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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1908

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THE N.S.W. PARLIAMENT. Heavy Work to Do Before Going Into Recess. Settling the Land. Sydney, Monday Night

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 15 December 1908 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly to-night, in reply to Dr. Arthur (Middle Harbour). the Premier (Mr. C. G. Wade), stated that the Monday following…

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The Queensland Parliament. The Government Challenged, but Survive by 39 to 16 Votes. the Governor's Allowance. Brisbane, Monday Night

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 15 December 1908 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly to-day, the Estimates were considered in Committee, on item 1400—"the Governor." Mr. Hardacre asked the Premier (Mr…

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The Presidential Election. London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 December 1908 · page 2

According to the "New York Times," Mr. W. H. Taft received 7,659,680 votes in the Presidential election, and Mr. W. J. Bryan…

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State Parliament. a Broken Compact. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 December 1908 · page 8

The Legislative Assembly in committee yesterday dealt with the Estimates The [?]es for the departments of Mines, Agreculture, and Treasury were…

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Federal Parliament. Prorogued to January 27 Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 December 1908 · page 8

The Foderal Parliament has been prorogued, by official proclamation, until January 27…

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N.S.W. Parliament. Discussion Resumed on the Estimates. Sydney, Tuesday Night

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 16 December 1908 · page 3

The Legislative Assembly met to-day, and resumed the discussion on the Estimates. The Mines Department Estimates…

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The Tuek'sh Parliament. Qreetings From British Politicians. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 December 1908 · page 8

Three hundred and seventy-six members of the H use of Commons including Mr. Asquith (Prime Minister) and Mr. A. J. B[?]lfour (leader of the…

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Queensland Parliament. Session to Be Brought to Close Before Christmas. Brisbane, Tuesday Night

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 16 December 1908 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly to-day, Mr. Airey moved the adjournment of the House in order to discuss the question of financial relations between the…

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A.m.a. Meeting. Nominations Received for the Annual Elections

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 16 December 1908 · page 4

The ordinary general meeting of the A.M.A. was held at the Trades Hall last evening. President T. Gamboni occupied the chair, and there was a large…

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Labor Candidates Endorsed. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 December 1908 · page 4

The Political Labor Council has ondorsed the following candidates at the State elections:—Albert Park, Mr. Elmslie; Benambra, Mr. Wright;…

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Warwick Election Petition. Mr. Barnes Declared Duly Elected. Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 December 1908 · page 4

The hearing of the petition against the return of Mr. Barnes as member of the Assembly for Warwick, was continued yesterday…

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State Parliament. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 17 December 1908 · page 2

A bill authorising the construction of a spit to the Manly tram was read a third time in the Legislative Assembly last night…

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Queensland Parliament Brisbane, Wednesday Night

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 17 December 1908 · page 2

It is understood that, with the object of finishing up the work of the session before Christmas, the guillotine will be applied on Friday next…

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Oldest Parliament Greets the Youngest. London

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 17 December 1908 · page 1

Three hundred and seventy-six member of the House of Commons, including Mr. Asquith (Prime Minister) and Mr. A. J. Balfour (leader of the Opposition)…

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Westralian Parliament. The Government Compelled to Abandon Bills. Labor Member Advises. Perth, Wednesday Night

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 17 December 1908 · page 1

At a special meeting of the Ministerial caucus, held to-day, the question of the construction of the Fremantle dock was adversely criticised…

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S.A. Parliament. Premier Price Says Members May Yet Go Home for Xmas. Adelaide, Wednesday Night

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 17 December 1908 · page 1

The Premier (Mr. T. Price) informed members off the Legislative Assembly this afternoon that if satisfactory progress be made in both Houses with the…

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2nd Edition. Miner Office, 2.30 p.m. State Parliament. an All Night Sitting. Generous Applications of the Gag. Several Scenes. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 17 December 1908 · page 4

The Assembly sat until 5.15 this morning. The application of the gag on the discussion on the estimates for the…

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Victoria. the State Elections. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 17 December 1908 · page 2

The other Labor candidates selected to contests seats in the forthcoming State elections are:—Mesrs. Fenton (Essendon) M'Carthy (Prahran); Gray…

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Federal Parliament. Sessional Attendances. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 18 December 1908 · page 5

The House of Representatives sat 44 days during last session. Thirteen members were present at every sitting of the House. These were the Speaker…

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Next Senate Elections. the Count for Labor Candidates Begins To-morrow. Sydney, Thursday Night

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 18 December 1908 · page 1

The count of the ballot papers for three candidates to represent the Labor Party at the next Senate elections will commence on Saturday…

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