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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1912

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Saturday Half-holiday. To-day's Polling

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 19 June 1912 · page 8

Polling in connection with the Saturday half-holiday proposal became very brisk at noon to-day. At that hour the many employees in the larger…

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Federal Affairs. When Parliament Meets. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 19 June 1912 · page 8

When Parliament meets in July Ministers intend asking the House to vote supplies, which expire on June 30. and will then move for a six months…

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State Politics. the Opening of Parliament. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 19 June 1912 · page 5

A special issue of the "Government Gazette" was published yesterday, summoning Parliament to meet on July 23 next…

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Mr. Griffith Again in Trouble. Complaints From Members of Parliament. Not Able to Interview the Minister. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 19 June 1912 · page 5

Mr. Griffith has received a number of complaints from members of Parliament and others, who have been unable to obtain interviews with him,…

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U.S.A. Presidential Election. Mr. Roosevelt at Chicago. Accorded a Great Reception. [Reuter's Message.] Chicago

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 19 June 1912 · page 4

Mr. Theodore Roosevelt held a reception at his hotel, to which crowds of admirers flocked, until he was forced to retire exhausted…

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Saturday Half-holiday. Result of the Polling. Majority in Favor of

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 June 1912 · page 4

Polling in connection with the Saturday half-holiday proposal commenced at 10 o'clock this morning, was concluded at 5 o'clock this afternoon…

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Federal Affairs. When Parliament Meets. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 June 1912 · page 4

When Parliament meets in July Ministers intend asking the House to vote supplies, which expire on June 30, and will then move for a six months'…

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Federal Parliament. Opened Yesterday by the Governor-general. Debate on Address-in-reply Adjourned. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 June 1912 · page 2

The Federal Parliament was opened yesterday by the Governor-General The House of Representatives. The Vice-regal speech, which was…

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U. S. A. Presidential Election. Chicago Republican Convention Held. Wild and Exciting Scenes. [Reuter's Message.] Chicago

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 June 1912 · page 2

The Republican Convention was held in the Coliseum to-day, 14,000 being present. The floor area of two acres and a gallery of an acre and a half…

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Federal Parliament. Bills Introduced Into Senate. the No-confidence Motion. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 21 June 1912 · page 2

Both Federal Houses sat yesterday. THE SENATE. There were introduced to be read for the first time in the Senate…

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Another Candidate Suggested. New York

Barrier Miner · Friday 21 June 1912 · page 2

A movement is on foot to nominate Mr. Gaynor, Mayor of Now York, as a Democratic candidate for the Presidency…

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U. S. A. Presidential Election. Further Exciting Incidents at the Convention. Sensational Demonstration by Rooseveltites. [Reuter's Message] Chicago

Barrier Miner · Friday 21 June 1912 · page 2

A more pacific spirit is prevailing at the Republican Convention, though Mr. Roosevelt's speech has strengthened the belief that he will "bolt"…

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When Parliament Will Rise. London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 June 1912 · page 8

The "Daily News" states that the Government intends that Parliament shall rise on August 10 till. October 10, and sit, if necessary, into 1913 to pass…

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U. S. A. Presidential Election. Dramatic Scene at Chicago. Betweem Father Flynn and Mr. Roosevelt. Father Flynn Resigns From Roosevelt's Committee. [Reuter's Message.] Chicago

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 June 1912 · page 8

A dramatic scene has taken place between Father Flynn (a, Roosevltite) and Mr. Roosevelt. the former shouted, "You ought to have bolted long…

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Public Service Bill. General Botha's Amendment. Carried in South African Union Parliament. [Reuter's Message.] Capetown

Barrier Miner · Monday 24 June 1912 · page 8

Genernl Botha's amendment to the Puhlie Service Bill was carried in the Union Parliament to-day by 63 votes to 29…

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U. S. A. President1al Election. Mr. Taft's Chances Rosy. the Democrat's "Dark Horse." [Reuter's Message.] Chicago

Barrier Miner · Monday 24 June 1912 · page 8

Mr. Roosevelt's supporters are working vigorously to prevent Mr. Roosevelt from holding his own convention, lest the result of an irreconcilable split of…

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U. S. A. Presidential Election. [Reuter's Message.] Republican Convention Quieter. Chicago

Barrier Miner · Monday 24 June 1912 · page 4

The Republican Convention is quieter and dull to-day. Mr. Bryan (Democratic candidate) states there is a tendonoy on the part of both parties to…

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Presidential Election. Mr. Roosevelt's "Bolt." [Reuter's Message.] Chicago

Barrier Miner · Monday 24 June 1912 · page 8

Owing to the certainty of losing their bffices, it is unlikely that more than two hundred Rooseveltites will participate in the "bo1t."…

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The State Parliament. When Will l5LE Elections Be?

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 25 June 1912 · page 4

There, has been speculation as to the date of the next State elections (says the "S.M. Herald.") As parties are now placed, the elections will probably…

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Rival Candidates. Labor Men Differ

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 25 June 1912 · page 1

The rival claims of Mr. Catts, M.H.R., and Mr. Stuart-Robertson, M.L.A., for selection as Labor candidate for the Cook Federal, division led…

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