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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1921

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N. S. W. Parliament. Prorogued Until August 9 Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 July 1921 · page 4

The New South Wales Parliament has been further prorogued until August 9…

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The Fancied Candidates

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 July 1921 · page 4

Mousseline was still favorite at the end of to-day's talk on the South Cup, but like most favorites. Mr. Firth's performer seemed to be undor a cloud…

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N. S. W. PARLIAMENT. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 July 1921 · page 4

The New South Wales Parliament has been further prorogued until August 9…

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Federal Parliament. Motion for Supply an Amendment Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 July 1921 · page 4

In the House of Representatives this afternoon on Sir Joseph Cook moving for supply Mr. T. J. Ryan moved an amendment to the resolution to add:…

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South Australian Parliament. Sir Richard Butler. Is Chosen for Speaker. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 July 1921 · page 1

Sir Richard Butler was unanimously chosen Speaker of the House of Assembly, at a meeting held at Parliament House yesterday, by members…

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Canadian Politics Agrarians in Alberta Win Provincial Elections (Reuter's Message.) Calgary, July 19

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 July 1921 · page 1

The Agrarian Party has elected to the Legislature of Alberta 37 members to 16 elected by the supporters of the Stewart Government, elected in 1917;…

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Federal Parliament. No-confidence Amendment Lost by 26 Votes to 13 Surplus of £6,631,000 Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 July 1921 · page 1

In the House of Representatives yesterday the acting leader of the Opposition (Mr. T. J. Ryan) launched a no-confidence amendment, his theme…

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South Australian Parliament Sir Richard Butler Elected to Speakership Industrial Questions Asked Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 July 1921 · page 1

At the opening of Parliament yesterday afternoon there was a vigorous debate over the election of the Speaker. The Government proposed Sir Richard…

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British Parliament. Position of Pensioners Who Served in Ausn. Navy (Reuter's Message.) London, July 20

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 July 1921 · page 1

In the House of Commons, replying to Sir C. Kinloch-Cooke, Mr. L. S. Amery stated that he was in communication with the Australian…

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Federal Parliament Representatives Adjourn Till Middle of September Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 July 1921 · page 1

The Supply Bill yesterday passed all stages in the Senate. The House of Representatives adjourned till the middle of…

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Disarmament Conference Statement in Parliament by Mr. Lloyd George Duty of Admiralty (Reuter's Message.) London, July 21

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 July 1921 · page 1

In the House of Commons Mr. Wedgewood Benn asked whether the contracts for the four new capital ships would be suspended pending the…

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Queensland Labor Men Defeated in the Municipal Elections Due to Apathy, Says Premier Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 26 July 1921 · page 2

The Queensland municipal elections have resulted in the complete defeat of the Labor Party. In practically all the cities and large towns Labor did…

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State Parliament Cabinet Meets To-day Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 27 July 1921 · page 4

Importance attches to the meeting of the State Cabinet to-day. There is a feeling among members of the Labor Party that preparations for the…

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State-aided Settlement Questions in Parliament (Reuter's Message.) London, July 26

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 27 July 1921 · page 1

In the House of Commons at question time Mr. Winston Churchill stated that the matter of State-aided settlements within the Empire was…

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British Parliament to Be Prorogued Next Month (Reuter's Message.) London, July 26

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 27 July 1921 · page 4

In the House of Commons Mr. Austen Chamberlain said that he hoped Parliament would be prorogued on August 26, but he…

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Queensland Council Elections Nationalists' Opinions on Defeat of Labor Men Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 27 July 1921 · page 1

Further returns in connection with Saturday's municipal council elections disclose that 657 non-Labor candidates have been returned as against 61…

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Imperial Conference Dominion Representation on Defence Committee Question in Parliament (Reuter's Message.) London, July 27

Barrier Miner · Thursday 28 July 1921 · page 4

In the House of Commons, replying to a question as to whether anything had been done at the Imperial Conference towards the organisation of an…

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Maranoa By-election Labeor Candidate Leading Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Monday 1 August 1921 · page 2

The polling for the election of a member for the Maranoa constituency in the Federal Parliament took place on Saturday. The latest figures are—…

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Boycott of Lord Northcliffe While Visiting United States King's Danial in Parliament the Alleged Conversation (United Service Message.) London, July 29

Barrier Miner · Monday 1 August 1921 · page 1

In the House of Commons to-day Mr. Lloyd George read a statement by the King referring to the "New York Times" alleged interview with…

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Victorian Government Defeat Is Followed Ry Dissolution Election May Be on Aug. 27 Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 2 August 1921 · page 3

The Victorian Government, which was defeated last week on the question of the wheat pool, has been granted a dissolution. Although the…

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