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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1905

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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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Election of Mayor

Western Grazier · Friday 16 June 1905 · page 2

A special meeting for the election of Mayor was held at the Council Chambers at 11 a.m. Wednesday Present—The [?] Mayor, Ald…

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N.S.W. PARLIAMENT. The Censure Debate. [Br TauoaaPB.3 SYDNEY, Wednesday,''

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 21 June 1905 · page 2

Only the Legislative Assembly sat last night. The debate on Mr. M'Gowen's censure motion was continued…

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THE A.M.A. Election of Officers

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 21 June 1905 · page 2

The ballot for the election of officers of the Amalgamated Miners' Association for the ensuing six months was concluded yesterday. The total…

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N.S.W. PARLIAMENT. The Censure Debate. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 22 June 1905 · page 4

Both the State Houses sat last night. THE COUNCIL. In the-Council, Bills to facilitate compromises…

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Telegrams State Parliament. Censure Motion Defeated. Sydney

Western Grazier · Friday 23 June 1905 · page 3

The Assembly sat throughout the night debating the censure motion. The Premier declined to adjourn until the vote was taken. The House…

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N.S.W. Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Thursday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 June 1905 · page 4

The Legislative Assembly is still sitting (2 p.m.), debating the censure motion. The Opposition is stonewalting. Mr. R. Scobie, member for The…

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N.S.W. PARLIAMENT. The Censure Debate. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 June 1905 · page 4

Both the State Houses sat last night THS COUNCIL. In the Council. Bills to facilitate compromises…

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Victorian Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 28 June 1905 · page 1

The State Parliament was opened this afternoon with the customary formalities. The Governor's speech contained nothing surprising, the substance being…

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Commonwealth Politics. [By Telegraph.] Opening of the Parliament. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 28 June 1905 · page 2

The second session of the second Commonwealth Parliament will be opened by the Governor-General in the Senate Chamber at…

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Federal Parliament. An Opening Surprise. No Business Proposed. Preparations for a Dissolution. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 29 June 1905 · page 4

The speech with which the GovernorGeneral yesterday opened the Parliament of the Commonwealth was a sensational surprise. It contained absolutely…

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State Parliament. Sydney

Western Grazier · Friday 30 June 1905 · page 3

In the Assembly, a bill providing for the appointment of a president and deputy president of the Arbitration Court, was read a third time…

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Opening of the Federal Parliament. Shortest Speech on Record Government Defeat Certain. Sydney

Western Grazier · Friday 30 June 1905 · page 3

The Federal Parliament was opened in Melbourne yesterday. The Governor's speech was the shortest on record, nothing being mentioned…

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Federal Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 July 1905 · page 8

Both the Federal Houses of Parliament sat last night.. THE SENATE. The Senate debated the Address in…

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The Federal Parliament

Western Grazier · Monday 3 July 1905 · page 2

Politics seem to drift in a dirty stream, and it is difficult, if not impossible, for highminded politicians not to get contaminated. We venture…

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The Federal Political Situation. [By Telegraph.] Adjournment of Parliament. Mr. Reid on the Position. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 July 1905 · page 2

Ministers have decided to ask Parliament when it meets this afternoon to adjourn to Wednesday, July 26 to enable them to…

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Commonwealth Politics. Meeting of Parliament. Mr. Reid Attacks the Government, [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 July 1905 · page 4

Both the Federal Houses sat yesterday afternoon. THE SENATE. In the Senate,…

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A By-election LONDON

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 12 July 1905 · page 2

An election took place yesterday for the representation of West Down (Ireland) in the House of Commons', vice Captain A. Hill…

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The State Parliament. Sydney

Western Grazier · Friday 14 July 1905 · page 2

The Assembly was engaged till 4.30 this morning considering the Neglected Children and Juvenile Offenders Bill. An amendment was…

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Parliament and the Unemployed. a Remarkable "Scene." [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 14 July 1905 · page 4

A remarkable "scene" enlivened the proceedings of the Legislative Assembly last night. During a debate a man in the…

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