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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1916

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Canadian Government. Talk of a General Election (Reuter's Message.) Ottawa

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 October 1916 · page 8

Major General Sir Sam Hughes (Minister of Militia) is prominently menthraed as likely to resign from the Cabinet. Mr. Rogers (Minister of Public…

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The Referendum. Polling Days. in France and EGYPT(United Service Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 October 1916 · page 3

The, Australian soldiers in France are polling on the referendum question between October. 18 and 22, and in Egypt on October 11…

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Canadian Government. Talk of a General Election (Reuter's Message.) Ottawa

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 October 1916 · page 4

Major-General Sir Sam Hughes (Minister of Militia) is prominently mentioned as likely to resign from the Cabinet Mr. Rogers (Minister of Public…

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Parliament and High Heels

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 October 1916 · page 7

A Victorian member of Parliament recentkly, during a debate in the House, proposed to add a clause to a bill which would make the wearing by women of…

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The Treason Charges Yesterday's Proceedings. a Police Plot. Report of a "Fire" That Did Not Burn. Letters From Members of Parliament

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 October 1916 · page 5

There was a crowd at the Central Police-Court yesterday morning, when the hearing was continued by Mr. A. N. Barnett, S.M., of the treason…

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State Parliament. to Reassemble This Month. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Sunday 15 October 1916 · page 1

The State Parliament will meet on October 31. It is not expected by Ministers, however, that much business will be done before the Houses go into…

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An Election Dodge

Barrier Miner · Sunday 15 October 1916 · page 3

"Crikey!" circulated the Regular Rider, with a look of deep concern on his usually cheery co[?] "Here's a shoal of German…

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State Parliament. to Reassemble This Month. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 October 1916 · page 4

The State Parliament will meet on October 31. It is not expected by Ministers, however, that much business will be done before the Houses go into…

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Polling Day a Holiday. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 October 1916 · page 2

It was officially announced yesterday that polling day. October 28, will be proclaimed a public holiday…

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Defence of the Realm. Member of Parliament Fined £100. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 October 1916 · page 8

Mr. J. King, M.P. (Liberal member for North Somerset) was charged at Bow-street to-day, under the Defence of the Realm Act, with communicating…

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Hotels May Be Closed. on Polling Day. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Sunday 22 October 1916 · page 1

Although no power exists under the State Liquor Act to close hotels on referendum day (October 28), it is…

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Hotels May Be Closed. on Polling Day. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 October 1916 · page 4

Although no power exists under the State Liquor Act to close hotels on referendum day (October 28), it is considered certain that a proclamation will…

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Defence of the Realm. Member of Parliament Fined £100. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 October 1916 · page 4

Mr. J. King, M.P. (Liberal member for North Somerset) was charged at Bow-street to-day, under the Defence of the Realm Act, with communicating…

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Hotels to Close. During Polling Hours in Saturday. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 October 1916 · page 2

The statement made a few days ago by the Prime Minister that at least there will be a sober poll on Saturday is to be carried into effect so far as…

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Polling Day Precautions. Statement by Senator Gardiner. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 October 1916 · page 4

Senator Gardiner (Assistant Minister of Defence) yesterday made the following statement for publication:— "In view of the persistent rumors…

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The Great Referendum. Polling Day To-morrow. From 7.30 A.m. Till 7.30 P.m

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 October 1916 · page 4

The Referendum poll trill take place tomorrow throughout the whole of the Commonwealth. Voters should attend at the polling place in their own subdivisions. The earlier the better. Persons unable to vote in their own sub-divisions…

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Newcastle Eight Hours' Day. Mr. Gardiner, M.L.A., Predicts a General Election. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 30 October 1916 · page 3

Newcastle's 34th Eight-hoars' Day was celebrated on Saturday. At the luncheon Mr. W. Cahill (president of the Trades and Labor Council)…

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State Politics. Coalition Government Proposed. Also Extension of Parliament. Till After the War. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 31 October 1916 · page 2

An agreement was arrived at yesterday between Mr. Holman (Premier) and Mr. Wade (Leader of the Opposition), and was subsequently endorsed by a…

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Meeting of Parliament. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 1 November 1916 · page 2

Both Houses of the New South Wales State Parliament met yesterday. The Assembly, after a brief sitting, adjourned till to-day. The…

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State Politics. the Life of Parliament. the Reported Agreement. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 1 November 1916 · page 2

Mr. C. G. Wade (leader of the Opposition) last night denied that any agreement had been arrived at between himself and Mr. Holman (the…

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