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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1920

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Mr. Hugh Mahon's Expulsion Parliament Congratulated by a Kalgoorlie Meeting Perth

Barrier Miner · Monday 15 November 1920 · page 4

A meeting held at Kalgoorlie on Saturday, under the presidency of the Mayor, expressed its disapproval and disgust at the disloyal statements…

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Germany and the League Mr. Hughes to Be Questioned in Federal Parliament Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 16 November 1920 · page 4

It is expected that Mr. W. M. Hughes. (Prime Minister) will be questioned to-day on matters concerning the Geneva conference. Mr: Hughes…

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Creek Elections Venezelist Defeat Reported ("The Times" Message.) London, November 15

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 16 November 1920 · page 4

The "Times" Athens correspondent telegraphed yesterday that it was officially reported in Althens that a severe Government defeat is expected…

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State Parliament. Debate on the Budget Equal Pay for Sexes Bill Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 17 November 1920 · page 1

The adjourned debate on the Budget was resumed in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly by Sir George Fuller, leader of the Opposition. The…

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[?]Al P[?]ty Act Fees May Be Doubled in S.A. Bill Bbfore Parliament Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 17 November 1920 · page 1

The South Australian Premier (Mr. Barwell) yesterdays moved the second reading of [?] measure which will double the fees under the Real Property Act…

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Creek General Elections (Continued from Page 1.) (Reuter's Message.) London, November 17

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 17 November 1920 · page 4

A Lucerne (Switzerland) report states that Constantine is delighted at the prospect [?] an early return to Athens. Troops are patrolling Athens…

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Greek General Elections Won by Constantinists 250 Seats to 118 Allies Veto Constantine (United Service Message.) Paris, November 16

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 17 November 1920 · page 1

The "Matin" says — "The result of the Greek elections is certainly the greatest example of ingratitude that any nation has ever…

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State Parliament Proposed New Commission[?] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 November 1920 · page 4

A discussion took place in the Legislative Assembly yesterday on the question of conducting a commission under the Boorabil Act. The Premier stated…

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Ex-senator Needham to Be Labor Candidate Perth

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 November 1920 · page 4

Interest is quickening in the Kalgoorlie by-election. Mr. George Foley, member for Leonora in the Legislative Assembly, has resigned his seat to…

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South A.m.a. Election

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 November 1920 · page 2

The following is reprinted from the A.M.A. paper, but for its accuracy "The Miner" is not responsible:- The ballot for election of officers of…

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Latest News Issue the Greek Throne Britain and France Have a Free Hand Elections Please Turks (Reuter's Message.) London, November 17. [?]

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 November 1920 · page 4

In the House of Commons to-day, replying to Major[?] H.[?] O Neill, Mr. A. Bonar Law stated that the responsibilities of France and Britain with…

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State Parliament Proposed New Commission Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 November 1920 · page 3

A discussion took place in the Legislative Assembly yesterday on the question of conducting a commission under the Boorabil Act. The Premier stated…

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The Greek Throne Britain and France Have a Free Hand Elections Please Turks (Reutor's Message.) London, November 17

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 November 1920 · page 3

In the House of Commons to-day, replying to Major H. O Neill, Mr. A. Bonar Law stated that the responsibilities of France and Britain with…

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Ex-senator Needham to Be Labor Candidate Perth

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 November 1920 · page 3

Interest is quickening in the Kalgoorlie by-election. Mr. George Foley, member for Leonora in the Legislative Assembly, has resigned his [?] to…

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S.A. Parliament No Discussion This Session on Prohibition Referendum Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Monday 22 November 1920 · page 1

The South Australian Premier (Mr. Barwell), informed Major Smeaton that as the Asaembly would rise early in December no opportunity could be…

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Revealing State Secrets Question in Parliament Asked by Sir Newton Moore (Reuter's Message.) London, November 19

Barrier Miner · Monday 22 November 1920 · page 1

It is believed that, in asking a question in the House of Commons yesterday, General Sir Newton Moore had in mind Mrs. Asquith's book of…

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Federal Parliament Immigration Bill Passed Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 November 1920 · page 4

In the House of Representatives yesterday the Immigration Bill was finally passed. The wording of the clause which…

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Temperance Workers' Protest Against Parliament Action Minister Felt Like Swearing Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 24 November 1920 · page 4

An exciting meeting under the auspices of the prohibition movement was held last night in respect to the rejection of a motion for a…

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State Parliament Passing the Estimates Undue Haste Alleged by Opposition Members Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 25 November 1920 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday the Estimates for the Education Department were agreed to, and those relating to the departments of Mines…

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Revolt in Ireland Reference in Parliament to Week-end Shootings (Reuter's Message.) London, November 24

Barrier Miner · Thursday 25 November 1920 · page 1

In the House of Commons yesterday, replying to a question on the shooting at the Croke Park football ground, Sir Hamar Greenwood (Secretary for…

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