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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1899

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The Northumberland Election. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 21 June 1899 · page 2

The polling for a member of the legislative Assembly for Northumberland took place yesterday. The latest returns show:— John Norton, 601; Wheeler, 534. These,…

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An English Election. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 21 June 1899 · page 2

Mr. Dewar, a Liberal, has been elected to the House of Commons by a majority of 831 votes for Edinburgh South…

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Northumberland Election. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 22 June 1899 · page 2

Mr. John Norton has been elected to the Assembly for Northumberland. The latest figures give him 833 votes, Mr. Wheeler (651) coming next in order. Only one small…

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The following appeared in yesterday's Third Edition:— S. A. PARLIAMENT. The Opening Ceremony. The Governor's Speech. [By Telegraph.] Adelaide, Thursday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 June 1899 · page 4

The South Australian Parliament was opened to-day by Sir Samuel Way, C.J., and Mr. Justice Boucaut as commissioners. They administered the oath to the new members of…

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New Zealand Parliament. a Progressive Policy. [By Telegraph.] Wellington

Barrier Miner · Saturday 24 June 1899 · page 2

The New Zealand Parliament was opened yesterday. The Governor, in his speech, foreshadowed a reduction of duties on the necessaries of life, and mentioned that bills…

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Federation. [Reuter's Message.] Before the Imperial Parliament LONDON

Barrier Miner · Thursday 29 June 1899 · page 2

Mr. Joseph Chamberlain, Secretary of State for the Colonies, has stated that he hopes to be able to introduce the Australian Federal Enabling Bill before the…

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Fighting in the Italian Parliament. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Monday 3 July 1899 · page 2

The obstructionist minority in the Italian Chamber of Deputies, believing that the Speaker was favoring the Ministerialists, created a terrible scene. Fierce…

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Our Local Parliament

Western Grazier · Wednesday 5 July 1899 · page 2

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held at the Council was held at the Council Chambers on Monday evening last. Present—the Mayor (Ald…

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Our Sydney Letter. Parliament

Western Grazier · Saturday 15 July 1899 · page 2

Before my next letter appears in print, Parliament will have assembled. In the Assembly the advocates of the Bill, it is generally recognised, will be in an…

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Troublous Transvaal. a Position "Worse Than War." Opening of the Cape Parliament. Public Enthusiasm. [Reuters Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Monday 17 July 1899 · page 2

Speaking at Damfries, in Scotland, Lord Balfour of Barleigh, referring to the position in the Transvaal, said it would be worse than war for Britain to…

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Opening- of Parliament. [Bt Tblkgbai'w.] Sydney, Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 18 July 1899 · page 4

Ths New South wales Parliament was opened to-day by his Excedency Lord Beauchamp. The Governor's speech, among other matters, mentioned that provision…

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Our Local Parliament

Western Grazier · Wednesday 19 July 1899 · page 2

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Monday evening last. Present—The Mayor (Ald…

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Opening of Parliament. Sydney

Western Grazier · Wednesday 19 July 1899 · page 3

Parliament was opened at noon to-day with the usual ceremony, in the presence of a large concourse of spectators. Earl Beauchamp was accorded…

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The Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 19 July 1899 · page 2

Both Houses of Parliament sat yesterday evening…

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The following appeared in yesterday's Third Edition:— Opening of Parliament. The Governor's Speech. A Budget of Promised Legislation. A Mine Accidents Bill. [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 19 July 1899 · page 1

The New South Wales Parliament was opened to-day by his Excellency Lord Beauchamp, with the usual ceremony. The Governor's speech was in the following…

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The Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Charges Against the Premier. Alleged Corruption. Mr. Reid's Reply. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 July 1899 · page 2

Both Houses of Parliament sat last evening…

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The Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Mr. Sleath and Mr. Ferguson. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Friday 21 July 1899 · page 4

Only the Legislative Assembly sat last night. Mr. Cook, Minister of Mines, gave notice of his intention to introduce the Mining…

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South Brisbane Election. [By Telegraph.] Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Monday 24 July 1899 · page 2

The election for a member of the Assembly for South Brisbane on Saturday resalteal:Tarley. 1177; Jones, 116S. At South Brisbane both candidates tied; but at…

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The Parliament. Censure from the Speaker. Mr. Sleath Again. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 26 July 1899 · page 2

The Legislative Assembly sat last night. Mr. W. M.Court was re-elected Chairman of Committees. A number of notices for introducing new…

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The Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 July 1899 · page 2

Both Houses of Parliament met last night…

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