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

Politics & elections, 1951

66 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 3 of 4

Queen Comp. Sports Candidate Resigns

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 June 1951 · page 1

AT the monthly meeting of Forbes National Fitness Committee, held on Monday night, and presided over by Mr. E. W. Brenner, standing orders were suspended while the position in regard to the sports queen…

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Country Parity Farewells Mr. and Mrs. Bob Medcalf Tribute Paid To Parliament Representative

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 20 July 1951 · page 2

About thirty Country Party people gathered at Mrs. Tasker's residence to bid farewell to Mr. and Mrs. Medea If prior to their departure to Dubbo this week. Mr. Rodan Dawson acted as Chairman. Mr. Rodan Dawson, President of…

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Girl Guide L.A. ASSOCIATION Election of Officebearers

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 27 July 1951 · page 2

The annual general meeting of the Girl Guide Local Association which was held on Wednesday afternoon, showed that both the…

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Social Held for Y.A. Candidate

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 3 August 1951 · page 1

A social and games night held in the Parish Hall last Monday for the Condobolin Y.A. Queen candidate, Miss Nancy Press, was…

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In Federal Parliament Mr. Howse's Queries On Rural Housing

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 6 August 1951 · page 1

The Commonwealth Government recognises the importance of good housing accommodation in rural areas, and…

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Condobolin Candidate Y.A. QUEEN Overwhelming Majority

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Tuesday 21 August 1951 · page 2

More than 900 people saw the crowning of the Young Anglican Queen for 1951, Miss Nancy Press, at the Young Anglican Coronation Ball held in the Strand Theatre, Orange, last Friday night. Prior to the Coronation ceremony,…

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Referendum on Dog License to Be Held at By-election

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 28 August 1951 · page 1

FORBES will have a referendum in respect to the proposal favoring dog race meetings. The matter cropped up following a Council decision at a previous meeting and a subsequent protest by Forbes clergymen…

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Candidates In Jubilee Queen Competition

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 August 1951 · page 5

WITH just a month to go before the conclusion of the Queen Competition, one of the features of the Commonwealth Jubilee Celebrations at Forbes, interest in the competition is quickening. This will be heightened with the commencement of the "official…

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Two Candidates for Municipal By-election

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 September 1951 · page 2

Only two candidates, we understand, have been nominated for the extraordinary election caused by the resignation of…

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£1376 Now In Hand From Queen Comp. Sports Candidate Now At Top Of Poll

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 September 1951 · page 1

A COMPREHENSIVE statement presented to the meeting on Wednesday night by the treasurer, Mr. R. Wright, showed that the sum of £13761711 is now in hand from queen competition and other allied efforts,…

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Candidates for Council Honours Offer Service

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 September 1951 · page 1

The battle for places in the extraordinary election for civic honours, taking place to-morrow, is between two gentlemen who…

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Mr. C. Anderson, VC Endorsed C.P. Candidate

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 17 September 1951 · page 5

Mr. Charles Atidenon, V.C., M.C. was endorsed Country Party candidate for the Federal Electorate of Hume…

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The Parliament of Local Government Goes To Lismore

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Tuesday 25 September 1951 · page 1

250 delegates representing Councils in country towns and the suburbs of Sydney will soon be converging on Lismore for the…

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Swimming Club Election Of Officers

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 September 1951 · page 4

The annual meeting of the Forbes Swimming Club was held on 20th September. Election of officers for the season resulted as…

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How Britain's Parliament Grew

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 9 October 1951 · page 1

While British Members of Parliament are enjoying the summer 4 recess, Londoners and visitors are thronging the Houses or Parliament to see an exhibition featuring "Parliament Past and Present." Constructed like a shell or box, the exhibition…

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C.w.a Presentation to Queen Candidate Miss M. Thomas

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 October 1951 · page 7

"We could not have chosen a more charming girl for our candidate," said Mrs. E. J. Murphy at the C.W.A. presentation…

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Air-conditioned Train Vented in Parliament

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 October 1951 · page 1

Following representations by Mr. A. J. Meagher, the Hon. F. W. Spicer, speaking on the adjournment of Legislative…

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Taxation Concessions Questions in Parliament by Mr. Howse

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 8 November 1951 · page 4

In reply to representations from Mr. John Howse, M.P for Calare, to the Treasurer, Rt. Hon. Sir Arthur Fadden, concerning the…

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Annual General Meeting of C.W.A. Election of Officers

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 9 November 1951 · page 1

The annual general meeting of the Condobolin Branch of the C.W.A., which was held last Saturday, 3rd November, was well…

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G.i. H. S. Banquet Annual Function for Examination Candidates

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 12 November 1951 · page 2

The annual banquet tendered to 3rd and 5th year students, which was held in the Presbyterian Hall last…

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