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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1904

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The Federal Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 15 June 1904 · page 3

Only the House of Representatives is sitting this week, the Senate having adjourned for three weeks…

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Federal Affairs. [By Telegraph.] The Barrier Election. Charges Against the Returning Officer. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 15 June 1904 · page 2

In the House of Representatives last night the Minister for Home Affairs, Mr. Batchelor, in reply to Mr. Thomas, said the…

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A Wilcannia Election

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 15 June 1904 · page 2

The municipal election, says the Wilcannia Grazier, was held last Wednesday, but very little interest was taken in the matter only 30 people voting. "The election…

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The Federal Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 16 June 1904 · page 2

Only the House of Representatives [?] last night. Leave of absence was granted to Mr. J. Cook, of New South Wales, on account of…

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The following appeared in day's Third Edition: the Barrier Election. Charges Against the Returning Officer. Declared to be Baseless. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Wednesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Thursday 16 June 1904 · page 1

The report by Mr. Lewis, Chief Electoral Officer, upon the result of his inquiry into the charges of misconduct of the Barrier election to the House of Representatives in…

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The State Elections. The Position of Electors

Barrier Miner · Thursday 16 June 1904 · page 2

In connection with the approaching State elections, electors should bear in mind that the last day for the issue of original rights…

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The Elections Inquiry. to the Editor

Barrier Miner · Thursday 16 June 1904 · page 2

Sir,—Will you kindly insert this letter in refutation of certain insinuations made hy Mr. Griffiths about myself as reported in your issue of June [?]? Mr. Griffiths…

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State Politics. [By Telegraph.] New South Wales Ministry. The Coming Elections. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Friday 17 June 1904 · page 2

Mr. Thomas Waddell (the Premier) is in receipt of numerous letters and telegrams of congratulation on his accession to office. Mr. G. H. Reid, M.H.R., has written to…

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Federal Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 18 June 1904 · page 2

A Senator's Indiscretion. In the House of Representatives last night, Mr. Austin Chapman…

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The Federal Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 18 June 1904 · page 1

The House of Representatives met yesterday evening. Public Service Classification. Mr. Batchelor (Minister for…

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A. N. A. Election of Officers

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 21 June 1904 · page 2

A largely attended meeting of the A.N.A. was held last night at the Theatre Royal Hotel. Mr. P. T. Lowis presided. The election of officers for the ensuing year was…

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Westralian Elections. PERTH

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 21 June 1904 · page 2

In an interview with the Premier to-day, Mr. James referred to the action of the Labor candidates in condemning the past actions of the Government, and their failure…

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The State Election. How to Vote

Western Grazier · Wednesday 22 June 1904 · page 3

To vote at the next election, which will be early in August, there are two essentials that may be linked as one. They are, that each voter must have an…

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The Elections. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 22 June 1904 · page 2

Mr. W. J. Ferguson again left for the Lachlan electorate yesterday. Mr. J. H. Gann addressed a meeting at Darlinghurst last night on behalf of Mr…

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The Federal Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 June 1904 · page 1

In the House of Representatives last night, Mr. W. E. Johnson (Lang) gave notice of his intention to move that in the opinion of the House the…

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The following appeared in yesterday's Third Edition: a By-election. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 June 1904 · page 1

The election for Devonport has resulted in the return of Mr. William Benn(Liberal). The polling was:— Mr. William Benn (Liberal), 6219; Sir…

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The Federal Parliament. a Scene in the House. Mr. Watson and Mr. Robinson. The Prime Minister's Tuquoque. [By Telegrpah.] Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 June 1904 · page 1

Subletting of Mail Contracts. In the House of Representatives last night, Mr. Alexander Poynton (Grey) moved…

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The State Elections. Sturt Seat. Mr. Griffith at the South

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 June 1904 · page 2

Mr. Arthur Griffith, the selected solidarity Labor candidute for the Sturt seat in the State Assembly, oepned his campaign by addressing an exceptionally large meeting at…

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The Federal Parliament. The Arbitration Bill. Union Preference Defeated. Mr. Watson Considering the Position. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 June 1904 · page 2

Public Service Classification. In the House of Representatives last night, Mr. Watson (Prime Minister), in…

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The following appeared in yester day's Third Edition the Federal Parliament The Arbitration Bill. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 June 1904 · page 4

The Immigration Offer. In the House of Representatives last night, Mr. Deakin (Ballarat) drew attention…

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