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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1910

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Federal Politics. Cabinet Meeting Yesterday Parliament to Be Opened on July 1. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 May 1910 · page 4

The first of the policy-making Cabinet meetings of the Federal Government was held yesterday. All the Ministers attended, but no…

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N.S.W. Parliament. to Meet on June 14. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 May 1910 · page 2

A "Government Gazette" notice was issued yesterday calling Parliament together for the despatch of business on June 14…

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King Edward's Death. Funeral Observances in Victoria. Impressive Scene Outside Federal Parliament House. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 May 1910 · page 6

In connection with the Victorian observances of the King's funeral to-day an impressive, scene was witnessed outside Federal Parliament House. The…

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The Belmore By-election. Labor Candidate Returned. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 May 1910 · page 4

The Parliamentary by-election for Belmore on account of the vacancy created by the death of Mr. E. W. O'Sullivan resulted in the return of…

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Why Labor Won. Clergyman's Remarks on Federal Elections

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 May 1910 · page 3

Before a congregation of nearly 2000 men in St. Paul's Cathedral yesterday afternoon (reports the Melbourne "Age" of May 16), an interesting…

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British Politics. General Election This Year Unlikely. in Mr. Philip Snowden's Opinion. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 May 1910 · page 4

Mr. Philip Snowden, Labor M.P. for Blackburn, Lancashire, speaking at Blackburn last night, said that, in his opinion, it was far from probable that…

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Westralian Legislative Council Elections. Final Figures for Central Province. Perth

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 24 May 1910 · page 2

The final figures for the election for the Central Province of the Westralian legislative Council, conducted on the preferential voting system, are:—…

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Is the Federal Parliament Legal? Mr. Crouch's Question. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 May 1910 · page 5

Mr. Hughes (Federal Attorney-General) yesterday declined to express an opinion on the question raised by Mr. Crouch, ex-M.H.R., as to whether the…

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The State Parliament. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 May 1910 · page 4

The State Parliament, meets next Thursday, the first time since the elections…

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S.A. Parliament. to Meet Thursday Next. Sir Jenkin Coles and the Speakership. Ministry to Be Immediately Challenged. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 May 1910 · page 2

The State Parliament will meet next Thursday. Following the usual custom, legislators will meet on Wednesday in the Assembly Chamber for the…

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American Legislation. Modified Primary Election Bill Passed. by New York Senate. London

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 May 1910 · page 4

The Primary Election Bill, a milder substitute of Governor Hughes's Bill, has been passed by the New York State Senate, with the help of the…

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Demise of the Crown. Its Effect on Commonwealth Parliament. Mr. Cruoch's Letter. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 30 May 1910 · page 5

Mr. Crouch, ex-M.H.R., has addressed another letter to the Governor-General regarding the Federal Parliament's legality owing to the demise of the…

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The Federal Elections. the Corio Seat. Mr. Crouch's Petition. Against Return of Mr. Ozanne. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 31 May 1910 · page 4

Mr. Crouch, ex-M.H.R., has filed a petition against the return of Mr. Ozanne for Corio in the House of Representatives, alleging undue influence,…

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S.A. Parliament. Sir Jenkin Coles Re-elected Speaker. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 2 June 1910 · page 4

At a meeting of members of the Assembly held at Parliament House this afternoon, Sir Jenkin Coles was reelected Speaker on the nomination of…

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The Constitutionality of the Parliament. Mr. Crouch's Challenge. Disposed of by Mr. Hughes. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 2 June 1910 · page 2

The Attorney-General, Mr. Hughes, has disposed of the point taken by Mr. Crouch, ex-M.H.R., challenging the constitutionality of the present…

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The Coming Elections. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 2 June 1910 · page 2

Mr. Dacey, M.L.A., Labor, says that the banner of Labor at the coming elections will be emblazoned thus: "Abolition of Legislative Council and…

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S. A. Parliament. Opened at Noon To-day. the Government Defeated. Mr. Verran to Form a Labor Ministry. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Friday 3 June 1910 · page 7

The first South Australian Parliament after the last elections was opened at noon to-day by the Governor, when members were sworn in…

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The Fremantle Election. Perth

Barrier Miner · Friday 3 June 1910 · page 4

In connection with the Fremantle election for the Assembly two Ministerial candidates were nominated yesterday against one Laborite, but last…

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Victorian Legislative Council Elections. One Labor Member Returned. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 3 June 1910 · page 4

There was not a large poll for the elections for the Legislative Council yesterday. There are 17 provinces, each returning two members. At the…

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An Election Petition. Mr. Crouch Seeks to Upset the Corio Election. and to Displace Mr. Ozanne. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 6 June 1910 · page 4

Mr. R. A. Crouch. ex-Fusion M.H.R., has lodged with the High Court a statement by which he supports his petition by which he prays…

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