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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1901

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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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West Australian Parliament. [?],Wednesday Evening

Barrier Miner · Thursday 18 July 1901 · page 2

In the Assembly to-day the Minister for Railways told Mr. Dag[?] that it was the intention of the Government to at once appoint a Royal Commission to investigate…

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State Politics. [By Telegraph.] Victorian Parliament. MELBOU[?]NE

Barrier Miner · Thursday 18 July 1901 · page 2

In the egislative Assembly last night the Premier to Mr. Cameron to at the Govern ment had been unable to find out the name of the writer of the libe[?] article in the…

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The Federal Parliament. [Bt Tele[?].] [?], [?]. Both [?] met last evening. The S[?]

Barrier Miner · Thursday 18 July 1901 · page 2

In the Senate, The Post and Telegraphic Regulations, Bill was reported, with amendments, Senator Drake (Poatmaster-General) in[?]ated that…

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The Victorian Parliament. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 July 1901 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly last e[?] Mr. Cameron moved the adjournment of the House, and rated the Government for neglecting its duty in not instituting a…

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New Zealand Parliament. WELLINGTON

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 July 1901 · page 2

In the House of Representatives yesterday afternoon an Elective Executive Bill was introduced. Mr. Seddon said that such a measure would destroy the self-respect of the…

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The Federal Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 July 1901 · page 2

Both the Federal Houses met last evening…

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State Politics. [By Telegraph.] New South Wales Parliament. A Labor Ca[?] SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 July 1901 · page 2

Parties are busy arranging for the opening of Parliament next Tuesday. It has been arranged that Mr. Eden George shall [?] the adoption of the address-in-Reply and Mr…

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A New Zealand Election. WELLINGTON

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 July 1901 · page 2

A Parliamentary election of a member for Christchurch yesterday resulted:—Smith (Opposition), 8912; Taylor (Labor), 3418; Turnbull (Government), 2377…

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The New Parliament. Some Personal Notes

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 July 1901 · page 4

Of the candidates who had to stand an election there are only three who had less than 100 votes polled against them—Messrs. See (Premier), Cann, and Sam Smith…

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The Federal Parliament. Selecting a Capital. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 July 1901 · page 4

Both the Federal Houses [?]t last evening…

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Late State Election. to the Editor of the Western Grazier

Western Grazier · Saturday 20 July 1901 · page 2

Sir,—Mr T. S. Swainston having stated publicly (and the rumour having spread to my detriment) that I have said that 15s a week was…

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State Election

Western Grazier · Saturday 20 July 1901 · page 2

We find on going over the election records that there are 2556 voters on the roll for the Wilcannia electorate, of whom 1260 recorded their votes. Of these Mr…

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State Politics. [By Telegraph.] New South Wales Parliament. To be Opened To-day. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 July 1901 · page 2

The State Parliament is to be opened to-day. Mr. See, the Premier, says that the Government [?] issued in May will be adhered…

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Meeting of Parliament

Western Grazier · Wednesday 24 July 1901 · page 2

The new Parliament met yesterday and members were sworn in. The Government have expressed their confidence in having…

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N. S. W. PARLIAMENT. Opened To-Day. Election of Speaker. [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 24 July 1901 · page 1

The New South Wales Parliament was opened this afternoon by commission. This did away with much of the usual ceremony. First the members of the Legislative…

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The Federal Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 24 July 1901 · page 2

Only the Houses of Representatives [?] last night. Further consideration was given to the Customs Bill. Mr. Kingston proposed a new…

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Telegraphic News The Opening of Parliament. Sydney

Western Grazier · Wednesday 24 July 1901 · page 2

Parliament was formally opened to-day by Commission in the presence of a large crowd of spectators, who assembled both inside and outside of…

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The British Parliament. An Imperial Grant to Lord Roberts. £100,000 Suggested. Reuter's Message.]

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 24 July 1901 · page 2

By a majority of 77 the Government has secured the remaining time of the session for Government business exclusively…

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Election for Melbourne. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 24 July 1901 · page 2

The election of a member of the Assembly for Melbourne, Mr. F[?]ndley's seat, took place, yesterday. The voting was—J. B. Boyd[?] 1974; D. G. Carter (L[?]ral), 48[?]…

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