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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1917

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Nationalist Candidates Remarks. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 2 April 1917 · page 2

In the course of his first address at Albury in his campaign in connection with the State elevions second ballot Mr. Arthur Manning, the Nationalist…

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East Sydney Labor Selection. Twelve Candidates Running. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 2 April 1917 · page 2

The Labor selection ballot for East Sydney closed on Saturday, and the votes will be counted to-day. There are 12 nominees…

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State Elections. Parliament to Meet on April 17. Short Season Likely. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 April 1917 · page 3

The new state Parliament will, as previously announced, be called together on Tuesday, April 17. The session, it is said, is likely to be a very short…

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Federal Elections. P.L.L. Circular. [?]Conscription Fight in Another Form. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 April 1917 · page 2

A P.L.L. circular which has been circulated declares that "the conscription fight of October last is now on in another form."…

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The Barrier Election. To the Editor

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 April 1917 · page 2

Sir,—I was pleased indeed to read a letter in your issue of Saturday, 31st., signed "A Soldier's Sister." I agree with the writer that a returned soldier…

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The Barrier Election. To the Editor

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 4 April 1917 · page 1

Sir,—"Australian's" letter in your issue of yesterday certainly does not appeal to me as I am one who would never give up a fight—political or…

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Federal Elections. Nationalist Senate Campaign. Opened at Crow's Nest. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 4 April 1917 · page 2

The Nationalist Senate campaign was opened with great enthusiasm at Crow's Nest last night. Senator Millen charged the Labor Party with having shown a…

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A By-election. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 4 April 1917 · page 4

The South Aberd[?]n by-election for the House of Commons resulted:— Fleming (Coalition) 3283; Watson (Independent), 1507; Pethick Lawrence…

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Federal Elections. Mr. Hughes in Sydney. New South Wales Campaign Opened. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 April 1917 · page 2

Amid tumultuous enthusiasm, the Prime Minister (Mr. W. M. Hughes) opened his New South Wales campaign in the Sydney Town Hall last night…

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A Senator's Assertion. Allegation Against Labor Candidate

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 April 1917 · page 2

Senator Guthrie addressed, a street melting at Port Pirie on Saturday night (writes S. W. Osborne, of Port Pirie, to the "Advertiser") There…

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The Barrier Election. Mr. Frusher's Withdrawal

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 April 1917 · page 4

By advertisement in this edition Mr. H. L. Frusher notifies his withdrawal from the contest in favor of Lieutenant Montgomery. The meeting called…

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The State Parliament. to Meet on April 17. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 April 1917 · page 5

Both Houses of the State Parliament have been summoned to meet for the dispatch of business on April 17…

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Federal Elections. the Nominations

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 April 1917 · page 8

A full list of the nominations for the Federal Senate and House of Representatives elections—all the States—will appear in to-morrow's Special Edition…

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Federal Elections. Labor's Appeal to Britain. Newspaper Comment. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 April 1917 · page 4

Reuter's Agency states:—"It is reported in the newspapers that considerable irritation haa been manitested ever the Australian Labor Party's…

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State Elections. Durham Second Ballot. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 April 1917 · page 2

Mr. Walter Bennett (I.N.), has won the Durham second ballot in the State Legislative Assembly's election, with 3021 votes. Mr. W. Brown (N.),…

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Federal Elections. the Barrier Seat. A.w.u. and the Campaign

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 April 1917 · page 2

The A.M.A. official newspaper states: "A special meeting of the A.W.U. was held on Saturday, Mr. J. Wall presiding. It was resolved that members…

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The Barrier Election. To the Editor

Barrier Miner · Thursday 12 April 1917 · page 4

Sir,—I was present at the meeting in the Central Reserve on Sunday last and heard Mr. Considine speak. His speech was pure abuse of the Prime…

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Federal Elections. Speech by Mr. Josiah Thomas

Barrier Miner · Thursday 12 April 1917 · page 4

The National Senate, three for New South Wales, Messsrs, E. D. Millen, H. E. Pratten, and Josiah Thomas, officiallly opened their campaigh at Crow's…

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The Barrier Election. Arrival of Lieutenant Montgomery

Barrier Miner · Thursday 12 April 1917 · page 2

Lieutenant Montgomery, one of the candidates for the Harrier seat, arrived in Broken Hill by the express this morning. Lieutenant Montgomery is…

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