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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1901

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Our Local Parliament

Western Grazier · Saturday 5 January 1901 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of the Council was held at the Council Chambers last Monday evening. Present—Ald J. M. Byrnes (acting Mayor), with Ald Man,…

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The Federal Elections. No Action Yet. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 January 1901 · page 4

Mr. Barton, seen last night, said that no action of importance would be taken with regard to the Federal elections or other important matters until after the festivities…

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The Federal Elections. Early in April. Meeline of the Cabinet this Week. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 January 1901 · page 2

Mr. Barton announces that the first business meeting of the Federal Cabinet will be held on Thursday. He has, be says, accepted an invitation to be present at a…

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The Union Parliament

Barrier Miner · Thursday 10 January 1901 · page 2

IN the Sulphide-street Lecture Hall last night the Union Parliament continued its sittings. A lengthy debate took place on a want-of-confidence motion bronght forward…

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The Federal Elections. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 January 1901 · page 5

Mr, Sydney Smith announces that he will contest the seat in the House of Representatives for Parramatta electorate. Sir William Lyne has received a cable from…

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A. M. A. Elections

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 January 1901 · page 2

THE annual election of officers and representatives to connection with the Barrier branch of the A. M. A. is now proceeding at the Trades Hall, and will close on Monday…

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Our Local Parliament

Western Grazier · Wednesday 16 January 1901 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers Monday evening last. Present—The Acting Mayor (Ald. Byrnes),…

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The Municipal Elections

Western Grazier · Wednesday 16 January 1901 · page 2

The annual municipal elections for three vacancies in the Council will take place next month, and it seems a certainty there will be an election. The…

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The Adelaide Mayoralty. Mr. Ware's Election. Upset. The Seat Declared Vacant. [By Telegraph.] Adelaide, Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 January 1901 · page 4

This afternoon, in the police court, judgment was given in the cane of William donn agaicst Arthur Wellington Ware, in which the former claimed to be duclaied elected…

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The Federal Elections

Barrier Miner · Thursday 17 January 1901 · page 2

Mess[?]. A. Gardiner, ex-M.P., and Thomas Brown, M P., were nominated for the Labor candidature for Canoblaa (Orange) in the Federal Parliament. Mr, Gardiner has…

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Barrier Miner. Friday, January 18, 1901. the Federal Elections

Barrier Miner · Friday 18 January 1901 · page 4

MR. BARTON does not disguise the fact that his is a protectionist Ministry. Indeed, only upon the assumption that it was deliberately made protectionist…

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United Australia. [By Telegraph.] Election Campaign in South Australia. ADELAIDE

Barrier Miner · Friday 18 January 1901 · page 4

The Federal election campaign will be opened In South Australia next week. Already a large number of candidates have informally announced themselves…

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The Federal Elections

Barrier Miner · Friday 18 January 1901 · page 4

Mr. James Ashton, who was announced as the freetrade candidate for Riverina, which Includes the Wentworth electorate, has not yet finally dcoided in the matter. He would…

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United Australia. [By TELEGRAPH.] The Federal Elections. Mr. Sleath lor Gwydir. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 22 January 1901 · page 2

It is freely rumored in the city, that Mr. A. J. Gould will not oppose Mr. Barton for the Hunter. The Freetrade party is therefore, endeavoring to induce Mr. Reld to oppose the…

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The Municipal Elections

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 January 1901 · page 2

AT a meeting held at Hegarty'a Hotel last night Mr. H. J. Wiseman was selected as an independent candidate for King Ward. H. Pullin's tender of £54 9[?]. for covering…

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The Election Campaig Mr. Wise Supports the Government. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 January 1901 · page 2

Mr. John Norton, candidate for the Senate, speaking at West Mailand, had a good reception, He was, he said, an opponent of Federal Government, as Mr. Barton's…

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Municipal Elections. The Nominations

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 29 January 1901 · page 2

NOMINATIONS for alderman to fill the vacancies in the Broken Hill Municipal Council closed with the returning officer at the Town Hall at noon to-day. The following…

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Our Local Parliament

Western Grazier · Wednesday 30 January 1901 · page 2

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

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Resolutions of Parliament. London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 30 January 1901 · page 2

Both the House of Lords and the House of Gommons yesterday passed resolutions of condolence with his Majesty in the death of the late Queen…

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The British Parliament. London, January 28

Western Grazier · Wednesday 30 January 1901 · page 3

The Imperial Parliament met last Friday, when both Houses voted addresses of condolence and congratulations to the King…

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