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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1921

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Shop Assistants'union Election of Officers

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 22 March 1921 · page 1

A special meeting of the Shop Assistants' Union was held in-the Trades Hall last night, Mr. J. Young presiding. The balance sheet and auditors'…

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British Emigration Thousands for Australia. New Bill Before Parliament (Reuter's Message.)

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 March 1921 · page 4

In the House of Commons at question time, Colonel Amery said that the total applications of ex-service men for passages under the Government scheme…

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British Politics the Prime Minister Forecasts Early Election Mr. Churchill's Trip (Reuter's Message.) London, March 23

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 March 1921 · page 1

According to a statement attributed to the Prime Minister (Mr. Lloyd George), there will be a general election at no far distant date…

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A.m.p. Board Election

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 March 1921 · page 1

The public importance of the Australian Mutual Provident Society gives special interest to the election to fill the two seats on the board which…

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Federal Convention Constitution Amendments Probable at 1922 Election

Barrier Miner · Friday 1 April 1921 · page 1

To enable the Federal Convention which is to redraft the constitution to meet at Canberra, Mr. Austin Chapman, M.H.R., explains that the…

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Commercial Protection in Britain Opposition in Parliament Forecasted by Liberals (Reuter's Message.) London, April 1

Barrier Miner · Saturday 2 April 1921 · page 1

The Liberal newspapers are denouncing the proposed measures for the safeguarding of certain British industries, implying that they indicate a…

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Commercial Protection in Britain Opposition in Parliament Forecasted by Liberals (Reuter's Message.) London, April 1

Barrier Miner · Saturday 2 April 1921 · page 2

The Liberal newspapers are denouncing the proposed measures for the safeguarding of certain British industries, implying that they indicate a…

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Federal Parliament Labor Censure Motion Expected on Wednesday Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 4 April 1921 · page 1

A censure motion will in all probability be tabled by the Labor Party when the House of Representatives meets on Wednesday…

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British Coal Crisis Both Houses of Parliament Will Reassemble To-day Conserving Coal Supplies (Reuter's Message.) London, April 3

Barrier Miner · Monday 4 April 1921 · page 1

In view of the critical condition of the coal industry, due to the strikes at the collieries, and the need for the conservation of coal supplies, the…

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Allies in Germany Questions in Parliament No Allocation Agreement (Reuter's Message.) London, April 4

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 5 April 1921 · page 1

In the House of Commons to-day Mr. C. White asked whether India or any of the dominions had introduced or passed legislation similar to the…

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Elections in Ireland Mr. Devlin to Be Opposed ("The Times" Message.) London, April 4

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 5 April 1921 · page 1

The London "Times" Belfast correspondent writes:— "The arrival of Sir James Craig on Tuesday will signalise the launching…

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Federal Parliament No Mention Is Made of No-confidence Motion Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 6 April 1921 · page 4

The Commonwealth Parliament resumed its sittings this afternoon. The Senate passed a resolution of sympathy with the relatives of the late Senator…

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W.i.u. of a Meeting Coming Elections

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 6 April 1921 · page 2

The following is reprinted from the official organ of the W.I.U. of A. (Barrier District), but for its accuracy "The Miner" is not responsible:—…

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Latest News Issue British Coal Crisis (Continued from Page 1.) Debate in Parliament Statement by Lloyd George Pit Flooding Must Stop ("The Times" Message.) London, April 5

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 6 April 1921 · page 4

In the House of Commons Mr. Lloyd George, replying to criticisms during a debate on the coal industry crisis, avoided controversy, and…

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Federal Parliament Cockatoo Island Inquiry Reported to Be Thorough Dr. Page's Canberra Motion Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 7 April 1921 · page 1

The Federal Parliament was opened yesterday. The expected censure motion was not launched. During the debate on a motion for…

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A.m.p. Board Election

Barrier Miner · Thursday 7 April 1921 · page 1

An advertisement in this issue gives notice of the election of directors of the Australian Mutual Provident Society. The retiring directors are…

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New Ulster Parliament to Be Opened by the King (United Service Message.) London, April 7

Barrier Miner · Friday 8 April 1921 · page 4

An announcement has been made from Belfast that the King will attend in person to open the Ulster Parliament, and that the Queen will…

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State Parliament Serious Reports Abroad on Health of Mr. Storey Nationalists Want Sitting Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 8 April 1921 · page 1

News of a somewhat serious character in regard to Mr. J. Storey's health leaked out yesterday. Private reports are said to have been received giving…

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Latest News Issue British Coal Crisis (Continued from Page 1.) Conference Proceedings Described in Parliament Statement by Lloyd George Reliance of Government on Great Mass of People (Reuter's Message.) London, April 7

Barrier Miner · Friday 8 April 1921 · page 4

In the House of Commons to-day the Prime Minister, Mr. Lloyd George, described the proceedings of the abortive conference held in the morning…

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Returned Soldiers' Interests Complaints Tn Parliament About War Pensions Dept. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 April 1921 · page 1

Serious complaints regarding the administration of the Soldiers' War Pensions Department were made in the House of Representatives yesterday…

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