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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1921

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Federal Parliament. Proposal by Mr. Fowler to Lower Members' Salaries New War Pensions Scheme Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 8 December 1921 · page 4

The members of the House of Representatives, by a large majority, yesterday virtually shelved the Constitution Convention Bill. The debate was…

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Parliament to Meet Dec. 14 Full State Opening Desired by the King (United Service Message.) London, December 7

Barrier Miner · Thursday 8 December 1921 · page 1

There is now a much more cheerful atmosphere in Downing-street. The Cabinet, however, is by no means resting from its labors. There still remains…

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Federal Parliament. a Reference by Speaker Causes Much Laughter Govt. Control of Coal Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 9 December 1921 · page 4

A demonstration occurred in the House of Representatives yesterday when Sir Elliot Johnson, the Speaker, drew attention to the wording of an…

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State Parliament Announcement by Mr. Levy of Resignation As Speaker Appeal to Electors Expected Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 9 December 1921 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday afternoon, a little after 4 o'clock, Mr. J. Dooley, the Premier, moved the adjournment…

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Canadian Elections Clear Liberal Majority Nine Ministers Defeated (Reuter's Message.) Vancouver, December 7

Barrier Miner · Friday 9 December 1921 · page 1

The Liberals elected in the Parliamentary elections number 121 in a House totalling 235 members. The Conservatives have elected 51 members…

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Federal Parliament. a Verbal Mistake Causes Much Laughter Govt. Control of Coal Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 10 December 1921 · page 4

A demonstration occurred in the House of Representatives yesterday when Sir Elliot Johnson, the Speaker, drew attention to the wording of an…

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State Parliament Government Makes Effort to Find a New Speaker an Offer to Mr. Price Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 10 December 1921 · page 1

The State Government is making efforts to get a Speaker in succession to Mr. D. Levy, and the high office is being hawked about. There have been…

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Federal Parliament Tax Assessment Bill Thrown Out by the Senate New Bill to Be Drafted Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 10 December 1921 · page 2

A sensation was created in the Senate last night when the chamber took hold of the Government's new Tax Assessment Bill and threw it out…

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Federal Parliament Tax Assessment Bill Thrown Out by the Senate New Bill to Be Drafted Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 10 December 1921 · page 1

A sensation was created in the Senate last night when the chamber took hold of the Government's new Tax Assessment Bill and threw it out…

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State Parliament Government Makes Effort to Find a New Speaker an Offer to Mr. Price Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 10 December 1921 · page 2

The State Government is making efforts to get a Speaker in succession to Mr. D. Levy, and the high office is being hawked about. There have been…

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Election of Mayor. Ald. Baker Re Elected

Western Grazier · Saturday 10 December 1921 · page 2

A special meeting of the above Council was held Wednesday afternoon. Present— The Mayor (Ald. Beker) and Ald. Cooks, Geoerey,…

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Federal Parliament Session Is Closed Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 12 December 1921 · page 1

In the House of Representatives on Saturday the new Income Tax Assessment Ball was passed. [?] contentious sections in the previous measure which…

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State Politics Early General Election Is Considered Likely Supertax to Be Abolished Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 12 December 1921 · page 1

The Government so far has been unable to get anyone to take the Speakership. There is every likelihood of a general election taking place at an…

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Parramatta By-election Mr. Pratten's Easy Win Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 12 December 1921 · page 1

Mr. H. E. Pratten, Nationalist, won the Parramatta by-election on Saturday by an absolute majority of over 10,000 votes. The voting was…

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State Parliament Labor Caucus Meets To-day to Decide on Speakership Mr. J. Dooley's Plan Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 13 December 1921 · page 1

A general election is now said to be certain, and the probable date is early in February. At a meeting of the Labor Caucus…

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Canadian General Elections Final Returns (Reuter's Message.) Vancouver, December 12

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 13 December 1921 · page 4

The final returns of the general elections show that the seats will be distributed as follows:—Liberals, 117; Conservatives, 51; Progressive Farmers…

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Sir George Fuller Indisposed Not Present in Parliament Adjournment Till To-morrow Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 14 December 1921 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly to-day Mr. J. Dooley announced that Sir George Fuller was indisposed and unable to attend…

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Irish Settlement Sir James Craig's Address to the Ulster Parliament "Her Rights Transgressed" ("The Times" Message.) London, December 12

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 14 December 1921 · page 1

In his address to the Ulster Parliament on the agreement between the Imperial Government and the Sinn Fein, Sir James Craig, Premier, said…

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Legislative Council Election Is Held in Victoria Candidate Has Big Majority Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 16 December 1921 · page 1

A poll to fill the vacant Melbourne Province seat in the Victorian Legislative Council yesterday resulted in the return of Councillor H. Smith…

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Senate Vacancy Mr. H. C. M. Garling Chosen by State Parliament Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 16 December 1921 · page 1

Mr. H. C. M. Garling (Nationalist) was at a joint sitting of the Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council yesterday elected to fill the vacancy in the…

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