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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1921

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State Parliament Royal Commission Wanted on Local Mining Industry Mr. Davidson's Views Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 9 September 1921 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday the censure motion debate was resumed by Mr. M. A. Davidson, member for Sturt. He addressed…

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South Afr Can By-elections Ministerial Seats Lost (Reuter's Message.) Capetown, September 9

Barrier Miner · Saturday 10 September 1921 · page 1

The by-elections at Garden resulted: —Forsyth (Labor), 1604; Fuller (South African Party), 1550. The by-election at Leisbeek resulted:—Pearce (Labor),…

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South African By-elections Ministerial Seats Lost (Reuter's Message.) Capetown, September 9

Barrier Miner · Saturday 10 September 1921 · page 2

The by-elections at Garden resulted: —Forsyth (Labor). 1604: Fuller (South African Party), 1550. The by-election at Leisbeek resulted:—Pearce (Labor),…

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State Parliament Late Sittings Anticipated Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 12 September 1921 · page 4

Late sittings of Parliament are likely his week, as the Government is anxious to press on with the new measures it intends to introduce…

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Revolt in Ireland (Continued from Page 1.) [?]Lster Parliament to Meet [?] Assist a Settlement ("The Times" Message.) London, September 13

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 14 September 1921 · page 4

The Dublin correspondent of the London "Times" reports that the Parliament of Northern Ireland opens a new session on September 20. While…

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State Parliament Government Is Attacked by a Labor Member the Censure Motion Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 15 September 1921 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly last night Mr. A. R. Gardiner (Independent Labor member), speaking on Sir George Fuller's censure motion,…

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Senate Elections Two Labor Nominations Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 16 September 1921 · page 1

Mr. J. P. M'Girr, M.L.C., has been nominated to contest the A.L.P. selection ballot for the next Senate election. Mr. John Andrews (A.W.U.), a…

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Personalities in Parliament Queensland Politicians Make Reference to Rats

Barrier Miner · Monday 19 September 1921 · page 2

Mr. J. C. Peterson on Thursday made his first appearance in the Legislative Assembly since his defection from the Labor Party (says a Brisbane…

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State Parliament Censure Debate Unfinished Unemployment Figures Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 21 September 1921 · page 1

The Minister for Works and Railways, Mr. J. Estell, resumed the debate on the censure motion in the Legislative Assembly yesterday. The debate was…

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Revolt in Ireland Northern Parliament Meets Mr. De Valera's Position As a Member Is Questioned (Reuter's Message.) London, September 20

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 21 September 1921 · page 1

The North of Ireland Parliament met at Belfast yesterday. The Premier, Sir James Craig, answering questions, said that the…

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State Parliament Criticism of Government in Legislative Assembly Broken Hill Affairs Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 22 September 1921 · page 1

In the legislative Assembly yesterday the Supply Bill passed through all stages. During the debate Colonel Onslow…

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Unemployment in Britain Summoning of Parliament Asked by Labor Members (Renter's Message.) London, September 21

Barrier Miner · Thursday 22 September 1921 · page 4

The Trades Union General Council and the Labor Party executive jointly have requested the Premier to receive an official Labor deputation to discuss…

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Revolt in Ireland Fear Expresses in London Negotiations May Cease [?]Alk of General Election

Barrier Miner · Thursday 22 September 1921 · page 1

A cable message from London states that there is a marked Absence now of the earlier optimism which followed the publication of Mr. E. de Valera's…

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State Parliament (Continued from Page 1.) Censure Motion Defeated by Majority of Two Votes Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 September 1921 · page 4

After a riotous all-night sitting of the Legislative Assembly the Government applied the "gag" during the discussion on the censure motton. When…

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State Parliament Censure Motion Defeated by Majority of Two Votes Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 24 September 1921 · page 4

After a riotous all-night sitting of the Legislative Assembly the Government applied the "gag" during the discussion on the censure motion. When…

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Division Is Called for in Ulster Parliament Imputation of Corruption ("The Times" Message.) London, September 23

Barrier Miner · Saturday 24 September 1921 · page 1

The first division and the first scene in the Ulster House of Commons occurred yestorday as the result of allegations against the Premier, Sir James…

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Division Is Called for in Ulster Parliament Imputation of Corruption ("The Times" Message.) London, September 23

Barrier Miner · Saturday 24 September 1921 · page 2

The first division and the first scene in the Ulster House of Commons occurred yesterday as the result of allegations against the Premier, Sir James…

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Woman Wins By-election Second Woman M.P. (Reuter's Message.) London, September 23

Barrier Miner · Saturday 24 September 1921 · page 1

The second woman M.P. was elected to-day. As the result of the by-election for Louth (Lincolnshire) Mrs. Wintringham, widow of the late member for…

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Woman Wins By-election Second Woman M.P. (Reuter's Message.) London, September 23

Barrier Miner · Saturday 24 September 1921 · page 1

The second woman M.P. was elected to-day. As the result of the by-election for Louth (Lincoinshire) Mrs. Wintringham, widow of the late member for…

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Lord Northcliffe Thinks a General Election Likely Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 27 September 1921 · page 1

Last night Lord Northcliffe expressed the opinion that the Irish question is likely to end in a general election in Britain. If that happened, he believed…

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