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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1903

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Federal Election Campaign. Mr. Reid at Bathurst. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 30 November 1903 · page 2

The leader of the Opposition, Mr. G. H. Raid, addressed a large and enthusiastic meeting in support of the candidature of Mr. Sydney Smith for…

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The Federal Elections. a Female Candidate in Trouble. An Election Riot. [By Telegraph.] Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 1 December 1903 · page 4

Mrs. Barrets, who is a candidate for the representation of Queensland in the Federal Senate, addressed a large crowd in the open air at South…

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British Parliament. Will it be Dissolved? [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 1 December 1903 · page 2

The Imperial Cabinet held several prolonged sittings on Saturday. The length of the sittings and the s[?]crecy observed with regard to the matters…

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Federal Elections. The Barrier Electorate. Mr. J. Dunstan's Candidature. Question of Elig[?]bility

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 1 December 1903 · page 2

MR. JOHN DUNSTAN, who is a candidate for the Barrier electorate in the Federal House of Representatives, Was seen by a MINER representative…

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Our Local Parliament

Western Grazier · Wednesday 2 December 1903 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held Monday evening last. Present—Aldermen Sullivan, At[?] Tally, Hunworth, Murrisch and…

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The Imperial Parliament. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 2 December 1903 · page 2

In denial of the tumor that the Imperial Parliament is to be dissolved, an official announcement has been made that King Edward will in person…

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The Federal Election

Western Grazier · Wednesday 2 December 1903 · page 2

The Federal election takes place on the [?] instant, and so far the only [?] for the Barrier are Mr Thomas and Mr. [?] We,…

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The Federal Elections

Western Grazier · Wednesday 2 December 1903 · page 1

Mr S. Mauger, M.P., the sitting member for Melbourne Ports, held a meeting of friends and supporters at [?] Melbourne the other night (says the "Age")…

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Federal Elections. Riverina Electorate. [By Telegraph.] Wentworth Tuesday Evening

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 2 December 1903 · page 2

Mr R O Blackwood, the Opposition candidate for Riverina in the House of Representatives, addressed a large and enthusiastic meeting of the electors…

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The Federal Elections. [By Telegraph.] Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 2 December 1903 · page 4

Mrs. Barrett, who is a candidate for the representation of Queensland in the Federal Senate, addressed a large crowd in the open air at South…

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Federal Elections. [By Telegraph.] Women's Political Association Dissolved. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Thursday 3 December 1903 · page 2

The Women's Political Association, of which Miss Vida Goldstein (a Senate candidate) is president, has been dissolved by resolution, owing to…

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The Far East. [?]anese Cabinet. [?] by Parliament. [[?]Er's Message] London

Barrier Miner · Friday 4 December 1903 · page 2

Reuter's Tokio correspondent states the Shimpolo (or Progressive) party, in the Japanese Diet, has adopted a strongly worded resolution, denouncing…

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The following appeared in yesterday's Third Edition:— Federal Elections. [By Telegraph.] New South Wales. SYDNEY, Thursday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Friday 4 December 1903 · page 1

The nominations for the Sanate (New South Wales) include Mary Bentley and Nellie Martel, For the House of Representatives…

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The Close of Parliament

Western Grazier · Saturday 5 December 1903 · page 2

THE closing [?] of Parliament were a fit [?] the most black[?]lly session that has probably ever been held in New South Wales. Sir JOHN SEE…

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A Remarkable Notion for the Carrying Out of Elections

Western Grazier · Saturday 5 December 1903 · page 1

The good people of Flore[?] a small township near Montpellier, have an extraordinary idea for the ending of an election. There was a Municipal election…

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The Federal Election

Western Grazier · Saturday 5 December 1903 · page 2

The signs of the [?] to be held on the 16th instant are coming thick and fast. Our present Federal representative, Mr. T[?] will address the…

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Telegraphic News The Federal Elections. Sydney

Western Grazier · Saturday 5 December 1903 · page 2

The election campaign is proceeding quietly. Meetings are nightly held but very little enthusiasm is being evoked…

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Federal Elections. [By Telegraph.] The Barrier Seat. Mr.Dunstan at White Cliffs. White Cliffe

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 8 December 1903 · page 2

Mr. John Dunstan, who is a candidate for the Barrier seat in the House of Representatives, addressed a meeting of 500 electors at White Cliffs last…

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Wills Ward Election

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 8 December 1903 · page 2

MR. C. CHESTER, the Labor candidate for the vacancy in the representation of the Wills Ward in the municipal council, addressed two meetings last…

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The Federal Elections. Mr. Dunstan at White Cliffs. [By Telegraph.] White Cliffs

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 8 December 1903 · page 4

Mr. John Dunstan, who is opposing Mr. Josiah Thomas for the Barrier seat in the House of Representatives, opened his campaign here last night,…

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