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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1898

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Greek Parliament. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 6 April 1898 · page 2

The Greek Chamber of Deputies has been prorogued…

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The Further Prorogation of Parliament

Western Grazier · Wednesday 6 April 1898 · page 2

IT is an old saying that in polities the unexpected is always happening, and the Premier seems to lend himself to this view of the mater, for during…

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FEDERATION. The Dates for the Polling. Discretion Allowed to Political Parties. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 6 April 1898 · page 2

The dates have been fixed for the taking of the Federal vote, as follow:—New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania, Friday, June 3; South Australia, Saturday, June 4;…

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General Cable News. [Reuter's Messages.] Spanish, Elections. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 April 1898 · page 2

The election, to fill one half of the seats in the Spanish Senate has resulted in a majority of over 10[?] for the Ministry…

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CHAPTER I. the Parliament. Part 1.—General. Legislative Power

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 April 1898 · page 1

1. The legislative power of the Commonwealth shall be vested ina Federal Parliament which shall consist of the Queen, a Senate, and a House of Representatives, and whichis herenafter called "The…

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Our Local Parliament

Western Grazier · Saturday 16 April 1898 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Thursday evening last, 12th inst. Present. The Mayor and…

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Regulations for the Election. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Thursday 28 April 1898 · page 3

The regulation for the conduct of ther referendum election on June 4 were published in the Government Gazette yesterday. They do not differ materially from those for the…

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Our Local Parliament

Western Grazier · Saturday 30 April 1898 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Monday evening, 25th inst…

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W. A. Elections. [By Telegraph.] Perth

Barrier Miner · Monday 2 May 1898 · page 1

The nominations for Legislative Councillors have closed. There will only be contests in three electorates…

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Our Local Parliament

Western Grazier · Wednesday 4 May 1898 · page 2

A special meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Monday evening last 2nd inst. Present—The Mayor, and Alderman Tumpane, Bunworth…

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Barrier Miner. Friday, May 6, 1808. Defying People and Parliament

Barrier Miner · Friday 6 May 1898 · page 2

FIFTEEN months ago a certain piece of legislation which had been agitated for during at least 15 years received the royal assent. The measure was not…

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Our Local Parliament

Western Grazier · Wednesday 11 May 1898 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Monday evening last, 9th inst. Present—The Mayor, and…

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FEDERATION. No Postponement of Polling Day. [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 May 1898 · page 1

The Cabinet to-day unanimously decided not to postpone the Federal polling day. It also declined to keep the poll open the 6 o'clock…

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The French Elections. [Reuter's Message.] London, Monday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 May 1898 · page 1

The French elections are now proceeding. The following prominent members of the Chamber have been reelected. MM. Meline (Premier), Henri…

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The French Elections. LONDON, Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Thursday 12 May 1898 · page 4

The elections in France have resulted in a majority of members being returned in support of the Meline Cabinet…

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The Narrabri Election. Sydney

Western Grazier · Saturday 14 May 1898 · page 3

Five candidates have been nominated for the Narrabri election…

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Late Cable News. British and Foreign. the French Elections London, May 10

Western Grazier · Saturday 14 May 1898 · page 3

The French Premier has again obtained a majority at the elections…

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A Bye-election. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 May 1898 · page 2

As a result of the election for Suffolk (Sudbury), Sir Charles Soames, a Liberal, replaces a Unionist by 1300 votes majority…

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The Mount Barker Election. [By Telegraph.] Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 17 May 1898 · page 3

Mr. Dumas retains his lend with the returns in for the Mount Barker election, and will be returned by a majority of nearly 200 votes…

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Mount Barker Election. [By Telegraph.] Adelaide, Monday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 17 May 1898 · page 1

The result of the Mount Barker election for a successor to Dr. Cockburn is still unsettled, owing to all the returns not being in; though Mr. Dumas is 200 votes ahead on the…

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