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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1908

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THE S.A. Parliament. Scene in the Legislative Council. a Legislator Gets Angry. Strikes a Fighting Attitude. Aims a Straight-out Blow. Hitting the Wrong Man. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Saturday 19 December 1908 · page 8

In the S.A. Legislative Council immediately after the adjournment last, night a scene occurred. Mr, Lewis quarrelled with Mr. Lucas over a pair…

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The Turkish Parliament. London

Barrier Miner · Monday 21 December 1908 · page 3

The Sultan's speech at the opening of the Turkish Parliament was modelled on Western lines. He said that the Parliament of 1876 had been…

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Austral Art for Federal Parliament House. London

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 21 December 1908 · page 1

At the Australian Artists' Club dinner the speakers urged that the artists should not be overlooked when the plans were considered for decorating the…

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Westralian Parliament. Economies Demanded—and Shorter Speeches Suggested. Perth, Sunday Night

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 21 December 1908 · page 1

In the Assembly on Friday, night member after member called, upon the Government to effect economies. Mr. Nanson adopted a threatening…

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The Turkish Parliament. Sultan Congratulated by King Edward. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Monday 21 December 1908 · page 4

King Edward yesterday telegraphed to the Sultan his sincere congratulations upon the assembly of the Turkish Parliament and his earnest prayer…

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S.A. Parliament. Finished the Session at 6 P.M. on Saturday. Adelaide, Sunday Night

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 21 December 1908 · page 3

The State Parliament concluded all the business of the session at 6 p.m. on Saturday. The Licensing Bill was passed, the…

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British Legislation. Imperial Parliament Prorogued To-Day—London Docks Bill Passed. Mr. Bottomliy Fined. London

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 21 December 1908 · page 1

The Imperial Parliament will be prorogued to-morrow (Monday). The next session begins on February 16. In spite of strong protests by the Labor…

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The Following Apprared in Yesterday's Third Edition. Victorian Elections. Further Candidates Announced. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 22 December 1908 · page 4

The Labor party is bringing out an opponent against Sir Thomas sent for Brighton. Dr. Rose will oppose Mr. Prendergast (Labor leader) for North…

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Queensland Parliament. Loan Bill Passed to the Amount of £3,208,000. to Assist Public Works. Brisbane, Monday Night

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 22 December 1908 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly to-day, the Treasurer moved the adoption of the loan proposal amounting to £3,208,000. He said that it would be necessary to…

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Queensland Parliament Closing the Session. the Premier Criticised. Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 December 1908 · page 5

Both Houses of the Queensland Parliament met yesterday. In the Legislative Council the Loan and Appropriation Bills were received…

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Queensland Parliament Closes. Labor Leader Condemns the Premier. Brisbane, Tuesday Night

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 23 December 1908 · page 5

The Legislative Council met at 3.30 p.m. to-day, when the Loan and Appropriation Bills were received from the Assembly, and passed through all the…

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Prime Minister's Movements. Intends to Visit All the States. Before Parliament Meets. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 December 1908 · page 4

Mr. Andrew Fisher (Prime Minister) intends, if possible, to visit all the States beforo the next meeting of the Federal Parliament. On New Year's…

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The Imperial Parliament. Prorogation Ceremony. the King's Speech. Longest on Record. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 December 1908 · page 4

The Imperial Parliament was prorogued yesterday with the customary ceremony. Lord Loreburn in the House of…

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Imperial Parliament. Should Papuans be Forced to Work for Government Without Pay? a Japans Guile. London

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 23 December 1908 · page 1

Replying to Mr. Molt[?]o, in the House of Commons, Colonel Secy (Under-Secretary of State for the Conies) said that the Papuan Council, at the end of May…

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The Victorian Elections. Sir Thomas Bent's Opinion. Talks About "Licking Creation." Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 December 1908 · page 4

Sir Thomas Beat considers that there is every indication of an effective fighting anti-socialistic party being returned at the coming Victorian…

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Victorian Elections. Additional Particulars. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 December 1908 · page 8

The following Labor members have been returned unopposed:—Messrs. Beazley (Abbotsford), Anstey (Brunswick), Solly (Carlton), Sangster (Port…

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Northern Territory Vacancy. Labor Candidate Elected. Port, Darwin

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 December 1908 · page 5

Mr. Crush, the Labor, candidate, has been elected to fill the vacancye created by the death of Mr. Solomon in the representation of the Northern…

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Probationary Student Scholarship. Successful Barrier Candidates. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 December 1908 · page 4

In the recent competitive examination for the probationary student scholarship the following Barrier candidates were successful:…

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Prorogation of Parliament Will Not Meet Again Until March 4. ADELAIDE, Wednesday Night

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 24 December 1908 · page 1

The Governor of South Australia (Sir George Le Hunte) to-day issued a proclamation proroguing the State Parliament until March 4, 1909…

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Queensland News. More Immigrants Coming to Swell the Labor Market. the Parliament Prorogufd. Brisbane, Wednesday Night

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 24 December 1908 · page 1

A proclamation was issued to-day proroguing the State Parliament to the 9th February. The Premier (Mr. Kidston) intends to…

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