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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1903

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The Tamworth Election

Western Grazier · Wednesday 8 April 1903 · page 2

THE defeat of the Ministerial candidate at Tamworth is sure to be made much of by the Reform party, and there is no getting away from the fact that it is an expression…

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Members of Parliament. Drastic Criticisms, [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 15 April 1903 · page 2

There was a series of interesting discussions upon local self government yesterday at the annual meeting of the United Progress Association. It was…

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Charge Against a Member of Parliament. [By Telegraph[?]] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 15 April 1903 · page 2

G. Howarth, member of the Legislative Assembly for Willonghby, was charged in the police court yesterday afternoon with having converted over…

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Oar Local Parliament

Western Grazier · Wednesday 22 April 1903 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held at the Council Chainbers last Monday evening. Present—The Mayor (Ald, Day), with…

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State Politics. Parliament Further Prorogued. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 April 1903 · page 2

The New South Wales Parliament has been further prorogued to May 26. An Adelaide girl last week died from the effects of the bits of a [?]…

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Our Local Parliament

Western Grazier · Wednesday 6 May 1903 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council are held at the Council Chambers last Monday evening. Present—The Mayor (Dr. Dey), with…

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Victorian Railway Crisis. [By Telegraph] a Last Chance. The Men Given Until Tuesday. Parliament Summoned. Mr. Bent Silent. The Men Organising. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Thursday 7 May 1903 · page 2

The Cabinet sat yesterday evening for four hours considering the crisis that has arisen in connection with the relations of the Government and the…

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Barrier Miner. Wednesday, May 13, 1903. What Will Parliament Do?

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 May 1903 · page 2

SCARCELY ever before has an Australian Parliament met under the shadow of so great a responsibility as that which makes por[?]eutons the…

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The Meeting of Parliament. The Bill to be Introduced. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 May 1903 · page 2

Parliament meets this afternoon, at 4 o'olook. The Address in-Reply is to be dispensed with. The Premier will not indicate the…

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The King Ward Election

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 May 1903 · page 3

IN connection with the alleged irregularities said to have occurred at the last election for King Ward, Alderman [?]etalllok, the successful candidate, was…

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The Railway Crisis. Latest Developments. Parliament Meets To-day. Rumored Penal Legislation. Signalmen Not to Strike at Present. Australasian Sympathy with the Men. [By Telegraph.] Signalmen to Remain at Present. The Commissioner's Order. Two of the Amalgamated Men Comply. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 May 1903 · page 2

The executives of the Signalmen's Association and the Enginedriver[?]' and Firemen's Association mst j intly last night; and althoagh Mr. Hart…

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Proceedings in Parliament. The Debate. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 May 1903 · page 2

The Governor's Speech at the opening of Parliament yesterday afternoon was very brief. Directly the Assembly was called to…

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[By Telegraph.] The Meeting of Parliament. A Crowded Chamber. Declaration of the Premier. A "Fight to a Finish." MELBOURNE, Wednesday Evening

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 May 1903 · page 2

The State Parliament met this afternoon, called together to deal with matters connected with the railway men's strike. There was almost a full…

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The Railway Crisis. Meeting of Parliament. Declaration of the Government. a "Fight to a Finish." All-night Sitting of the House. Drastic Bill to Suppress the Strike. Penal Legislation. Gaol for Strikers. Leader of the Opposition Opposes the Bill and Moves an Amendment. Speeches in Opposition. a Labor Demonstration. [Reuter's Message.] a London Press Opinion. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 May 1903 · page 2

The English newspapers give much prominence to the Victorian railway strike. Almost without exception they condemn the strikers…

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Proceedings in Parliament. Strike Suppression Bill. The Debate. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 May 1903 · page 2

The legislative Assembly yesterday afternoon resumed the debate on the second reading of the Strike Suppression Bill…

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The Railway Crisis. the Men Still Determined. Debate on the Strike Suppression Bill. Vigorous Opposition Protests. Parliament Still Sitting. [Reuter's Message.] London Press Comments. Repressive Legislation. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 May 1903 · page 2

The London papers continue to devote much space to reports of and comments on the Victorian railway strike…

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Meeting of Parliament. Drastic Measure Introduced. Severe Penalties Imposed

Western Grazier · Saturday 16 May 1903 · page 2

The Premier was accorded a great reception at the opening of Parliament. A bill was introduced with drastic…

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[By Telegraph.] The Settlement. Announcemant in Parliament. Statement by the Executive Officers. Rejoices in Victoria. MELBOURNE, Friday Evening

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 May 1903 · page 2

The railwayman's strike is absolutely settled. Parliament sat, with but a small break, right on into late this afternoon…

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The Railway Crisis. Conditions of Settlement. Announced in Parliament. Speech by Mr. Irvine. Important Part Played by Sir A. Peacock. the Fate of the Strike Leaders. Merciless Treatment of Engine Drivers' Executive [Reuter's Message.] Another English Opinion. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 May 1903 · page 2

The Financial News, speaking of the Victorian railway strike, says that Australian statesmen, by pandericg to the Labor agitators, have created a…

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Our Local Parliament

Western Grazier · Wednesday 20 May 1903 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held last Monday evening at the Council chambers Reid Street. Present the Mayor. (Ald. Dey), with…

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