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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1921

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Irish Settlement Agreement The British Parliament Assembles To Consider Its Ratification Prime Minister's Address to Members Danger of Defining Dominion Status (Reuter's Message.) London, December 14

Barrier Miner · Friday 16 December 1921 · page 1

The House of Commons was crowd when it reassembled this afternoon. Mr. Lloyd George, Prime Minister, appealed to members not to say a word…

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Tasmanian Parliament No Referendum to Be Taken on Prohibition Question Hobart

Barrier Miner · Saturday 17 December 1921 · page 1

The Tasmanian Legislative Assembly yesterday rejected a bill to provide for a referendum on the licensing question, including prohibition…

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Tasmanian Parliament No Referendum to Be Taken on Prohibition Question Hobart

Barrier Miner · Saturday 17 December 1921 · page 1

The Tasmanian Legislative Assembly yesterday rejected a bill to provide for a referendum on the licensing question, including prohibition…

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Irish Settlement Treaty Has Been Adopted by British Parliament Large Majorities Recorded (Reuter's Message.) London, December 16

Barrier Miner · Saturday 17 December 1921 · page 1

The Unionist "die hards' " amendment to the Address-in-Reply approving of the Irish Settlement Treaty was defeated in the House of Commons by…

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Irish Settlement Treaty Has Been Adopted by British Parliament Large Majorities Recorded (Reuter's Message.) London, December 16

Barrier Miner · Saturday 17 December 1921 · page 2

The Unionist "die hards" amendment to the Address-in-Reply approving of the Irish Settlement Treaty was defeated in the House of Commons by…

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TELEGRAMS Defeat of the Government. Mr Dooley Refused Dissolution. Mr Fuller Sent For. Early Election Expected. Sydney

Western Grazier · Saturday 17 December 1921 · page 2

Mr. Simon Hickey (Laborite) was unanimously elected Speaker of the Assembly. The House then adjourned for a couple of hours…

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West Australian Parliament No-confidence Motion to Be Taken on Tuesday. Perth

Barrier Miner · Monday 19 December 1921 · page 1

The Western Australian Parliament will meet on Tuesday to consider Mr. Collier's no-confidence motion over the Lake Clifton railway purchase…

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Early Election Forecasted by British Newspaper (United Service Message.) London, December 17

Barrier Miner · Monday 19 December 1921 · page 1

The London "Observer" endorses the "Pall Mall Gazette's" prediction of a general election in February, and that it will be Mr. Lloyd George's best…

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Irish Settlement King's Message of Thanks to Members of Commons Parliament Prorogued. (Reuter's Message.) London, December 19

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 20 December 1921 · page 1

A message from King George was read in the House of Commons thanking the members for their reply to his address. The King added:—''I…

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North Continuation School Successful Candidates at October Examinations Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 20 December 1921 · page 1

The results of the annual examination for evening continuation schools held last October have been made available by the Education Department…

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Parliamentary Candidates Barrier I.l.p. in a Fix

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 20 December 1921 · page 2

Dear Mr Editor,— Did you know that the crisis in State politics has put the Windies and their pup. the Industrial Labor Party, in a…

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Barrier Miner. Tuesday, December 20, 1921 General Election Probable

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 20 December 1921 · page 2

THE question as to whether there will be an early general election will be settled most likely when Parliament meets this afternoon. It is expected…

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N.S.W. Political Crisis Leaders of Two Parties Favor an Early Election Two Months' Supply Wanted Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 22 December 1921 · page 2

Both Mr. J. Dooley, the Premier, and Sir George Fuller, leader of the Opposition, favor an election as Boon as practicable. The Labor caucus has…

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Ald. A. J. Pascoe's Resignation Accepted by City Council Election on January 14

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 December 1921 · page 2

At the meeting of the City Council held last night the resignation of Alderman A. J. Pascoe was tendered and accepted with regret. It was decided…

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Elections in April Late Sitting of Assembly to Rush Estimates Through Prorogation To-night Progressives Are Opposed to Proposed Coalition Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 December 1921 · page 2

If Mr. J. Dooley, the Premier, adheres to his present intention the general elections will be held in April. The legislative Assembly was still…

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Preparing for Elections Compilation of Rolls Will Begin in January Election Bill Amended Mr. Bagnall's Explanation Accepted by Nationalists Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 24 December 1921 · page 2

The State Parliament has adjourned to January 3, but each month it will be prorogued until the elections are held. No taxation proposals were…

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Preparing for Elections Compilation of Rolls Will Begin in January Election Bill Amended Mr. Bagnalls Explanation Accepted by Nationalists Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 24 December 1921 · page 2

The State Parliament has adjourned to January 3, but each month it will be prorogued until the elections are held. No taxation proposals were…

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Date of State Elections Premier Non-committal Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 27 December 1921 · page 1

Mr. J. Dooley, Premier, was noncommittal when asked yesterday of the probable date of the State elections…

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State Elections in April Intention of Government to Increase Income Tax Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 29 December 1921 · page 2

"If I am successful at the elections the State Government will wipe out the deficit of £2,000,000 by increasing on a graduated scale the tax on all incomes…

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Problems of Darling Seat Mr. Considine Confident of Return As I.l.p. Candidate

Barrier Miner · Friday 30 December 1921 · page 3

Some interesting contests at the next Federal elections are likely to be the outcome of the alterations to the electoral boundaries of New South Wales…

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