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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1913

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Ridiculous Election Bets. Length Gone to in America

Barrier Miner · Thursday 2 January 1913 · page 6

The voctpru pf Dr. Wilson the nez American President, has meant the performance of many strange antics by those who made rash election bets…

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The Narrung and the Waratah Questons in Parliament

Barrier Miner · Friday 3 January 1913 · page 2

In the House of Commons last Tuesday, Mr. J. P. Farrell, Nationalist M.P. for North Longford, gave notice of his intention to put the following…

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Federal Elections. Timed for Next June. Wellington (N.Z.)

Barrier Miner · Friday 3 January 1913 · page 2

Mr. Frazer, the Federal Postmaster-General, interviewed, said the general election would probably be held next June. He believed the prospects for…

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The A.m.a. Elections. Complete Returns

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 January 1913 · page 5

The counting of the recent ballot for the election of officers and representatives of the Barrier branch of the A.M. A. for the "ensuing', six months was…

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The Ficht for Blayney. Mr. Beeby Behind It. Liberal Candidate Ahead on First Ballot

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 January 1913 · page 5

Sydney, Saturday. With the exception of a return from Paling Yards, one of the inaccessible portions of the Blayney electorate, the…

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Ulster and Home Rule. Irish Parliament's Authority to Be Resisted. "Ulster Must Be Left Out." [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Monday 6 January 1913 · page 2

The campaign to be adopted when the Home Rule Bill comes into operation has been drafted. It is proposed to set up a…

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English Elections. Will Not Be Hurried On. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Monday 6 January 1913 · page 4

The Liberals have organised Clare. The Government does not intend to precipitate the general election, notwithstanding the temptation arising…

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Blayney Election. the Premier's Appeal. Labor to Vote for Beeby in Second Ballot. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 6 January 1913 · page 2

The Premier, Mr. M'Gowen, in an announcement expresses his satisfaction at the splendid fight put [?] the Labor candidate at the recent…

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Federal Parliament. Stated Dissolution in April. and Elections on Empire Day. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 9 January 1913 · page 8

It is stated that the Federal Parliament will be dissolved in April and the elections will take place on Empire Day, May 24…

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The M'gowen Government. Does Not Fear to Face the House Before a General Election. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 10 January 1913 · page 1

Mr. M'Gowen, State Premier, said yesterday that he could not put it too clearly the Government does not fear to face the House in order to get some…

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Tasmanian Elections. Senator Pearce Taking Part. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 10 January 1913 · page 2

The Minister for Defence intends to leave on Monday for Tasmania to take-part in the State election campaign in the succeeding week…

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The Tasmanian Elections Nominations Closed. List of the Candidates. Hobart

Barrier Miner · Saturday 11 January 1913 · page 4

Nominations closed yesterday for the Tasmanian general elections. The following are the candidates:- BASS…

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The Federal Elections. Sydney

Western Grazier · Saturday 11 January 1913 · page 2

Mr. Deakin has resigned the leadership of the Federal Opposition and has decided to retire into private life. the Federal elections have been…

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Telegrams the Blayney Election

Western Grazier · Saturday 11 January 1913 · page 2

The election for the Blaynoy seat in Legislative Assembly, rendered necessary by the resignation of Mr. Booby took place Friday last, the…

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Federal Liberal Leadership. W. H. Irvine Not a Candidate. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 11 January 1913 · page 4

The chief development in the Federal political situation yesterday was the fact that Mr. W. H. Irvine intimated that he would not be a candidate for…

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State Parliament. Belief That Elections Will Be [?]Eld in the Spring. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 14 January 1913 · page 2

It is understood that Cabinet is to-day authorising the issue of a special "Gazette" proclamation further proroguing Parliament for a period of six…

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Date of the Elections. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 14 January 1913 · page 2

Mr. Fisher stated yesterday that the campaign for the Federal elections would probably open in March, the elections taking place in July…

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Federal Elections. Poor Demand for Electoral Claims. Where to Apply for Enrolment Forms

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 14 January 1913 · page 3

Those who are entitled to vote at the Federal elections are showing a great deal of dilatoriness in applying for the necessary forms for enrolment…

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State Parliament's Holiday Extended." Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 15 January 1913 · page 2

The executive council yesterday approved of the further prorogation of the State Parliament until March 4…

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The Blayney Fight. Mr. Beeby on the "Worker." "Worker's" Editor an Exindependent Candidate Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 15 January 1913 · page 2

Mr. Beeby has changed his campaign tactics, and now devotes more attention to organising than to speaking. He says the results so far achieved have…

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