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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1904

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State Politics. [By Telegraph.] The Elections. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 June 1904 · page 2

In consequence of Mr. [?]patrick having decided to contest the M[?]umbidgee seat at the coming elections, Mr. B. R. Wise has withdrawn his proposed candidature…

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State Politics. [By Telegraph.] a South Australian Election. ADELAIDE

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 June 1904 · page 2

The election to the vacancy in the representation of the Victoria and Albert (South Eastern) district in the House of Assembly, occasioned by the death of Mr. A. D…

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N.S.W. Elections. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 June 1904 · page 4

Dr. Maloney, M.H.R., of Melbourne, on Saturday night addressed a meeting in Phillip division, Sydney, on behalf of Mr. P. H. Sullivan, the Labor candidate…

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State Elections. Guide to Electors

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 June 1904 · page 3

The following instructions and advice have been issued by the electoral office:— If you are not already in possession of an elector's right, ascertain if your name is…

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N.S.W. Elections. [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Monduy

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 28 June 1904 · page 1

Dr. Maloney, M.H.R., of Melbourne, on Saturday night addressed a meeting in Phillip division, Sydney, on behalf of Mr. P. H. Sullivan, the Labor candidate…

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Our Local Parliament

Western Grazier · Wednesday 29 June 1904 · page 2

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

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Tasmanian Parliament. HOBART

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 June 1904 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly last evening the Treasurer stated that the revenue, from Commonwealth sources had fallen off £17,000 in the first six months of the…

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Federal Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 June 1904 · page 2

Public Service Grievances. In the House of Representatives last night Mr. Watson (Prime Minister), in reply to Mr. Chanter (Riverina), said…

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Opening of New Zealand Parliament. WELLINGTON

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 June 1904 · page 2

Parliament was opened yesterday afternoon. The Speech intimated that the legislation to be introduced during the session would include a hill for the…

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Election Day. Sydney

Western Grazier · Wednesday 29 June 1904 · page 2

It is stated on good authority that the general election will take place on 3rd August, and the day will be proclaimed a public holiday. The new Parliament…

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The Coming Election. MR W. W. Davies Withdraws His Candidature

Western Grazier · Wednesday 29 June 1904 · page 2

We received last night a telegram from Mr W.W. Davis, Sydney, announcing his intentions to withdraw from the contest for this electorate. The telegram…

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The State Elections. [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 June 1904 · page 1

Wednesday, August 3, has been fixed upon as the probable date of the State elections…

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West Australian Elections. PERTH

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 June 1904 · page 4

The elections to the West Australian Legislative Assembly took place yesterday. So far as is known the Ministerialists have captured seven seats, the Labor party 12,…

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The Federal Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Murray River Waters. Federal Control Urged. Debate Adjourned. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Friday 1 July 1904 · page 2

Both branches of the Federal Legislature met last night. THE SENATE. Questions…

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Clergy at Elections

Barrier Miner · Friday 1 July 1904 · page 2

Mgr. Lacroix, Bishop of Tarontaiso, in a letter to the clergy of his diocese, has given an account of an audience, granted to him by the Pope on April 17. Among…

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2nd Edition Miner Office 3 P M the West Australian Elections. Labor Secures 22 Seats. Will Sit in Opposition. [By Telegraph.] Perth

Barrier Miner · Friday 1 July 1904 · page 4

Final election returns have now been received from 48 of the 50 West Australian constituencies, the remaining two being in the…

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Federal Parliament. Mr. Reid on Preference

Western Grazier · Saturday 2 July 1904 · page 2

Mr Raid said that one of the greatest principle of democracy was equality of opportunity. (Cheers.) [?] of that the Government proposed equality of…

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Guide to Elections

Western Grazier · Saturday 2 July 1904 · page 2

The following is a copy of a [?] by the electoral offices for the guidance of [?]tors:— If you are not already in possession of…

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State Politics. [By Telegraph.] The N.S.W. Election Campaign. Mr. M'Gowen on Labor Prospects. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Saturday 2 July 1904 · page 2

The Minister for Public Works (Mr. E. W. O'Sullivan, M.L.A.) intends shortly to address meetings in the interests of the Ministerial candidates in the George,…

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The following appeared in yester day's Second Edition: the West Australian Elections. Labor Secures 22 Seats. Will Sit in Opposition. [By Telegraph.] Perth

Barrier Miner · Saturday 2 July 1904 · page 1

Final election returns have now been received from 48 of the 50 West Australian constituencies, the remaining two being in the…

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