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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1918

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Federal Parliament. Mr. Watt As Acting Treasurer in Charge of New War Loan. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 February 1918 · page 4

Before leaving for Sydney last night, after a meeting of the Cabinet, Mr. W. M. Hughes said that owing to the indisposition of the Treasurer Lord…

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In Australia. Member of Parliament's Nationality. a Committee of Inquiry

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 February 1918 · page 4

In the Victorian Legislative Council on Tuesday, telegraphs the Melbourne correspondent of "The Register," Mr. (Rees renewed the attack he made in…

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New South Wales Parliament. Last Night's Sitting. Industrial Arbitration Bill Debate. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 February 1918 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly last night the Minister for Agriculture, Mr. Grahame, said that the contract for the construction of the wheat silos at…

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Matters in Parliament. Mr. Lloyd George Explains Affairs. ("The Times" Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 February 1918 · page 4

"The Times" Parliamentary lobbyist writes:— "There were all the outward marks of a great Parliamentary occasion in…

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State Parliament. Arbitration Bill Passes Second Reading. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 February 1918 · page 4

The Legislative Assembly, by 37 to 28 votes, passed the second reading of the Arbitration Amendment Bill. The bill was formally taken into committee,…

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The Channel Raid. a Question in Parliament. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 February 1918 · page 2

In the House of Commons Mr. A. Lynch Nat.) asked a question regarding the recent German raid in the English Channel. Mr. T. J…

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Martial Law Established. Extraordinary Session of Parliament. Mask Torn From Germany" (Reuter's Message.) Petrograd

Barrier Miner · Sunday 24 February 1918 · page 1

The People's Commissiaries have apponited a special general staff over the district of Petrograd. Martial law has been established under which "all…

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Hew South Wales Parliament. the Session Prolonged. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 25 February 1918 · page 2

The State Government hoped to bring, the Parliamentary session to a close at the end of this week, bat now find it impossible to get through its…

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ELECTIONS. 153 Candidates for 72 SEATS. Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Monday 25 February 1918 · page 2

Nominations of candidates for the Queensland general elections to be held on March 16 closed on Saturday. For 72 seats there are 153 candidates. In…

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Returned Soldiers As Candidates. Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Monday 25 February 1918 · page 2

There are 20 returned soldiers contesting seats at the Queensland elections. Sergeant Buchanan is opposing the Premier, Mr. Ryan. Lieutenant…

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Queensland Elections. Mr. Randolph Bedford

Barrier Miner · Monday 25 February 1918 · page 4

A Brisbane telegram to '"The Advertiser" states:— A "Gazette" notifies the resignation of Mr. Randolph Bedford as a member…

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Industrial Matters. Arbitration Act Amendment Bill. Debate in State Parliament. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 26 February 1918 · page 2

Members of the Legislative Assembly yesterday again addressed themselves to the consideration in committee of the Industrial Arbitration Act…

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State Parliament. Discussion on Industrial Ar Bitration Bill. "Government Employees Shall Not Strike." Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 27 February 1918 · page 2

In the House of Assembly yesterday Mr. W. Davies(Wollongong) gave notice that he would move that the miners' Accident Relief Fund allowance…

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South Australia. Parliament Dissolved To-day. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 28 February 1918 · page 4

The State Parliament was dissolved to-day…

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The New South Wales Parliament. Industrial Arbitration Bil[?] Debate. Member for Newcastle Removed. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 28 February 1918 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday the discussion on the Industrial Arbitration Act Amendment Bill, in committee, was again long. Progress…

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South Australian Elections. Premier's Policy Speech. Government Will Reduce Cost of Living. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 28 February 1918 · page 4

The South Australian Premier (Mr. A. H. Peake) had a good reception at Strathalbyn last night, when he delivered his policy speech…

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Spanish Elections. Socialists and Republicans Defeated. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 28 February 1918 · page 2

Reuter's correspondent at Madrid telegraphs:"The Spanish elections, which were conducted under a Liberal…

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The New South Wales Parliament. Industrial Arbitration Bill, [?]N All Night Sitting. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 1 March 1918 · page 2

Members of the Legislative Assemblysat all Dight on Wednesday, and until six o'clock on Thursday mortiing. Resuming again,at the ordinary time, 4.20…

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South Australian Ceneral Elections. Labor Party's Policy. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Friday 1 March 1918 · page 4

Mr. J. Jelly (Labor leader), in a speech delivered yesterday, promised liberal treatment of soldiers both at the front and repatriated. He stated that…

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Sporting. Newmarket and Australian Cup. the Fancied Candidate. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 1 March 1918 · page 3

The most fancied candidates for tho Newmarket Handicap are Blue Cross, Hoprig, and Panacre. These three hold pride of place, and are closely…

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