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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1921

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State Parliament Consideration by Cabinet of New Session's Business Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 April 1921 · page 1

The State Cabinet sat for a long time yesterday considering the measures to be introduced next session. At the conclusion of the sittings the…

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Proposed New State Petition to Parliament Decided on by Convention Riverina's Attitude Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 April 1921 · page 1

The convention sitting at Armidale to consider the matter of the establishment of a new State in the northern district yesterday decided, after a…

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Federal Parliament Crisis at an End Mr. Considine's Motion Defeated by 46 to 23 Mr. Hughes to Go to London Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 April 1921 · page 2

The Federal Government crisis ended yesterday very quietly and in accord with expectations. When the House of Representatives…

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British By-election Board of Trade President Returned by Big Majority (Reuter's Message.) London, April 20

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 April 1921 · page 4

The Bewdley (Worcestershire) byelection resulted:— Mr. Stanley Baldwin (Coalitionist)............. 14,537…

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W.[?].u. of A. Elections Nominations for President

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 April 1921 · page 4

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

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Burden of Armaments Mr. Lioyd George Replies to Question in Parliament ("The Times" Message.) London, April 22

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 April 1921 · page 1

In the Hence of Commons Mr. G. Lambert asked whether the Government had made representations to the United States and Japan with regard…

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Burden of Armaments Mr. Lloyd George Replies to Question in Parliament ("The Times" Message.) London, April 22

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 April 1921 · page 2

In the House of Commons Mr. G. Lambert asked whether the Government had made representations to the United States and Japan with regard…

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British Elections Ulster Unionist Leader Appeals for Loyalists' Votes (Reuter's Message.) London, April 25

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 26 April 1921 · page 4

The Ulster Unionist leader (Sir James Craig) has issued a manifesto to the "loyalist electors of Northern Ireland" emphasising the vital need of recording…

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British Industrial Crisis (Continued from Page 1.) Railwaymen's Action. Statement in Parliament. London, April 26

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 27 April 1921 · page 4

The gravity of the decision of the National Union of Railwaymen not to handle coal in the colliery sidings or from overseas during the miners'…

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Federal Parliament Committee Is Suggested to Discuss Wool Position Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 30 April 1921 · page 1

The Prime Minister's statement on finance, wheat, and wool was debated in the House of Representatives yesterday…

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Mr. T. Bail President of Barrier W.i.u. of A. Half-yearly Election

Barrier Miner · Monday 2 May 1921 · page 3

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

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De Valera a Candidate for Varsity Vacancy ("The Times" Message.) London, May 2

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 May 1921 · page 1

Mr. E. de Valera, the Sinn Fein leader, is a candidate for the vacant chancellorship of the National University…

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Wool Trade Position Statement in Parliament Probably Be Made To-day Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 4 May 1921 · page 1

The wool trade position was considered by the Federal Cabinet yesterday. The Acting Prime Minister (Sir…

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Irish Elections (United Service Message.) London, May 5

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 May 1921 · page 1

The Irish elections are to be held on May 24. The Northern Parliament will assemble on June 7 and the Southern Parliament on June 28…

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British Coal Strike Emergency Regulations Prolonged by Parliament Further Powers Added (Reuter's Message.) London, May 5

Barrier Miner · Friday 6 May 1921 · page 1

By 215 votes to 54 the House of Commons has carried a resolution prolonging the existing emergency regulations and introducing several new…

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Dominions Prime Ministers Invited to New Parliament (Reuter's Message.) London, May 8

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 May 1921 · page 4

The Ulster leader, Sir James Craig, states that he has taken steps through the Colonial Office to invite the Dominions Prime Ministers to witness the…

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European Mails Contract with Orlent Co. Submitted to Parliament Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 13 May 1921 · page 2

The text of the new mail contract with the Orient Steamship Company was submitted to the Federal Parliament yesterday, and members will…

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Irish Parliament Elections ("Reuter's Message.) London, May 12

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 May 1921 · page 1

The nominations for the South of Ireland Parliament were received to-day, the Sinn Fein candidates being returned unopposed throughout the…

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Irish Parlaiment Elections (Reuter's Message.) London, May 13

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 May 1921 · page 1

The nominations for the South of Ireland Parliament were received to-day, the Sinn Fein candidates being returned unopposed throughout the…

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Elections in Ireland Whole Southern Parliament Is Returned Unopposed Contests in the North (Reuter's Message.) London, May 15

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 May 1921 · page 1

In the South of Ireland Parliamentary elections the only anti Sinn Fein candidates are the four Dublin University candidates who have been…

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