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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1917

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I.o.r. Conference. Election of District Officers

Barrier Miner · Monday 12 March 1917 · page 3

The annual meeting of the New South Wales District Independent Order of Rechabites was held at Newcastle on Saturday, and was presided over by the…

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The Dardanelles Report No Publication of Evidence. Questions in Parliament. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 13 March 1917 · page 4

In the House of Commons to-day, replying to Mr. H. H. Asquith, the Chancellor, of the Exchequer (Mr. A. Bonar Law) said that the Dardanelles…

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The Independent Labor Candidates

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 13 March 1917 · page 2

Messrs. Doe and Harry, who are contesting the Willyama and Sturt seats, respectively, as Independent Labor candidates, will address the electors at the…

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The South Club. Election of Officers. Presentation to Mr. A. S. Keeling

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 13 March 1917 · page 2

The adjourned annual meeting of the South Broken Hill Football Club was held in Hegarty's Hall last night, Mr. W. Nicholas presiding over a large…

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In West Australia. Miners and A.L.F. CANDIDATES. Perth

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 13 March 1917 · page 2

At a meeting of the State executive of the Federated Mine Employees' Association the following resolution was carried:—…

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Federal Politics. Mr. Hughes' Re-election. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 13 March 1917 · page 2

A section of Cootamundra citizens has informed the Prime Minister Mr. Hughes) that he will be asked to contest the Hume seat if Mr. R. Patten…

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State Elections. Mr. F. R. Harvy at Menindie

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 13 March 1917 · page 2

Mr. Frank R. Harvy, the Independent Labor candidate for the Sturt seat, opened his campaign last Friday night, when he addressed a well-attended…

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State Elections. Socialist Labor Party Expulsion. for Supporting P.L.L. CANDIDATE. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 14 March 1917 · page 2

Mr. A. Corcoran was expelled from the Socialist Labor party last night, because he supported the P.L.L. candidate for Redfern…

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British Parliament. Government Defeat Feared on Cotton Duties Question. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 14 March 1917 · page 2

The Government has issued an urgent "whip" for members to be in their places on the occasion of the "vital division" to-morrow, when the…

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Federal Politics. Selection of the P.l.l. Candidate for "The Barrier."

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 14 March 1917 · page 4

In connection with the selection of the P.L.L. candidate for The Barrier and certain other New South Wales electorates, the following…

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Socialist Candidate "Deposed." Member of Labor Council Executive

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 14 March 1917 · page 2

The Sydney Labor Council on Thursday night decided to "depose" from its executive Mr. E. E. Judd (Municipal Employees' Union) for standing as a…

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British Parliament. the Cotton Duties' Vote. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 15 March 1917 · page 4

The Liberal newspapers admit that the Government is safe. They add that as regards to-day's division on the Indian cotton duties Mr. Asquith's…

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State Elections. National Party Win. Will Not Be Victory for Conscription. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 15 March 1917 · page 2

Speaking at Branxton last night Mr. Holman denied that a National party win would he regarded as a victory for conscription…

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Sturt and Willyama Elections. Meeting at the Town Hall. Messrs. Harvy and Doe Speak. Candidates Continually Interrupted

Barrier Miner · Friday 16 March 1917 · page 2

The Town Hall was crowded to its utmost capacity last night, when Messrs. B. J. Doe and F. R. Harry, who are contesting the Willyama and…

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British Parliament. India's War Contribution. Offer Accepted by Both Houses. After-war Consideration of Cotton Duties. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Friday 16 March 1917 · page 4

The House of Commons to-day debated the resolution authorising the acceptance of India's war contribution of £100,000,000 and the Lancastrian…

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"An Electioneering Dodge." Statement by Mr. Hughes. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 16 March 1917 · page 1

Referring to the assertion stated to have been made in Tasmania by the Minister for Customs (Mr. J A. J[?]nsen), that one of the first things the…

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Federal Politics. Victorian Senate Candidates. Government Selections Made

Barrier Miner · Friday 16 March 1917 · page 4

The Prime Minister (Mr. Hughes), Mr. Cook, Mr. Watt, and Senator Russell, on Wednesday night, attended a conference called by the Prime…

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State Elections. "Possible Revolution." Statement by P.l.l. Vice-president

Barrier Miner · Friday 16 March 1917 · page 4

Mr. A. C. Willis, vice-president of the P.L.L., addressing a meeting at North Sydney in support of Mr. R. G. Edwards, the P.L.L. candidate for St…

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Federal Parliament. the Soldier's Voting Bill. All Night Sitting of the Senate. Houses Adjourn. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 17 March 1917 · page 8

The Senate sat all last night and finally passed the Soldiers' Voting Bill with a slight amendment providing that all workers who have gone to…

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The State Election. Mr. Doe's Candidature

Western Grazier · Saturday 17 March 1917 · page 2

Mr B. J. Doe, a candidate for the Willyama seat in the State Parliament addressed the electors in the Oddfellows' hall on Monday night…

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