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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1913

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Victoria By-election. Labor Wins a State Seat. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 March 1913 · page 8

The count in the Warrenhelp (Victorian) election has been Completad. The result is:—Hogan (Labor). 2011; Clark (Liberal), 1974. Mr. Brennan…

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Election Fever Commencing. Politicians Campaigning. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 March 1913 · page 8

The campaign for the coming Federal and State elections is now in good swing, and candidates are addressing large audiences in the various centres…

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Upsetting the Yass Election. Mr. Wade Raises a Technical Point. a Polling Place with No Polling Booth. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 10 March 1913 · page 2

Mr. C. G. Wade says it is more than likely that another election will be necessary for the Yass constituency. "News has come to hand." said Mr…

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A Sleeping Parliament. Another Record. [Reuter's Message.] Ottawa (Canada)

Barrier Miner · Monday 10 March 1913 · page 4

The Canadian House of Representatives has just completed 100 hours continuous sitting. This breaks all Canadian records…

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Parliament Prorogued. Woman's Vote Left for Private Member Next Session. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Monday 10 March 1913 · page 4

parliament has prorogued. A private bill will be introduced next session embodying the principle of Mr. W. H. Dickenson's suffragist amendment…

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Sydney Gas Strike. Terms of Settlement. Immediate Resumption of Work. Special Session of Parliament. Amending the Industrial Act. Sydney, Saturday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Monday 10 March 1913 · page 4

The employees of the gas companies this morning accepted terms of settlement of the strike. The terms are:-…

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The Questioned Yass Election. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 11 March 1913 · page 2

Mr. Cogulan, the, chief eleotoral offiecr, in regard to,the validity of the Yass election, says he does not know why the chango in polls was made. It…

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The Suffragettes. Supporting Labor Candidates. a Boycott Op. Antisuffragists. [Reutar's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 11 March 1913 · page 4

The National, Union of Women's Suffrage Societies has resolved to oppose all Government candidates and rapport Laborites…

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The Imperial Parliament British Cotton Growing in Egypt. Debate on the Addiikss-inreply. Effect of Europe's Arma. Ments. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 12 March 1913 · page 4

The King's speech at the opening of Parliament yesterday announced that the Exchequer was guaranteeing a loan to develop ootton growing in the…

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The Following Appeared in Yesterday's Third Edition. the King Insulted. Assailed by Suffracettes. at Opening of the Imperial Parliament. Volleyed with Manifestoes. Five Women Arrested. an Exciting Street Procession. Progressive Legislation Foreshadowed. Education and Home Rule. [Reuter'S Message.] London, Monday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 12 March 1913 · page 8

His Majesty King George opened the Imperial Parliament in full state today. The proceedings were exciting. A large crowd assembled in the…

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City Council. Special Meeting. Election of Committees

Barrier Miner · Friday 14 March 1913 · page 3

A special meeting of the City Council was held at the Council Chambers last night. The Mayor (A[?]man T. f. Hynes) [?]upied the [?] and there…

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Yass Election. Mr. Flowers Says It Is Not Invalid. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 15 March 1913 · page 4

In connection with Mr. Wade's statement that the Yass election is invalid, Mr. Flowers, the acting Chief Secretary, when seen yesterday, said it…

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The Coming Election. To the Editor

Barrier Miner · Saturday 15 March 1913 · page 4

Sir,—Time draws near, and the election may come like lightning out of a clear sky, and many electors have probably not yet decided for which party…

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The Coming Elections. Mr. Hughes Will Stand. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 March 1913 · page 1

The Attorney-General of the Commonwealth (Mr. W. M. Hughes), has definitely made np his mind to sacrifice himself on the altar of duty, and has…

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A By-election. Fought on the Defence Question. London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 March 1913 · page 8

The by-election for the Kendal division of Westmoreland took place yesterday and resulted as follows:—Colonel Weston (Unionist), 3261; Somerville…

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Federal Election Campaign. East Sydney Liberal Candidate Selected. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 March 1913 · page 2

At a meeting of the electoral conference of the East Sydney branches of the Liberal Association last evening, Mr. J. G. Willson, of the Postal Department,…

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The Turkish Defeat. After the Fall of Adrianople. Joy on the Field and in Parliament. [Reuter's Message.] Sofia

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 March 1913 · page 4

The Bulgarian Sobranje (National Assembly) has passed a resolution of gratitude to the army for its glorious exploits. The deputies stood and…

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Struggle in a Cab. Police and Cabmen Fight for the Reins. a Scene in Collins-street. John Norton Not "A Candidate for Martyroom." Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 2 April 1913 · page 5

Yesterday and to-day the City Bench was occupied for a considerable time in bearing a charge of street obstruction against Charles Burchell, who described…

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Federal Affairs. Preparing for the Elections. Reciprocity with New Zealand. Ministerial Interview in Melbourne. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 April 1913 · page 4

lt was decided at a meeting of the Federal executive yesterday to further prorogue Parliament till April 23, when a proclamation will be issued…

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Federal Candidates. Must Pay for Newspaper Reports. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 April 1913 · page 4

Mr. Thomas Brown, M.H.R., has oponed the Federal campaign in the Orange end of his electorate, but the daily newspapers refused to publish the…

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