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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1911

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Parliamentary By-elections. London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 17 June 1911 · page 8

The Ross and Cromarty Parliamentary by-election held to-day resulted: Mr. "Macpherson (Liberal), 3717; Mr. Templeton (Conservative), 1253. Mr…

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The West Ham Election. Agent Adjudged Guilty of Corrupt Practices. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 21 June 1911 · page 8

In the West Ham Parliamentary election case, the judges decided that Mr. Masterman's agent was guilty of corrupt practices and knowingly returned…

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West Ham Election. London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 21 June 1911 · page 4

The West Ham Parliamentary election has been declared void, but the present member (Mr. Masterman) has been adjudged guiltless of any corrupt…

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Election Riots in Galicia. Vienna

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 21 June 1911 · page 8

In election riots at Drobobyez (Galicia) the crowd stoned the military. The latter fired at the rioters, killing eight of thom…

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Queensland Parliament. to Be Called Together on July 11. Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Thursday 22 June 1911 · page 2

It is understood that the Queensland Parliament will be called together on July 11. Members of the Government party will probably meet on the 10th…

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Opening of Parliament. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 June 1911 · page 8

The opening of Parliament will take place at noon on Wednesday next…

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Canadian Politics. Government Preparing for a General Election. [Reuter's Message.] Ottawa

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 June 1911 · page 4

The Canadian Government is preparing for a general election. It is believed that if the Conservatives, after the House resumes,…

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Woman Member of Parliament

Barrier Miner · Saturday 24 June 1911 · page 7

Miss Anna Rogstad, the first woman member of the Norwegian Parliament, made her maiden speech before the House last month. She was especially…

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Inspection of Steam Boilers. Enginedrivers and Firemen's Secretary. Preparing Petition for Parliament. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Saturday 24 June 1911 · page 4

The secretary of the South Australian branch of the Enginedrivers' and Firemen's Association, Mr. W. S. Hamilton, informed a reporter…

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Clash of Authority. Military and Civil. Scene at Parliament House

Barrier Miner · Monday 26 June 1911 · page 4

Complaint is made by Federal Parliamentarians that the military authorities arranged for the reservation of Federal Parliament House steps for…

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Judge Bursts Into Tears. Daughter's Illness Stops Cork Election Trial

Barrier Miner · Monday 26 June 1911 · page 3

Owing to the critical illness of Judge Gibson's daughter the East Cork election trial was adjourned on Monday for a fortnight (says "Lloyd's News"…

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Lindrum to Challenge Gray. Match in England. Candidate for the Championship of the World

Barrier Miner · Monday 26 June 1911 · page 4

The possibility of a match between George Gray and Fred. Lindnum, the Australasian champion, has been discussed in England lately. Gray's…

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State Parliament. Industrial Arbitration Bill. Reference to the Recent Tramway Strike. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 28 June 1911 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly last night Mr. Wade resumed the debate on the Industrial Arbitration Bill. The leader of the Opposition…

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State Coal Mines Bill. to Be Submitted to Parliament. Finally Discussed by Cabinet. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 28 June 1911 · page 7

The Acting Premier (Mr. Holman) stated this afternoon that the bill, which is to be submitted to Parliament in connection with the proposal…

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Queer Stories of an Election. Alleged Bribery

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 28 June 1911 · page 6

No fewer than 820 offences are alleged in the petition against the return of Captain J. A. Morrison, Conservative M.P. for East Nottingham…

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N.S.W. Locomotive Drivers' Association. Election of Officers. Resignation of General Secretary. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 28 June 1911 · page 4

Mr. R. Hollis, M.L.A., general secretary of the New South Wales Locomotive Drivers, Firemen, and Cleaners' Association, has resigned after 26 years'…

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Next Senate Elections. P.L.L. Executive Calling for Nominations. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 28 June 1911 · page 4

The Political Labor League executive, is calling for the nominations of eligible candidates to contest the three vacancies in the Federal Senate at the next…

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Queensland Parliament. Mr. Armstrong to Be Proposed As Speaker. Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Thursday 29 June 1911 · page 4

The Queensland Premier (Mr. Denham) says that Mr. Armstrong will be proposed as Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, in succession to the late Mr…

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G.A. Speaker Ill. Absent From Opening of Parliament: a Motion of Sympathy. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 29 June 1911 · page 4

The absence of the Speaker (Sir Jenkin Cole) through illness from the opening of Parliament to-day, was referred to feelingly in the Legislative…

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The Following Appeared in Yesterday's Second Edition. South Australian Parliament. Settling Details Coming Session. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 29 June 1911 · page 4

Parties in the House were busy yesterday in settling the details for the coming session. The Government met in Cabinet in…

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