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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1921

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

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 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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The Following Appeared in Yesterday's Last Edition British Coal Crisis 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 · Saturday 9 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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South Australian Elections a Ministerial Win Labor Gains Three Seats Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 April 1921 · page 1

The people of South Australia were asked on Saturday to elect a new State Parliament, and the outstanding question involved in their choice of…

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State Parliament Rumors of Resignation of Mr. Speaker Levy Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 12 April 1921 · page 1

All sorts of rumors were abroad in Labor circles tooday relative to Parliament. The main one concerned the Speakership…

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Forty Flooded Mines Statement in Parliament (Reuter's Message.) London, April 11

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 12 April 1921 · page 1

Forty coal mines are completely flooded, according to Mr. W. C. Bridgman, M.P., who in the,House of Commons, at question time, said that…

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The Sturt Vacancy Mr. Hynes's Election Rumored in Broken Hill

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 12 April 1921 · page 4

Reports were freely circulated to-day to the effect that Mr. Thomas Francis Hynes has been elected to the vacancy in the Legislative Assembly rendered…

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South Australian Elections (Continued from Page 3.) Liberal Party Leads Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 12 April 1921 · page 4

Further figures in regard to the State elections were made available to-day at noon. There is a close contest for the third…

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South Australian Elections Ministerialists Gain One Seat to the Good on Previous Figures Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 12 April 1921 · page 3

The election figures show the state of parties, so far as the count has gone at present, to be as follows:— Ministerialists............ 29…

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Returned Soldiers' Interests Repatriation Departaient's Reduction of Pensions Inquiry Made in Parliament

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 April 1921 · page 1

Mr. Charlton moved the adjdurmment of the House of Representatives on Friday to discuss the Repatriation Department's cancellation of the war…

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South Australian Elections (Continued from Page 1.) Farmers and Settlers Lower Liberals Lead Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 April 1921 · page 4

The latest available election returns show that the Farmers and Settlers' Party have a prospect of acquiring four seats…

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South Austrailan Elections Poll Takes Place To-morrow at Cobdogla and Overland Party Organisers Active Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 April 1921 · page 1

It is stated that advantage is being taken of the situation that has arisen in the district of Albert through the carelessness or neglect on the part of…

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British Industrial Crisis Situation Reported Very Grave Statement in Parliament Made by Prime Minister Letter Sent to Leaders Support for the Alliance Seamen Against Strike Govt.'s Defensive Measures Reported Well in Hand (Reuter's Message.) London, April 14

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 April 1921 · page 1

In the House of Commons yesterday Mr. Lloyd George read a letter from the National Union of Railwaymen announcing the Triple Alliance's decision…

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South Australian Elections Mr. Hunkin's Seat Disputed To-day's Polling Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 April 1921 · page 3

It is stated that action is to be taken to unseat Mr. L. S. Hunkin, who was elected third at East Torrens, where he was the only successful Labor…

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Federal Parliament Country Party on Govt. Side Yesterday's Decision Statement by Mr. Hughes Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 April 1921 · page 1

The crisis in the Federal political arena did not end yesterday in a way which most politicians expected it would. Some of the elder members i[?]…

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Home Rule Elections De Valera to Oppose Craig (United Service Message.) London, April 15

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 April 1921 · page 1

Mr. E. De Valera, leader of the Sinn Fein, is opposing the leader of the Unionists, Sir James Craig, in the County Down Home Rule elections…

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British Industrial Crisis Triple Alliance Cancels Strike Official Announcement Made by Mr. J. H. Thomas Miners' Strike Reported Off Another Conference Called Miners Decline to Attend Statement in Parliament (Reuter's Message.) London, April 15

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 April 1921 · page 1

Official: The general strike called by the Triple Alliance to start at 10 o'clock this (Friday) night has been cancelled…

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South Australian Elections No Alteration in Parties After Cobdogla Voting Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Monday 18 April 1921 · page 1

Polling took place on Saturday at Cobddgla, in the district of Albert, at which place voting in connection with the State elections was postponed from…

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South Australian Elections Figures Almost Complete Mr. L. S. Hunkin Resigns From Industries Board Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 19 April 1921 · page 1

The latest election figures show that only some absent votes have to come in to complete the poll. It is probable that no attempt will…

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Federal Parliament Mr. Hughes Makes Statement on Government's Position Mr. Considine Moves Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 April 1921 · page 4

In the House of Representatives this afternoon Mr. Hughes made a statements regarding the position of the Government, and accepting the…

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South Australian Elections Farmers' Two Candidates Lead in Albert Division Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 April 1921 · page 2

It appears from the figures made available on Wednesday by the returning officer for the State that the F.S.A. representatives will win both seats in…

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