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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1907

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Barrier Miner. Wednesday, February 13, 1907. Ministers and Parliament

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 February 1907 · page 2

THE new Federal Parliament is to assemble within the next week or so, and according to rumor almost immediately upon the meeting of the Houses the…

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Unrest in Russia. Democratic Election Successes. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 February 1907 · page 2

The Constitutional Democrats and other Opposition parties have, secured all the Moscow seats and those of other large cities in the Duma elections now…

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Transvaal Elections. Hetvolk Successes. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 February 1907 · page 2

In the first Legislative Assembly election under the now Transvaal Constitution 10 Hetvolk candidates have been returned unopposed…

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Election of the Mayor. an Unexpected Result. Alderman Chester Chosen

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 February 1907 · page 2

The election of the Mayor by the aldermen of the Broken Hill City Council always draws a larger number of citizens to the Town Hall than any…

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The Federal Parliament

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 February 1907 · page 2

The Governor-General's proclamation convening members of the Federal Parliament to a meeting fixed for Wednesday, February 20, at 2,30 a.m. was…

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British Parliament. Opened by the King. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 February 1907 · page 4

The Imperial Parliament was opened by King Edward and Queen Alexandra in State yesterday. The Speech from the Throne announced the intention of…

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British Politics. Opening of Parliament. the King's Speech. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 February 1907 · page 2

The King's Speech at the opening of Parliament stated that bills for army reorganisation, the amendment of the patent laws, and many others would be…

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An Election Libel Action. Verdict for the "Age." Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 February 1907 · page 1

In the County Court to-day judgment was given in the action brought by Hodges, an unsuccessful candidate for the representation of Keeyong in the Federal House of…

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The Senate Presidency. Probable Candidates. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 February 1907 · page 2

In Melbourne some of the members, of the Federal Parliament are inclined to the belief that an effort will be made when Parliament meets to run Senator…

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Barrier Miner. Thursday, February 14, 1907. the Mayoral Election

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 February 1907 · page 2

THE result of the Mayoral election on Tuesday, the rejection of the nominee of the Solidarity Labor party, was something in the way of surprise. The…

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British Parliament. Opening Ceremony. the King's Speech. Opposition Criticism the New Hebrides Question. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 February 1907 · page 4

King Edward, who was accompanied by Queen Alexandra, opened parliament in state yesterday afternoon. The weather was wet and cold, but, although…

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The Transvaal Elections. London

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 February 1907 · page 4

Reuter's correspondent at Johannesburg states that the Hetvolkites and the Nationalists are confident of success in the elections and that the…

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The Mayoral Election. To the Editor

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 February 1907 · page 5

Sir,—I chanced to be present at the Council meeting on Tuesday evening when the election of Mayor took place, which resulted in the return of Mr…

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Opening of Federal Parliament, Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 19 February 1907 · page 2

A larger consignment of Federal members left by yesterday's Melbourne express to attend the opening of Parliament to morrow…

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British By-election. London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 February 1907 · page 2

The by-election for Bauffshire on Saturday resulted in the return of the Liberal candidate, Mr. Waring, who beat Mr. Whitelaw, his Unionist…

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The Transvaal Elections. London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 February 1907 · page 2

Lord Elgin, Secretary of State for the Colonies, has declined to make polling day in connection with the Transvaal elections a public holiday…

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Federal Parliament. Opened To-day Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 February 1907 · page 1

The Federal Parliament was opened this afternoon. Sir Samuel Griffith, Chief Justice of the High Court, acting as a commissioner, delivered the…

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The German Elections. Speech by the Kaiser. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 February 1907 · page 2

In his speech from the Throne at the opening of the R[?]ichst[?]g yesterday the Kaiser dwelt on the result of the recent elections, which had had the effect of…

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Federal Parliament. Opening Ceremony. the Governor's Speech. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 February 1907 · page 7

The first session of the third Australian Parliament was opened yesterday afternoon. The Chief Justice of the High Court…

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Transvaal Elections. Nationalist Majority. Solid Progressive Minority. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 February 1907 · page 4

The elections for the first Transvaal Parliament are being fought with great spirit, and intense interest is being evinced in them. The results, which…

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