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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1921

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Italian General Elections Conflicts in Provinces Between Rival Factions (Reuter's Message.) London, May 16

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 17 May 1921 · page 4

Reuter's Rome correspondent telegraphs that the general elections, based on proportional representation, are proceeding amidst great excitement,…

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Britain and France Mr. Lloyd George's Speech Makes M. Briand Indignant Will Speak in Parliament (United Service Message.) Paris, May 18

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 May 1921 · page 1

The French Prime Minister, M. Briand, was warmly indignant when shown Mr. Lloyd George's speech. He said: "I do not wish to enter into a…

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Elections in Ireland Main Issue in Ulster Is Republican Question (Reuter's Message.) London, May 18

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 May 1921 · page 1

The elections for the Ulster Parliament are being contested most energetically. The platform issues have resolved…

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Irish Elections Northern Poll To-day 77 Candidates for 52 SEATS (Reuter's Message.) London, May 24

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 May 1921 · page 1

Feeling is running high in Belfast towards the conclusion of a most strenuous campaign for the election of the Northern Parliament. Polling day…

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Federal Parliament (Continuad from Page 1.) Mr. Bamford Appointed As Deputy Speaker Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 May 1921 · page 4

In the House of Representatives this afternoon the Acting Prime Minister (Sir Joseph Cook) moved the appointment of Mr. Bamford as Deputy…

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Federal Parliament Adjournment Is Likely Till End of September Sir Joseph Cook Is to Be New High Commissioner Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 May 1921 · page 2

After it has passed the Supply Bill the House of Representatives may adjourn till the end of September. It is not proposed to continue with…

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Elections in Ireland (Continued from Page 1.) Excitement and Disturbances (United Service Message.) London, May 24

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 May 1921 · page 4

The Ulster elections are being carried out amid scenes of wildest excitement and enthusiasm. Belfast is a solid mass of red, white, and blue. It is…

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Federal Parliament Tariff Debate Resumed No Loan for Queensland Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 May 1921 · page 1

The debate on the tariff was resumed in the House of Representatives yesterday, woollen goods being under consideration…

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South Australian Elections Irregularities Alleged in the Albert District Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 May 1921 · page 1

Mr. R. A. O'Connor has lodged an appeal to the Court of Disputed Returns in regard to alleged irregularities in the conduct of the State…

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Elections in Ireland Many Voters at Belfast Shot, Stabbed, and Clubbed Riots and Demonstrations ("The Times" Message.) London, May 25

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 May 1921 · page 1

Later reports from Belfast disclose that wild scenes and rioting are occurring, and it is feared that a heavy casually list will result. Many voters…

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Inquiry Into Tomayoff's Offence Not a Commonwealth Matter Statement in Parliament Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 May 1921 · page 2

The Assistant Attorney-General of the Commonwealth (Mr. L. E. Groom), in reply to a question asked in the House of Representatives yesterday by…

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Elections in Ireland Ballot Box Escort Ambushed in Tyrone 90 Per Cent of Voters Poil (Reuter's Message.) London, May 26

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 May 1921 · page 1

The counting of the votes in Ulster began to-day. The ballot boxes were taken to headquarters in pantechnicons, which were guarded by armored cars…

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Elections in R Land (Continued from Page 1.) Sweeping Unionist Win. in Six Ulster Counties (United Service Message.) London, May 26

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 May 1921 · page 4

The Ulster elections have resulted in a sweeping victory for the Unionists in the six counties. The expected majority is 23 over all parties. Two…

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Industrial Matters Mining Industry Position Discussed in Parliament Sliding Scale Advocated Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 28 May 1921 · page 1

In the House of Representatives yes- 0 terday the Acting Prime Minister (Sir Joerph Cook) made a strong appeal to unions to adopt conciliation and a…

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Industrial Matters Mining Industry Position Discussed in Parliament Sli[?]ng Scale Advocated Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 28 May 1921 · page 2

In the House of Representatives yesterday the Acting Prime Minister (Sir Joseph Cook) made a strong appeal to unions to adopt conciliation and a…

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Revolt in Ireland the Elections "The Times" Message.)

Barrier Miner · Saturday 28 May 1921 · page 2

Latest figures in the Ulster elections disclose that Messrs. Arthur Griffith, M. Collins, De Valera, and Sir James Craig have all been elected…

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Revolt in Ireland the Elections "The Times" Message.)

Barrier Miner · Saturday 28 May 1921 · page 1

Latest figures in the Ulter elections disclo[?] that Messrs. Arthur Griffith, M. Collins, De Valers, and Sir James Craig have all been elected…

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The Elections in Ulster Unionists All Elected (Reuter's Message.) London, May 29

Barrier Miner · Monday 30 May 1921 · page 1

The Ulster election results we virtually completed. The Northern Parliament will consist of 40 Unionists, six Nationalists, and six Sinn Feiners…

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Federal Parliament Territory Administration Surject of Consideration Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 1 June 1921 · page 4

The greater part of yesterday's meeting of the Federal Cabinet was devoted to the consideration of affairs connected with the civil administration…

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British Postal Rates Statement in Parliament (Reuter's Message.) London, May 31

Barrier Miner · Thursday 2 June 1921 · page 1

In the Boose of Commons Mr. Kelleway was sharply questioned concerning the increased postal rates. He declared that the postage of newspapers and…

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