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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1901

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The Federal Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 11 July 1901 · page 2

The House of Representatives last evening spent most of its time discussing the Customs Bill in committee. The Senate was engaged all the time on the…

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The Federal Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Wednesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Thursday 11 July 1901 · page 4

The Elections and Qualifications Committe[?] of the Federal Parliament met to-day and considered the second petition by Mr. Ad[?], against Mr. E. Solomon, of West Australia,…

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The Imperial Parliament. Possible Colonial Representation. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 11 July 1901 · page 2

A rumor is in circulation in political circles that the Government intends to introduce a measure which will take 30 of the seats in the House of Commons…

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The Railway Strike in the West. Negotiations Fallen Through. Debate in Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Perth, Wednesday Evening

Barrier Miner · Thursday 11 July 1901 · page 2

In reply to the Premier's letter to the strikers' executive, the following telegram was received to-day from Mr. Gullfoyl[?]:— "The Government rejects the board agreed…

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The Federal Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 July 1901 · page 2

Both Houses of Parliament met yesterday evening. The Senate debated the Supply Bill for some time. The messure eventually passed…

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The Railway Strike in the West. a Settlement. Terms Not Disclosed Yet. Debate in Parliament. Attitude of the Labor Members. [By Telegraph.] Perth, Thursday Night

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 July 1901 · page 2

After Mr. Leaks, the Premier, had explained to the House the situation with regard to the railwaymen's strike, an amendment to the formal motion was moved by Mr…

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The Elections. Some Personal Notes

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 July 1901 · page 2

ONE of the "babies" of the House will be Mr. Daniel Levy, who spent a good deal of money to win the Fitzroy (Sydney) seat, and won it brilliantly. He is 28 years old; Mr…

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The Federal Parliament. [By Telegraph.] MELBOUR[?],Saturday

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 July 1901 · page 4

Both Ho[?] [?] [?] evening…

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The British Parliament. The Rumored Colonial Representation. [Reuter;s Messages.] London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 July 1901 · page 4

The Daily Telegraph's statement with regard to the admission of colonial representatives to the House of Comnons is absolutely contradicted in…

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Our Sydney Letter. the Elections

Western Grazier · Saturday 13 July 1901 · page 3

The elections are over, and everyone is saying, "Liold you so." As a matter of fact they didn't tell us anything of the kind. The result is a regular…

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Bribery in Elections. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 July 1901 · page 4

Levi Barker bas been sentenced to three months' imprisonment for bribery in connection with the Maidstone election. Barker's brother (Mr. J. Barker), who…

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The Elections. [?] [?] [?] independent" member. [?]

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 July 1901 · page 5

Mr. Hurley, In an addr[?]ss of [?]hanks to th[?] electors of Lithgow, [?]y[?] that since the poll be bad received [?] of [?]lation from both the Liberal [?]d Progressive…

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The Elections. Some Personal Notes

Barrier Miner · Monday 15 July 1901 · page 2

MR. BRINSLEY HALL, member for the Hawkesbery, is a grazier and farmer near Windsor. He was born on the Macdonald River, New South Wales, 33 years ago. His…

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A By-Election. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Monday 15 July 1901 · page 2

Mr. Gardner (Uuienist) has been elected to the House of Commons for the Wokingham division of Berkshire, [?] opposed, vice Commander Oliver…

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State Politics. [By Telegraph.] The Meeting of Parliament. Calling Parties Together. Seats Probable Chalienged. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 16 July 1901 · page 2

Parliament House is again showing signs of life. New and old members are daily putting in an appearance, discussing theoutlook of the coming session…

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Our Local Parliament

Western Grazier · Wednesday 17 July 1901 · page 2

The ordinary meeting of the Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Monday evening Last. Present— The Mayer (Aid. Byrues), and Ald…

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The Queensland Parliament. BRISBANE

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 17 July 1901 · page 2

An extraordinary incident marked the opening of the Assembly's proceedings last evening. The Speaker reported that Mr. Groom, M.H.R., a former Speaker, had…

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The Federal Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 17 July 1901 · page 2

Only the House of Representatives sat last evening. The Customs Bill, providing the machinery for the working of the Department, was…

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The East Melbourne Election. Extraordinary Excitement. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 17 July 1901 · page 1

There is extraordinary excitement to-day over the East Melbourne elec[?]on, the candidates for which are Mr. Deepan, Dr. L. L. Smith, and Mr. Findley. Mr. Deegan's…

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The East Melbourne Election. Return of Mr. Deeg[?]. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 17 July 1901 · page 2

The East Melbourne election yesterday resulted in the return of Mr. J. F. Deegan, the Government candidate, by an absolute majority over Mr. E. Findley and Dr. L. L…

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