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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1914

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The Parliament. an Early Meeting. Double Dissolution Probable Before June Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 30 January 1914 · page 1

From a. statemeet made by Mr Cook the prime Minister yesterday it is infeared that the Federal parlianment will be called together at airy carly' date— 'early enough probably. to permit of…

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State Politics. Parliament Prorogued to February 24. Mr. Holman's Programme. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 30 January 1914 · page 2

After the new Cabinet had been sworn in yesterday, Parliament was formally prorogued to February 24. The financial session, however, will not…

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THE P.L.L. Conference. Important Matters Debated. Delegates the 'Bosses' of Parliament. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 30 January 1914 · page 2

Among- other mutters decided by thE annual conference of the Political Labor League last night was that of a suggestion to prevent members-of…

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British Politics. General Election Pending. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Friday 30 January 1914 · page 2

Much activity is being displayed by the Whips of both political parties, who are urging the constituencies to select candidates without delay. This action…

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Hospital Elections. Direct Subscribers' Representatives

Barrier Miner · Friday 30 January 1914 · page 3

The annual meeting of direct subscribers to the funds of the Broken Hill Hospital was held in the Council Chambers last night, Mr. H. B…

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The Governor-generalship. Another Candidate Mentioned. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 31 January 1914 · page 8

In connection with the appointment of a successor to Lord Denman as Governor-General of Australia the name of the Right Hon. Donald Cranfurd…

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South African Parliament

Barrier Miner · Monday 2 February 1914 · page 4

Reuter's correspondent at Capetown cables that the present session is unlikely to exceed two months. The main business to be dealt with will be…

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Rand Labor War. Opening of Union Parliament. the Vice-regal Speech. Mr. Cresswell and Thespeaker. (Reuter's Message.) Capetown

Barrier Miner · Monday 2 February 1914 · page 6

Before the 10 Labor leaders who were deported sailed,' a lawyer; provided by the Government attended on them to ' arrange any business matters…

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Municipal Bye-election. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 2 February 1914 · page 1

A Bye election' for Long Ward, in the City.Council, on Saturday; resulted in the.return of Mr. J[?] Briinton, who polled 721 'votes 'against Sir Allen…

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New South Wales. Alleged Election Irregularities. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 February 1914 · page 2

An inquiry was, opened at Dubbo yesterday into the allegation of improper practices in. connection with the recent State election. in the Macquario…

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The South African Parliament. Capetown

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 4 February 1914 · page 6

When Parliament met to-day,-thens wero erowded galleries mil an excited House. The Speaker disallowed,.tho Labor…

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Rand Labor War. the Indemnity Bill. Discussion in Union Parliament. (Reuter's Message.) Capetown

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 4 February 1914 · page 4

In the House of Assembly to-day, Mr, Creswell; Labor member,,argued that not a singlomet had rbeen committed by the strikers to justify the…

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General Election. Probably in May. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 4 February 1914 · page 6

The "Daily News " Parliamentary correspondent states that the Unionists have circularised their agents instructing them to prepare for a general…

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Municipal Honors. the New South Wales Elections

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 4 February 1914 · page 5

The Sydney correspondent of the "Argus" telegraphed on Sunday—. Labor made only very half-hearted attempts to assert itself in the general…

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2nd Edition Miner Office,3.30 p.m. South African Parliament. the Indemnity Bill. (Reuter's Message.) Capetown

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 February 1914 · page 4

Mr. Henry.Burton, Minister for Railways, in replying to a deputation of Capo railway drivers and firemen, said he accepted the suggestion for a…

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City Council. Election of Mayor and Committees

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 February 1914 · page 2

The newly-elected City Council meets for the first time to-night at 7.45 o' clock for the fixing of the 'Mayoral allowance for the term 1914-15 and…

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Kalgoorlie Election. Labor Retains the Seat. Kalgoorlie

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 February 1914 · page 2

The election for the Kalgoorlie seat in the Legislativo Assembly yesterday, resulted in an easy victory, for the Labor candidate, the finanl figures…

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Federal Parliament. to Meet on April 15. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 6 February 1914 · page 2

The Federal Parliament will meet immediately after the Easter holidays on Wednesday, April 15. Mr. Cook says that the Government intends to agnin…

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New Zealand Federation. Funds for Next Election Campaign. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 6 February 1914 · page 1

Mr. R. Simple, organiser of the New Zealand United Federation of Labor, who was recently welcomed to the A.W.U. Conference by the president,…

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Victorian Parliament. Passing the Estimates. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 February 1914 · page 4

In order to deal with the Estimates, the Legislative Assembly sat continuously for 374 hours, finishing at 4 a.m. yesterday…

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