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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1908

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The Following Appeared in Yesterday's Third Edition. Scene in Parliament. Labor Leader and Chief Secretary in Conflict. Mr. Griffith's Unparliamentary Expression. Called Upon to Withdraw. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 November 1908 · page 4

During the debate on the Pure Foods Bill in the Legislative Assembly to-day, Mr. M'Gowen (leader of the Labor Opposition) was speaking when…

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The State Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 November 1908 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly last night the resolution incidental to the introduction of the Sydney Corporation. Land Tax Bill was agreed to…

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Shah Declines to Convene Parliament. London

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 November 1908 · page 8

The Shah declines to convene the Persian Parliament owing to the British and Russian Ministers' inability to guarantee the security of his life…

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Queensland Parliament. Address-in-reply Debate Proceeding. Brisbane, Thursday Night

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 20 November 1908 · page 1

The Premier (Mr. Kidston) to-day tabled copies of the correspondence between the Government and Colonel H[?]mmand, of the Salvation Army, relating…

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Queensland Parliament. Motion of Want of Confidence. Continuance of the Debate. Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 November 1908 · page 5

In the Legislative Assemble last night an Appropriation Bill providing for Supply: (£640,000) for two months was read a third time…

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"Early Information." Charges made in the Westralian Parliament. Mr. Glowery Challenges. Perth, Thursday Night

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 20 November 1908 · page 1

In the course of the debate on the Address-in-Reply, in the Legislative Assembly to-day, an exchange of opinions occurred in regard to the statement alleged to…

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South Australian Parliament. Proposed State Coal Mine. the Factories Bill. "Free Conference" Between the Houses. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 November 1908 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly last night the Premier, Mr. Price, moved the second reading of the bill to authorise the State purchase of a coal mine in…

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The Amazing Shah. Declines to Convene Parliament Unless His Life is Guaranteed by Britain and Russia. London

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 20 November 1908 · page 1

A telegram from Teheran states that the Shah has refused to convene Parliament because the British and Russian Ministers have declined the…

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The Menzies Election. a Levy Struck to Pay Buzacott's Law [?]Osts. Perth, Thursday Night

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 20 November 1908 · page 1

All the Trades Unions in West Australia have struck a levy of one shilling per member in order to defray the law costs of Mr. Buzacott, who was unseated for…

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All for Gold. Chapter Viii.—conclusion. the Reefton Rush—an Election Adventure—the Wyalong "Riot"—home Again

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 November 1908 · page 6

The only rush of any importance besides those I have mentioned was to Reefton, not far from Barmedman, and at one time it looked as if the gold find…

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New Zealand Elections. the Premier Congratulated. Advance of Prohibitionist Movement. Effect of Women's Votes. [Reuter's Messages.] London

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 November 1908 · page 4

"The Times" congratulates Sir Joseph Ward (Premier of New Zealand), in securing another three years effective tenure of power as a result of the…

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Pulls in Parliament

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 21 November 1908 · page 2

Open or veiled charges of corruption are constantly being made against members of Parliament. Are there no means by which graft," as it is understood…

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Queensland Parliament. Debate on the Address-in-reply Resumed. Brisbane, Friday Night

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 21 November 1908 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly to-day the debate on the Address-in-Reply was resumed. Later…

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South Australian Parliament an All-night Sitting to Discuss the Licensing Bill. Adelaide, Friday Night

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 21 November 1908 · page 1

The Legislative Assembly sat[?]until-8 o'clock this morning considering the Licensing. Bill in Committee. The clause under which barmaids are…

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Menzies Bye-election. Bitter Feeling of Partisans— Both Sides Confident. Perth, Friday Night

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 21 November 1908 · page 3

At Menzies on Thursday evening, Premier Moore and Gregory (who is opposing Buzacott, the unseated in member) addressed a crowded meeting in the…

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Westralian Parliament. Perth, Sunday Night

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 23 November 1908 · page 1

The coming week will probably find Parliament discussing the Arbitration Act. Members will have a job…

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The Menzies Election. Gregory Leading by 22 Votes. Returns Yet Incomplete. a Stirring, Bitter Contest. Perth, Sunday Night

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 23 November 1908 · page 1

Last Friday's elections at Menzies were probably the most stirring and bitterly contested ever fought in this State. Each side was out to win, and when…

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Westralian Politics. the Menzies Election. Mr. Gregory Practically Elected. Perth

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 November 1908 · page 4

The election of a representative for Monsics In the Legislative Assembly (caused by the unseating of Mr. Buzzacott on petition) took place on Friday,…

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Westralian Parliament. Perth, Monday Night

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 24 November 1908 · page 1

One of the most interesting features of to-morrow's meeting of Parliament, so far as the Assembly is concerned, will be the election of a Chairman of…

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The Menzies Election. The Minister for Mines Wins by 56 Votes. Result to Be Challenged. Perth, Monday Night

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 24 November 1908 · page 1

The final figures for the menzies election give Mr. Gregory, Minister for Mines, a lead of [?] votes over his Labor opponent, Mr. Buza[?]tt…

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