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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 28, 1922
Page
3
The report covers the counting of first preference votes in New Howth Wales with forecasts and party shifts. It notes Labor’s lead in several districts, the anticipated outcome for major candidates, and reactions from Sir George and Deputy Leader figures amid a tense political landscape.
The report details the Murray constituency race with figures for candidates Flannery Grimm Grimm and others, showing over 74,000 enrolled voters and tight counts across multiple rounds. It notes Flannery’s likely third-member outcome and debates on Labour and Coalition support, highlighting shifting preferences and preliminary tallies across divisions such as Red Hill and Gun ningbland.
Test plate elections held to March 1920 show first preference votes for candidates: Flannury Lab, Grymsm Nat, Makie Muir LaDy, Modlin Lab, Wart onshaw Prog, Alewart YTOR, Killen Hog, Adams P10, M Garty ind, Cuthvert Pro, Hewkons ind, Killen Ogure. Partial counts indicate lead changes and comparative standings for purposes of analysis.
A fragmented report shows Forbes polling were quiet but turnout exceeded the 1920 election. Figures list candidates Grimm, Flannney, LaDy, Bodkin and others with various party aims. The record notes Grimm as the sole National candidate who voted, while Tabor did not.
Some district figures appear incomplete with many names and vote counts missing. The first count shows several candidates with varying totals while others have no votes. tallies include Boothein Peak Hill Moulder Wilwon Macalinler and related names with tentative totals and annotations.
Absent votes totaled 138 as counting for Forbes began by Mr Sterling and finished about 8 15 pm. Returns posted by the Advocate with some discrepancies. Three candidates Moners Grim Wilson and Flannery spent polling day at Forbes. Mrs Flannery attended with her husband and helped electors with numbers before heading to Sydney and Golagong. Informal votes noted and one return still pending.
A lengthy list of leading Dwaitians across regions details five member electorates and candidates for Balmain Botany North Shore Parramatta Ryde St George and country districts with names including J Quirk T Kesgan A Lane J Ri Lee W Weaver H Murphy Ry Grate J Hosk ins J Whldon and others. The record notes Newcastle as a five member electorate and cites multiple party labels and factions.
The article reports on leaders including Mr Killen and the Farm and Retters Association urging reform and renewed confidence. It notes the Progressive party’s duty to gain trust and prepare for upcoming elections with promises of major changes.
The notice announces a two day Autumn Rage meeting on Wednesday and Thursday ending April 6, 1922 with £200 in prize money. Nominations are open for all events, with applications to J Moloney the secretary at Town Hall Chambers Forber. Parken Jockey Club meeting details include programmes and one day applications to the secretary.
A public auction by Finnaged Stet Co and partners at Homentoad on Thursday March 30 offers 1000 Merino ewes and 50 Merino ewes plus hoggets, 675 wethers, 2454 heads of cattle, 2 draught horses, 2 colts, and extensive farming machinery including harrows, harvesters, plows, wagons, and trundles. Mountain Home stock and gear are described as well grown and in good condition with remarks on labor and breed quality.
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