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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1897

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The Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 October 1897 · page 2

Both Houses sat last evening…

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

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 October 1897 · page 1

To 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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The Victorian Elections. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Friday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 October 1897 · page 4

General regret was expressed in town to-day at the defeat of the Speaker (Sir Graham Berry) for East Bourke Boroughs yesterday…

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Our Local Parliament

Western Grazier · Saturday 16 October 1897 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Monday evening last Present—The Mayor, and Aldermen O'Donnell, Tampane, Marriott,…

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The Victorian Elections. Melbourne

Western Grazier · Saturday 16 October 1897 · page 3

The Victorian elections have resulted in very few changes. All the Ministers have been returned. D. Gillies and Sir Brvan O'Loghlen have…

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The Victorian Elections. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Friday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 October 1897 · page 1

General regret was expressed in town today at the defeat of the Speaker (Sir Graham Berry) for fast Bourke Boroughs yesterday…

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Stray Notes. "Election by Newspaper."

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 October 1897 · page 2

BOTH Melbourne morning papers say they are satisfied with the result of the Victorian elections. The Age sees a great liberal triumph; the Argus sees assurance of…

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The Victorian Elections. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 October 1897 · page 2

The Trades Hall Council last night discussed the result of the elections. The president, Mr. Barker, said that the Age had set itself out to vilify maliciously,…

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The Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 October 1897 · page 2

The Cabinet has decided that the Aliens Restriction Immigration Bill shall be framed on similar lines to the measure passed in Natal, which is…

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The Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 October 1897 · page 2

Both Houses sat last night…

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The Next General Election. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 26 October 1897 · page 4

Messrs. R. E. O'Connor and Lyne addressed a large meeting at Petersham last night in favor of protection. Mr. Lyne, who had a flattering reception,…

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Our Local Parliament

Western Grazier · Wednesday 27 October 1897 · page 2

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

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The Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 27 October 1897 · page 2

Only the Assembly sat last night Mr. Garrard, in reply to Mr. FitZpatrick, said that until the Council passed the Vegeation Dieases Bill the…

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The Next General Election. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 27 October 1897 · page 1

Messrs. R. E. O'Connor and Lyne addressed a large meeting at Petersham last night in favor of protection. Mr. Lyne, who had a flattering reception,…

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The Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 28 October 1897 · page 2

Both Houses sat last night…

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West Australian Parliament. Perth

Western Grazier · Saturday 30 October 1897 · page 2

The "no confidence" motion in the West Australian Assembly has been defeated by 30 votes to 11…

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The English Municipal Elections. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 3 November 1897 · page 4

The municpal elections in England have resulted in a gain to the Liberals of 60 new seats, as against 31 new seats gained by the Conservatives,…

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This Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 5 November 1897 · page 2

In the Assembly Mr. Reid, in reply to Mr. Schey, said he did not think that the suicide return asked for could be prepared in a complete form until…

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