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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1909

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Sobraon Cooks and Stewards. Allegations of Overwork. a Scene[?] in Parliament. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 17 September 1909 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday, Mr. Nielsen (Labor, Y[?]) moved the adjournment of the House to discuss the hours worked by cooks and…

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S.A. Politics. Preparing for the Elections. Consolidating Anti-labor Forces. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Friday 17 September 1909 · page 4

At the half-yearly meeting of the Farmers and Producers' Political Union last night, the secretary reported that the executive committee were, by…

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Sir Thomas Bent's Death. References in Federad Parliament. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 18 September 1909 · page 6

The death of Sir Thomas Bent was referred to in the House of Representatives to-day. Several mem[?]brs expressed sympathy at the loss of the…

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Federal Parliament. Application of the Closure. High Commissioner Bill. the House Counted Out. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 18 September 1909 · page 4

In the House of Representattives yesterday Mr. W. M. Hughes (Labor, N.S.W.) moved dissent from the Speaker's ruling in connection with the…

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Federai Parliament. High Commissioner. Bill. the Defence Bill. Oppositionists Threat. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 20 September 1909 · page 5

In the Honse of Representatives this week the High Commissioner Bill will be read a third time. The Government will make an appointment…

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Legislative Council Candidates. Journalist. Publican. and Farmer. Perth

Barrier Miner · Monday 20 September 1909 · page 5

For the vacancy in the representation of the South-east Province in the Legislative Council, caused by the resignation of Mr. Maley. Messrs. J. F…

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Federal Labor Party. Novel Electioneering Scheme. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 20 September 1909 · page 5

A few members of the Federal Labor Party have evolved a novel electioneering scheme. They have arranged with Pathe Freres for a preparation of…

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The Albany Seat. Labor Candidate Returned. Perth

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 21 September 1909 · page 2

The extraordinary election for the Albany seat in the' Legislative Assembly, held on Saturday has resulted in the return of Mr. Priee (Labor) by a…

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An Electioneering Incident. Labor Candidate and Interjector. Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 September 1909 · page 2

Mr. J. S. Callings, a Labor candidate for the Toombul electorate, when addressing a meeting last night, jumped from the platform and seized an…

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Federal Parliament. a Lively Scene. Mr.hughes Named Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 September 1909 · page 1

A lively, scene was witnessed,in the House of Representatives this afternoon. Mr. Hughes (ex-Attorney-General), in expressing dissent from the…

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The Umberuberka Scheme. Its Unaccountable Delay. Minister of Works' Promise. Matter Discussed in Parliament. Barrier Members Criticism. the Minister's Explanation. Motion Negatived. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 September 1909 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday, Mr, Arthur Griffith (Member for Sturt), moved the adjournment of the House call attention to the action of the Minister…

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New Parliament Buildings. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 September 1909 · page 2

The Public Works Committee has approved of the expenditure of £65,000 on the first section of the revised plan' of the new Parliament buildings. It…

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N S.W Parliament. Yesterday's Proceedings. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 September 1909 · page 2

The Assembly agreed yesterday to a motion by the Prermier,—"That the House, should, at its next sitting day go into committee to consider the…

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Federal Parliament. Nationalisation of State Debts. Bill Introduced. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 September 1909 · page 4

In the House of Representatives yesterday the Prime Minister (Mr. Deakin) moved the second reading of a bill to enable the Federal Parliament…

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A General Election Probable in January

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 September 1909 · page 8

The "Daily Chronicle" and the "Daily News" state that it is probable that a general election will take place in January…

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The Budget. A'general Election Imminent,; £Rutcr's Message] London, Mionday

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 28 September 1909 · page 2

Sir C. B. B. M'Laren, M.P. (Liberal), speaking at Bosworth (Leicestershire), to-day,'said he would' consider a general election i on, the Budget as one…

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Parliament and People. London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 September 1909 · page 6

Mr. J. Dillon, Nationalist member for East Mayo in the Home of Commons, asserts that many of the privileges of the Commons are really…

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State Parliament. Yesterday's Proceedings. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 September 1909 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday, Mr. Hollis (Newtown) asked the House to consent to the appointment of a select committee to inquire into…

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The Barrier Prisoners. Question Is Parliament. Concerning Their Release. the Premier's Reply. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 September 1909 · page 6

In Parliament to-day Mr. M'Laurin (member for Albury) asked the, Premier (Mr. Wade) if he had yet decided when the Barrier prisoners (Holland,…

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Federal Parliament. Yesterday's Proceedings. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 30 September 1909 · page 2

In the House of Representatives yesterday, the debate was resumed on the Finance Bill. Mr. Wynne (Ministerial, Vic.), said…

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