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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1912

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South Australian Elections. Government Defeat Probable. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Monday 12 February 1912 · page 4

The adjournment of the counting at about 1 a.m. on Sunday left the result of the elections in a very interesting state. So far as the Adelaide and Port…

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Tasmanian Parliament. Further Prorogued. Hobart

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 13 February 1912 · page 2

The Tasmanian Praliament has been further prorogued till March 30…

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New Zealand Politics. Parliament Opens on Thursday. Wellington

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 13 February 1912 · page 2

Members are gathering into Wellington for the next session of the New Zealand Parliament, which opens on Thursday…

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State Politics. Parliament's First Business Next Monday. Redistribution of Seats Scheme. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 13 February 1912 · page 2

Parliament's first business next Monday will be the pussing of the new Income Tux Bill, which Mr. Dacey (Treasurer) promised at tho adjournment of…

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Barrier Miner. Tuesday, February 13, 1912. the South Australian Elections

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 13 February 1912 · page 2

THE defeat of the Labor Ministry in South Australia has been the result of the appeal to the country which was foreed upon the Govenment by…

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The New Mayor. To-night's Council Meeting. Alderman B. Brady Chosen As Labor's Candidate. an "Independent" to Be Nominated

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 13 February 1912 · page 3

A special meeting of the City Council will be held to-night for the purpose of electing the Mayor of Broken Hill for the cusuuig 12 months. As these…

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South Australian Elections. Mr. Peake Interviewed. "People's Verdict Against the Government."

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 14 February 1912 · page 8

The leader of the Opposition in the South-Australian Parliament (Hon. A. H. Peake) was seen at his home, "Wyoming", Rose-terrace, Wayville, by a…

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Broken Hill Mayoralty. Fixing the Allowance. Defeat of the Independents' Proposal. Members of the Party Leave the Meeting. Election of Mayor Postponed

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 14 February 1912 · page 5

There was an atmosp[?]re of something likely to happen in the Counoil Cnamber last night, when the city alderman assembled to elect a Mayor and fix his…

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South Australian Elections. Cabinet Meeting To-morrow, Mr. Peake Probable Speaker

Barrier Miner · Thursday 15 February 1912 · page 4

Everyone interested in the political situation was (says the "Daily Herald") eager to ascertain the next move to be made by the Government and…

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Next Senate Election. Victorian Labor Aspirants. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 15 February 1912 · page 4

Twenty-seven members of the Victorian P.L.C. have been nominated for the next Senate election. The ballot to reduce the number to three…

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South Australian Elections. Premier Verran at Wallaroo. Liberal Victory Criticised. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 15 February 1912 · page 2

Speaking at Wallaroo last night the Premier (Mr. Verran) said the Liberal victory in the South Australian elections was one for the almighty power…

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The Censure Motion on Mr. Wade. a Bill Drafted for Protection of Parliament

Barrier Miner · Friday 16 February 1912 · page 3

Mr. W. A. Holman (Attorney-General) says that for the protection of Parliament, a bill has been drafted as a direct outcome of the motion of…

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The Imperial Parliament. the Opening Ceremony. Summary of King's Speech. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Friday 16 February 1912 · page 4

The Imperial Parliament was opened to-day in dull, dry weather. Their Majesties were accorded an ovation when driving in state to…

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State Parliament. to Re-assemble on Monday. a Heavy Programme of Business Drawn Up. Sydney, Firday

Barrier Miner · Friday 16 February 1912 · page 3

Parliament will reassemble on Monday, and will proceed at once with the despatch of a heavy programme of business, which the Government has…

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South Australian Elections. the Verran Ministry's Resignation. Likely to Take Place To-day. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Friday 16 February 1912 · page 2

Although Mr. Verran would not say definitely that the resignation of the Ministry would be handed to the Governor to-day, it is understood that he…

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The Election of Mayor. To the Editor

Barrier Miner · Friday 16 February 1912 · page 2

Sir,—The election of this official seems to be giving rise to a lot of uncomplimentary remarks from different quarters. It is, in my opinion,…

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Election of Mayor. To the Editor

Barrier Miner · Friday 16 February 1912 · page 4

Sir,—As an Independent alderman I wish to explain my position and conduct in conjunction with my colleagues at last Monday night's meeting,…

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South Australian Elections. Cause of Ministry's Defeat. What Mr. Griffith Says. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 16 February 1912 · page 4

The defeat of Labor in South Australia is regarded with serious alarm by Federal Ministers. It will not make the Federal Government's eftort to…

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New Members of Parliament. Hon. J. Jelley, M.L.C. (Central District)

Barrier Miner · Saturday 17 February 1912 · page 8

Mr. James Jelley, cabinetmaker, of Woodville, has successfully contested a seat for the Central District in the Legislative Council after two election…

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TELEGRAMS South Australian Elections. Liberals Victorious

Western Grazier · Saturday 17 February 1912 · page 2

The South Australian elections who held on Saturday. Although no definite results are to hand the counting of votes so far shows the Vorran…

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