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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1915

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The British Parliament. Mr. Asquith's Illness. London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 27 October 1915 · page 2

It is said to be doubtful whether the Prime Minister (Mr. Asquith) will be sufficiently well to attend the House of Commons before Thursday…

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State Parliament. the House and the People. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 27 October 1915 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday the Premier (Mr. W. A. Holman) promised that the financial statement would be delivered nest Tuesday…

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Stephens Creek Gardens. the Removal of Sand. Mentioned Tn Parliament. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 27 October 1915 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly last night, Mr. Jabea Wright mored for the adjournment of the House in order to call…

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South African Elections. Botha Remains in Office. (Reuter's Message.) Pretoria

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 27 October 1915 · page 2

It is understood that General Louis Botha has decided to remain in office with his present colleagues…

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The Wars. the Alles and Greece. Scene in Greek Parliament. Operations in the Balkans. Ashmead Bartlett and the Dardanelles. Killing of Nurse Cavell. Mother German Account. King George Visits the Army. (Reuter's Messages.) In the Balkans. Allies' Aid for the Servians. Operations at the Front. London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 27 October 1915 · page 2

It is reported in London that the Anglo-French Allies have asked the Servian military headquarters to resist for five more days, when effective aid…

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Mr. Verran and German Schools. Debate in the South Australian Parliament

Barrier Miner · Thursday 28 October 1915 · page 4

"No school shall be registered if any instruction is given through the medium of the German language," was an amendment to the Education Bill…

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Colonel Ryrie's Message. Comments by Mr. Cann. Questions in Parliament. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 28 October 1915 · page 2

In the New South Wales Legislative Assembly yesterday Mr. G. W. Fuller (Wollondilly) asked if the members of the Government had seen Colonel…

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Queensland Parliament. Proposed Abolition of the Council. Brisane

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 October 1915 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday Mr. Ryan (Premier) gave notice of the introduction of a bill for the abolition of the Queensland Legislative…

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Shell Making in Broken Hill. the Wages of Employees. Question in Parliament. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 October 1915 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday, in reply to a question, the Minister of Labor and Industry (Mr. J. Estell), promised that he would do his…

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President Woodrow Wilson. Will Again Be a Candidate. (Reuter's Message.) Washington

Barrier Miner · Monday 1 November 1915 · page 1

President Woodrow Wilson has announced his intention to again run for the Presidency of the United States at the next election…

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In Australia. Expenditure of Patriotic Funds. Discussion in Parliament. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 3 November 1915 · page 2

Mr. A. C. Carmichael moved the adjournment of the Legislative Assembly last night on a motion that the Government should take action to…

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General Cable News. (Reuter's Messages.) South African Election Riots. Johannesburg

Barrier Miner · Thursday 4 November 1915 · page 4

Eight persons, who were concerned in the recent election, riots at Newlands, were yesterday sentenced to various terms of imprisonment or ordered…

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Removing Sand From Stephens Greek. Mr. Jabez Wright's Complaint. on Behalf of Settlers. Debate in Parliament

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 November 1915 · page 6

Following upon Mr. Jabez Wright, M.L.A., giving notice to move the adjourmnent of the House, there was a debate in the Legislative Assembly on…

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Government Opposes General Election. London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 November 1915 · page 4

The Government, it is stated, is profoundly convinced that there should not be a general, election during the war, and will spare no pains to prevent…

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The Wars. Germany and Peace Proposals. the Balkans Fighting. Greek Political Crisis. Rival Forces Race for Bagdad. Loss of a Zeppelin. (Reuter's Messages.) In the Balkans. the Greek Crisis. Another Scene in Parliament. Athens

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 November 1915 · page 4

During an all-night debate in the Greek Chamber of Deputies on the question of demobilisation a Venezeloist deputy angered M. Yanakitos, Minister…

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State Parliament. Eight Hours' Bill Passes the Assembly. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 November 1915 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday the Public Service Temporary Employees' Bill was read a second time and committed. The bill provides for…

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South African Elections. Capetown

Barrier Miner · Thursday 11 November 1915 · page 4

Mr. H. Burton, K.C., Minister for Railways, who was defeated in the General elections, has been elected at a by-election…

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Bill Before Parliament. Mr. Wade Threatens Opposition. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 November 1915 · page 4

The principal business in the Legislative Assembly yesterday was the introduction of the Commonwealth Powers (War) Bill The measure seeks…

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Boys in the Army. "Sent to Do Men's Work." Objections Raised in Parliament. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 November 1915 · page 2

Reference was made in the House of Representatives yesterday by Mr. R. B Orchard (New South Wales) to the enlistment of youths…

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Mr. Hughes Invited to London. to Confer with British Ministers. Parliament to Adjourn. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 November 1915 · page 2

In-the House of Representatives yesterday Mr. W. M. Hugues (Prime minister) announced that he had accepted an invitation from the British…

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