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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1892

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S. A. PARLIAMENT. Sir John Downer's No-Confidence Motion. Defeat of the Government Expected. [By Telegraph.] Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 12 October 1892 · page 2

As telegraphed last evening, upon the meeting of the Assembly Sir John Downer moved a motion of no-confidence in the Government on the…

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S. A. PARLIAMENT. The Government Defeated. [By Telegraph.] Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 13 October 1892 · page 2

The Assembly, at about midnight, came to a division on Sir John Downer's motion of no-confidence in the Government. As foreshadowed…

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South Australian Parliament. The No-Confidence Motion. [By Telegraph] Adelaide, Wednesday Evening

Barrier Miner · Thursday 13 October 1892 · page 4

Mr. Hancock, one of the members for Newcastle (Port Augusta) resumed the debate on Sir John Downer's no-confidence motion. On the House [?]…

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S. A. PARLIAMENT. Sir J. Downer Cabinet-Making. [By Telegraph.] Adelaide, Thursday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Thursday 13 October 1892 · page 4

The ministry, after their defeat last night, held a Cabinet meeting this morning. Some of the members of the Government wanted a dissolution, but id[?]…

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S. A. PARLIAMENT[?] Sir J. Downer Cabinet[?]making. [By Telegraph.] Adelaide, Thursday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Friday 14 October 1892 · page 4

The Ministry, after their defeat last night, held a Cabinet meeting this morning. Some of the members of the Government [?] a dissolution, but it…

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The Cirencester Election. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Monday 17 October 1892 · page 2

The election for the vacancy in the House of Commons for the Cirencester division of Gloucestershire has resulted in the return of a Conservative…

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The U. S. Elections. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 1 November 1892 · page 2

There has been an enormous increase in the electoral register of the United States with a view to the nomination of President, though hitherto strange…

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S. A. PARLIAMENT. An All-Night Sitting. [By Telegraph.] Adelaide, Thursday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Thursday 3 November 1892 · page 4

The Assembly had an all-night sitting over the resolution setting apart a site for a Trades Hall, moved by Mr. Brooker, which was eventually carried…

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The Presidential Election. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Thursday 3 November 1892 · page 2

The Democrats expect Mr. Grover Cleveland to obtain a majority of eight in the Electoral Colleges. There is a large amount of wagering in…

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S. A. PARLIAMENT. An Al-Night Sitting. [By Telegraph.] Adelaide, Thursday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Friday 4 November 1892 · page 4

The Assembly had an all-night sitting over the resolution setting apart a site for a Trades Hall, moved by Mr. Brooker, which was eventually carried…

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The U. S. Elections. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 8 November 1892 · page 2

Secret ballots (similar to the Australian system) have for the first time been adopted by 35 States in connection with the approaching elections…

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THE U. S. PRESIDENT. The Election Campaign. [By Cable.] London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 9 November 1892 · page 2

In connection with the election today of a Presidentof the United States to serve for four years from March 4 next, both the New York Herald and…

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The States Elections. Cleveland Leading for the Presidency. [Br Cable.] London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 10 November 1892 · page 2

The elections throughout the United States for the Presidency for the ensuing four years took place yesterday. There were four nominees—…

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THE U. S. Elections. [By Cable.] London

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 November 1892 · page 2

The election of Mr. Grover Cleveland as President of the United States is now assured. Later…

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THE U. S. ELECTIONS. Great Democratic Gain. [By Cable.] London

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 November 1892 · page 3

The Democratic party has obtained a majority in the Sonate, as a result of the recent elections, in addition to a majority of 100 in the…

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The U. S. Elections. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 November 1892 · page 2

The majority for Mr. Grover Cleveland is the largest secured by any president since the time of Washington. The Republicans carried 14 States…

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The U. S. Elections. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 November 1892 · page 2

As the result of the recent elections, the United States Senate will comprise 44 Democrats, 40 Republicans, and four senators representing the Farmers'…

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General Cable News. Election Petitions. LONDON, Friday

Barrier Miner · Saturday 19 November 1892 · page 2

The petition against the return of the Right Hon. A. J. Balfour for Manchester East has been dismissed. The petitioners depended chiefly on the…

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Stray Notes. How Parliament Works

Barrier Miner · Friday 2 December 1892 · page 2

THE MINER said something the other day, apropos the Menindie Irrigation Bill, concerning "the parrot cry about 'encouraging private enterprise' and…

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Trades and Labor Council. Election of Officers

Barrier Miner · Friday 2 December 1892 · page 2

THE fortnightly meeting of the Barrier Ranges Trades and Labor Council was held at the Denver City Hotel last night, the president in the chair…

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