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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1899

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Municipal Election. Extraordinary Vacancy

Western Grazier · Wednesday 8 March 1899 · page 2

An election to fill the vacancy caused by the retirement of Alderman Allison from the Council, took place on Monday last. It was a quiet affair and not a great…

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The Parliament. the Council and Federation. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 9 March 1899 · page 2

Both Houses of Parliament met last night…

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The Parliament. The Council and the Federal Bill. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 10 March 1899 · page 2

The Legislative Council sat last night further debating the second reading of the Federal Enabling Bill. Mr. C. E. Pilcher said he would vote for…

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Barrier Miner. Tuesday, March 14, 1899. the Queensland Elections

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 14 March 1899 · page 2

QUEENSLAND still follows the English practice, till recently adopted also in this colony, of spreading its general Parliamentary election over several…

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The Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 15 March 1899 · page 2

Both Houses of Parliament met last night…

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The Queensland Elections. Sydney

Western Grazier · Wednesday 15 March 1899 · page 3

The first batch of the Queensland election has resulted in the return of 26 Ministerialists, one Opposition, and 7 Labor members, which with the…

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Our Local Parliament. a Duststorm. the Mayor Leaves the Chair

Western Grazier · Saturday 18 March 1899 · page 2

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Monday evening last, the 13th instant. Present—The…

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The Parliament. The Council and the Federal Bill. [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Wednesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 22 March 1899 · page 4

The Legislative Assembly sat until late to-day discusing the Council's amendments to the Federal Enabling Bill. Finally it negatived the whole of the Council's…

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The Parliament. The Council and the Federal Bill. Declaration by Mr. Reid. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 22 March 1899 · page 2

Both Houses of Parliament sat last night…

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The Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Thunday

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 March 1899 · page 2

Both Houses of Parliament sat last night. Interesting debates were expected in both Chambers in view of the deadlock over the Federal Enabling Bill, but expectations were…

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The Parliament. The Council and the Federal Bill. [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Wednesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 March 1899 · page 1

The Legislative Assembly sat until late to-day discussing the Council's amendments to the federal Enabling Bill. Finally it negatived the whole of the Council's…

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The Parliament. The Federal Deadlock. A Conference Arranged. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 March 1899 · page 2

Both Houses of Parliament sat last night, the Federal Enabling Bill debate being continued in each Chamber…

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The Queensland Elections. Premier Dickson Refused a Hearing. [By Telegraph.] Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 March 1899 · page 2

The Premier (Mr. Dickson) arrived at Cunnamulla yesterday to assist Mr. Story's candidature. Subsequently he endeavored to speak before a large attendance at the…

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The Parliament. The Federal Deadlock. Conference Between the Two Houses. A Futile Meeting. Premier Reid's Intentions. A Crisis. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 March 1899 · page 2

The conference between the Legislative Council and the Legislative Assembly yesterday evening concerning the deadlock over the Council's amendments to the Federal…

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The Queensland Elections. The Ministry Reconstructed. A Close Contest. [By Telegraph.] Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 March 1899 · page 2

A Government Gazelle was issued yesterday afternoon notifying the following Cabinet appointment:—Attorney-General. Mr. Rutledge; Postmaster-General and Minister for…

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The Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 30 March 1899 · page 2

Both Houses of Parliament met lost night…

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Our Local Parliament

Western Grazier · Saturday 1 April 1899 · page 2

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Council was held at the Council Chambers on Monday evening, 27th instant. Present—The Mayor (Alderman…

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South Australian Elections. [By Telegraph.] Adelaide, Thursday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 April 1899 · page 1

The writs were issued to-day for the general elections. Nominations are to be in on April 12; election day is April 29; and the writs are returnable on May 23…

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Barrier Miner. Friday, April 7, 1899. THE S. A. ELECTIONS

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 April 1899 · page 2

THE South Australian General Election campaign has now been fairly begun. The Premier, following a plan which he had previously adopted, declared the…

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The Federal Deadlock. New Counciilors Not Yet Gazetted. Meeting of Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 April 1899 · page 2

The new appointments to the Legislative Council were not gazetted yesterday, as was anticipated, and still remain a Cabinet secret…

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