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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1917

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Austrian Parliament. Czech Opposition to Coalition. ("The Times" Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 July 1917 · page 4

The London "Times" Zurich correspondent writes:— "In view of the negotiations for the formation of a coalition Parliamentary…

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France and the War. the Federal Election. Educating Matmed Soldiers

Barrier Miner · Sunday 15 July 1917 · page 4

The Sydney "Herald's" London correspondent writes:: In an article headed "Mr. Hughes triumphs" the Paris "Journal" has the…

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South Australian Politics. Parliament to Meet Tomorrow. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 July 1917 · page 4

When Parliament meets to-morrow, Mr. C. Vaughan (ex-Premier) and Mr. A. H. Peake (Premier) will make statements, and an adjournment will…

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South Australian Politics. Parliament to Meet To-morrow. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 17 July 1917 · page 1

When Parliament meets to-morrow, Mr. C. Vaughan (ex-Premier) and Mr. A. H. Peake (Premier) will make statements, and an adjournment will…

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South Australian Parliament. the Legislative Council. a Short Sitting. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 17 July 1917 · page 4

The Legislative Council to-day, after a very short sitting, adjourned until August 7. The Treasurer promised to do what…

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Internal Germany. Ministerial Changes. Grown Prince Meets Party Leaders. Parliament Adjourns Awaiting Policy Speech. ("The Times" Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 17 July 1917 · page 2

The London "Times" Amsterdam correspondent writes:— "Dr. von Bethmann-Hollweg has been given the Star of the Honenzollern…

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State Parliament. Opened To-day. the Lieutenant-governor's Spe[?]h. the War Reviewed. Care of Returned Soldiers. the Industrial Position. Royal Commission to Inquire Into Public Services. Bills for Consideration. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 17 July 1917 · page 4

The Lieutenant-Governor (S.[?] [?]illiam P. Cullen, [?].C.M.G.) opened Parliament at noon to-day in the presence of a large attendance of members of…

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South Australian Parliament. the Legislative Council. a Short Sitting. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 July 1917 · page 6

The Legislative Council to-day, after a very short sitting, adjourned until August 7. The Treasurer promised to do what…

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Life of Canadian Parliament Amendment Against Extension Defeated. (Reuter's Message.) Vancouver

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 July 1917 · page 8

An Ottawa message states that the amendment to the extension of Parliament motion was defeated, the Government having a majority of 17…

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State Parliament. Premier's Mission in London. Notice of No-confidence Motion. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 July 1917 · page 5

In the House of Assembly yesterday in reply to Mr. J. Dooley (Hartley) as to the reasons for Mr. Holman's trip to London, the Acting-Premier (Mr. G…

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State Parliament. Opened To-day. the Lieutenant-governor's Speech. the War Reviewed. Care of Returned Soldiers. the Industrial Position. Royal Commission to Inquire Into Public Services. Bills for Consideration. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 July 1917 · page 6

The Lieutenant-Governor ([?] liam P. Cullen, K.C.M.G.) opened Parliament at noon to-day in the presence of a large attendance of members of…

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State Parliament. Mr. Storey's Censure Motion. the Debate Adjourned. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 July 1917 · page 2

When the State Assembly met yesterday afternoon, the leader of the Opposition (Mr. J. Storey) launched his censure motion against the…

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General Cable News. Extension of Canadian Parliament. (Reuter's Message.) Vancouver

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 July 1917 · page 2

The motion to extend the life of the present Canadian Parliament was adopted by a majority of 20. An Ottawa message states that with…

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Federal Parliament. Preference to Returned Soldiers. Government Seeks Extended Powers. Under Unlawful Associations Act. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 July 1917 · page 2

In the House of Representatives yesterday Mr. Hughes (Prime Minister), in reply to a question, said that the total amount paid by the…

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An Art Union. for Dependents of I.W.W. Prisoners. Statement in Queensland Parliament. Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 July 1917 · page 2

In the Queensland House of Assembly yesterday, the Assistant Minister of Justice said that no permission had been granted for an art…

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Federal Parliament. Unlawful Associations' Amending Bill. Speech by Mr. Hughes. "I.w.w. Members the Scouring of Society." Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 July 1917 · page 4

In the House of Representatives yesterday, the Prime Minister (Mr. Hughes), in moving the second reading of a bili to amend the Unlawful Associations…

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A Canadian Election. (Reuter's Message.) Vancouver

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 July 1917 · page 4

The Prime Minirter (Sir Robert Borden) has announced that a general election will take place in the autumn…

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Mr. Brookfield in Parliament. Reference to Prosecutions. Would Shed His Blood in Defence of Australia. Does Not Think He Will Ever Join the I.W.W. Bydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 July 1917 · page 4

Speaking in the Legislative Assembly last night, Mr. P. S. Brookfield said that it had been published that, while speaking at Broken Hill, he had said…

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Industrial Matters. Unemployed Visit Parliament House. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 July 1917 · page 2

Seven hundred unemployed met in Hyde Park yesterday, and afterwards visited Parliament House as a protest against the policy of the Government…

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State Parliament. Debate on the Censure Motion. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 July 1917 · page 2

In the House of Assembly last night, the debate on the censure motion moved by the leader of the Opposition (Mr. John Storey) was continued…

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