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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1912

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Victorian Parliament. Opened Yesterday. Legislation Foreshadowed. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 4 July 1912 · page 4

The Victorian Parliament was opened by the State Governor yesterday afternoon, in the Governor's Speech reference) was made to the recent…

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Labor Ultimatum. Conoerning British by Elections. Friction with the Liberals. [Router's Message] London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 4 July 1912 · page 4

The Labor Party [?]matum issued yesterday to the effect that in the event of there being three-cornered contests for the Hanley and Creswell seats in…

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U.S.A. Presidential Election. Mr. Woodrow Wilson's Nomination. Scene of Wild Enthusiasm. [Reuter's Message] Baltimore

Barrier Miner · Thursday 4 July 1912 · page 4

The final break in favor of Mr. Woodrow Wilson at the Democratic Convention, came at the 46th ballot. The leaders of the Underwood and…

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Victorian Parliament. Three Months' Supply. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 5 July 1912 · page 4

Supply for three months, amounting to £199,831 will be granted by the Victorian Parliament, and both Houses will be adjourned till Tuesday next…

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Federal Parliament. the Censure Motion. Supply Bill Passed by the Senate. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 5 July 1912 · page 2

In the House of Representatives yesterday Mr. Chanter continued his speech on the Address in Reply and Mr. Deakin's censure motion, He said…

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Victorian Parliament. Three Months' Supply. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 July 1912 · page 8

Supply for three months, amounting to £199,831, will be granted by the Victorian Parliament, and both Houses will be adjourned till Tuesday next…

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British Politics. the Lahor Party and By-elections. Will Help Hanley and Crewe Candidates. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 July 1912 · page 4

The Labor party at Crowe has adopted Mr. Holmes's (Amalgamated Society of Railway Workers) candidature…

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Federal Parliament. the Censure Debate. Colonel Ryrie Attacks the Government. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 July 1912 · page 4

During the censure debate in the Federal House of Representatives yesteday, Colonel Ryrie-made an all-round attack on the Government. He…

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The Hanley Election. London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 July 1912 · page 8

Laborites are strongly denn[?] of the Government in connection with the Hanley election. There are no signs of a compromise, Mr. Finney, president…

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Federal Parliament. the Censure Debate. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 July 1912 · page 4

There is a long list of members who have yet to speak on the censure amendment in the House of Representatives, which promises to carry on the…

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Labor's Attack. in Tasmanian Parliament. No-confidence Motion Moved

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 July 1912 · page 1

In the Tasmanian House of Assembly on Wednesday, Mr. J. Earle, leader of the Opposition, challenged the Government by moving the following addition…

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British Politics. the By-elections. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 9 July 1912 · page 2

Mr. R. L. Outhwaite, the Handley Liberal candidate, is basing his campaign on taxation of land values. Practically his chief support is a band…

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No General Election in Sight. London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 9 July 1912 · page 2

Mr. F. D. Acland (Parliamentary Under-Secretary to the Foreign Office), speaking at St. Albans, said that there would be no general election for another…

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Federal Parliament. the Censure Debate. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 July 1912 · page 5

In the debate, on the censure motion inthe Federal House of Representatives yesterday. Mr. Harper levelled a severe indictment against the Government on…

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Queensland Parliament. Debate on Address in Reply. Mr. Bowman Condemns the Government. for Batoning the People. Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 July 1912 · page 5

In the Quensland House of Assembly yesterday the debate on the Address in Reply was resumed by Mr. Bowman (leader of the Opposition and Labor…

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United States Presidency. the Democratic Candidate

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 July 1912 · page 6

Much interest will now be centred in the Democratic candidate for the Presidency of the United States, Dr. Woodrow Wilson…

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Enginedrivers' Examinations. Successful Broken Hill Candidates. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 July 1912 · page 5

Enginedrivers' examinations, under the Mines Inspection and Coal Mines Regulation Act, were recently conducted at Broken Hill. Canbelego, Cobar,…

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The Re-opening of Parliament. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 11 July 1912 · page 4

The Cabinet yesterday agreed to all the matters to be referred to in the Governor's speech at the re-opening of Parliament on July 23. The…

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Melbourne Unemployed. Sensation at State Public Offices. Premier Refuses to Receive Deputation. Mr. Watt Hooted. Proposed Demonstration to Parliament House. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 11 July 1912 · page 5

A sensational occurrence took place at the State Public Offices yesterday. A deputation, representing the Trades Hall Council, and including the…

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Long Price About a Cup Candidate

Barrier Miner · Thursday 11 July 1912 · page 4

Nipple has the minimum weight, 6.7 in the Silver City Cup. A bet of £200 to £1 has been secured about his chance. Nipple won a Trial Stakes at…

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