 · page 4

Mr. E. V. Whyte, endorsed Country Party Candidate, delivered his campaign address at Condobolin on Thursday night…

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N.Z. ELECTIONS Gibbons Says: "Howse Doomed To Go"

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 December 1949 · page 1

When Mr. John Howse, M.H.R., for Calore, was contacted yesterday about the defeat of the Labor Party in New Zealand, he said:--…

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Public Servants and the Elections

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 5 December 1949 · page 5

It is several years since a Federal election produced a change of governing political parties at Canberra…

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Federal Elections

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 5 December 1949 · page 1

If in this issue of the "Lachlander" there appears anything in connection with the Federal Elections without compliance with the Electoral Act,…

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Election of Mayor Ald. Conridge to Stand Again

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 6 December 1949 · page 1

We understand, the Mayor, Ald. Conridge, will be unopposed when he stands again for Mayor of Forbes in the Town Hall to-morrow night…

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Correspondence. These Elections. (To the Editor "Grenfell Record")

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 8 December 1949 · page 2

Sir,—In just a few days the adult population of Grenfell and district will go to the polls together with the voting population of all Australia…

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Federal Elections

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 8 December 1949 · page 2

If in this issue of the "Lachlander there appears anything in connection with the Federal Elections without compliance with the Electoral Act…

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LACHLANSIDER Elections

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 December 1949 · page 3

To-morrow is an important day for Australia. The future of Australia as a democratic might is in the hands of the electors. A lot has been said,…

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Women's Vote May Decide Elections Will Chifley Rule? Howse for Calare

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 December 1949 · page 1

The "Advocate" believes that if the Labor Government is returned to-morrow Chifley will relinquish his post as soon as possible, and the…

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Russia Silent on Aust. Elections (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 12 December 1949 · page 1

A message from London states:—The official Soviet Newsagency Tas, yesterday reported the result of the Australian election briefly, but did not comment…

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559 Failed To Vote At Council's Election

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 15 December 1949 · page 4

As required by Section 74C of the Local Government Act, 1919, as amended, action was taken by Council to issue notices to those electors…

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Quandialla Annual Christmas Tree--elections--farewell Evening--personal Jottings

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 December 1949 · page 6

Parents and supporters of the Quandialla Central School and St. Brigld's Convent School combined to provide one of the largest…

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Federal Elections Comment by Mr. J. J. Clark

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 19 December 1949 · page 2

Commenting on the election results, Mr. J. J. Clark, who has been returned for Darling, said the people had spoken and he accepted their decision…

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Federal Elections (To the Editor)

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 22 December 1949 · page 1

I would like to express appreciation of the value of your, paper and to thank you for the courtesy extended during the recent election campaign…

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Federal Elections Cause Of Labour's Defeat

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 26 December 1949 · page 1

Brought down to essence--Labour defeated itself. Put plainly, the rank and file did it, as has been the case on a few other…

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