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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1911

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Imperial Parliament. Tariff Reform Agitation. Severely Criticised by Prime Minister. Imperial Preference Termed an Imposture. Fiscal Amendment Rejected by 324 TO 222 VOTES. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 4

In the Imperial Parliament yesterday, during the debate on Mr. Austin Chamberlain's fiscal amendment. Mr. Asquith (Prime Minister) taunted…

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The Labor Conference. One Class on the Railways Affirmed. Election of Mayor by the People. Various Proposals of Local Government Reform. Caucus Election of Ministries. Abolition of Capital Punishment. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 13 February 1911 · page 5

The Labor Conference resumed, its sittings on Saturday. Mr. Coates (Bathurst) proposed that sleeping accommodation be provided…

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The North Sydney Seat. Mr. Dugald Thomson Not a Candidate. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 13 February 1911 · page 5

Mr. Joseph Cook has received a cable from Mr. Dugald Thomson, ex-M.H.R., who is in England, who says that he must decline to stand the invitation…

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North Sydney Federal Vacancy. Names of Possible Candidates. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 14 February 1911 · page 2

Mr. William Brooks (of William Brooks, Ltd.), and Mr. Sydney Smith, ex-M.H.R., have been mentioned as possit candidates for the North…

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Imperial Parliament. Yesterday's Proceedings. [Reurter's Massage.] London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 15 February 1911 · page 2

Mr. Augustine Birroll, Chief secretary for Ireland, replying to a question in the House of Commons yesterday relating to Mr. T. Russell's status,…

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The Labor Conference. Pledge for Members of the Upper House. a Promise to Work for the Abolition of the Council. Qualification of Candidates. Dealing with "Eleventh Hour Adventists." Modification of Former Determination. Mr. J. C. Watson Anticipates Another State Election. Mr. Lamond Lives in Hope of It. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 15 February 1911 · page 3

The State Labor Conference sat again last night. The Conference, on the motion of Mr. J. C. Watson, adopted a pledge for…

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North Sydney Federal Vacancy. Labor Candidate Selected. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 16 February 1911 · page 1

The North Sydney Labor League last night selected Mr. S. E. O'Brien to contest the vacant North Sydney Federal seat in the interests of Labor…

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The Krupp Family. Socialist Accusation in German Parliament. [Reuter's Message.] Berlin

Barrier Miner · Friday 17 February 1911 · page 4

During the navy debate in the German Parliament yesterday, the socialists accused the Krupp family of making £2,340,000 clear profit during the…

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An Irish Parliament. the British Prime Minister's Statement. [Router's Message,] London

Barrier Miner · Friday 17 February 1911 · page 6

Mr. Asquith (Prime Minister), ih the House of Commons to-day stated that after the Veto Bill was settled the Government would propose a bill…

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Imperial Parliament. Prime Minister on Veto Bill. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 18 February 1911 · page 4

Mr. Asquith (Prime Minister), in moving a motion yesterday in the House off Commons to appropriate private members' time for Government…

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British Politics. Last Year's Developments. an Abortive Conference. the Outcome of the General Election

Barrier Miner · Monday 20 February 1911 · page 3

A London correspondent writes, under date of January 13:— Although 1910 closed without any change havinig actually been made in…

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North Sydney Federal Vanancy. Names of Candidates. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 20 February 1911 · page 4

Colonel Ryrie has been recommended for selection as the Liberal candidate for North Sydney by the local Electoral Court Council…

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Queensland By-elections

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 21 February 1911 · page 4

The following nominations have been received for the Enoggera and Rockhampton elections caused by the retirement of Messrs. Hawthorn and…

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The North Sydney Seat. Colonel Ryrie Opposition Candidate. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 21 February 1911 · page 2

The selection of Colonel Ryrie as Opposition candidate for the vacant North Sydney Federal seat was yesterday confirmed by the Central Executive…

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The Following Appeared in Yesterday's Third Edition. Imperial Parliament. Monday's Proceedings. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 22 February 1911 · page 8

The Imperial Parliament met today. The Veto Bill, which the Government intends to immediately introduce into…

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The Following Appeared in Yesterday's Second Edition. Imperial Parliament. Yesterday's Proceedings. [Reuter's Messag'[?]] London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 February 1911 · page 4

Mr. Asquith (Prime Minister), replying to questions in the House of Commons yesterday, said it was impossible for Mr. Bryce (British Ambassador to…

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Imperial Parliament. Veto Bill Carried in the Commons. Scene of Great Enthusiasm. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 February 1911 · page 4

The Parliament (House of Lords' Veto) Bill was read a first time in the House of Commons by 351 to 327 votes yesterday…

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Canada and America. Dispelling Unrest Caused by Annexation Talk. the Canadian Parliament Declares Its Loyalty to Britain. [Reuter's Message.] Vancouver

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 February 1911 · page 4

The Canadian Parliament yesterday formally declared its loyalty to Great Britain. The French Nationalist group…

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Queensland By-elections. Ministerialist Returned for Enoggera. Labor Candidate Leading at Rockhampton. Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 February 1911 · page 5

Two by-elections were held on Saturday for vacancies in the State Parliament. At Enoggera Mr. Trout, the Ministerial candidate was returned by…

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The Rockhampton Election. Return of the Labor Candidate. by Majority of 23. Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 28 February 1911 · page 2

The vacancy, in the Parliamentary representation of Rockhampton, caused by the, retirement of the ox-Premier, Mr. Kidston, has been filled by the…

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