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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1902

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Federal Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 3 October 1902 · page 2

The House of Representatives last evening dealt with the Estimates for military and defence. The amount listed was £762,104. Sir William…

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Federal Parliament. Prorogation Next Week. [By Telegraph] Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 October 1902 · page 2

In the House of Representatives last evening, The Appropriation Bill passed through its final stages…

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The Victorian Elections. SYDNEY

Western Grazier · Saturday 4 October 1902 · page 3

The following in the result of the Victorian elections:—Ministerislists, 66; Opposition, 15 ; Labor, 14. The Victorian Ministerialists swept…

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The Victorian Elections

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 October 1902 · page 2

In Richmond (2 members) the voting was—Bennett 2272, Tronwith 2169, Solly 1700, Monro 1094. Mr. Solly is president of the Trades…

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Our Local Parliament

Western Grazier · Wednesday 8 October 1902 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held at the Council Carminers but Maclay evening. Present.—The Mayor (Ald. Dey), with Ald…

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Federal Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 8 October 1902 · page 2

The Senate last night gave consideration to the matter of the Federal capital and a motion for the appointment of a committee of…

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Barring Mined Wednesday, October 8. the Victorian Elections

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 8 October 1902 · page 2

THE success of Mr. Irvine at the polls in Victoria was remarkable. Of 95 seats he won 66. "As a fighting force," it was said…

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Federal Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 9 October 1902 · page 2

The Senate spent all last evening debating the Appropriation Bill in Committee. Gradually the Customs houses along…

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Federal Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 10 October 1902 · page 2

Both the Federal Houses sat last night. THE SENATE. In the Senate,…

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Federal Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 11 October 1902 · page 2

The closing of the first session of the Federal Parliament yesterday afternooon was, as already telegraphed, devoid of any…

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Tellgraphic News The State Parliament. SYDNEY

Western Grazier · Saturday 11 October 1902 · page 2

In the Assembly, Mr Sleath's motion dissenting from Mr Cann's action in ordering his removal from the Chamber was, after some distension…

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Federal Parliament Prorogued. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Friday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Saturday 11 October 1902 · page 1

Parliament waa prorogued this afternoon. There was nothing special about the function. Everything was quiet, and Lord Tennyson's speech…

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Victorian Parliament Opened. [By Telegraph,] Melbourne, Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 15 October 1902 · page 1

The State Parliament was opened today. Mr Donean Gillie[?] was elected Speaker, unopposed, on the motion of the Premier, seconded by…

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The State Parliament. Motion to Secede From the Common Wealth. Sydney

Western Grazier · Wednesday 15 October 1902 · page 3

In the Assembly, Mr Crick promised to proceed with the Closer Settlement Bill at the earliest opportunity. He said at the measure would contain a…

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N. S. W. Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Friday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Friday 17 October 1902 · page 4

The Assembly is still sitting, debating the Budget speech. The sitting started at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon…

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Irish Appeal to America. Funds for the Parliament. Art Party

Western Grazier · Saturday 18 October 1902 · page 2

Mr John Dillon and Mr Micbsel Devitt of the United Irish Langue, have sailed for America to collect funds for the Irish parliamentary party…

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Imperial Parliament. Reassembling of the House. A Memorable "Scene." Nationalist Members Hiss the Premier. Mr. John O'Donnell Suspended. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 18 October 1902 · page 2

The Imperial Parliament reasa[?]mbled yesterday afternoon, and the House was promptly the centre of a discreditable " scene."…

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New Zealand General Elections. [By Telegraph.] Auckland

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 21 October 1902 · page 2

The New Zealand general elections have been fixed to take place on the 25th proximo. So far they are not exciting a great deal of intereat…

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Our Local Parliament

Western Grazier · Wednesday 22 October 1902 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held last Monday evening in the Council Chambers Presents- The Mayor (Ald. Dey), with Aldermen…

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[By Telegraph.] Mentioned in Parliament. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 October 1902 · page 2

Debating the police estimates in the Legislative Assembly last night, Mr. W. J. Williams referred to the escape of the prisoners from the…

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