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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1893

247 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 11 of 13

King Ward Election. The Question of Validity

Barrier Miner · Friday 8 September 1893 · page 3

MR. TERENCE MURPHY yesterday evening served a notice on Alderman Burley to the effect that he (Mr. Murphy) intended to apply to the Supreme Court…

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The Imperial Parliament. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 September 1893 · page 2

The debate on the second reading of the Home Rule Bill was continued in the Lords last evening. Lord Selborne delivered a searching criticism…

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King Ward Election. The Polling Booth Fracas

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 September 1893 · page 3

IN the Police Court this morning, before Messrs. A. N. Barnett, P.M., A. C. Topperwien, and C. J. Pound, Js.P., William Welsh, solicitor, was…

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The King Ward Election. The Polling Booth Fracas. (Continued from First Edition.)

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 September 1893 · page 3

THE hearing of the charge against William Welsh of being drunk and disorderly was proceeded with in the Police Court this afternoon…

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The King Ward Election. The Polling Booth Fracas. (Continued from First Edition.)

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 12 September 1893 · page 1

THE hearing of the charge against William Welsh of being drunk and disorderly was proceeded with in the Police Court this afternoon…

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The King Ward Election. a Peculiar Error

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 12 September 1893 · page 2

A PECULIAR error has been discovered in connection with the recent King Ward election. The mistake arises from a confusion as to the Christian…

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The Imperial Parliament. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 September 1893 · page 2

In the House of Commons last evening, in committee of supply, an amendment was moved having for its object a reduction of the army vote as a…

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The Model Parliament

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 September 1893 · page 4

A MEETING of the Model Parliament was held in the Wesleyan Lecture Hall last evening, the consideration of the Electoral Bill in committee occupying…

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Opening of Parliament. The Governor's Speech. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 26 September 1893 · page 3

Parliament was opened at noon to-day with the usual ceremonies, there being a good attendance of the public. His Excellency attended in the Council…

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The Coming Elections. to the Editor of the Barrier Miner

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 26 September 1893 · page 3

SIR,—It beh[?] us to select the best and most reliable men as our representatives. Any braggart or demagogue will not suit us. We want…

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Opening of Parliament. The Governor's Speech. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 27 September 1893 · page 1

Parliament was opened at noon to-day with the usual ceremonies, there being a good attendance of the public. His Excellency attended in the Council…

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The Coming Election. to the Edttor of the Barrier Miner

Barrier Miner · Saturday 30 September 1893 · page 3

SIR,—T see by to-night's issue of the MINER that the Governor has opened the Legislative Houses of the colony, and before long the workers will have…

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Victoria. The Sandhurst Election. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 October 1893 · page 2

The election for the vacancy in the representation of Sandhurst in the Assembly, caused by the death of the Hon. B. Burrowes, was held yesterday…

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Barrier Miner. Monday, October 9, 1893. the Elections and the Publicans

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 October 1893 · page 2

IN spite of the fears and hopes expressed in various quarters, the new Electoral Act will come into operation at the next general election. The…

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Victoria. The Benalla Election. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 October 1893 · page 2

Mr. Kennedy has lodged a petition protesting against Colonel Templeton sitting as the representative of Benalla and Yarrawonga in the…

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The Coming Elections. Electoral Roll Collectors

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 October 1893 · page 2

This morning, Mr. A. N. Barnett, P.M., appointed the following constables as collectors of the electoral roll for the electorates specified:—…

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Alma Electorate. Selecting a Candidate

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 October 1893 · page 2

A meeting of "electors interested in the selection of a candidate for the electorate of Alma," convened by Messrs. J. Elvidge and T. Allen, was…

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Model Parliament

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 October 1893 · page 3

LAST night the Broken Hill, Literary and Debating Society commenced a new quarter, and sat as a Model Parliament. A debate on an…

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English Municipal Elections. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Friday 3 November 1893 · page 2

The annual municipal elections have just been held throughout England. They resulted in a net gain of 97 seats to the Unionists, 34 seats…

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The Imperial Parliament. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 November 1893 · page 2

The House of Commons has re[?]assembled after the recent recess. The Parish Councils Bill was reintroduced and was favorably received. Under…

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