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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1921

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South Australian Elections Progressives and Liberals Combine in Two Districts Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 February 1921 · page 1

The Progressive Country Party and Liberals will combine to run Mr. Noble (Mayor of Hindmarsh and Mr. Leal (Mayor of Thebarton) as…

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British Politics Parliament Reopened by King Yesterday Cabinet Meets (United Service Message.) London, February 15

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 February 1921 · page 4

There was a meeting of the Cabinet, presided over by Mr. Lloyd George, yesterday. Critics describe it as a most…

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South African Elections Twenty-two Majority Assured for Mr. Smuts (Reuter's Message.) Capetown, February 14

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 February 1921 · page 2

It is officially announced that the old Cabinet will remain in office until the Prime Minister has arrived at Capetown for the session…

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Federal Parliament May Reassemble on April 6 Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 17 February 1921 · page 2

The Prime Minister announces that the House of Representatives will probably meet on April 6…

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Latest News Issue British Parliament Govt. Policy Is Outlined at Tuesday's Reopening Address From the Throne Coming Conferences

Barrier Miner · Thursday 17 February 1921 · page 4

A cable message from London states that Parliament was reopened by the King on Tuesday. The Royal procession through the streets from…

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Revolt in Ireland Statement in Parliament by Mr. Lloyd George Rebel Courts in Cellars ("The Times" Message.) London, February 16

Barrier Miner · Thursday 17 February 1921 · page 1

Mr. Lloyd George, replying in Parliament to criticism of the speech from the Throne, referred to the Strickland commission report on the position in…

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Publication of Reports Questions in Parliament (United Service Message.) London, February 17

Barrier Miner · Friday 18 February 1921 · page 4

The Secretary for Ireland (Sir Hamer Greenwood), replying in the House of Commons to a volley of questions concerning Ireland, denied that…

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Latest News Issue Revolt in Ireland Letter From Mr. De Valera to Members of Parliament "Britain's Misdeeds" (Reuter's Message.) London, February 17

Barrier Miner · Friday 18 February 1921 · page 4

On the occasion of the opening of the House of Commons, according to an official of the Dail Eireann, Mr. E. de Valera sent a letter to the Coalition…

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The Following Appeared in Yesterday's Last Edition Revolt in Ireland Letter From Mr. De Valera to Members of Parliament "Britain's Misdeeds" (Reuter's Message.) London, February 17

Barrier Miner · Saturday 19 February 1921 · page 4

On the occasion of the opening of the House of Commons, according to an official of the Dail Eireanh, Mr. E. de Valera sent a letter to the Coalition…

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British Politics Cardigan By-election Won by Coalition Govt. (Reuter's Message.) London, February 19

Barrier Miner · Monday 21 February 1921 · page 1

The Cardiganshire by-election resulted:— Evans (Coalition Liberal)...... 14,111 Williams (Independent Liberal) 10,521…

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W. A. ELECTIONS 138 Nominations Received Perth

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 February 1921 · page 4

Nominations for the West Australian general elections closed yesterday. Five members were returned unopposed. They were: The Colonial…

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Revolt in Ireland Inquiry in Parliament on Officers' Resigations a Boycott Trreatened Precautions Against Crime, (Reuter's Message.) London, February 23

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 February 1921 · page 2

In the House of Commons, in reply to a question by Mr. Redmond, Sir Hamar Greenwood (Secretary for Ireland) admitted that Brigadier-General…

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South African Elections Senate Results (Reuter's Message.) Capetown, February 24

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 February 1921 · page 4

The Senate electons resulted in the return of eight nominated candidates, 17 of the South African Party, 13 Nationalists, and two of the Labor…

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Question in Parliament (Reuter's Message.) London, February 25

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 February 1921 · page 2

The question of the Parliament's jurisdiction over mandates was again raised in the House of Commons at question time…

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Question in Parliament (Reuter's Message.) London, February 25

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 February 1921 · page 1

The question of the Parliament's jurisdiction over mandates was again raised in the House of Commons at question time…

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South African Elections Senate Results (Reuter's Message.) Capetown, February 24

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 February 1921 · page 4

The Senate elections resulted in the return of night nominated candidates 17 of the South African Party, 13 Nationalists, and two of the Labor…

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British Finance Motion in Parliament for Estimates Reduction (Reuter's Message.) London, February 26

Barrier Miner · Monday 28 February 1921 · page 4

The growing demand for State economy was reflected in the House of Commons on Friday night, when an additional £485,000…

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Boycott of Parliament Over Canberra Matters N.s.w. Members' Proposal

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 1 March 1921 · page 4

The New South Wales members of the Federal Parliament are determined to see the capital established at Canberra (reports the "Argus"). Direct…

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A.m.a. Elections Nominations Received for Vacant Position

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 1 March 1921 · page 2

The following is reprinted from the A.M.A. paper, but for its accuracy "The Miner" is not responsible:— The A.M.A. ballot for secretary and…

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South Australian Politics Election Writs Issued Farmers & Settlers Confer Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 3 March 1921 · page 4

Writs for the State Parliament general election were issued to-day. The Farmers and Settlers' Assocition, at a special conference to-day,…

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