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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1917

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

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 June 1917 · page 4

The Abercromby (Liverpool) by-election resulted:—Hughesr 7940 (elected); Lord Stanley (Coalitionist), 2224…

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Municipal Elections. Mr. F. G. White's Withdrawal. His Explanation Challenged

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 June 1917 · page 3

At ast night's meeting of the Broken Hill City Council Alderman Horsington asked the Acting Mayor if Mr. F. G. White's statement in "The Miner"…

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Municipal Elections. Mr. Barson's Candidature. Supply of Tar to the Council

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 June 1917 · page 4

Mr. T. H. Barson, the manager of the Broken Hill Gas Company, states that an unfounded rumor is in circulation amongst his opponents at the…

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The Municipal Elections. for Triennial Period 1917-18-19 Scrutiny May Conclude To-night

Barrier Miner · Saturday 30 June 1917 · page 5

The elections for the selection of 13 aldermen to administrate the affairs of the Broken Hill Municipality, for the triennial period, 1917-18-19, are being…

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Federal Parliament. the Darwin Seat. Return of W. G. Spence Assured. Hobart

Barrier Miner · Monday 2 July 1917 · page 2

Although the count of the votes for the Darwin (Tas.), seat in the Federal Parliament is not yet complete, the return of Mr. W. G. Spence (Nationalist)…

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Sweeping Changes in Some Councils. Failure of Labor Candidates. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 2 July 1917 · page 3

The triennial municipal elections which were held throughout the State on Saturday, were remarkable for the failure of the Labor candidates, and…

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Municipal Elections. Declaration of the Poll

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 July 1917 · page 2

The returning officer (Mr. J. N. Jonas) at the Town Hall at noon to-day declared the result of the poll taken on Saturday last for the election of 12…

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Municipal Elections. Declaration of the Poll. New Aldermen's Addresses

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 July 1917 · page 4

At the declaration, of the poll at the Town Hall at noon to-day, in connection with the Municipal elections, several of the new[?]y-elected aldermen and…

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Federal Politics. Darwin By-election. Mr. W. G. Spence Elected. Hobart

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 July 1917 · page 2

The latest figures for the Darwin (Federal) by-election are: — W. G. Spence (Nationalist) 6423 Lieut. Hurst (P.L.L.) [?] 4961…

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Victorians Parliament. Motion of No-confidence. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 4 July 1917 · page 4

The Victorian Parliament re-assembled yesterday when Mr. Elmslie, leader of the Lahor Party[?] moved an amendment to the Address-in-reply to the…

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General Cable News. New Canadian Parliament Building. Ottawa

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 4 July 1917 · page 4

The new Parliament building which is being constructed to replace those burned has been dedicated…

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Kingdom of Poland. Debate in the Austrian Parliament. (Reuter's Message.) Zurich

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 4 July 1917 · page 2

During a debate in the Austrian Parliament several speakers declared that the new kingdom of Poland must be a monarchy incorporated with Gal[?]cia…

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Barrier Miner. Wednesday, July 4, 1917. Candidates for Mayor

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 4 July 1917 · page 2

THE declaration of the poll yesterday was an opportunity to deliver an address, by P.L.L. candidates for the office of Mayor, which of course could…

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Macquarie By-election. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 6 July 1917 · page 2

Mr. M'Leod, of Wellington, has been selected to contest the Macquarie by-election in the interests of the National Party…

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Air Raids. a Question in Parliament. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 July 1917 · page 4

A statement was made in the House of Commons yesterday, in reply to a question, to the effect that the Government has no evidence that enemy…

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"Newfoundland Parliament." Legislation Deadlocked. (Reuter's Message.) St. Johns (Newfoundland)

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 July 1917 · page 4

The Opposition in the Newfoundland legislature is using every means to block an expected proposal by the…

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The Election of Mayor

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 July 1917 · page 4

FOLLOWING upon the election of a majority of P.L.L. aldermen, a ballot is now being taken of the members of the P.L.L. to decide who shall be…

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Position in Spain. Opening of Parliament Demanded. (Reuter's Message.) Paris

Barrier Miner · Sunday 8 July 1917 · page 1

Catalonian Deputies and senators, assembled at Barcelona, have unanimously called on the Government to establish an administrative autonomy in…

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Irish By-election. a Nationalist Returned. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Sunday 8 July 1917 · page 1

The Nationalist candidate, Mr. Michael Hearn, has been returned unopposed for South Dublin County…

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In Australia. the Federal Parliament. Session Commences on Wednesday. War Questions to Be Dealt With. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 July 1917 · page 2

The session of the Federal Parliament, which begins on Wednesday, will be devoted almost entirely to the consideration of questions arising out of…

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