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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1920

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Federal Parliament Only One Senate Seat Is Held by Labor Party

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 27 January 1920 · page 4

With the election of General Glasgow the Nationalists have captured all three Senate seats in Queensland. Every Senate vacancy has now been filled,…

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The Hospital Elections To the Editor

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 27 January 1920 · page 3

Sir,—I was interested te read in year Saturday's Special Edition a report of certain questions put by one of your reporters to the returning officer, Mr…

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Hindenburg a Candidate for the German Presidency Report From Berlin (The "Times" Message.) London, January 22

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 27 January 1920 · page 4

The "Times" Berlin correspondent says that Field-Marshal von Hindenberg is among the candidates for the German presidency…

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Municipal Elections Independent Candidates South Broken Hill Meeting Many Questions Answered

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 28 January 1920 · page 3

There was a small attendance of ratepayers in the South Broken Hill Mechanics' Institute last night, when the second meeting was held in the…

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Last Edition Miner Office, 7 p.m. Mr. Asquith's Attempt to Re-enter Parliament Great Interest Is Shown (Reuter's Message.) London, January 26

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 28 January 1920 · page 4

Extr[?]ordinary interest is being displayed in Mr. H. H. Asquith's effort to re-enter the House of Commons via Paisleys That "we are in for a big…

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The Sturt Election H.c. and R.e. Union Supports Bogus Assembly

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 28 January 1920 · page 2

A special summoned meeting of the Hotel, Club, Restaurant, and Cleaners' section of the Town Employees' Union was held in the Trades Hall last night,…

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Municipal Elections Official A.l.p. Campaign Meeting at Burke Ward Hall

Barrier Miner · Thursday 29 January 1920 · page 2

There were about 60 present at the Burke Ward Hall last night when a campaign was inaugurated in the interests of the ten members of the…

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Municipal Elections Arrangements Completed for Polling To-morrow Information for Voters

Barrier Miner · Friday 30 January 1920 · page 2

The municipal elections for the triennial period ending January 31, 1923, trill be held to-morrow. There are 35 candidates seeking election, and…

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Culcairn Shire Elections German Candidates Must Resign If Elected. Decision of the Government. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 30 January 1920 · page 4

The Premier (Mr. W. A. Holman) has announced that the two ex-German internee candidates for the Culcairn shire elections must resign if elected…

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Culcairn Shire Elections German Candidates Must Resign If Elected. Decision of the Government. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 31 January 1920 · page 8

The Premier (Mr. W. A. Holman) has announced that the two ex-German internee candidates for the Culcairn shire elections must resign if elected…

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Technical College Examination Results Broken Hill Candidates Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 31 January 1920 · page 1

The results of the Technical College examinations, held in Broken Hill between November 29 and December 17, have been made known, and ar[?] as…

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Municipal Elections Indications of Small Poll

Barrier Miner · Saturday 31 January 1920 · page 2

The municipal election to fill the positions of 12 aldermen for the triennial period ending December 31, 1923, is being held to-day…

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State Elections Mr. R. D. Meaghers Position to Contest Assembly Seat Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 2 February 1920 · page 4

Mr. R. D. Meagher has decided to resign from the, Legislative Council and to enter the coming State election campaign as a candidate for the…

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Revolt in Ireland Election of Prisoner As Dublin's Lord Mayor Military Make 17 ARRESTS ("The Times" Message.) London, January 30

Barrier Miner · Monday 2 February 1920 · page 1

Alderman Kelly has been elected as Lord Mayor of Dublin. He is at present in the Wormwood Scrubbs Prison. (Reuter's Message.)…

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Culcairn Shire Elections Paegh and Wenke Defeated Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 2 February 1920 · page 2

In the Colcairn shire elections Messrs. Peach and W[?]ke were defea[?]…

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British Politics Paisley By-election Women Assisting Candidates London, January 29

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 February 1920 · page 4

Women are playing an important part in the Paisley by-election. Lady Bonham Garter's success as a speaker has induced other candidates to seek…

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The Municipal Elections To the Editor

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 February 1920 · page 1

Sir,—The result of the elections is ample proof that the Trades Hall party does not possess the confidence of the citizens. They have been weighted in…

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Nationalist Candidates Applications Invited

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 February 1920 · page 2

The National Citizens' Association advertises in to-day's issue of "The Barrier Miner" for persons desiring to stand in the Nationalist Interest at the…

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The State Elections Appeal to Electors to Get on the Rolls

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 February 1920 · page 2

Mr. M. Carey, general secretary of the Australian Labor Party, requests the publication of the following:— "The State elections will be held within…

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Election of Mayor

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 February 1920 · page 4

Under the new provisions of the Local Government Act the newlyconstituted Municipal Council is obliged to elect one of its number to the…

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