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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1908

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Federal Parliament. a Censure Motion. Mr. Reid Challenges Government's Financial Proposals. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 16 October 1908 · page 4

In the House of Representatives last night the Prime Minister (Mr. Deakin) said that consideration of the new works and buildings estimates would…

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The State Parliament. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 17 October 1908 · page 8

The preliminary business in the Legislative Assembly on Thursdny included the restoration to the business paper of the Inebriates Amendment…

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Federal Parliament. Mr. Reid's Motion. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 19 October 1908 · page 8

Mr. Reid (leader of the Opposition) says that when he tabled his want of confidence motion he did not consult the Corner party. The responsibility…

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The Unemployed. Discussion in Victorian Parliament. a Heated Scene

Barrier Miner · Monday 19 October 1908 · page 3

When the Legislative Assembly met yesterday (says the "Age" of October 14) Mr. Prendergast moved the adjournment of the House on the…

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Scene in the British Parliament. a Labor Member Suspended. Terms House of Commons. "The House of Murderers." [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Monday 19 October 1908 · page 3

When Mr. Emmott (Chairman of Committee) named him for creating a scene) in the House of Commons when the question of unemployment was…

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Labor in Parliament. Mr. J. C. WATSON, M.H.R., INTERVIEWED. (From the "Sunday Times.")

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 20 October 1908 · page 2

It is not easy to sum up in a few words the benefits Labor has derived from its intrusion as an organised force into the political arena. While the…

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The Following Appeared in Yesterday's Third Edition. Melbourne Unemployed. Demonstration Near Parliament House. Doors and Windows Barric[?]ded. Police Telephoned For. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 21 October 1908 · page 8

While Mr. G. H. Reid (leader of the Opposition) was moving his vote of censure on the Deakin Government to-day a huge mob of unemployed assembled…

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The Unemployed in Melbourne. Rush Parliament House. A Fierce Demonstration. Politicians Hooted and Jeered. "Why Don's You Give Us Work?" "Some of Us are Starving." "Tricked by You Members." Demonstratiors Ultimately Ejected. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 21 October 1908 · page 4

In the unemployed rush on the Federal Parliament House yesterday the trouble began with a wrangle over whether they would be admitted or not…

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Unemployed Invasion of Parliament. the Matter Ended. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 22 October 1908 · page 2

When the invasion of Parliament House on the previous day by the unemployed was mentioned in the House of Representatives yesterday, the…

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The Federal Parliament. New Protection Memo. to Be Circulated on Tuesday. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 October 1908 · page 4

In the House of Representatives last night the Prime Minister (Mr. Deakin) announced that the New Protection memo, had been drafted, and would…

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The World of Sport. Come Melbourne Cup Candidates

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 October 1908 · page 2

At the present moment, with the Melbourne Cup attracting all the attention of the world of sport, a brief sketch of the candidates whom backers…

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Federal Parliament. Budget Debate Continued. Order of Business. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 24 October 1908 · page 4

In the House of Representatives last night the debate on the Budget statement was continued by Mr. Frazer (West Australia), who attacked the…

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The Federal Parliament. Important Business for the Week. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 27 October 1908 · page 4

The House of Representatives will Continue, the debate on the budged tomorrow. When it is finished the works cstimates and then the Iron…

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University Rectors. Elections at Glasgow and Edinburgh. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 27 October 1908 · page 2

Elections to fill the offices of rectors of the Universities of Glasgow and Edinburgh took place to-day with the follwing results:—Glasgow: Lord…

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The Kimberley Election. Perth

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 27 October 1908 · page 4

The election for the Kimberley seat in the Legislative Assembly in proceeding. The return of Mr. A. Male, the late member; is assured. The latest…

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Federal Parliament. the New Protection Constitution Amendments Indicated. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 28 October 1908 · page 5

The premised and anxiously expected New Protection memorandam was laid on the table of Parliament by Ministers yesterday afternoon. So that effect…

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State Parliament. Crown Lands Amendment Bill. Second Reading Carried. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 28 October 1908 · page 5

A question asked by a Government supporter in the Legislative Assembly yesterday afternoon as to whether the Government intended to introduce this…

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Canadian Elections. Laurier Government Reinstated with a Reduced Following Concession to Government Employees. on the Eve of the Election [Reuter's Message.] London, Thusday

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 28 October 1908 · page 4

The results of the Canadian general parliamentary elections show that Sir Wilfrid Laurier's Government has been retained in power, though it will have…

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The World of Sport. Cup Candidates.—no. Ii. Tulkeroo

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 28 October 1908 · page 6

The best of good iudges feel inelined to take off their lats to Tulk[?]s Melbourne Cup chance. His running in the recent Canifield Cup…

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The State Parliament. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 29 October 1908 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly last night the Crown Lands Act Amendment Bill, the second reading of which had been agreed to on the previous day,…

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