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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1918

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Women Candidates. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 12 December 1918 · page 4

In the Birmingham election contest, Miss Christabel Pankhurst has been left to fight against the Labor candidate, the coalition candidate having…

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BRITISH ElECTIONS. Mr. Lloyd George's Election Points. (Reuter's Massage.) London,Weduesday

Barrier Miner · Thursday 12 December 1918 · page 4

The Coaliton Whips have issued an official statement, declarirg Mr. Lloyd George's five election points to be as follows:—…

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Federal Parliament. Amening Public Service Act. Questions in Senate. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 13 December 1918 · page 4

In the Federal Senate to-day replying to Senator M'Dougall the Minster for Defence,said the had read with great surprise a paragraph in the morning…

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An Electioneering Statement. Britain's Military Training Plans

Barrier Miner · Friday 13 December 1918 · page 2

A camble message from London dated December 11, states that, following the declaration by the Coalition headguarters of the Government's policy to…

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British Elections. the Outlook in Ireland. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Friday 13 December 1918 · page 4

Reuter's Irish correspondent writes:— "The Sinn Fein will, it is expected, almost sweep the Nationalist seats in…

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British Elections. the Campaign in Ireland. Sinn Feiners Draw Revolvers

Barrier Miner · Friday 13 December 1918 · page 2

A London cable, dated December 11, states that stormy election scenes have been witnessed in various parts of Ireland…

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Peter Siminoff. Detention in Australia. Mr. Considlne's Questions in Parliament

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 December 1918 · page 10

The detention of Peter Siminoff, Soviet representative in Australia, was the subject of inquiry in the House of Representative the other day…

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Federal Parliament. Amending Public Service Act. Questions in Senate. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 December 1918 · page 8

In the Federal Senate to-day, replying to Senator M'Dougall, the Minister for Defence, said he had read with great surprise a paragraph in the morning…

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In Germany. Election at Dresden. Majority Socialists Win. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 December 1918 · page 10

A Copenhagen message states that the election at Dresden of the soldiers and workmen's councils resulted in the Majority Socialists polling…

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The Federal Arena. From "The Miner's" Melbourne Correspondent. "Melbourne, December 7. the Coming Elections

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 December 1918 · page 2

Poor Senator Pearce, who for a very little while was regarded as a coming man, has afforded the community a little mild week send amusement. He…

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Lord Mayor of Sydney. Alderman English's Election

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 December 1918 · page 6

Alderman J. English was on Monday, as already reported in "The Miner," elected Lord Mayor of Sydney by 13 votes to 11. Alderman W. P. M'Ehone…

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In Germany. an Election at Dresden. Majority Socialists Win. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 December 1918 · page 4

A Copenhagen message states that the election at Dresden of the soldiers and workmen's councils resulted in the Majority Socialists polling…

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British Elections. the Outlook in Ireland. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 December 1918 · page 8

Reuter'g Irish correspondent writes:— "The Sinn Fein will, it is expected, almost sweep the Nationalists' seats in…

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Corangamite By-election Saturday's Polling. Labor Candidate in the Lead. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 December 1918 · page 2

Polling for the Corangamite byelection for the Houso of Representatives for the seat vacant through the death of Mr. J. C. Manifold, passed…

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British Elections. Polling Commenced. Women Voting. Coalitionist Win Predicted. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 December 1918 · page 2

Polling in the British elections opened in London, at 7 o'clock this morning in mild weather. Rain fell later. Polling, during the early hours…

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Barrier Miner. Monday, December 16, 1918. the British General Election

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 December 1918 · page 2

THE outcome of last Saturday's general election in the United Kingdom will have, almost as direct a bearing on the oversea dominions as if those…

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British Elections. Progress of the Yoting. Heckling. of j SPiAKERSi (Reuters Message.) London, Suhday

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 December 1918 · page 4

The supporters of Mr. H. H. Asquith in tho elections are making much out of the aoolitio of conserption being used as ail eleventh hour…

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Federal Parliament. Mr. Constdine's Question Concerning Irish Internees. Metal Export Embargo to Continue

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 17 December 1918 · page 4

In the House of Representatives today replying to Mr. M. P. Considine, the Acting Prime Minister, Mr. W. A. Watt, stated that the Cabinet had…

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British Elections. Progress of the Voting. [?]Okling of Speakers. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 17 December 1918 · page 1

tue supporters of Mr. H. H. Asquith in the elections are making much oat of the abolition of conseriptian being used aa "an eleventh hour…

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Candidates' Views on League of Nations

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 17 December 1918 · page 2

A London message dated December 15 states that the League of Nations Union has made a personal canvass of 1500 electoral candidates and it claims…

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