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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1918

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Strikes in Switzerland. Elections on Proportional Basis Required. (Router's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 November 1918 · page 4

Reuter's Berne correspondent reports:— "A general striko has begun everywhere, but there is no disorder. The…

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End of the War.signi Signing of the Armistice. Enthusiasm in French Parliament. Abdication of Austrian Emperor Officially Announced. Killing of Ex-crown Prince Further Confirmed. Progress of German Revolution. Rouman1a Declares War Against Germany

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 November 1918 · page 2

The cable messages in this issue headed "The Times' Message," are published in "The (London) Times" newspaper, and cabled to Australia 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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Federal Parliament. Matters Following the War. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 November 1918 · page 4

Both the Federal Houses sat to-day. THE SENATE. In the Senate. Replying to.Mr. Maughan, the…

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Germany in the Pacific Resolution by Federal Parliament. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 November 1918 · page 4

The future of the late German possessions in the Pacific was discussed by both Houses of the Federal Parliament last night, when the…

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State Parliament. Progress with Local Government Bill. Police Work During Peace Celebrations. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 November 1918 · page 3

The Legislative Assembly yesterday made further progress with the Local Government Bill. Mr Grahame, Acting Minister for…

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Politics in Britain. Labor Party Preparing for Elections. ("The Times" Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 November 1918 · page 4

"The Times" states:— The Labor Conference is considering the election prospects. It is expected to demand that the Labor…

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Prorogation of Parliament. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 November 1918 · page 4

In the House of Commons to-day, Mr. Bonar Law stated that Parliament, would be prorogued on November 21 or 28. He also stated that immediate…

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Federal Parliament. House to Sit Four Days Weekly. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 November 1918 · page 4

Tile House of Representatives yesterday afternoon decided sit four days weekly for the remainder of the session…

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Special Saturday Issue. End of the War. The Coming Peace Conference. Allies' Representatives Meeting in Paris. For Preliminary Discussion Armistice Terms Being Rapidly Carried Out. Occupation of Metz and Strasburg Imminent. Bavarian Troops Evacuate the Tyrol. A Republic Proclaimed in the Austrian Tyrol. Ex-Kaiser's Internment. Ex-Crown Prince Expected to Soon Join Him. Coming British Election Campaign Plans. Labor Conference in Britain

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 November 1918 · page 9

[The cable messages in this issue, headed "The Times' Message," are publised in "The (London) Times" newspaper, and cabled to Australia by spocial permission. It should be understood that the opinions are not those of "The Times" unless expressly stated to be so. The cables hts dvd "Bsa…

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The General Elections. Fixed for December 14. (Reuter's Message) London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 November 1918 · page 4

In the House of Commons to-day, Mr. A. Bonar Law announced that it was proposed to recommend that the King issue on November 25 a…

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Election Plans. (Renter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 November 1918 · page 9

Labor Ministers have decided to adhere to the Coalition. The election campaign is likely to bo lively. Mr. Lloyd Georgo will follow up bis…

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Election Plans. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Monday 18 November 1918 · page 1

Labor Ministers have decided to adhere to the Coalition. The election campaign is likely to be lively. Mr. Lloyd George will follow up his…

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British Elections. Over 900 CANDIDATES. ("The Times" Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 19 November 1918 · page 4

"The Times" Lobbyist writes:— "The coming elections promise to be pre-eminently khaki in its best sense. The naval and military voters…

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United States Elections. Final Returns

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 19 November 1918 · page 2

A Washington cable, dated November 16. states:— The final United States election returns show that the Senate will be…

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Barrier Miner Tuesday, November 19, 1918. the United States' Congress Elections; Majority Against President Wilson's Party

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 19 November 1918 · page 2

THE elections for the new United States' Congress are now over. President Wilson belongs to the democratic party, and as the nominee of that…

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No-confidence Motion in Parliament. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 November 1918 · page 1

Mr. Gunn, in the House of Assembly to-day. gave notice of a no-confidence motion which he intends to move in respect of the action of the Government…

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British Elections. Over 900 CANDIDATES. ("The Times" Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 November 1918 · page 4

"The Times" Lobbyist writes:— "The coming elections promise to be pre-eminently khaki in its best sense. The naval and military voters…

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State Parliament. De-registered Unions. Mr. Hughes and the Peace Conference. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 November 1918 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly last night, Mr. Doyle asked the Acting Minister for Labor and Industry if he would…

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No Confidence Motion in Parliament Defeated. Adelaide,Thursday

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 November 1918 · page 2

A no condence motion, proposed by Mr. Gunn, was defeated in the Legislative Assembly yesterday by 24 votes to 16…

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Federal Parliament. Electoral Bill Passes the Senate. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 November 1918 · page 2

The Senate sat until 9.15 o'clock vesterday, gradually wore down the Opposition"s stonewalling, and then passed the Amending Electoral Bill tlirough…

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