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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1908

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Gape Fodder. Its Prohibition of Admission Into Australia. Debate in Cape Parliament. [Router's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 30 June 1908 · page 4

During the debate in the Cape Legilative Assembly regarding Australia's refusal to admit Cape fodder several vigorous spe[?] were made…

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Insurrection in Persia. the Shah's Rescript. [?] Political Meddlers. Election of Deputies. Three Months Hence. [R[?]uter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 30 June 1908 · page 2

Funner particulars concerning the insurrection in Persia are available. In his rescript the Shah censures the Anjumnns, which he describes as…

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A.m.a. Election of Officers. May Day Holiday Negatived

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 1 July 1908 · page 5

The half-yearly election of [?] and representatives of the [?] [?] the term ending December 3l [?] which has been in progress since [?]…

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Victoria. Opening of State Parliament. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 3 July 1908 · page 4

The State Parliament opened, to-day and adjourned until Tuesday next…

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THE A.M.A. ELECTIONS. To the Editor

Barrier Miner · Friday 3 July 1908 · page 2

Sir,—I notice by your report in yesterday's issue that Mr. Jabez Wright, sen., has been elected one of the delegates to represent the A.M.A. at the…

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An Election Fraud. Perth

Barrier Miner · Friday 3 July 1908 · page 2

Minnie Taylor was fined £5 at the police court yesterday for fraudulently putting a ballot paper in a ballot box on May 13…

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"All-red" Route. Resolution in Canadian Parliament. Moved by Prime M1nister. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 7 July 1908 · page 2

Sir Wilfred Laurier (Canadian Prime Minister), moved a resolution in the Dominion Parliament that it is desirable that all convenient speed be…

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The State Parliament. Preparrtions for the Session

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 8 July 1908 · page 4

Ministers are now busily engaged on the bills for the session. There are not many pressing matters for legislation, but mensures affecting the…

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The Model Parliament

Barrier Miner · Friday 10 July 1908 · page 7

The Model Purliament met in the Trades Hall Friday night. The "Speaker" ("Hon." Thornton Pearson) being absent, the "Acting-Governor-Genernl"…

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English Not Good Enough. for the English Parliament

Barrier Miner · Saturday 11 July 1908 · page 2

The Speaker of the House of Com. mons recently said that the extraordinary continuity of the forms of Parliament delighted him, and he…

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"All Red" Route. Proposal Before Canadian Parliament. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 11 July 1908 · page 4

Sir Wilfrid Laurier (Canadian Prime Minister) recently moved a resolution in the Dominion Parliament to the effect that it was dosiruble that all…

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Bligh Ward Election. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 11 July 1908 · page 8

Mr. W. D. M'Elhoue was roturned to the City Council for Bligh Wind yesterday. The polling did not represent one-third of the votes on the roll…

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British Politics. Adjournment of Parliament. [Router's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Monday 13 July 1908 · page 2

Mr. H. H. Asquith (Prime Ministor), announced in the House of Commons last night that Parliament would adjourn until August 1, and reassomble…

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Amciican Presidential Campaign. the Democratic Candidate. Mr. Bryan's Nomination. Cheeked with Wildest Enthi'slasm. [Router's Massage.] London

Barrier Miner · Monday 13 July 1908 · page 2

When the nominator described Mr. W. J. Bryan us the choice of militant democracy as candidate for the American Presidency, thc Democratic…

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Electric Motor-drivers' Examination. Successful Barrier Candidates. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 13 July 1908 · page 2

The following out of 43 candidatos passed the examination held at Broken Hill on June 12 for certificates as elect ria motor drivers:—W. H. Allen,…

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Members of Parliament. Their Talking. Official Reporter's Troubles

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 15 July 1908 · page 7

According to the "Daily Mail" the reporting of the [?] in Parliament, which the Government has decided to take into its own hands, is…

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A.m.a. Election of President. Result of Second Ballot

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 15 July 1908 · page 4

The result of the second ballot takes to decide whether Mr. T. Gnmboni or Mr. T. H. Hogan should fill the [?]tion of president of the A.M.A. [?]…

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[?] in America. Startling Advance. an Illinois Election

Barrier Miner · Friday 17 July 1908 · page 4

It may not be [?], as the temperance party in America claims (writes the "Age's" San Francisco correspondent), that the liquor [?] is [?]; but…

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The Model Parliament. To the Editor

Barrier Miner · Saturday 18 July 1908 · page 7

Sir,—Our local Model Parliament is doubtless a praiseworthy attempt at mutual improvement and the mine broadening of its members. But in…

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Federal Parliament Further Prorogued. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 21 July 1908 · page 4

A proclamation has been issued further proroguing the Federal Purliament till August 19…

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