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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1921

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Election of Mayor for 1921

Western Grazier · Saturday 1 January 1921 · page 2

The election of Mayor for the coming year then took place. Ho[?] by Ald. Gregory, seconded by Ald. Chandler, that the Mayoral…

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Barrier District Assembly Australian Labor Party Election of Officers

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 26 January 1921 · page 4

At the half-yearly meeting held last week of the Barrier District Assembly of the Australian Labor Party the following officers for the half-year were…

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West Australian Election Premier Opens Campaign Perth

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 January 1921 · page 1

The Premier, Mr. J. Mitchell, opened the election campaign at Northam last night. He said that the Government intended to continue the prices…

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Mixed Juries in Britain Matter for Parliament Says Mr. Justice M'cardie (Reuter's Message.) London, January 28

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 January 1921 · page 2

At the Leicastor Assizes counsel challenged three women jurors empanelled on a case of rape, declaring that such cases should be tried by all men or all…

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M.xed Juries in Britain. Matter for Parliament Says Mr. Justice M'cardie (Reuter's Message.) London, January 28

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 January 1921 · page 1

At the Leicester Assises counsel challenged three women jurors empanelled on a case of rape, declaring that such cases should be tried by all men or all…

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South African Elections Secession From Empire Is Real Issue at Stake ("The Times" Message.) Capetown, January 30

Barrier Miner · Monday 31 January 1921 · page 4

The election campaign is proceeding with intense vigor and no little b[?]ternesa. Mr. Smuts is fighting the secessionist…

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Br.t.sh Elections Mr. Lloyd George Gives Party Instructions (United Service Message.) London, January 30

Barrier Miner · Monday 31 January 1921 · page 4

The London "Daily Mail obby correspondent states that Mr. L[?]oyd George has instructed all the Coalition Party machinary to be got reedy…

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New Compensation Act, Committee Nomination. Approved by Minister. Two Candidates for Chair Minister Asked to Choose

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 1 February 1921 · page 4

The Minister of the Department of Labor and industry yesterday [?]graphed Messrs. C. J. Emery and J. Hebbard (mine owners' nominees) and…

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Labor Election Campaign Opened in West Australia Perth

Barrier Miner · Thursday 3 February 1921 · page 1

Mr. Collier (leader of the Opposition) opened the election campaign in Perth yesterday on behalf of the Labor Party. He declared that the…

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British Politics Talk of Elections Lords Reform Bill (Reuter's Message.) London, February 1

Barrier Miner · Thursday 3 February 1921 · page 1

While official circles maintain that there is no question of a general election, Dame Rumor is persistent with stones to the other effect…

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South African Elections Polling Day Next Tuesday (Reuter's Message.) Capetown, February 3

Barrier Miner · Friday 4 February 1921 · page 4

Next Tuesday is polling day. The excitement is perhaps greater in this than in any previous election campaign in the history of South Africa. The…

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Mesopotamia Mandate Terms Not Before Parliament. Complaint by Member (Reuter's Message.) London, February 3

Barrier Miner · Friday 4 February 1921 · page 4

In a letter to the papers on the Mesopotamia question, Commander Kenworthy, M.P., points out that the Prime Minster refused to lay the…

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South African Elections Polling Day Next Tuesday (Reuter's Message.) Capetown, February 3

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 February 1921 · page 4

Next Tuesday is polling day. The excitement is perhaps greater in this than in any previous election campaign in the history of South Africa. The…

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Mesopotamia Mandate Terms Not Before Parliament. (Reuter's Message.) London, February 3

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 February 1921 · page 4

In a letter to the papers on the Mesoportamia question, Commander Kenworthy, M.P., points out that the Prime Minister refused to lay the…

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Latest News Issue Revolt in Ireland (Continued from Page 1.) Ulster Elections Mr. J. Devlin's Position ("The Times" Message.) London, February 8

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 9 February 1921 · page 4

The London "Times" special correspondent in Ulster predicts that the Catholics will win 12 or 18 seats in the coming elections, but will abstain…

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South African Elections Present Position of Parties Mr. Smuts Regains Seat (Reuter's Message.) Capetown, February 9

Barrier Miner · Thursday 10 February 1921 · page 4

Mr. Smuts's party's 14 gains over the Labor Party is attributed to the working men voting against republicanism and not on the sectional matters…

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South African Elections (Continued FROM Page 1.) Mr. Smuts's Majority May Reach Twenty-two. (United Service Message.) Capetown, February 10

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 February 1921 · page 4

The latest election figures show:— South African Party...... 76 Labor Party............... 9 Nationalists............... 41…

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Workhouse Lad Who Won V.C. As an Election Candidate (Reuter's Message.) London, February 11

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 February 1921 · page 1

One of the qualifications advanced in favor of Captain Robert as the probable Coalition candidate for East Woolwich is that, like Mr. Will Crooks…

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South African Elections Smutss Majority Is 22 (Reuter's Message.) Capetown, February 13

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 February 1921 · page 1

With only one result outstanding Mr. Smuts has obtained a majority of 22 over all parties. The London "Times" Capetown…

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Pending By-elections (United Service Message.) London, February 12

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 February 1921 · page 1

The by-elections pending in Cardigan, Woolwich, Penston, and Moseley are regarded as typical divisions offording an indication of the extent of the…

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