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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1920

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MR. R. D. Meacher Next Appeal to Be Made Will Be to Parliament Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 20 April 1920 · page 1

After the High Court had refused Mr. R. S. D. Meagher leave to appeal against the judgment of the State Full Court, he stated that he does not…

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South Australia Alexandra Election Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 20 April 1920 · page 1

The Nationalists have decided to run a candidate for the Alexandra vacant seat in the House of Assembly caused by the death of Mr. A. H. Peake…

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State Politics Candidate for Speakership If Mr. D. Lett Refuses Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 20 April 1920 · page 2

The Premier (Mr.J. Storey) stated last night that should Mr. Levy refuse the Speakership another gentleman had expressed his willingness to accept the…

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State Politics Mr. Storey's Cabinet Now Numbers Thirteen Early Election Possible Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 22 April 1920 · page 1

Mr. E. J. Kavanagh, M.L.C., and Mr. Sproule, M.L.C., were sworn in as members of the Cabinet yesterday. There are now 13 members in the…

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Totalisator Tax Questions Are Asked in Federal Parliament Acting Treasurer's Reply Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 24 April 1920 · page 1

The decision of the Federal Commissioner of Taxation to impose a tax of 13 per cent, on totalizator money paid as dividends was the subject of…

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Totalisator Tax Questions Are Asked in Federal Parliament Aching Treasurer's Reply Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 24 April 1920 · page 3

The decision of the Federal Commissioner of Taxation to impose a tax of [?] per cent. on totalisator money paid as dividends was the subject of…

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Secret Voting at Trade Union Ballsts Bill Before Parliament Second Reading Carried (Reuter's Message.) London, April 23

Barrier Miner · Monday 26 April 1920 · page 1

In the House of Commons to-day the second reading of the hill providing for secret voting at trade union ballots was discussed. The mover…

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Last Edition Miner Office,7 p.m. British By-elections Coalition Unionists Successful in Two Fights London, April 22

Barrier Miner · Monday 26 April 1920 · page 4

Following is the result of the by election at North Edinburgh, rendered necessary by the appointment of Mr. J. A. Clyde as Lord President of the…

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State Politics Parliament Opened Mr.levy Nominated for Position of Speaker Sydney,Tuesday

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 27 April 1920 · page 4

Parliament was opened by commission at noon to-day. Members were sworn in and the House adjourned until 2.30 p.m. On the resumption the gallerias were full…

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STATe Politics Mr. D. Levy Will Stand As Candidate for Speaker Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 27 April 1920 · page 2

Mr. David Levy announced yesterday that he intends to be a [?] for the Speakership in the new Parliament. to be opened by commission to-day…

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Barrier Miner. Wednesday, April 28, 1920. Election of A.M.A. OFFICIALS

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 28 April 1920 · page 2

FOR the second time during the strike the members of the A.M.A. are to have an opportunity of reconsidering their position, and of either again confirming…

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South Australia Al[?]mandra Election Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 28 April 1920 · page 1

The election to fill the Alexandra [?] in the Legislative Assembly, caused by the death of Mr. A. H. P[?], has been fixed for June 12…

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Socialists Lose Heavily in the Danish Elections "A Triumph for the King" ("The Times" Message.) London, April 28

Barrier Miner · Thursday 29 April 1920 · page 1

"The Times' " Copenhagen correspondent says that the Liberals are jubilant because in the elections the Socialists are losing everywhere. So far…

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Election of Officers

Barrier Miner · Friday 30 April 1920 · page 2

The following is the result of the ballot taken at the annual meeting held yesterday for the positons of p[?]esident and trustees of the Barrier Distress…

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Ministry for Sh Pping Defended in Parliament "Remarkable Efficiency' London, April 29

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 May 1920 · page 3

The Parliamentary Secretary for Skipping (Mr. Le[?] Wilson), in a statement in the House of Commons in regard to the appropriation account…

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Anzac Tweed Industry Debate in Parliament All Supplies Utilised

Barrier Miner · Monday 3 May 1920 · page 4

In the House of Representatives on Thursday (says the Melbourne representative of the "Register"), Mr. Malobey moved the adjournment to discuss…

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Election of Officers Result of the Ballot

Barrier Miner · Monday 3 May 1920 · page 3

The returning officer (Mr. A. R. Speck) reported that the ballot for the election of officers of the Barrier Distress Association resulted as follows:-…

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Soldiers' Conference Carres Series of Motions Election of Officers

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 May 1920 · page 2

The Returned Soldiers' Congress sitting in Perth carried the following motions (says the Perth correspondent of the "Sun.")…

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Thanks to Army and Navy Expressed by Parliament Members Pay Tribute Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 May 1920 · page 1

A motion expressing thanKs to the Australian navy and army for their services during the war was carried yesterday by the Federal Parlianient…

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Last Edition Miner Off Icc, 7 p.m. Polish Offensive Suggested Reference to League of Nations Question in Parliament ("The Times" Message.) London, May 4

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 May 1920 · page 4

Newspaper criticisms of the attitude of the Allies towards the Polish offensive were referred to in the House of Commons this afternoon by Captain…

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