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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1894

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The Elections. Our Members at the South

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 July 1894 · page 2

MESSRS Thomas, Ferguson, and Cann addressed a meeting last night at Hegarty's Hall, South Town. The building was filled, and the…

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Wentworth Election. [By Telegraph.] Wentworth, Saturday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 July 1894 · page 4

The latest returns to hand are:— Victoria Lake: Abbott, 0; Scobie, 2. Hatfield: Abbott, 10; Scobie, 5. Popiltah: Abbott, 13; Scobie, 1. Buckalow:…

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The Elections. [By Telegraph.] Ministerial Intentions. Not Lost Hope Yet. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 July 1894 · page 2

Some of the Ministers have not entirely lost hope yet; and Mr. Slattery is working very hard to secure the Labor vote. If he could get that…

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2nd EDITION Miner Office, 4 p.m. the Elections. [By Cable.] Opinion of the "Spectator." LONDON

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 July 1894 · page 4

The Spectator, in an article on the result of the New South Wales elections, says the Labor party holds the balance of power in the new Parliament. The…

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The Elections. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 24 July 1894 · page 2

Mr. G. H. Reid, speaking upon the reported inclination of the Government to meet the House, says that if Ministers do decide to meet…

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"The Times" on the Elections. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 24 July 1894 · page 2

The Times, in an article on the New South Wales elections, says the victory for Freetrade is the clearest gain of the contest. The reduction of…

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The Elections. [By Cable.] Opinion of the "Spectator." LONDON

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 24 July 1894 · page 1

The Spectator, in an article on the result of the New South Wales elections, says the Labor party holds the balance of power in the new Parliament. The…

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The Elections. Cabinet Meeting Convened for To-night. Expected Resignation of Ministers. [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Wednesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 July 1894 · page 4

All the Ministers were in their offices to-day. A Cabinet meeting is cenvened for 8 o'clock to-night. It is understood that Ministers will resign at once…

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The General Elections. [By Telegraph.] The Wentworth Contest. Interview with Sir Joseph Abbott. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 July 1894 · page 3

Sir Joseph Abbott has returned to Sydney. Interviewed, he said that the feeling in favor of Labor representation in part of the Wentworth…

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Parliament and Press. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 July 1894 · page 2

During the debate in the French Chamber of Deputies on the bill for the suppression of anarchism the members of the Press present were…

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The Elections. [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Wednesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 July 1894 · page 1

All the Ministers were in their offices to-day. A Cabinet meeting is cenvened for 8 o'clock to-night. It is understood that Ministers will resign at once…

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The Elections. [By Telegraph.] Last Night's Cabinet Meeting. The Government's Purposes. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 July 1894 · page 2

The Cabinet sat until 11 o'clock last night. Ministers are somewhat reticent as to what was done; but from what can be gathered the…

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Polling Rooths and Drink. to the Editor of the Barrier Miner

Barrier Miner · Saturday 28 July 1894 · page 2

SIR,—I was pleased to notice during the late election that all the polling booths were removed from the public-house and the drink influence. But I was…

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2nd EDITION Miner Office, 4 p.m. the Barrier Elections. The Visit of S. A. Labor Members [By Telegraph.] Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Monday 30 July 1894 · page 4

The Hon. Gregor M'Gregor, M. L. C., who visited Broken Hill in company with Mr. F. J. Hour[?]gan to support the candidature of the Labor candidates, replied…

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The Barrier Elections. The Visit of S. A. Labor Members. [By Telegraph.] Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 31 July 1894 · page 1

The Hon. Gregor M'Gregor, M.L.C., who visited Broken Hill in company with Mr. F. J. Hourigan to support the candidature of the Labor candidates, replied…

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Political. [By Telegraph.] Queensland. Two Bye Elections. BRISBANE

Barrier Miner · Monday 6 August 1894 · page 3

Two elections took place on Saturday in consequence of the financial difficulties of the sitting members, who in both instances were defeated. At…

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Opening of Parliament. Sir Joseph Abbott Elected Speaker. [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 7 August 1894 · page 4

Parliament was formally opened to-day. There was a large assemblage of police under Sub-inspector Scott, who kept the crowd outside the rail. The members…

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The Labor Party. The Election of Officers. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 7 August 1894 · page 2

The compact Labor party held a preliminary meeting yesterday. Mr. Arthur Griffith was appointed secretary pro tem. After discussion on…

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Opening of Parliament. Sir Joseph Abbott Elected Speaker. [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 8 August 1894 · page 1

Parliament was formally opened to-day. There was a large assemblage of police under Sub inspector Scott, who kept the crowd outside the rail. The members…

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Political. [By Telegraph.] New South Wales. The Re-election of Ministers. Premier versus Ex-Premier. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Monday 13 August 1894 · page 2

As had been anticipated, the Premier had a very easy business in hand to defeat the protectionist candidate, Mr. A. G. Taylor, in the King…

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