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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1897

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S. A. Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Adelaide, Wednesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 August 1897 · page 1

In the Assembly this afternoon the Treasurer, in answer to Mr. Burgoyne, said he had proposed to introduce a bill to amend the Federal Enabling Act that afternoon,…

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THE S. A. PARLIAMENT. The Commonwealth Bill. [By Telegraph.] Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 August 1897 · page 4

The Assembly sat until 4.20 o'clock this morning discussing the Commonwealh Bill. Mr. M'Pherson carried an amendment with the object of allowing the counting of all…

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THE S. A. PARLIAMENT. The Commonwealth Bill. [By Telegraph.] Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 August 1897 · page 1

The Assembly sat until 4.20 o'clock this morning discussing the Commonwealh Bill. Mr. M'Pherson carried an amendment with the object of allowing the counting of all…

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Victorian Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 31 August 1897 · page 2

In the Legislative Council last evening the second reading of a bill for the construction of a railway from Lillydale to Yarra Junction was…

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New Polling Places

Barrier Miner · Thursday 2 September 1897 · page 2

BY proclamation dated August 25, Day Dream and Pinnacles were declared polling places within the electorate of Sturt; and Purnamoota and…

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Queensland Parliament. The Allegations of Bribery and Corruption. [By Telegraph.] Brisbane, Tharsday

Barrier Miner · Thursday 2 September 1897 · page 2

In the Assembly last night Sir H. Tozer said that he was not in the Chamber the previous night when the Speaker named Mr. Stephens. When…

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Our Local Parliament

Western Grazier · Saturday 4 September 1897 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Council was held at the Council Chambers on Monday evening, the Acting Mayor…

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THE S. A. Labor Party. The Central Province Election. [By Telegraph.] Adelaide, Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 7 September 1897 · page 4

Nominations were received today for the vacancy for the Central Province in tihe Legislative Conncil caused by Mr. D. M. Charleston's…

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Queensland Parliament. The Bribery and Corruption Charges. [By Telegraph.] Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 8 September 1897 · page 2

The public galleries of the Assembly were crowded last evening to hear the discussion on the Acting-Premier's motion that the statements of Mr…

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THE S. A. Labor Party. The Central Province Election. [By Telegraph.] Adelaide, Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 8 September 1897 · page 1

Nominations were received to-day for the vacancy for the Central Province in the Legislative Conncil caused by Mr. D. M. Charleston's…

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THE S. A. Labor Party. Mr. Charleston Denounced by Mr. Kingston. A Strong Letter Wired from Sydney. Accused of Treachery in the Federal Elections [By Telegraph.] Adelaide, Wednesday Afterneon

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 8 September 1897 · page 4

In connection with the split in the Labor party, the Premier (Mr. Kingston) has telegraphed a letter from Sydney, addressed to Mr. D. M. Charleston, in which he says:—…

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THE S. A. Labor Party. Mr. Charleston Denounced by Mr. Kingston. A Strong Letter Wired from Sydney. Accused of Treachery in the Federal Elections. [By Telegraph.] Adelaide, Wednesday Afterneon

Barrier Miner · Thursday 9 September 1897 · page 1

In connection with the split in the Labor party, the Premier (Mr. Kingston) has telegraphed a letter from Sydney, addressed to Mr. D. M. Charleston, in which he says:—…

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THE S. A. Election. [By Telegraph.] Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Saturday 11 September 1897 · page 2

At a meeting of the National Defence League last night the President denounced the "ill advised if not impertinent" action of the Premier in interfering by telegram…

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S. A. Election Expenses

Barrier Miner · Saturday 11 September 1897 · page 3

THE following particulars of election expenses is published in this week's South Australian Government Gazette:—No. 4, or Northern Electoral District, Legislative…

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THE S. A. ELECTION. The Council Contest. Charleston Beats Hutchison. After a Big Fight. [By Telegraph.] Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Monday 13 September 1897 · page 2

The Legislative Council (Central Division) contest on Saturday had extraordinary energy infused into it. The canvass was short, but hot; and…

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THE S. A. ELECTION. Declaration of the Poll. [By Telegraph.] Adelaide, Monday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Monday 13 September 1897 · page 4

The declaration of the poll for the vacancy for the Central district in the Legislative Council took place to-day. Considerable laughter, jeers, and…

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The S. A. Election

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 14 September 1897 · page 2

TAKING the whole district, comprising the six electoral divisions of East Adelaide, West Adelaide, North Adelaide, Port Adelaide, West…

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THE S. A. ELECTION. Declaration of the Poll. [By Telegraph.] Adelaide, Monday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 14 September 1897 · page 1

The declaration of the poll for the vacancy for the Central district in the Legislative Council took place to-day. Considerable laughter, jeers, and…

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Our Local Parliament

Western Grazier · Saturday 18 September 1897 · page 2

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Council was held on Tuesday evening, 14th instant. Present : The Mayor, and Aldormon O'Doiiiioll, Morrison,…

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