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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1897

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Political. [By Telegraph.] Victoria. The General Elections. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 September 1897 · page 2

Addressing last night the electors of Toorak, whose suffrages he is wooing, Mr. Duncan Gillies said had the referendum in this colony been adopted…

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Political. [By Telegraph.] New Zealand. Opening of Parliament. WELLINGTON

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 September 1897 · page 2

Parliament was formally opened yesterday. The Governor's speech stated that the outlook in the mining industry was promising. There had been a large increase…

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Victorian Parliamentary Election Melbourne

Western Grazier · Saturday 25 September 1897 · page 3

Parliament will be dissolved on Monday, and the elections are fixed to take place on the 14th October…

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The Victorian Election. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 28 September 1897 · page 4

The Chief Justice (Sir John Madden), who is Acting Governor in the absence from the colony of Lord Brassey, issued a proclamation to day dissolving…

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Our Local Parliament

Western Grazier · Wednesday 29 September 1897 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Council was held at the Council Chambers on Monday evening last. Present,—The Mayor, and Aldermen…

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The Victorian Election. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 September 1897 · page 1

The Chief Justice (Sir John Madden), who is Acting Governor in the absence from the colony of Lord Brassey, issued a proclamation to day dissolving…

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New Zealand. Mr. Ward's Re-election. WELLINGNON

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 September 1897 · page 2

Political interest centres in the question of the legality of the re-election of Mr. Ward (ex-Treasurer), whose seat in the House of…

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Queensland Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Thursday 30 September 1897 · page 2

It is understood that the Government will give next Friday night's sittings to Mr. Glassey'a motion for the production of the report of the…

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Barrier Miner. Friday, October 1, 1897. the Victorian Election

Barrier Miner · Friday 1 October 1897 · page 2

THE Victorian Parliament has been dissolved, and the date of the general election is fixed for October 14—a fortnight hence. The campaign really…

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English Bye-Election. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Friday 1 October 1897 · page 2

Mr. Samuel Moss (Radical), has been elected for North-East Derbyshire by a majority of 2317 votes over the Conservative candidate. Mr. T. D. Bolton (Liberal) was…

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THE Q.N. BANK. Debate in the Queensland Parliament. Mr. Glassey's Motion Rejected. [By Telegraph.] Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Saturday 2 October 1897 · page 2

In the Assembly last evening Mr. Glassey, leader of the Labor party, moved his resolution in reference to the non-production of the report of the committee of investigation…

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Barrier Miner. Tuesday, October 5, 1897. Relieving the Parliament

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 5 October 1897 · page 2

NOBODY, not even Mr. Reid, who has accomplished more actual legislation than most men have done in the same time, will get the New South Wales…

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The Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 6 October 1897 · page 2

Parliament re-assembled last night after the adjournment for the Federal Convention. Both Houses sat…

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

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 6 October 1897 · page 4

The Treasurer, in answer to Mr. Morris, said the State Bank only charged fees incurred in obtaining valuations on security offered. The total received from all…

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The Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 8 October 1897 · page 2

Both Houses sat on Wednesday and Thursday evenings…

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The Victorian Election. Melbourne

Western Grazier · Saturday 9 October 1897 · page 2

Thirteen members of the new Victorian Assembly have been returned unopposed. Eight of these are Ministorial and five Opposition, including…

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

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 12 October 1897 · page 4

In the Assembly this afternoon Mr. Shannon asked the Treasurer whether the Government intended to dispense with the services of H. M. Addison, the…

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Reassembling of Parliament

Western Grazier · Wednesday 13 October 1897 · page 2

The "collective wisdom" —no sareasm intended—of the country is once more in session, and its deliberations have already wandered over a wide range…

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The Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 October 1897 · page 2

Bath Houses sat last night…

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

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 October 1897 · page 4

In the Assembly this afternoon, Mr. Kingston, in answer to Mr. Roberts, said the eight hours system was in operation with respect to all employees…

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