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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1908

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Queensland Parliament. The Governor's Speech to be Delivered On Tuesday. Outlining the Government's Programme. Brisbane, Monday Night

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 17 November 1908 · page 1

It is understood that the Governor's Speech at the opening of Parliament on Tuesday will make reference to the reasons for calling members together so late…

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The Fisher Government. to Meet Parliament To-day. Sir John Forrest Will Challenge. the Strength of the Government Party. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 17 November 1908 · page 2

Both Houses of the Federal Parliament will meet this afternoon, when members will be officially introduced to the new Ministry, and the Prime…

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Political Labor League. Candidates for Selection to Contest Senate Seats

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 17 November 1908 · page 3

The following are the candidates nominated by the Barrier District Assembly Political Labor League—three to be selected:—…

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New Zealand Elections. Take Place To-day. Wellington

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 17 November 1908 · page 2

The New Zealand general election takes place to-day, There are 106 Government candidates, 54 Opposition candidates, 29 Independents, and 24…

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State Parliament. Mr. Griffiths Takes His Seat. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 November 1908 · page 4

Upon the Legislative Assembly meeting yesterday afternoon, Mr. Arthur Griffith was sworn in and took his seat upon his re-election for Sturt. No…

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The Federal Parliament. Adjournment Granted Until November 25. MELBOURNE, Tuesday Night

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 18 November 1908 · page 1

The House of Representatives met for a short sitting to-day. The Prime Minister (Mr. Andrew Fisher) formally announced the personnel…

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The Queensland Parliament. an Important Notice of Motion Given. Brisbane, Tuesday Night

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 18 November 1908 · page 1

The Queensland Parliament was opened by Governor Chelmsford at noon today. His Excellency's speech was make in…

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The State Parliament. Mr. Arthur Griffith Sworn in Last Night. Sydney, Tuesday Night

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 18 November 1908 · page 1

When the House of Assembly met this afternoon the Speaker made the announcement that Mr. Arthur Griffith had been re-elected for the Sturt…

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The Queensland Parliament. Reopens To-day. Attitude Towards the Ministry to Be Tested. Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 November 1908 · page 8

The Queensland Parliament opens to-day. lt is thought that a motion will be submitted, probably by the Labor party, which will now be in direct…

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The Federal Parliament. Brief Sitting To-day. Adjourned to November 25. Ministerial Statement Then Expected. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 November 1908 · page 8

The House of Representatives met to-day, but only a brief sitting was held. Mr. Fisher (Labor Prime Minister)…

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New Zealand Elections. Substantial Majority for the Government. Sir Joseph Ward's Over Whelming Majority. Minister for Lands and Whip Defeated. No-license Carried in Eight Electorates. Wellington

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 November 1908 · page 4

The Parliamentary general elections took place yesterday. The polling was exceptionally heavy. The returns are not yet complete,…

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Mr. Griffith's Re-election. Notified by the Speaker. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 November 1908 · page 8

The Speaker in the Legislative Assembly to-day notified members with having received a writ from the returning officer that Mr. A. H. Griffith…

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The Menzies Election. Discussed in the We[?]tralia Parliament. Perth, Wednesday Night

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 19 November 1908 · page 3

Mr. T. Walker (Ka[?]owna) discussing the Electoral Act in the Assembly to-day referred to the Menzies election being upset after case had been decided by…

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The State Parliament. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 November 1908 · page 2

Both Houses of the State Parliament met yesterday. LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. In the [?]egislative Council the Police…

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The Victorian Parliament. Melbourne, Wednesday Night

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 19 November 1908 · page 3

After a lot of dilly-dallying and lost time, the Bent Government has at last got its team together again. The newly-appointed Ministers were…

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South Australian Parliament. Council Again Rejects Wages Boards Resolutions. Adelaide, Wednesday Night

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 19 November 1908 · page 3

The Wages Boards resolutions of the Legislative Assembly, which had been previously rejected by the Council, and again submitted to that body, were again…

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Opening of the Queensland Parliament. the Sessional Programme. Proposal of Local Governors. Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 November 1908 · page 4

The Queensland Parliament was reopened yesterday afternoon. The speech of the Governor, Lord Chelmsford, referred to the new mail…

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New Zealand Elections. Auckland, Wednesday Night

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 19 November 1908 · page 1

As a result of the New Zealand elections, the Ministers claim that the Government has gained two seats and lost three…

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New Zealand Elections. Government's Solid Majority. Large No-license Gains. Wellington

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 November 1908 · page 2

The complete election returns of New Zealand show the state of parties to be as follows:—Government, 36; Opposition, 15; Independent, 3. Second…

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Federal Politics. Mr. Bruce Smith Appeals for Opposition Unity. Election of Leader by Ballot. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 November 1908 · page 2

Mr. Bruce Smith, M.H.R.. has appealed for the unity of the "Liberal" Opposition forces in the Federal Parliament. He has submitted a…

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