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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1912

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Queensland Parliament. Prorogued to March 26. Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 March 1912 · page 8

The Queensland Government Gazette has been issued, [?] Parliament to March 26. The Premier (Mr. Denham), seen yesterday,…

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State Politics. Parliament Is Sitting Long Hours. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 March 1912 · page 4

Mr. Holman says that the Opposition is responsible for the long hours which Parliament is sitting. They have wastell too much time, and must not…

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State Parliament. Aw Adult Suffrage Bill. to Be Introduced by Mr. Griffith. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 March 1912 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday, Mr. Arthur Griffith gave notice of motion for leave to introduce a bill to confer adult franchise upon citizens…

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The Next Federal Elections. New South Wales P.L.L. Getting Ready. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 March 1912 · page 4

The P.L.L. of this State is already preparing for the next Federal elections. The executive of this body has appointed a sub-committee, consisting…

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Municipal By-election. Mr. T. F. Hynes's Meeting

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 March 1912 · page 5

Yesterday evening, Mr. T. F. Hynes, who is a candidate for the sent in the City Council rendered vacant by the resignation of Alderman F. W. Wickes,…

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The Senate Elections. Trouble Over Choice of Candidates. Discussion Among Labor Bodies. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 March 1912 · page 4

A difficulty has arisen over the choice of Labor candidates for the Senate election next year. lt was caused through a resolution having been…

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Barrier Miner. Monday. Match 11, 1912. the Municipal By-election

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 March 1912 · page 4

THE by-election for the Broken Hill Council will take place to-morrow. The affairs of the Council have been brought prominently before the…

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State Parliament. a Busy Day. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 12 March 1912 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday Mr. Holman gave notide of Iris intention to move on the following day for leave to introduce a bill to amend the…

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To-day's By-election. Proceedings This Morning Very Quiet

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 12 March 1912 · page 3

The tolling in. connection with the election of un alderman, to fill the seat in the City Council rendered vacant by the resignation of Alderman F…

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Hkoken Hita. Club. the Election of the Association Deleoate?

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 12 March 1912 · page 3

There was a good attendance of members und intending nioiu'ici.s of tho Broken Hill Football Club at the Wilcannia Club Hotel last night. Mr…

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State Parliament. a Busy Session. Assembly Sitting to Early Hour. Sydney, Wednesday. Both Houses sat yesterday. Legislative Council

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 March 1912 · page 5

In the Legislative Council yesterday, the Australian Gaslight Company's Bill was passed through its remaining stages and forwarded to the Assembly,…

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The State Elections. Intention of Ministers. Mr. Griffith to Contest Bathurst. Other Ministers May Try to Unseat Liberals. "An Untried Colt for Sturt." Mr. Griffith Not Afraid of the " Red Baggers." Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 March 1912 · page 4

Mr. Griffith (Minister for Works) last night confirmed the report which has gamed currency during the last few days that it was his intention to oppose…

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The Municipal Elections. Declaration of the Poll

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 March 1912 · page 8

The returning oflicer (Alderman T. G. Marks) formally announced at noon, in tho presence of a few ratepayers, the result of yesterday's polling, and de…

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Municipal By-election. Mr. T. F. Hynes Returned

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 March 1912 · page 5

The municipal by-election for the vacancy in the City Council caused by the resignation of Alderman F. W. Wickes took place yesterday. The…

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Commonwealth Parliament. Redistribution Scheme in the West

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 March 1912 · page 4

Tho Perth correspondent of tho "Ago" states:An analysis of tho Federal electorate redistribution scheme in comparison…

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State Parliament. Another Busy Day. Bill for Increased Payment to Members. Sydney, 'Thursday. Both Houses sat yesterday

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 March 1912 · page 3

Legislativo Council. In the Legislativo Council leavo was given to Introduce a bill to vest certain lands in trustees for purposes of St…

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Barrier Ranges Athletic League. Annual Meeting and Election of Officers

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 March 1912 · page 2

The adjourned annual meeting of the Barrier Ranges Athletic League was field at the Commercial Hotel last night, Mr. E. F. Dwyer in the chair…

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Brisbane Sewerage Board Election. Three Labor Representatives Successful. Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 March 1912 · page 2

Polling took place yesterday in connection with the election of four members to the Metropolitan Water and Sowerage Board, to fill the places of…

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Perth University. Election of Celvncellor and Vice-ohancbllor. Perth

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 March 1912 · page 2

At the first mooting yesterday of the Sonate of the West Australian'University, which is to be established during the year, Sir Winthrop Hackett,…

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Commonwealth Parliament. Redistribution Scheme in the West

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 4

The Perth correspondent of the "Age" states:"— An analysis of the Federal electorate redistribution scheme in comparison…

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