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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1917

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State Parliament. Bills Forecasted. Amendment of Crimes Act Proposed. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 June 1917 · page 2

In the coming session of the State Parliament the Supertax Bill will be re-enacted and the Bookmakers" Tax Bill will probably be made permanent…

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Federal Parliament. Supply Bill Passed. Parliamentary Recess Till July 11. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 June 1917 · page 2

In the House of Representatives yesterday Mr. Falkiner moved that Mr. Chanter be appointed Chairman of Committees. This Mr. Wise seconded,…

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3rd Edition. Miner Office, 7 p.m. the War. the Latest. The Air Raid on London Air Raid Warnings. Questions in Parliament. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 June 1917 · page 4

In the House of Commons, replying to a question regarding air raid warnings, Mr. A. Bonar Law said, that experience had shown that the result of…

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Russian Revolution. Petrograd Municipal Elections. a Win for the Socialists. (Reuter's Message.) Petrograd

Barrier Miner · Sunday 17 June 1917 · page 1

In the Petrograd municipal elections the Socialist candidates, in block, polled 507,982. votes, of which the extremists polled 117,760. The bourgeois…

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Federal Parliament. May Not Meet Until July 11. Meetings of the Nationalist Party Caucus. Proposal That Senators Shall Not Attend. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 18 June 1917 · page 2

The session of the Federal Parliament just closed was the shortest in the history of the Commonwealth. It occupied only one day. Parliament is…

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Municipal Elections. the Independent Candidates

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 June 1917 · page 2

A meeting of the National Citizens' Association was held last evening, when it was decided to support the nominations of the following…

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Conscription in Canada Debate in Parliament. References to Australia. (Reuter's Message.) Ottawa

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 June 1917 · page 2

Reuter's correspondent writes:— "The Australians' experience on the conscription question was quoted by one of the members in the debate of the…

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New South Wales. Parliament Prorogued Until July 17. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 June 1917 · page 5

A supplementary "Government Gazette" was issued yesterday proroguing the New South Wales Parliament until July 17 next…

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Municipal Elections. To the Editor

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 June 1917 · page 4

Sir,—With reference to the withdrawal of my name from the list of candidates nominated for election, I would like to explain that my…

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New South Wales. Parliament to Meet on July 17. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 25 June 1917 · page 2

A proclamation has been issued calling the State Parliament together for the despatch of business on July 17…

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South Checkweichers. Election of Officers

Barrier Miner · Monday 25 June 1917 · page 2

The following report is reprinted from the A.M.A. official newspaper, but for its accuracy "The Miner" is not responsible:—…

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Northern Territory. Darwin Council Elections. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 26 June 1917 · page 4

The Darwin Town Council elections were held on Saturday. Two Labor candidates were elected. The Mayor' (Mr. Percy Kelsey) was…

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Barrier Miner. Tuesday, July 26, 1917. the Municipal Elections on

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 26 June 1917 · page 2

THERE is no excuse for machine politics is connection with local government elections. The choice of the members of the Legislature by…

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Federal Election. the Macquarie Seat. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 26 June 1917 · page 2

Mr. E. S. Carr (N.), who was defeated by S. R. Nicholls (P.L.L.) for the Macquarie seat in the House of Representatives, intends to ask the High…

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Municipal Elections. Where and When to Vote. Information for Electors

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 27 June 1917 · page 4

On Saturday next a municipal election will be held in Broken Hill for the purpose of selecting 12 aldermen. This will be the first election held in…

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Northern Territory. Darwin Council Elections. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 27 June 1917 · page 6

The Darwin Town Council elections were held on Saturday. Two Labor candidates were elected. The Mayor (Mr. Percy Kelsey) was…

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Questions in Parliament. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 28 June 1917 · page 4

In the House of Commons replying to questions regarding the Mesopotamia report, Mr. A. Bonar Law suggested a postponement of the discussion for a…

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Irish Affairs. Reported Alarming Situation Sinn Fein Organisation Extending. Police Quell Election Riot. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 28 June 1917 · page 4

Lobbyists state that alarming accounts have been received of the situation in Ireland. A contributor to the "Westminster…

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Austria and Peace. Debate in Parliament. Premier's Statement. (Reuter's Message.) Amsterdam

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 June 1917 · page 4

A Vienna message states that a debate is in progress in the Austrian Parliament on the prospects of peace. The Premier declared that…

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The Mesopotamia Report. Members of Parliament Impressed. Immediate Debate Desired. ("The Times" Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 June 1917 · page 2

The London "Times" political correspondent, writing on Thursday, states:— "The Mesopotamia Commission's…

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