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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1920

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Dover Flotilla Leaders to Be Handed Over to Chil Questions in Parliament (Reuter's Message.) London, June 16

Barrier Miner · Saturday 19 June 1920 · page 8

In reply to a question in the House of Commons, Mr. Walter Long (First Lord of the Admiralty) stated that the Dover flotilla leaders, the Broke and…

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League of Nations Mr. A. J. Balfour Explains the Work of the League Mandates Question De[?]ate in Parliament (Reuter Message.) London, June 18

Barrier Miner · Saturday 19 June 1920 · page 3

Replying to a question in the House of Commons, Mr. C. B. Harmsworth, Parliamentary Secretary of Foreign Affairs, stated that the members of…

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New South Wales. Parliament May Not Sit Until the Month of August Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 21 June 1920 · page 1

It may be taken for granted that the State Parliament will not meet until August Preparations for the reception of the Prince of Wales and other…

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Pres. Wilson As Leader of the Democratic Party the Election Issue (Reuter's Message.) Vancouver, June 19

Barrier Miner · Monday 21 June 1920 · page 4

Mr. J. W. Gerard, formerly U.S.A. Ambassador at Berlin, states that President Wilson, in his interview in the New York "World," showed that…

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Federal Parliament Reopening on July 1 Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 22 June 1920 · page 2

Members of both Houses of the Federal Parliament have been summoned to attend the reopening on July 1…

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Elections in Germany Extremists Triumph (Reuter's Message.) London, June 21

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 22 June 1920 · page 4

In the Berlin municipal elections 75 percent of the progress voting returns indicate the defeat of the Democratic candidates and the triumph of the…

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Presidency Election Plans of U.s. Republicans Proposed Cabinet

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 June 1920 · page 1

The Chicago correspondent of the "New York Evening World" states that it is believed in Republican circles that Senator Harding will make a…

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Last Edition Miner Office, 7 p.m. War in Turkey Greek Military Aid Considered by Allies Question in Parliament Troops Can Be Used (Reuter's Message.) London, June 21

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 June 1920 · page 4

Replying to a request made in the House of Commons tor a statement regarding the reported acceptance of military aid from Greece to deal with…

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Four Candidates Offer Fob Ballarat By-election Polling-day on July 10 Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 June 1920 · page 1

Four nominations have been received for the Ballarat seat in the House of Representatives. The polling will be taken on July 10…

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South Australia Parliament Meets on July 29 Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 June 1920 · page 1

He State Parliament will meet on July 29. The session promises to be a lively [?]…

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New Irish Proposal Dominion Parliament Bill to Be Introduced in Lords (Reuter's Message.) London, June 22

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 June 1920 · page 1

The "Pall Mall Gaaette" states that Lord Monteagle, after collaboration with Sir Horace Plunkett, will introduce in the House of Lords on June 23…

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Government Failure Alleged in Parliament Irish Member Replies "Better Times in Store" (Reuter's Message.) London, June 23

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 June 1920 · page 1

In the House of Gommons Colonel W. W. Ashley stated that he wished to call attention to the failure of the Government to maintain order in…

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Kemal in Parliament England Is Condemned As Enemy of Turkey ("The Times" Message.) London, June 24

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 June 1920 · page 4

Another message from Constantinople states that Kemal Pasha called a special meeting of Parliament to discuss the peace terms. In a violent speech…

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Kemal in Parliament England Is Condemned As Enemy of Turkey ("The Times" Message.) London, June 24

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 June 1920 · page 8

Another message from Constantinople states that Kemal Pasha called a special meeting of Parliament to discuss the peace terms. In a violent speech…

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Rumors of Resicnation of Sir Robert Borden General Election Likely. (Reuter's Message.) Ottowa, June 28

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 29 June 1920 · page 1

The rumors have been revived that the Prime Minister, Sir Robert Borden, will resign within the next fortnight. An early general election in Canada…

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State Parliament Desire for Opening by Prince of Wales Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 30 June 1920 · page 2

Representations are being made with a view to having the State Parliament opened in August by the Prince of Wales…

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Mr. Watt's Resignaticn Cabled Correspondence Is Read in Parliament Melbourne, Suturday

Barrier Miner · Saturday 3 July 1920 · page 2

The cabled correspondence between Mr. W.M. Hughes (Prime Minister) and Mr. W.A. Watt (ex-Treasurer) was read yesterday in the House of…

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Federal Parliament Twelve New Senators Take Their Seats

Barrier Miner · Monday 5 July 1920 · page 1

On July 1 the following new senators took the places in the Federal Parliament of the 12 senators who were defeated at the last Federal…

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U.S. PRESIDENCY (Continued from Page. 1.) Third Party Candidate Proposed by W. R. HEARST (Reuter's Message.) Vancouver, July 3

Barrier Miner · Monday 5 July 1920 · page 4

Mr. W. K. Hearst, the wealthy New York newspaper owner, announces that he will lead a third party in the Presidential election, calling itself the…

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The Prince May. Attend Opening N.S.W. PARLIAMENT Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 7 July 1920 · page 1

The State Parliament will be opened on August 10. It is doubtful if the Prince will perform the opening ceremony, but he may attend…

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