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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1918

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West Australian Politics. the Swan Seat. Four Candidates Nominated

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 October 1918 · page 2

...The following nominations have been received for the Swan (W.A.) seat in the House of Representatives, rendered vacant by the death of Lord…

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In Great Britain. Stock Exchange Not Affected. Parliament Resumes To-morrow. ("The Times" Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 October 1918 · page 4

The German Note did hot affect the London Stock Exchange, where it was received, sceptically. When, the House. of Commons…

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France and Finland. Diplomatic Relations Broken Off. "Illegal Election of a King." (Reuter's Message.) Paris

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 October 1918 · page 2

Official: "France has broken off dipkanatib relations with, Finland, owing to the Finnish Diet illegally electing the Prince of Hesse as the "King of…

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The Paper Shortage. Federal Parliament's Economies

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 October 1918 · page 4

"Our war-time extremity should be Australia's opportunity," said the Acting Prime Minister (Mr. Watt) in the House of Representatives on Friday…

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State Parliament. Censure Motion Defeated. Debate on Anti-sedition Bill. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 October 1918 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly last night, Mr. J. Storey (Leader of the Opposition, moved:—"That in the opinion of…

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In Great Britain. Stock Exchange Not Affected. Parliament Resumes To-morrow. ("The Times" Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 October 1918 · page 1

The German Note did not affect the London Stock Exchange, where it was received sceptically. When the Hoare of Commons…

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In Austria-Hungary. Reported Dissolving of Dual Monarchy. Proclamation by Hungarian Parliament. (Reuter's Message.) Vancouver

Barrier Miner · Friday 18 October 1918 · page 2

A cable from Europe, received here, states that the Hungarian Parliament has adopted and issued a proclamation declaring Hungary independent of…

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The Wars. Ostend Occupied. by Aides Naval and Military Forces. German Withdrawal in Belgium. New British Attack East of Cambrai. Palestine Forces at Tripoli and Homs. Hungarian Parliament Proclaims Separation From Dual Monarchy. Reported Capttulation of Germany Denied

Barrier Miner · Friday 18 October 1918 · page 2

(The cable messages in the issue, b[?]ded "The Times' Message," are published in "The (London) Times" no wapaper, and cabled to Australis by special permission. It should be understood that the opinions are not those of "The Times' unless expressly stated to be so. The cables headed…

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Peruvian Parliament Applauds President Wilson's Declarations. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 22 October 1918 · page 2

An offical wireless message received from Washington yesterday by the United States Cousul-General in Sydney states:—…

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State Parliament. the Lieutenant-governor's Salary. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 October 1918 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly, The Premier, Mr. Holman, stated that the Government proposed to apply the 7½ per cent, increases in railway…

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Miners' Diseases. a Question in Parliament Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 October 1918 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly last night Mr. P. S. Brookfield asked Mr. Beeby (Minister for Labor) if the Mines. Department possessed literature…

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State Parliament. Amending Local Government Bill Introduced. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 October 1918 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday, the Minister for Education (Mr. james) stated that he waa in favor of the teaching of German in-the pshlio…

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West Australian By-election. Mr. W. A. Watt's Appeal. Perth

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 October 1918 · page 4

The Acting Prime Minister, Mr. W. A Watt, yesterday appealed to the electors of Swan to prevent votesplitting, and to concentrate their…

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New Zealand Parliament. Governor-general's Opening Speech

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 October 1918 · page 4

The Wellington corrrspondent of "The Register" telegraphs:— The Dominion Parliament was ope[?] on Thursday by the Governor-General…

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State Parliament. Amending Arbitration Act Passes Through Committee. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 October 1918 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday, the Industrial Arbitration Act Further Amendment, Bill, was further considered in committee. The bill was…

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Federal Shipping Scheme. Another Interview in Melbourne. Member of Parliament Abuses the Minister. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 October 1918 · page 4

Another interview bstween representatives of the shipyard employees and the Acting-Minister for the Navy, Mr. Poynton, took place yesterday…

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Ministerial Candidates for Parliament. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Monday 28 October 1918 · page 1

Messrs George Ritchie and Angas Parsons are mentioned as likely candidates for the seventh Min sterial position if the South Australian…

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State Parliament. the Pay of School Teachers. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 30 October 1918 · page 3

In the legislative Assembly last night the debate on the second reading of the Local Government Bill was resumed, and was not concluded when…

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Mr. Havelock Wilson Returned to Parliament. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 30 October 1918 · page 2

Mr. Havelock Wilson, Presiden[?] of the International Seamen's League, has been returned unopposed to the House of Commons for South Shields…

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In Great Britain. Questions in Parliament. Women Travelling by Sea. Mr. W. M. Hughes's Position. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 31 October 1918 · page 4

In the House of Commons to-day, Dr. Macnamara, on behalf of the Government, stated that the prohibition of British women travelling by…

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