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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1905

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The State Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 17 May 1905 · page 2

The Cabinet yesterday decided that the State Parliament should meet for the transaction of business on June 13. The…

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A Shocked Parliament

Barrier Miner · Saturday 27 May 1905 · page 7

The House of Commons has (writes a correspondent) established a record for indecorous frivolity during an all-night sitting. It outdid anything of the…

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THE S.A. ELECTIONS. Saturday's Polling. One Minister Defeated. Mr. Tom Price Behind. [By Telegraph.] Adelaide, Sunday Night

Barrier Miner · Monday 29 May 1905 · page 2

Yesterday (Saturday) was polling day throughout the State. The elections excited great interest. Polling was brisk, and at night in the…

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TELEGRAMS South Australian Elections. Great Labor Victory. Sydney

Western Grazier · Monday 29 May 1905 · page 3

The South Australian election took place on Saturday, and even in the incomplete state of the scrutiny a victory for the Labor party is virtually…

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THE S. A. Elections. Victory for Labor and Reform. Probable Return of 19 Labor Members. Darling and Bruce Defeated. the Ministry Doomed. [By Telegraph.] Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 30 May 1905 · page 2

The countin gof the votes recorded at the general election on Saturday has now so far progressed that, although the returns for the Adelaide, Port…

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General Cable News. [Reuter's Messages.] An English Election. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Monday 5 June 1905 · page 2

An election took place yesterday for the Whitby (Yorkshire) seat in the House of Commons, vacant through Major Ernest W…

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The South Australian Elections Mr. Peake on the Situation

Barrier Miner · Monday 5 June 1905 · page 3

Speaking at the declaration of the Victoria and Albert poll, Mr. Peake, leader of the Liberal opposition, who topped the poll, said:—Saturday…

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S.A. Parliament. ADELAIDE

Barrier Miner · Thursday 8 June 1905 · page 4

It is understood that the South Australian Parliament will meet on July,13 Mr. Butler will then present his policy, but how the parties will be arranged is…

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State Politics. [By Telegraph.] The Meeting of Parliament. Mr. Carruthers and Socialism. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Thursday 8 June 1905 · page 4

The day for the meeting of Parliament is drawing near A meeting of Ministerial supporters has been convened for to-morrow, and a meeting of the Labor…

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S.A. Parliament. ADELAIDE

Barrier Miner · Friday 9 June 1905 · page 4

It is understood that the South Australian Parliament will meet on July 13. Mr. Butler will then prosent his policy, but how the partios will be arranged is…

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Member of Parliament's Plight. MELBOURNS

Barrier Miner · Friday 9 June 1905 · page 2

Mr. Bromley M.L.A. was found about midnight last night lying in a gutter at Ca[?]ton, unconscious and mouning with pain Investigation showed that he had…

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State Politics. [By Telegraph.] N.S.W. Parliament. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Friday 9 June 1905 · page 2

The Trades and Labor Council intends to issue cireoulars inviting all the unemployed of the city to join in a demonstration before Parliament House on…

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State Politics. [By Telegraph The Meeting of Parliament. Mr. Carruthers and Socialism, SYDNRY

Barrier Miner · Friday 9 June 1905 · page 4

The day for the meeting of Parliament is drawing near. A meeting of Ministerial supporters has been convened for to-morrow, and a meeting of the Labor…

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The Wallaroo Election. ADELAIDE

Barrier Miner · Saturday 10 June 1905 · page 4

It is reported that steps are being taken to upset the Wallaroo election for the Assembly on the ground of irregularities…

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State Politics. [By Telegraph.] New South Wales Parliament Opening To-day. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 13 June 1905 · page 2

The New South Wales Parliament is to meet to-day. Mr. W. H. Wood, member for Bega, is favorite for the position of Chairman…

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Candidates for the Elections. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 14 June 1905 · page 4

The delegates of the Illawarra colliery have decided to request Mr. J. C. Wat[?] to contest the Illawarra seat at the [?] elections…

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State Politics. New South Wales Parliament. A Motion of Censure. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 14 June 1905 · page 2

Both the State Houses sat last night. THE COUNCIL. In the Council. Mr. T. M. Slattery's seat was…

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State Politics. New South Wales Parliament. Opened To-day. [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 14 June 1905 · page 1

The New South Wales Parliament was opened to-day. Owing to the continued illness of Sir Frederick Darley, the Lieutenant-Governor, the opening…

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Candidates for the Elections. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Thursday 15 June 1905 · page 4

The delegates of the Illawarra colliery have decided to request Mr. J. C. Watson to contest the Illawarra sent at the next elections…

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TELEGRAMS Opening of parliament. a Vote of Censure. Sydney

Western Grazier · Friday 16 June 1905 · page 3

Parliament was opened by [?] in the presence of a large attendance of spectators. The speech was lengthy, and the programme of…

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