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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1913

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Victo Ian Parliament. a "No Confidence" Motion. Moved By. the Country Party Wednesday

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 July 1913 · page 2

The threatened "no donfidence"'motion in the Watt Ministry was moved in the Legislative Assembly last night by Mr. M'Leod, lender of the country…

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The State Parliament. Motion of Want of Confidence. Moved by Mr. Wade. Debate Adjourned Until To-day. Mines Department and State Batter[?]es. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 July 1913 · page 2

Mr. B. B. O'Connor has been re-elected chairman of committees in the Legislative Council, In the Legislative Aasembly last…

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South Australian Parliament. Opened To-day

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 July 1913 · page 4

Adelaide, Thursday Afternoon. The South Australian Parliament was opened this afternoon. The Governor's speech indicated that…

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The Selection of Labor Candidates. Discussion at Lithgow

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 July 1913 · page 4

At the last monthly meeting of the Western District Labor council, Mr. S[?] moved — "That the selection of Parliamentary candidates in future…

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State Parliament

Western Grazier · Saturday 26 July 1913 · page 2

The State Parliament was opened on Tuesday. The Speaker referred to the small pox outbreak and the intending to introduce a bill without delay…

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State Elections. Rival Labor Candidates

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 July 1913 · page 5

Mr. J. B. Nicholson, M.L.A. for Wollongong, referred to the action of the P.L.L. executive in endorsing the nomination of the Bulli miners'…

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P.L.L. Selections. Labor Candidates for the General Elections. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 28 July 1913 · page 8

The Political Labor League is inviting nominations for Labor candidates for Harwood and seven country electorates —Albury, Boga, Clarence, Corowa,…

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P.L.L. Selections. Labor Candidates for the General Elections. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 29 July 1913 · page 4

The Political Labor League is inviting nominations for Labor candidates for Burwood and seven country electorates —Albury, Begn. Clarence. C[?]rowa…

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Parliament House Staff. Returning to the Old Position. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 29 July 1913 · page 2

The newly-elected Speaker of the Legislative Assembly (Mr. Morton) yesterday had a consultation with the President of the Legislative Council…

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King Probably Visits Austalia. the Federal Parliament House. Sydney, Monday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 29 July 1913 · page 1

A rumor is current in official circles that his Majesty King George may visit Australia in November next year. The special object of his visit will be to lay…

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Victorian Parliament. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 30 July 1913 · page 5

The censure motton moved in the Victorian Legislative Assembly by Mr. D. McLeod was defeated by 32 votes to 19. The split in the Liberal ranks…

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West Australia. a Newspaper and the Elections. Perth

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 30 July 1913 · page 4

The proprietors of "The Sunday Times" newspaper have received a summons charging them with having, in contravention of the Commonwealth…

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The State Parliament. Supply Passed. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 31 July 1913 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly last evening, the Government asked for and obtained a supply for the months of July and August, but only after severe…

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N.S.W. Parliament. Mr. Beeby Will Vote with the Government. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 31 July 1913 · page 2

Mr. Wade's vote of censure was further debated in the State Assembly yesterday. Mr. Beeby, the leader of the new political party, "The National…

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Barrier District Rifle Association. Anntai. Meeting of Club Delegates. Election of Officers

Barrier Miner · Friday 1 August 1913 · page 4

The annual meeting of the Barrier District Ride Association was held at the Centreanial Hotel last night, when the president (Mr. W. J. Daniel)…

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State Election. the Willyama Seat

Barrier Miner · Saturday 2 August 1913 · page 8

The final ballot for the selection of a candidate for the Willyama seat in the State Parliament was started this afternoon. The times and places for…

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A Priest's Forecast. Catholic Political Organisation. for Future Elections

Barrier Miner · Monday 4 August 1913 · page 4

The Rev. M. J. O'Reilly, C.M., president of St. Stanislaus' College, told a large audience on Monday night that Roman Catholics were too apologetic…

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The Broken Hill Doctors. a Depot to Re Opened. Parliament to Discuss the Position. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 5 August 1913 · page 2

Regarding the trouble which has occurred at Broken Hill with the doctors, the Board of Health is endeavoring to establish its own depot there, so as to…

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Another Candidate in the Field

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 5 August 1913 · page 2

Ex-Alderman W. H. Wright informed a "Miner" reporter this morning that he had definitely decided to contest the Willyama seat in the New South Wales…

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The Willyama Seat. Mr. Jabez Wright Selected As Labor Candidate

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 5 August 1913 · page 2

The final ballot in the plebiscite taken by the Barrier District Assembly of the P.L.L. to select a candidate to receive the Labor endorsement in the…

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