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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1899

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The Municipal Elections. Mr. Strachan Before the Electors

Barrier Miner · Thursday 9 February 1899 · page 2

ALDERMAN STRACHAN, who is contesting the seat for Wills Ward, addressed the electors last night in the Southern Cross Hotel. Mr. Skuce presided…

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Imperial Parliament. The Position in China. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Friday 10 February 1899 · page 2

In the House of Commons last night, the Hon. St. John Brodrick, Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs in opposing an amendment to the Address-in-Reply,…

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The Municipal Elections. to the Editor of the Barrier Miner

Barrier Miner · Friday 10 February 1899 · page 2

SIR,—As a ratepayer I must protest against the action of the authorities in Burke Ward. Mr. Berkholz is a candidate, and the only polling booths in the ward are one at his…

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Municipal Election

Western Grazier · Saturday 11 February 1899 · page 2

Yesterday, the annual election for the three vacancies in the Municipal council took place, and resulted in the return of Messrs Tumpane, Sullivan, and Sykes as…

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The Municipal Elections. to the Editor of the Barrier Miner

Barrier Miner · Saturday 11 February 1899 · page 2

SIR,—I notice some candidates for Monday's municipal election are charging Mr. Harry with a desire to reduce workmen's wages, I understand his contention to be that, if…

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An Election Brawl. a Candidate "Deals it Out."

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 14 February 1899 · page 2

ALTHOUGH the elections went off very quietly in thc town yesterday, out at the Allendale polling-booth party feeling at times waxed extremely warm. A number of the…

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The Municipal Elections. Return of the Four Labor Men

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 14 February 1899 · page 2

THE election to fill a seat in each of the four wards of the municipal council was held yesterday. To many, perhaps most, the result was just as surprising as the election…

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An Unsubstantiated Charge. Election Day Troubles. When is a Man Drunk?

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 14 February 1899 · page 4

IN the Police Court to-day, before Messrs. Makinson, P.M., Bright, Buzacott, and Wise, Js.P., Peter Scully pleaded not guilty to a charge of being drunk in Argent-street last…

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Our Local Parliament

Western Grazier · Wednesday 15 February 1899 · page 2

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Monday evening last at the Council Chambers commencing at 8 p.m. Present—The…

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Imperial Parliament. The House of Lords. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 15 February 1899 · page 2

In the House of Commons last night, an amendment upon the Address-in-Reply, declaring that legislation dealing with Welsh questions had been…

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Election of Mayor

Western Grazier · Wednesday 15 February 1899 · page 2

A special meeting of the Municipal Council was held in the Council Chambers at 11 a.m. on the 13th instant, for the purpose of electing a Mayor for the…

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The Election Brawl

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 15 February 1899 · page 1

A RUMOR prevalent throughout the town this afternoon that the man O'Connor, who was admitted to the Hospital yesterday afternoon as the result of a dispute with…

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An Unsubstantiated Charge. Election Day Troubles. When is a Man Drunk?

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 15 February 1899 · page 4

IN the Police Court to-day, before Messrs. Makinson, P.M., Bright, Buzacott, and Wise Js.P., Peter Scully pleaded not guilty to a charge of being drunk in Argent-street last…

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An English Election. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Thursday 16 February 1899 · page 2

Mr. Middlemore, Liberal-Unionist, has been returned unopposed as member of the House of Commons for the North Division of Birmingham, in place of Mr…

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Sequel to an Election Brawl. Alderman Wright Served with a Summons. Inflicting Grievous Bodily Harm

Barrier Miner · Saturday 18 February 1899 · page 2

ALDERMAN JABEZ WRIGHT was this morning served with a summons charging him with inflicting grievous bodily harm on O'Connor, the man whom he struck in front…

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General Cable News. [Reuter's Messages.] An Irish Election. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Monday 20 February 1899 · page 2

Mr. Moore, a Nationalist, has been returned to represent Londonderry City in the House of Commons, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr…

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Election of the New President. M. Loubet Chosen. Supported by the Dreyfusites. an Anti-dreyusite Demonstration. London

Barrier Miner · Monday 20 February 1899 · page 2

M. Emile Loubet, President of the Senate, has been elected President of France, in succession to the late M. Faure. The new President is a…

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The Election of Mayor. To-Night's Proceedings. What will the Verdict be?

Barrier Miner · Monday 20 February 1899 · page 2

TO-NIGHT aldermen will meet for the purpose of deciding who shall be Mayor for the ensuing 12 months. The roll now bears the 12 names of Aldermen Buzacott, Dunstan,…

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The Queensland Elections. [By Telegraph.] Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 21 February 1899 · page 2

The Premier (Mr. Dickson) addressed his his constituents last night and had a patient hearing. The Government, he said, would accept the terms of the Canadian Mail…

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The Election of Mayor. Alderman Dunstan Chosen. The labor Party in Opposition. Some Stirring Scenes

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 21 February 1899 · page 2

THE municipal council of Broken Hill met last night for the purpose of electing a Mayor for the ensuing year. The meeting was to have been held in the council chamber, but…

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