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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1910

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Federal Elections. South Australia. the Boothby Division. Declaration of the Poll. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 May 1910 · page 4

The declaration of the poll for the Boothy division in the House of Representatives took place at the Unley Town Hall at noon to-day…

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Recent Federal Elections. Senate Vote in Victoria. Request for a Recount. Electoral Officer's Decision. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 4 May 1910 · page 8

The Federal electoral officer in Victoria has decided to inform Sir Robert Best that he cannot agree to a recount of all the Senate votes, but that he…

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Payment of Members in Transvaal Parliament. London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 May 1910 · page 4

The Chief Justice of the Transvaal, at the instance of three members of the Legislative Council, has granted a rule nisi, returnable on Friday,…

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The Victorian Parliament. Prorogued to June 14. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 May 1910 · page 1

The Victorian Parliament has been further prorogued from Tuesday next to June 14. Probably Parliament will assemble for the dispatch of business…

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S.A. Politics. the Government to Be at Once Challenged. Ministry Election by Ballot. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 May 1910 · page 4

It is understood that as soon as the House assembles the Government will have to face a sudden death motion, which will, of course, be carried…

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The Hartlepool Election. London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 May 1910 · page 4

The Hartlepool election, which resulted in the return of Sir Christopher Furness (Liberal) to the House of Commons, has on petition been declared…

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Federal Elections. How Did It Happen? Why Labor Won

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 May 1910 · page 3

The following article from the Catholic Press," Sydney, which was published just after the Labor victory at the recent Federal elections, has…

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Members of Parliament. Oaths of Allegiance

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 May 1910 · page 6

When a King or a Queen of England dies the oaths of members of the Imperial Parliament must be taken anew. Thus the members of the present…

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Federal Politics. Parliament to Meet on July 1. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 May 1910 · page 6

The Federal Parliament will assemble on Friday, July 1. Federal ministers will shape the policy of the Government to be submitted…

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S.A. Politics. the Flinders Election. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 May 1910 · page 5

The last of the missing roles in connection, with the Flinders election is expected to be received on May 17…

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Opening South African Parliament

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 May 1910 · page 2

The Duke of Connaught or Prince Arthur will open the South African Parliament instead of, as originally proposed, the Prince of Wales (now…

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The Regeht Federal Elections. Victorian Senate Returns. Poll Declared To-day. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 May 1910 · page 8

The Victorian poll was declared to-day for the Senate, 500 people being present. Messrs, Findley, Barker, and Blakey…

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The Federal Parliament. to Meet on July 1. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 12 May 1910 · page 2

The assembly of the Federal Parliament has been delayed until July 1 in order that all amounts may be returned, and all the Members be able…

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In the Commonwealth. Federal Parliament's Messages to New King. Senator De Largie's Objection. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 13 May 1910 · page 2

Senator De Largie (Labor) has taken exception to Senator Gould and Mr. Salmon, M.H.R., sending messages to the new King as President of…

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Memorial Ceremony at Federal Parliament House. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 May 1910 · page 4

The Minister of Defence (Senator Pearce) has drawn up tentative arrangements for the memorial ceremony at the Federal Parliament House on…

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Assembling of Parliament. Is It Necessary to Meet?

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 May 1910 · page 4

The question has been raised (says the "Age") whether it would be necessary for the State Parliament to meet in consequence of the death of King…

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Darling Harbor By-election. Mr. Macey's Candidature. Labor Council's Resolution. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 May 1910 · page 6

The Sydney Labor Council last night resolved—"That this council ask the Coal Lumpers' Union to withdraw Mr. Macey as its delegate, owing to…

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Parliamentary Candidate's Expenses. Expected Supporters to Pay. Order Made Against Him. Perth

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 May 1910 · page 4

G. J. R. Lemessurier, solicitor, was sued at the Perth local court yesterday for £13 10s., alleged to have been incurred during his candidature as Labor…

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Member of Parliament Unseated. on the Ground of Excessive Expenses. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 May 1910 · page 4

Mr. I. C. Guest, Liberal member for Cardiff in the House of Commons, has been unseated on the ground of excessive expenses. Other charges were…

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South Australia. Meeting of Parliament. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 May 1910 · page 4

It is now reported that Parliament will probably meet on June 2…

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