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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1920

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Arbitration Court Members of Parliament Urge Immediate Relief Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 May 1920 · page 1

Immediate action to relive the congestion in the Federal Arbitration Court was urged by members of the Federal Parliament yesterday…

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War Criminals Questions in Parliament Concerning Their Trial (Reuter's Message.) London, May 6

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 May 1920 · page 4

In the House of Commons, replying to Viscount Curzon in regard to the trial of wa[?] criminals, Mr. A. Bonar Law said that the matter would be…

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Boycott in Ireland of Ex-service Men Questions in Parliament (Reuter's Message.) London, May 6

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 May 1920 · page 4

Replying to questions in the House of Commons concerning the Sinn Feiners boycotting ex-service men in Ireland who were consequently unemployed,…

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Sir William Birdwood May Succeed Mr. A.fisher or Be Governor-general Question in Parliament Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 May 1920 · page 1

General Sir William Birdwood has been suggested as an eligible candidate for the Governor-Generalship in succession to Sir Ronald…

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Irish Home Rule Single Parliament to Be Labor's Proposal Workable Scheme Expected. ("The Times" Message.) London, May 6

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 May 1920 · page 1

The Labor members of Parliament have decided to propose a single Parliament for Ireland but will not contribute any other amendments to the…

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Prince of Wales Stirring Reception Accorded at Wellington Parliament House Speech Amazed at Achievements of Two Generations (United Service Message.) Wellington

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 May 1920 · page 1

The Prince of Wales received a stirring reception in the streets when driving to the Government luncheon at Parliament House[?] where before an…

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[?] of [?] [?] Discussion Is Parliament Plot Against Justice Higgins Alleged by Opposition

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 May 1920 · page 3

A Melbourne [?] states that in the [?] of Representatives on Wednesday Mr. B[?] moved the ad[?] to discuss the [?] of…

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Overalls Movement Gets Into Parliament Members in [?] (United Stories M[?].) London, M[?]

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 May 1920 · page 3

Co[?] P[?] and Major Newman both took their seats in the House of Commons to-day wearing dungarees. They were received with curiosity…

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War Criminals Questions in Parliament Concerning Their Trial (Reuter's Message.) London, May 6

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 May 1920 · page 8

In the House of Commons, replying to Viscount Curzon, in regard to the trial of war criminals, Mr. A. Bonar Law said that the matter would be…

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Boycott in Ireland of Ex-service Men Questions in Parliament (Reuter's Message.) London, May 6

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 May 1920 · page 8

Replying to questions in the House of Commons concerning the Sinn Feiners boycotting ex-service men in Ireland who were consequently unemployed,…

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District Nursing Association Holds Annual Meeting Election of Officers

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 May 1920 · page 5

The annual meeting of the D.N.A. was held in the Council Chambers on Friday night Mr. W. R. James occupied the c[?] There were also…

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A Single Parliament Advocated by Mr. Asquith ("The Times" Message.) London, May 8

Barrier Miner · Monday 10 May 1920 · page 1

Mr. H. H. Asquith has given notice of his intention to move an amendment to the Home Rule Bill providing for a single Parliament for Ireland and…

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Peice Treaty Spa Postponement Proposed by Germanyd Reason for Request "On the Eve of Elections" (Reuter's Message.) London, May 8

Barrier Miner · Monday 10 May 1920 · page 1

Reuter's Brussels correspondent reports:—. "The reasons for Germany's reported request for the postponement of the Spa…

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WEST AUSTRALIAd Elections Held Saturday for Legislative Council Latest Figures Perth

Barrier Miner · Monday 10 May 1920 · page 4

The Legislative Council elections were held on Saturday. The unopposed, returns included the Minister of Agriculture, Mr. Baxter. Mr. J. Duffell, a…

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A M A. Election

Barrier Miner · Monday 10 May 1920 · page 3

Voting commenced to-day at the A M A. office in the Trades Hall and at South Broken Hill in connection with the election of the management…

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West Australian Politics Legislative Council Elections Perth

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 11 May 1920 · page 1

There are no more completed returns for the Legislative Council elections, but additional returns were received to-day for the three provinces. The latest…

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Arbitration Court Vacancy Arrangement for Pilling Announced in Parliament Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 12 May 1920 · page 1

The Assistant Attorney-General stated in the House of Representatives yesterday that he hoped during the week to announce the Government's…

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Alexandra By-election Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 12 May 1920 · page 4

The Speaker of the House of Assembly has issued a writ for a by-election to fill the Alexandra vacancy, caused by the death of Mr. A. H. Peake…

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British Coal Proposed Higher Prices Opposed in Parliament American Coal in Europe (Reuter's Message.) London, May 14

Barrier Miner · Friday 14 May 1920 · page 1

In the House of Commons to-day Mr. W. Brace (Lab.) moved to adjourn, the Standing, Orders to draw attention to the increased price of…

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Port Pirie [?]Antries State Government to Buy If Parliament Authorises

Barrier Miner · Saturday 15 May 1920 · page 2

In the House of Representatives on Wednesday the Prime Minister told Mr. N. Markin that the Commonwealth Government had received no payment…

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