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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1908

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MR. J. H. CANN, M.L.A. Recovering From Recent Illness. Visited Parliament House This Afternoon. Had Been on Verge of Death. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 2 December 1908 · page 8

This afternoon, Mr. J. H. Cann, M.L.A. (Broken Hill), visited Parliament House and was cordially greeted by his colleagues. In conversation he…

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Menzies Election. Perth, Tuesday Night

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 2 December 1908 · page 3

The Chief Justice to-day dismissed the application made for an injunction respecting the Menzies election, in which Gregory (Minister for Mines)…

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Federal Parliament. Session Closing Next Week. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 3 December 1908 · page 4

Senator M'Gregor (Viec-President of the Executive Council) announced in the Senate to-day that the session would close next week…

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The Shah's Impudence. Again Issues Placards Refusing a Parliament. London

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 3 December 1908 · page 1

The Shah's proclamation abolishing the Constitution, and refusing to summon Parliament, has been again placarded in Teheran…

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The Federal Parliament. Capital Sites Bill. Read a Third Time. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 3 December 1908 · page 2

In the House of Representatives yesterday the Capital Sites Hill was read a see[?] time and the measure was taken into committee…

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The Queensland Parliament. Efforts Being Made to Unseat the Government Brisbane, Wednesday Night

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 3 December 1908 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly to-day, the Premier (Mr. Kidston) moved that the House meet on Mondays for the remainder of the session. He said it…

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South Australian Parliament. Premier Price Gives a Denial to a Rumor. Adelaide, Wednesday Night

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 3 December 1908 · page 1

In the Legislative Council this afternoon, further consideration of the Workmen's Compensation Bill was postponed for a fortnight. This practically means…

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South Australian Parliament. Premier Price Displays' Great Warmth Over Railway Matters. Refers to Broken Hill. Adelaide, Wednesday Night

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 3 December 1908 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly this afternoon the Premier (Mr. T. Price) showed considerable warmth when the proposal to construct a direct…

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Balkan Troubles. an Emperor As Peacemaker. Movement of Austrian Troops Into Bosnia. Discussion in Italian Parliament. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 3 December 1908 · page 2

It is reported at Vienna that the Emperor Francis Joseph, alarmed at the dancer resulting from the policy of Baren von Achreathal (Foreign…

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Turksh Elections. London

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 3 December 1908 · page 1

The Turkish election, in accordance with the new Constitution, are proceeding. Armenians and Jews are voting solidly with the Tunes throughout…

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Egypt Desires a Parliament. London

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 4 December 1908 · page 1

The Egyptian Legislative Council has unanimously urged the Khedive's Government to confer on the nation the right of effective participation in…

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The Federal Parliament. the Adjournment Announced. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 4 December 1908 · page 8

Mr. Andrew Fisher (Prime Mi[?]ster) announced to-day that Parliament would adjourn on Friday week…

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The Queensland Parliament. the Treasurer Delivers His Financial Statement. Brisbane, Thursday Night

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 4 December 1908 · page 2

The Legislative Assembly sat right through till 3 o'clock this afternoon, and the Address-in-Reply was then carried by 32 votes to 26…

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The Federal Parliament. Labor Government in Difficulties. Its Supporters Critical. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 4 December 1908 · page 4

Little progress was made yesterday in discussing the Estimates in the House of Representatives. At midnight the Attorney-General's…

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Federal Affairs. Cabinet Discussing Subjects. Coming Before Parliament. No New Mesures. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 4 December 1908 · page 4

The Federal Caomat yesterdat discussed the subjects w[?] are to come before Paruament be[?]ore the session closes. The Prime [?]nister (Mr…

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N.S.W. Parliament. the House Discussing the Minimum Wage Bill. Sydney, Thursday Night

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 4 December 1908 · page 2

The N.S.W. Parliament are to-night engaged in a discussion of the Minimum Wage Bill. The discussion is likely to be an…

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Melbourne Cricket. Government House v. M.C.C. Committee. Federal Parliament v. Government House. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 4 December 1908 · page 5

A cricket match between a Govern ment House team and a Melbourne Cricket Club Committee took place yesterday, the result being:…

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South Australian Parliament. The Chief Secretary Explains and Tenders an Apology. Murray Waters Agreement. Adelaide, Thursday Night

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 4 December 1908 · page 1

In the Legislative Council this afternoon, the Chief Secretary made a personal explanation, and tendered an apology, with reference to some remarks…

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The Federal Parliament. Session Expected to Close on Ihi Day Week. "Jawbone" [?]Eild Asks Questions. Melbourne, Thursday Night

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 4 December 1908 · page 1

In reply to Senator Givens in the Senate to-day, Senator McGregor said that an endeavor would be made to close the session to-morrow (Friday) week…

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British By-election. London

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 4 December 1908 · page 1

The election to fill the vacancy in the representation of Chelmsford in the House of Commons, created by the retirement of Sir F. C. Rasch, has…

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