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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1913

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State Parliament. Prorogued to November 6. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 October 1913 · page 4

The New South Wales Parliament was yesterday prorogued to November [?], and the dissolution will probably take place on that date…

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Federal Parliament. Ministers Answer Questions. Government Looking After Trusts. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 October 1913 · page 4

A question was asked in the House of Representatives yesterday by Mr. Watkins (N.S.W.) as to whether the Government would consider the…

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The Recent Federal Elections. No Abnormal Duplication of Votes. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 October 1913 · page 4

The Select Committee, appointed to inquire into the allegations concerning the conduct of the last Federal elections, held its first meeting at…

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Sp[?] Speculation on the Cup. How the Candidates Are Fancied. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 October 1913 · page 4

Now that those [?]orses whose [?] tions in the entry list were doubtful have retired from the Cup, nearly every one of the acceptors has a…

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The Mexican Elections. Results Not Likely to Be Known for a Week. [Reuter's Message.] Mexico City

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 October 1913 · page 8

It is not likely to be known for a week who has been elected President of Mexico. A curious feature of the election was…

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State Politics. December 6 Fixed As Polling Day. Nominations Close on November 15. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 30 October 1913 · page 2

As was generally expected, the State Government has fixed the date for the taking of the polls for the New South Wales general elections as December 6…

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Federal Parliament. Ministerialists Caught Napping. Confusion Over Pairs for Absent Members. Excitement Ln the House of Representatives. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 30 October 1913 · page 2

The House of Representatives was yesterday engaged in discussing the [?] to continue his speech at a later date…

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General Cables. [Reuter's Messages.] Sequel to the Italian Elections. Rome

Barrier Miner · Thursday 30 October 1913 · page 4

After the declaration of the poll in the elect[?] at [?] bomds were thrown among the crowd and several persons were injured, one fatally…

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Federal Parliament. Midnight Debate on the Loan Bill. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 31 October 1913 · page 2

The Prime Minister gave notice in the House of Representatives Yesterday that he would introduce a bill to restore voting by post…

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State Elections. the Willyama Seat. Mr. W. J. Ferguson Opens the Campaign. Why He Is Contesting the Seat. Acts As His Own Chairman, and Is Well Received. "A Humble Reformer of Local Labor Methods."

Barrier Miner · Friday 31 October 1913 · page 2

The first speech in Broken Hill by a candidate for Parliamentary honors in connection with the coming State elections was made last night in the…

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General Cables. [Reuter's Messages.] Sequel to the Italian Elections. Rome

Barrier Miner · Friday 31 October 1913 · page 4

After the declaration of the poll in the elections at [?] bombs were thrown among the crowd, and several persons were injured, one fatally…

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Federal Parliament. Loan Bill Passed Through All Stages. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 November 1913 · page 8

The House of Representatives had an all-night sitting last night, during which the closure was used freely. The Loan Bill was passed through all its…

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A Dancer to the Nation. Mr. Bonar Law on the Irish Parliament. London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 November 1913 · page 8

Mr. Bonar Law, in the course of a speech delivered last night said that the Unionists were opposed to Home Rule For Ireland because it would be…

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The State Election

Western Grazier · Saturday 1 November 1913 · page 2

The date of the general elections for this State has been definitely fixed for the 6th December. We understand that for the Willyama seat…

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A Canadian Election. Ottawa

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 November 1913 · page 4

The Canadian Liberals are jubilant at the election of Mr. Bruce to the Ontario seat in the Mouse of Representatives by a majority of 125 votes…

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Municipal Elections. Slight Labor Gain. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 November 1913 · page 2

The municipal elections just held throughout England and Wales, excepting London, have resulted in a Labor gain of 20 odd seats from the…

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The Will Yama Election. To the Editor

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 November 1913 · page 3

Sir,—Mr. Ferguson's meeting at the Town Hall was well patronised; perhaps more than he himself did expect; but it was as perhaps every old…

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The State Elections. Sir William M'millan to Run. a Divided Party. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 November 1913 · page 4

Sir William M'Millan, in response to a deputation, has decided to contest the Willoughby seat at the State election in the Liberal interest. Mr. Wade,…

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Federal Affairs. in Parliament and in Cabinet. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 November 1913 · page 2

The second reading of the bill to restore the postal vote was carried in the House of Representatives yesterday. The Speaker voted in committee…

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Parliament Dissolved. a Formal Proclamation. Sydney, Thursday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 November 1913 · page 4

A proclamation dissolving Parliament was issued to-day. The legislative Council has also been prorogued until December 23. The proclamation, which…

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