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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1921

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Work on the Mines (Continued from page 2.) Question in Parliament. Asked by Mr. M. A. Davidson Premier Asks for Notice Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 8 November 1921 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly to-day Mr. M. A. Davidson asked the question: Can the Premier give me any information in reference to the Broken…

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Labor Candidates Lose in City Council Elections Melbourne Results Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 9 November 1921 · page 1

As the result of the elections held in Melbourne yesterday in the Victoria and Smith wards of the City Council the Labor candidates were defeated…

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Criminals in Australia Release of I.W.W. Men Question in Parliament Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 9 November 1921 · page 1

Mr. T. J. Hoskins (Western Suburbs), in the Legislative Assembly yesterday, asked the Premier if the Government had decided to release two…

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Latest News Issue Revolt in Ireland (Continued from Page 1.) Ulster and British Cabinets to Meat on Thursday Talk of an Election (United Service Message) London, November 8

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 9 November 1921 · page 4

The momentary full in the Irish parleys is only regardable in the light that the parlies are marshalling their forces for a final tussle for a peace…

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Prorogation of Parliament (Reuter's Message.) London, November 9

Barrier Miner · Thursday 10 November 1921 · page 1

In the House of Commons to-day Mr. Austen Chamberlain said that the Government hoped to finish business on Thursday, and would then prorogue…

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Federal Parliament an All-night Sitting Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 November 1921 · page 4

The House of Representatives sat untd 6 o'clock this morning, and dealt with the Senate's request to amend the tariff. Just before adjourning several…

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Govt. Transfers Powers to Northern Parliament (Reuter's Message.) London, November 10

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 November 1921 · page 1

In the House of Commons at question time Mr. Lloyd George denied that the Order of the Council transferring the Government's powers to the Irish…

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British Parliament Prorocued Speech by King (Reuter's Message.) London, November 10

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 November 1921 · page 4

Parliament was formally prorogued to-day until January 30. The King, in his speech at the prorogation of Parliament, said that good…

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Gun Fights During Elections Are Reported From Kentucky Eleven Persons Killed (Reuter's Message.) Vancouver, November 9

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 November 1921 · page 1

The State elections on Tuesday left Kentucky's population 11 less by violent death. Fourteen other persons were wounded…

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Federal Parliament an All-night Sitting Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 November 1921 · page 4

The House of Representatives sat until 6 o'clock this morning, and dealt with the Senate's request to amend the tariff. Just before adjourning several…

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High Commissioner's Term Suggestion in Parliament of Political Limitation Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 November 1921 · page 1

When the appointment of Sir Joseph Cook as High Commissioner was announced by the Prime Minister in the House of Representatives yesterday…

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High Commissioner's Term Suggestion in Parliament of Political Limitation Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 November 1921 · page 1

When the appointment of Sir Joseph Cook as High Commissioner was announced by the Prime Minister in the House of Representatives yesterday…

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British Parliament Prorogued Speech by King (Reuter's Message.) London, November 10

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 November 1921 · page 4

Parliament was formally prorogued to-day until January 30. The King, in his speech at the pror[?]n of Parliament, said that good…

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Christ's Second Coming Referred to in Parliament Armageddon in 1934 Mr. Marks Quotes the Bible

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 November 1921 · page 3

In the House of Representatives on Thursday week Mr. Walter Muffitt Marks, member for Wentworth (N.S.W.), made…

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Parramatta Election Polling Day Is December 10 Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 November 1921 · page 4

Mr. W. H. Hutchinson has been selected as the Labor Party candidate to contest the Parramatta seat in the Federal Parliament, which becomes…

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Talk of General Election If Basic Wage Bill Defeated Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 November 1921 · page 1

At a railway employees' dinner held at Bathurst the general secretary of the railways union referred to the political situation. He said that he…

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State Parliament Precedence to Be Given to Government's Business Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 November 1921 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday the Government gained assent to a motion that for the remainder of the session its business should take…

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State Parliament (Continued from Page 1.) Kidnapping of Miss Partridge Basis of Censure Motion Notice by Sir George Fuller Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 November 1921 · page 4

Notice was given in the Legislative Assembly to-day by Sir George Fuller, Leader of the Opposition, of his intention to move,—"That the failure of…

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Sydney Municipal Elections Overwhelming Victory Predicted for Reformers Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 November 1921 · page 1

An enthusiastic meeting in connection with the Citizens' Reform Association was held yesterday. Alderman A. Cocks, M.L.A., declared…

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Federal Parliament Defence Estimates Debated Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 17 November 1921 · page 1

The Defence and Military Estimates were further debated last night in the House of Representatives. Late in the evening an amendment…

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