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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1901

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United Australia. [By Telegraph.] The Federal Elections. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Monday 25 February 1901 · page 2

Mr. John Norton, speaking at Plattsburg, Newcastle, on Saturday night, said that [?] excise duty on coal was one of the possibilities of the future…

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The Newcastle Seat. Mr. D. Watkins the Labor Candidate, SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 26 February 1901 · page 2

The Political labor League ballot at Newcastle for a Labor representative for Newcastle in the House of Representatives resulted:—D. Watkins, 1238; A. Griffith,…

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Our Local Parliament

Western Grazier · Wednesday 27 February 1901 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was help on Monday evening last at the Council Chambers. Present. the Mayor (Ald. Byrnos), with Ald…

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The Imperial Parliament. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 28 February 1901 · page 2

The debate on the Address-in-Reply was concluded in the House of Commons last night. The closure was applied, and the Address was agreed to by a…

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The Elections. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Thursday 28 February 1901 · page 2

The More[?] P. L. L. is urging Mr. W. A, Holman to conte[?]t The Gwydir against Mr. R. Sleath and Mr. G. A. Cruick[?]a[?]k…

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A By-Election. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Thursday 28 February 1901 · page 2

Mr. Cripps (Conservative) has been elected member of the Commons for Str[?]tford (South-east Lancashire), vice Sir John W. Macl[?], Bart. (C.),…

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Selected Protectionist Candidates. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Friday 1 March 1901 · page 2

The Protectionist Association has selected the following candidates for the House of Representatives:—Hunter, [?]. Barton; The Home, Sir W. J. Lyne; Riverina, J. M…

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The British Parliament. London, Feb. 27

Western Grazier · Saturday 2 March 1901 · page 3

The Address-in-Reply has passed the House of Commons by a majority of 219. The Miners Eight Hours Day Bill…

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The State Election. Mr. Bell's Candidature. Public Meeting at the Bijou

Western Grazier · Saturday 2 March 1901 · page 2

A well attended public meeting was held at the Bijou Theatre at Wednesday evening last, for the purpose of forming a committee to secure the return of Mr…

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General Cable News. [Reuter's Messages.] An Election Petition. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Saturday 2 March 1901 · page 4

The petition brought by Sir Wilfred Lawson, Bart. (L), against the election to the Commons for Cockermouth Division (Camberland) of Mr. J. S…

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General Cable News. [Reuter's Messages.] a By-Election. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Monday 4 March 1901 · page 2

A fresh election has taken place for the Maidstone seat in the House of Gommons held by Mr. John Barker (L.). The election resulted: Sir…

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United Australia. [By Telegraph.] The Elections. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Monday 4 March 1901 · page 2

Mr, G. H. Reid has decided to address meetings at Toowoomba and Brisbane on the 16th and 18th instant, in reply to Mr. Barton…

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The Newcastle Labor Candidate. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Monday 4 March 1901 · page 2

The second ballot between David Watkins and A. Griffith for the selection of a [?] candidate for Newcastle in the Federal Parliament was taken on Saturday. The polling…

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Opening of the Federal Parliament. WELLINGTON

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 5 March 1901 · page 2

The Premier is obtaining the opinions of members of Parliament before taking action re[?]arding the dispatch of a New Zealand contingent to the opening of the…

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United Australia. The Federal Elections. Nomination Day in South Australia. [By Telegraph.] Adelaide, Monday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 5 March 1901 · page 1

Nominations were declared to-day by the returning officer of the State in connection with the election of South Australian members of the Federal Senate and House of…

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United Australia. [By Telegraph.] The Elections. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 5 March 1901 · page 2

Tue Freetrade Association has selected the following additional candidates for the Federal elections:- The SENATE…

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[By Telegraph.] The Labor Candidates and the Fiscal Question. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 6 March 1901 · page 2

Saveral of the Labor candidates are being driven to place more emphasis on their fiscal belief than they did in the first place. They are about equally divided, the preponderance…

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The Opening of Parliament. Canadian Visitors. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Thursday 7 March 1901 · page 2

Sir Wilfred Lau[?]er has cabled Mr. Barton, regretting that himself and the Canadian troops will be unable to be present at the opening of the Federal Parliament and…

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The Elections. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Thursday 7 March 1901 · page 2

Mr. E. W. O'Sullivan will remain in State pol[?]; so Mr. J. T. Gannon has been selected to oppose Sir William M'Millan for Wentworth…

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Federal Candidates

Barrier Miner · Friday 8 March 1901 · page 3

IN the following, which is a provisional list of candidates for both Houses, F. signifies freetrader, P. protectionist, I. independenL labor, [?].. currency reformer…

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