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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1914

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The Following Appeared in Yesterday's Third Edition. Federal Elections. Mr. Fisher in Adelaide. Labor Party and Preference to Unionists. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Friday 31 July 1914 · page 4

The leader of the Federal Labor Party (Mr. A. Fisher) addressed the electors in the Adelaide Exhibition Building last night. Seldom if ever…

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The Conflict and the Elections. Sydney, Monday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 August 1914 · page 4

With reference to a rumor that on account of the crisis in Europe the Prime Minister and Mr. Fisher had agreed to a postponement of the…

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Victorian Parliament Adjourns. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 August 1914 · page 4

When, the Legislative Assembly met yesterday afternoon the Premier said that, in view of the serious crisis existing in international affairs, the…

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The Federal Elections. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 August 1914 · page 4

Mr. W. M. Hughes M.H.R., now says the considers that the Federal elections can be legally postponed at the present juncture, but he does not…

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The Following Appeared in Yesterday's Third Edition. the War (Reuter's Messages.) the British Parliament. Impassioned Speeches. All Party Considerations Sunk. London, Tuesday Night

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 August 1914 · page 4

When the House of Commons remet at 7 o'clock to-night, Sir Edward Grey announced the terms of the ultimatum submitted to Germany…

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The Federal Elections. Mr. Cook Given an Uncontested Seat. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 August 1914 · page 2

The P.L.L. executive and the Parrawatta Jyabor League have consented to the withdrawn of the labor candidate, Mr. von Hagen to relieve the Prime…

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Federal Affairs Employers Prosecuted. the Elections. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 August 1914 · page 4

The Meat Trust Commission will begin taking evidence in Sydney on Tuesday next. The Federal-Arbitration Court…

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Federal Elections. the Barrier Seat

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 August 1914 · page 8

The nomination of candidates for the election of one member of the House of Representatives for the electoral division of the Barrier closed at 11.30…

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Peeling Against Elections Being Held. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 August 1914 · page 8

The feeling against the scandal of holding the Federal elections at such a time is rapidly growing stronger, but Mr. Cook is reported to have said that…

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Unionists and Politics. Postponement of Elections Favored. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 10 August 1914 · page 5

The trades-union officials generally are too concerned over the prospect of unemployment among their members to discuss political matters. They are…

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The Federal Elections. Opposition to Mr. Fisher to Be Withdrawn. Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 11 August 1914 · page 2

The general executive of the Queensland Farmers' Union has recommended the withdrawal of Mr. Austin's candidature for the Wide Bay seat to…

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In Australia. the Elections and the Military. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 11 August 1914 · page 2

The Minister for Home Affairs has drawn attention to the fact that under the Electoral Act members of the Australian expeditionary force can vote…

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The Swedish Parliament. Stockholm

Barrier Miner · Thursday 13 August 1914 · page 2

The Riksdag have unanimously adopted a credit of 50,000,000 kroner to defend Swedish neutrality…

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Official News Read in Parliament. a Summary of Events. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 13 August 1914 · page 2

A cabled despatch from the AgentGeneral for New South Wales in London was read last evening to the Legislative Assembly by the Acting Premier…

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Federal Elections. Why Should They Go On? Statement by Mr. W. M. HUGHES. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 17 August 1914 · page 5

Mr. W. M. Hughes, M.H.R., has issued the following statement:— "I had hoped that even at the eleventh hour Mr. Cook (Prime…

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Effect on Senate Elections

Barrier Miner · Monday 17 August 1914 · page 5

In reply to a question on Thursday evening as to what effect the death of Senator M'Gregor would have on the Senate election, the Federal…

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Federal Elections. South Australian Senate Representation. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 18 August 1914 · page 2

One of the happiest candidates contesting the coming federal elections should be Mr. J. W. Shannon, a nominee of the Liberal Porty for the…

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The New South Wales Parliament. Emergency Steps. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 19 August 1914 · page 2

So soon as the Legislative Assembly met yesterday afternoon, the Premier (Mr. Holman) made a statement regarding the Premier's conference held…

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In Australia. the New South Wales Parliament. Protecting the Finances. Speech by Mr. Holman. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 August 1914 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday afternoon as soon as the House met, the Promier (Mr. Holman) explained the situation. The only work…

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Federal Elections. Statement by Prime Minister

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 August 1914 · page 3

The Prime Minister made a statement dealing with the existing national crisis in which he replied to the suggestion from the leaders of the Opposition,…

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