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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1917

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British Parliament. the Imperial Conference. Unfounded Allegations. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 May 1917 · page 4

In the House of Commons to-day Mr. J Martin asked why the Prime Minister (Mr. Lloyd George) had not informed the House that the Imperial…

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French Parliament Re-opens. Premier's Speech on Russian Position. Expresses Confidence in Allies' Loyalty. (Reuter's Message.) Paris

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 May 1917 · page 2

Yesterday's opening meeting of the Chamber of Deputies, alter seven weeks recess, was remarkable chiefly tor the speecli of the Premier and…

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State By-election. Perth

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 May 1917 · page 2

The by-election for the South-East Province vacancy in the Legislative Council, for which five candidates stood, resulted in the return of the Country…

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Federal Elections. Date of Return of Writs Extended. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 May 1917 · page 4

At a special meeting of the Federal Executive this afternoon an order was passed extending the date for the return of the writs for the Federal…

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An Empire Parliament. Sir Robert Borden Denies Allegations. (Reuter's Message.) Ottawa

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 May 1917 · page 4

When shown the Reuter telegram reporting Mr. J. Martin's question in the House of Commons (cabled yesterday), Sir Robert Borden said:—…

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Japan's Co-operation. Statement in Parliament. Naval Assistance to the Allies. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 May 1917 · page 4

The Minister of Blockade (Lord Robert Cecil) replying in the House of Commons to a question, said:— "The activities of the Japaness…

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Federal Elections. the Soldiers' Votes. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 May 1917 · page 8

The Commonwealth Electoral Registrar (Mr. Oldham) states that further results of the soldiers' voteing will be made available on Monday…

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Federal Elections. the Soldiers' Votes. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Sunday 27 May 1917 · page 2

The Commonwealth Electoral Registrar (Mr Oldham) states that further results of the soldiers' voteing will be made available on Monday…

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Federal Elections. More Soldiers' Votes. Close Contests in Queensland. Glynn's Majority for Angas Now 269. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 28 May 1917 · page 2

The third batch of returns in connection with the soldiers' votes in the Federal elections was received by the Chief Electoral Officer last night, but…

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Federal Elections. the Darwin By-electhon. Mr. Spence Selected As Nationalist Candidate. Launceston

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 30 May 1917 · page 3

A conference of thirty delegates representing all the centres in the Darwin electorate was held at Burnie yesterday to select candidate to contest…

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Brazil Revokes Neutrality. a Bill in Parliament. (Reuter's Message.) Rio de Janeiro

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 30 May 1917 · page 2

The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies to-day passed the first reading of a bill revoking neutrality in the war by 136 votes to 3…

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The Darwin By-election. Hobart

Barrier Miner · Thursday 31 May 1917 · page 2

Mr. W. G. Spence, ex-M.H.R. and ex-P.M.G., has been selected to contest the Darwin seat in the House of Representatives in the Nationalist…

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Austrian Parliament. Slav and Socialist Demands. (Reuter's Message.) Amsterdam

Barrier Miner · Friday 1 June 1917 · page 4

A message from Vienna reports that the Reichsrath (Austrian Parliament) has opened its first sitting since the start of the war. The galleries were…

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Enginedrivers' Examination. Broken Hill Successful Candidates

Barrier Miner · Friday 1 June 1917 · page 2

The Board of Examiners of Enginedrivers appointed under the Mines Inspection Act, 1901, has submitted to the Hon. the Minister for Mines (Mr…

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In China. "Position Grave." "Struggle for Downfall of Parliament." (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 2 June 1917 · page 8

Reuter's Pekin correspondent reports that the situation in China is grave. The revolting military governors accuse the President and Parliament of…

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Austrian Parliament. Emperor Charles' Speech. Expansion of the Constitution Proposed. (Reuter's Message.) Amsterdam

Barrier Miner · Saturday 2 June 1917 · page 4

Reuter's correspondent telegraphs:— "The Emperor Charles of Austria, in his Speech from the Throne at the opening of the Austrian Parliament,…

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Federal Elections. the Macquarie Seat. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 2 June 1917 · page 8

As the result of the recount of votes in the Macquarie Division the Chief Electoral Officer has announced the totals as follows:—Nicholls (P.L.L.),…

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Federal Elections. Recounts in Queensland. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Sunday 3 June 1917 · page 1

The recount in the Moreton (Queensland electorate has varied the positions of the contestants. (Mr. Smclair (Nationalist) was leading by 45 votes,…

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Federal Elections. the Macquarie Seat. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Sunday 3 June 1917 · page 2

As the result of the recount of votes in the Macquarie Division the Chief Electoral Officer has announced the totals as follows:—Nicholls (P.L.L.),…

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Federal Elections. Last Batch of Soldiers' Votes Arrives. Effect on Close Contests. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 4 June 1917 · page 4

The chief electoral officer (Mr. R. C. Oldham) stated to-day that he had received the final batch of soldiers' votes but that he did not expect that…

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