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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1890

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The Agent-general. Bruce Smith Reported to Be a Candidate. [By Cable.] London, Sunday Evening

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 October 1890 · page 3

It if probable that Mr. Bruce Smith, Minister for Public Works in New South Wales, is a candidate for the Agent-Generalship, in succession to…

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Scene in Parliament. A. G. Taylor Signalises First Appearance. The Speaker Puts His Foot Down. Mr. Taylor Suspended and Removed. The Ruling Contested. A Five Hours' Debate. The Speaker Upheld. [By Telegraph.] From Our Own Correspondent. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Thursday 30 October 1890 · page 2

A scene ensued on the appearance of the new member for Weat Sydney, Mr. A. G. Taylor, in the Assembly last evening. Mr. Taylor was escorted by Messrs…

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New South Wales Parliament. To-Night's Preceedings [By Telegraph.] From Our Own Correspondent. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 November 1890 · page 3

It is understood that Mr. Dibbs will move his no-confidence motion again this evening in the Assembly, but the Government will not treat it as special business…

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New South Wales Parliament. Last Night's Proceedings. A. G. Taylor Champions Distressed Strikers. Again Suppressed by the Speaker. [By Telegraph.] From Our Own Correspondent. SYDNKY

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 November 1890 · page 2

When the Assembly met last night there was a very small attendance, owing to the absence of hon. members at Flemington Consequently Mr. Dibbs…

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1St. Edition. Barrier Miner. Wednesday, November 5, 1890. To the Labor Candidates

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 November 1890 · page 2

THE following questions are directed to those gentlemen who are seeking political honors through the electors of Sturt:—…

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South Australian Parliament. [By Telegraph.] From Our Own Correspondent. ADELAIDE

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 November 1890 · page 2

In the Assembly last evening Dr. Cockburn moved, "That is desirable to impose a progressive land tax on unimproved land values," The debate was…

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Victorian Parliament. Dissatisfaction with New Ministry. Disappointed Office-Seekers. [By Telegraph.] From Our Own Correspondent. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 November 1890 · page 3

In the Assembly last night, Mr. Frank Stuart, member for East Melbourne, who fills a portfolio without office, announced the names of the new Ministers,…

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Vote by Ballot. Australian System Tried in Congress Elections. [By Cable.] London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 November 1890 · page 2

The Australian system of voting by ballot has been adopted in the elections to the United States Congress. Several States found the system slow and…

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THE U.S. Elections. Heavy Republican Losses. M'kinley Defeated in Ohio. New York Carried by the Democrats. [By Cable] London, Wednesday Night

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 November 1890 · page 3

The elections to the various State Legislatures were held yesterday in America. So far as is known, the Republican party, which carried the…

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New South Wales Parliament. [By Telegraph.] From Our Own Correspondent. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 November 1890 · page 3

In the Assembly last evening Sir Henry Parkes presented a petition from James Finch, asking that redress be granted to the unionists for injuries received from a…

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2nd Edition Miner Office, 6 p.m. THE U.S. Elections. Democrats' Majority Increased. [By Cable.] London, Thursday Evening

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 November 1890 · page 3

The majority of the Democrats opposed to the M'Kinley tariff has been still further increased, and now numbers about 90…

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THE U.S. Elections. Defeat of the Republicans. Democrats Victorious All Along the Line. Protection Doomed. Grover Cleveland the Next President. [By Cable.] London

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 November 1890 · page 2

In the United State elections Mr. M'Kinley was defeated by 200 votes. The majority of the Democratic party in the House of Representatives is…

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The Labor Candidates. Their Political Views

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 11 November 1890 · page 2

A SPECIAL meeting,convened by the Broken Hill branch of the A.M.A., was held at the Theatre Royal on Saturday night for the parpose of hearing the candidates…

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Scene in the House. Crick and Copeland on the Warpath. A Contest with the Chairman Crick Strikes the Sergeant-atArms. Wild Scenes of Disorder. Crick Expelled from Parliament [By Telegram.] [From Our Special Reporter.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 13 November 1890 · page 2

Last evening the Assembly went into committee of ways and means to discuss the Budget speech. Mr. H. Copeland (New England) adversely criticised the…

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N.S.W. Parliament. the Charges of Bribery. Parkes Declines to Take Action. Willis Moves for a Royal Commission [By Telegraph.] From Our Own Correspondent. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Friday 14 November 1890 · page 2

In the Assembly last night Mr. Vivian asked the Premier whether, in view of the violent charges made by Mr. Crick at the sitting on the previous day against the…

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New South Wales Parliament. [By Telegraph.] From Our Own Correspondent. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Saturday 15 November 1890 · page 3

In the Assembly last evening Mr. Dibbs moved that when a member refuses to obey the Chairman of Committees the case shall be at once reported to the…

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West Macquarie Election. Prebable Candidates. [By Telegram.] From Our Own Correspondent. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Monday 17 November 1890 · page 3

Mr. Charles Boyd has definitely consented to stand for West Macquarie. Mr. J. C. Fitzpatrick, of Windsor, and Mr. Twine, of Sydney, have withdrawn…

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Conference of Queensland Miners. Important Reselutions. Only Laber Conadidates to be Supperted. Election of Officers. [By Telegraph.] From Our Own Correspondent. BRISBANE

Barrier Miner · Monday 17 November 1890 · page 3

At the Queensland Miners' Annual Conference it was resolved that mining sub-inspectors should be appointed in every district where a warden was located,…

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New South Wales Parliament. [By Telegraph] From Our Own Correspondent. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 19 November 1890 · page 3

In the Assembly last night Mr. Gould presented a petition from the Bishop of Sydney, on behalf of the Anglican Synod, praying the Assembly to consider the…

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New South Wales Parliament. [By Telegraph.] From Our Own Correspondent. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 November 1890 · page 3

In the Legislative Council last night the Probate Bill was further considered, and the second reading of the Milson's Point Railway Bill was carried by 34…

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