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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1909

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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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Solitary Confinement. Proposal for Its Alteration. Bill Defeated in Victorian Parliament. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 30 September 1909 · page 2

The second reading of the bill for the alteration of the law as to solitary confinement was defeated in the Victorian Legislative Assembly yesterday…

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State Parliament. Yesterday's Proceedings. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 1 October 1909 · page 2

The State Parliament yesterday, on the motion of Mr. Fitzpatrick (Orange), resolved on the next sitting day to consider in committee the expediency…

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Federal Parliament. Yesterday's Proceedings. the Finance Bill. Interstate Commission. the Federal Capital. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 2 October 1909 · page 4

The Finance Bill was further debated in the House of Representatives yesterday. Mr. Jabez Coon (Ministerial,…

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MR. J. C. Watson's Absence. Question in Federal Parliament. Resented by Labor Members. Mr. Fisher's Remarks. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 2 October 1909 · page 4

The absence of Mr. J. C. Watson, M.H.R. (ex-Labor leader) from Australia, was mentioned in the House of Representatives yesterday…

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Barrier Miner. Saturday, October 2, 1909. the Queensland Election

Barrier Miner · Saturday 2 October 1909 · page 4

TO-DAY some half-million or more inhabitants of Queensland will be momentarily disturbed by another Parliamentary election. As a considerable…

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Queensland Elections. Progressive Party's Rally. Banner Causes Excitement. Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Saturday 2 October 1909 · page 4

In view of the elections for the Legislative Assembly held to-day (October 2), the progressive party held a rally meeting at the Exhibition Hall last…

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Next Senate Election. Selecting South Australian Candidates. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Monday 4 October 1909 · page 8

Candidates are being chosen in South Australia to represent the various political parties at the election of Federal Senators in March next…

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Harry Holland's Release. Interviewed in Albury Gaol. Gratified at His Release. Speaks Well of Officials. No Fault to Find with Food. a Candidate for West Sydney. at Next Federal Elections

Barrier Miner · Monday 4 October 1909 · page 5

As intimated by a telegraphed advice from Sydney, published in the Second Edition of Saturday's "Miner," the Premier on Saturday caused it to be…

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Queensland Election. Ministerial and Labor Gains. the Independent Opposition Annihilated. Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 5 October 1909 · page 2

The results of the Queensland general elections, which took place on Saturday, and the counting in connection with which is now almost competed,…

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State Parliament. Yesterday's Proceedings. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 6 October 1909 · page 4

The Premier (Mr. Wade) stated in the Legislative Assembly yesterday that he hoped to introduce a Workmens Compensation Bill this session…

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Federal Parliament. Yesterday's Proceedings. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 6 October 1909 · page 4

The House of Representatives devoted another, day yesterday to the discussion of a motion by the Prime Minister, "That he be given leave to…

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The Prospects of a General Election. London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 6 October 1909 · page 8

Lord Morley (secretary of State for India) at Manchester last night made the first Ministerial reference to a general election. He said "It might soon…

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Federal Parliament. Yesterday's Proceedings. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 8 October 1909 · page 4

In the House of Representatives yesterday further leave of absence of a month was granted to Mr. J. C. Watson (ex-leader of the Federal Labor…

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New Zealand Parliament. Opened Yesterday. the Governor's Speech. Wellington

Barrier Miner · Friday 8 October 1909 · page 4

The N.Z. Parliament opened yesterday at Wellington. The Governor's speech promised legislation dealing with defence, native…

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Cup Candidates. (By "Wakeful.") No. 1—ARTILLERIE. B. m., 4 years, by Royal Artillery— Nantes. Caulfield Cup, 7.11; Melbourne Cup, 8.0. Owner, Mr. John Whitworth; trainer, J. W. Lowe

Barrier Miner · Friday 8 October 1909 · page 3

When the V.A.T.C. handicapper, Mr. Kelly Maitland, Publicly stated the other week that the only Caulfield Cup candidate he would like to have…

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The Prospects of a General Election. London

Barrier Miner · Friday 8 October 1909 · page 8

Lord Morley (secretary of State for India) at Manchester last night made the first Ministerial reference to a general election. He said "It might soon…

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Circular From the Broken Hill Candidates

Barrier Miner · Friday 8 October 1909 · page 4

In connection with the annual meeting of the Junction Company, which is to be held in Adelaide on Wednesday next, Messrs. W. Reichers and W. C…

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Federal Parliament. Yesterday's Proceedings. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 October 1909 · page 5

The second reading of the Seat of Government Acceptance Bill was moved in the Senate yesterday. Senator Millen said the Government…

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The Brighton Election. Return of Mr. Snowball. Heavy Ministerial Vote. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 October 1909 · page 5

MR. O. R. Snowball (Ministerialist and "Liberal") has been elected for Brighton in place of the late Sir Thomas Bent…

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