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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1915

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A Contested Election. London

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 June 1915 · page 2

Mr. Nugent, a Nationalist, has been elected to the House of Commons for College Green, Dublin, rice Mr. J. P. Nannetti, deceased, beating Mr…

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The Wars. Progress of the Fighting. Italy Captures Further Positions. Artillery Duels in Flanders. Russian Destroyers Attack the Breslau. Turks Fortifying Near Adrianople. the Air Raid on Evere Zeppelin Shed. More Vessels Torpedoed by Submarines. Confessions of a German Spy. Ex-member of British Parliament. (Reuters Messages.) Italy in Action. Where an Austrian Defence Failed. the Troops Asleep. Rome

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 June 1915 · page 2

A document, signed by an Austrian general, Roer, found on a captured Austrian officer, states that an inquiry has been opened regarding an alleged…

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The State Parliament. New Session Opened To-day. the Governor's Speech. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 June 1915 · page 4

The Governor (Sir Gerald Strickland) [?]pened the new session of the State Parliament at noon to-day. There was a large attendance at the opening…

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General Cable News. (Reuter's Messages.) Greek Elections Proceeding. Athens

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 June 1915 · page 4

The Greek elections are proceeding. Experts predict a large majority in favor of the Venizelos party. Athens, Monday Night…

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The State Parliament. Mr. Wade's Motion. Not a Motion of Censure. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 June 1915 · page 4

The leader of the Opposition in the State Parliament (Mr. Wade, interviewed this morning, said, "The motion of which I have given notice was…

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The State Parliament. Yesterday's Sitting. Deluge of Questions Unanswered. Notice of a Censure Motion. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 June 1915 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday afternoon, Ministers were deluged with questions. These, however, in no instance,…

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The State Parliament Explanation of Norton Griffiths Contract Promised. Also Statement Regarding Finances. Alleged German Schools. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 17 June 1915 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday, the debate on the Address-inReply was resumed. The Leader of the Opposition (Mr…

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Victorian Export of Meat. Conflicting Statements in Parliament. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Sunday 20 June 1915 · page 1

It is believed that Mr. Justice Hood is to be asked to act as a Royal Commission to inquire into conftictuig statements made in Parliabent in respect…

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Diseased Soldiers. Questions in Parliament. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 June 1915 · page 2

Dr. R. Arthur (Middle Harbor), in the Legislative Assembly yesterday, asked if the Minister of Health (Mr. W. G. Ashford) knew that returned…

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The State Parliament. Debate on the Address-inreply. Question of Food Prices. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 June 1915 · page 2

The debate on the Address-in-reply by members of the Opposition, was continued in the Legislative Assembly yesterday. They supported the…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council. Scarcity of Butter, Sugar, and Jam. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 June 1915 · page 3

In the Legislative Council yesterday, the vice-President of the Executive Council (Mr. B. D. Fitzgerald) promised, to consult the Attorney-General…

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Shortage of Meat Imminent. Coal Prices Too High. Parliament May Be Asked to Step In. London

Barrier Miner · Sunday 27 June 1915 · page 1

Mr. Walter Runi[?]man, President of the Board of Trade, speaking at West Hartlepool, said that a shortage of meat for civilians was imminent, but…

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The Parliament House Canteen. Te[?]total Referendum. Wellington

Barrier Miner · Monday 28 June 1915 · page 3

The New Zealand Parliament intends taking a referendnm of the members on the qnastion of abolishing the liquor at "Bellamy's" (the Parliamentary…

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Roumania and the Entente. Parliament Favors Joining. Bucharest

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 29 June 1915 · page 2

The Conservative and Opposition parties in Parliament have carried a resolution in favor of Roumania joining the Entente…

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State Parliament. the Butter Shortage. Recruiting Campaign. Accountant Gets £5333 in Three Years. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 30 June 1915 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday the Attorney-General (Mr. D. R. Hall) stated that he was aware of the great shortage of butter. Steps were…

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General Cable News. (Reuter's Messages). British By-election. London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 30 June 1915 · page 4

Sir Samuel Smith (Liberal) has been returned unopposed as member of Parliament for the Keighley division of Yorkshire…

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State Parliament. Acquis[?]tion Bill to Be Continued. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 1 July 1915 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday the debate on the Address in Reply was resumed, but was not concluded, as anticipated by the Government…

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The Liverpool Camp. Complaints in Parliament. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 2 July 1915 · page 2

In the House of Representatives yesterday, Mr. Orchard declared that while the interned Germans in Australia were well provided for the soldiers…

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The State Parliament. Mr. Griffith Criticised. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 2 July 1915 · page 4

The Legislative Assembly, sitting until after midnight, passed the Address in Reply, and adjourned until Tuesday morning…

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Victorian Settle[?]s. Questions Tn the British Parliament. Alleged Misleading Literature. Colonial Secretary's Reply. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Friday 2 July 1915 · page 4

Mr. J. M'Veagh (Nationalist) asked in the House of Commons to-day whether the Government was aware that Victorian offcial literature held…

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