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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1913

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Federal Elections

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 9 April 1913 · page 2

At a special meeting of the executive of the Freetrade. and Land Values League, held last week, it was unanimously decided that the secretary should…

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Federal Elections. Parliament to Be Dissolved on April 23. Polling on May 31. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 10 April 1913 · page 2

The Federal Parliament will be dissolved on April 23, and writs will be issued on April 24. Nominations will close on May 2, and…

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The New China. and Its Parliament. [Reuter's Message.] Pekin, Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Thursday 10 April 1913 · page 4

Yuan-Shi Kai, in a message to the new Chinese Parliament, said he hoped that the Republic would endure for ten thousand years…

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A Character Sketch of Mr. Holman. "The Practical Leader of Parliament. His Position in Regard to Mr. M'gowen

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 April 1913 · page 5

The "British-Australasian" gives the following personal sketch of the Hon. W. A. Holman. Attorney-General and Associate Leader of the New South…

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The Federal Elections. Labor Campaign. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 April 1913 · page 4

Mr. Shannon, a Sydney barrister, who is also engaged in fruitgrowing in the Parramatta district, has been chosen by the P.L.L. to contest the North…

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The State Elections. Mr. Griffith and Annandale a "Persistent Rumor" Denied. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 17 April 1913 · page 4

At a meeting of the Annandale Labor League last evening several letters were received from the general secretary of the P.L.L. One communication stated…

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Federal Elections. Sir William Lyne's Candidature. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 22 April 1913 · page 4

Sir William Lyne is almost certain to enter the political arena again. The Political Labor League has received the following letter from Mr. J. C. Watson,…

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Sydney University Elections. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 22 April 1913 · page 2

The University Senate elections were held yesterday. Of the 10 new Senators elected by the graduates, nine are Conservatives, that is, members of the…

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The Federal Elections. Parliament Dissolved. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 April 1913 · page 2

A Federal proclamation was issued yesterday dissolving the House of Representatives and discharging senators from further attendance…

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A By-election. London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 April 1913 · page 4

The by-election for Shrewsbury in the place of Sir C. L. Hill, resulted:- Mr. Lloyd (Unionist)...... 2[?]2 Mr. Morris (Independent)... 1727…

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Federal Elections. Writs Issued. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 April 1913 · page 2

The writs for the Federal elections and for the Federal referenda on May 31 were issued yesterday…

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Polling Hours in Great Britain. London, Friday Night

Barrier Miner · Monday 28 April 1913 · page 8

A bill has passed the British House of Commons by 208 votes to 56 fixing the hours of polling at elections at from 7 a.m. until 9 p.m…

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Federal Election Cowments. the Signing of Articles. Mr. Hughes and the Law

Barrier Miner · Monday 28 April 1913 · page 1

The Melbourne "Argus of Thursday states:- "We have received from Mr. Hughes, Attorney-General two statements…

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Federal Election Comments. Mr. Hughes and the "Argus." the Former's Little Joke

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 29 April 1913 · page 4

A few days ago the Melbourne "Argus" declined to print two statements from Mr. W. M. Hughes (Federal Attorney-General) commenting…

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The State Parliament. Probably Meet in June. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 30 April 1913 · page 5

The State Parliament will, it is definitely understood, be called together at the end of June or early in July…

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Federal Elections. the Barrier Seat. Opposition to Mr. Josiah Thomas

Barrier Miner · Thursday 1 May 1913 · page 1

Mr. Josiah Thomas, Minister for External Affairs in the Federal Ministry, is not to be allowed a walkover for the Barrier seat at the forthcoming Federal…

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Federal Elections. Nominations Closed To-day. Barrier Candidates. Messrs. Josiah Thomas and A. B. Harrison Nominated

Barrier Miner · Friday 2 May 1913 · page 2

Nominations of candidates to contest the Federal Parliamentary seats closed at noon to-day throughout Australia. The local nominations closed with the…

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A Lady Candidate in Tasmania

Barrier Miner · Friday 2 May 1913 · page 2

Mrs. O'Shea Peterson, candidate for Denison, opened" her campaign in the Hobart Town Hall on Wednesday night before a packed audience. Prefacing…

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Federal Elections. the Nominations. Messrs. Frazer, Archibald, and Glynn Elected Unopposed. Three Ladies in the Field. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 3 May 1913 · page 5

Nominations closed yesterday all over Australia for the Senate and House of Representatives elections to be held on May 31…

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The Federal Elections. Barrier Polling Places

Barrier Miner · Monday 5 May 1913 · page 8

The following is a list of the polling places for the Federal Election in the Division of the Barrier:- Chief polling place, Broken Hill…

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