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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1922

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City Council Vacancy A.l.p. Selects Candidate

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 January 1922 · page 2

At a meeting of the executive of the Barrier District Assembly of the Australian Labor Party held in the Trades Hall on Saturday night…

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British Politics Rumors of General Election (Reuter's Message.) London, January 4

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 January 1922 · page 1

Arising from the rumors of an impending general British election on the Irish Settlement Treaty, Reuter learns that Mr. Winston Churchill (Secretary…

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Probable Date of Elections Saturday, March 18 Sydney, later

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 January 1922 · page 2

It is highly probable that the State elections will be held on Saturday,. March 18…

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State Elections Not Later Than March 20 Is Decision of Labor Caucus. Mr. Estell Retiring Mr. M'girr Not Standing Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 January 1922 · page 2

At a meeting of the Labor caucus held yesterday it was decided that the State, elections should be held not later than March 20. This decision was…

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State Elections Progressive Candidates to Contest All Electorates Resignation Accepted of Mr. Wearne As Leader Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 6 January 1922 · page 1

The Processive Party has decided to content every electorate as a separate entity at the forthcoming State elections. The question arises as to…

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Town Employees' Union Election of Officers

Barrier Miner · Friday 6 January 1922 · page 2

At a well-attended meeting of the Town Employees' Union held in the Trades Hall last night, Mr. C. Altman presiding, the following…

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City Council Vacancy Mr. E. M. Horsington Elected Nominations Withdrawn of Two Other Candidates

Barrier Miner · Friday 6 January 1922 · page 2

At noon to-day Mr. J. N. Jonas, town clerk and returning officer announced from the Town Hall steps that he had received the following…

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Dail Eireann in Session "No Stranger Parliament"

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 January 1922 · page 1

A picture of the Dail Eireann, in session before the treaty, is drawn by Ignatius Phayre in "The Graphic." He says:—There is, surely, no stranger…

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Federal Parliament Prorogued Until March 15 But May Not Meet Until June Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 January 1922 · page 1

The Federal Parliament has been prologued till March 15, but is not expected to meet until about June…

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Federal Parliament Prorogued Until March 15 But May Not Meet Until June Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 January 1922 · page 2

The Federal Parliament has been prorogued till March 15, but is not expected to meet until about June…

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British Politics Cabinet in Difficulties Over Heralded Election (United Service—Message.) London, January 6

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 January 1922 · page 1

The "Daily Mail" states:—"The Coalition Government is in great difficulties over the heralded general elections, which have been provisionally fixed by…

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British Politics Cabinet in Difficulties Over Heralded Election (United Service Message.) London, January 6

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 January 1922 · page 1

The "Daily Mail" states:—"The Coalition Government is in great difficulties over the heralded general elections, which have been provisionally fixed by…

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State Elections in March Sitting Labor Members to Go to Selection Ballots to Be Completed by Jan. 28 Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 January 1922 · page 1

As a result of the A.L.P. executive practically taking charge of the political situattion over the week-end the outlook has considerably changed. At…

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Hospital Board 8 Workers' Representatives Nominated on Saturday an Election on January 21

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 January 1922 · page 1

On Saturday nominations closed with Mr. S. Young, acting-secretary of the Hospital, for positions on the Hospital Board of Management. For the…

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Elections in March Reports of Labor Dissension Denied by Premier Dooley Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 January 1922 · page 1

Mr. J. Dooley, the Premier, referring to recent comments alleging dissension between the members of the Cabinet and the A.L.P. executive, says…

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De Valera Cabinet Resigns Motion for Re-election Defeated by Two Votes (Reuter's Message.) London, January 9

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 January 1922 · page 1

In the Dail Eireann to-day Mr. de [?]alera formally submitted his resignation and also that of his Cabinet. A motion for the reelection of Mr…

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British Politics Threat by Unionists in Event of Election ("The Times" Message.) London, January 10

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 January 1922 · page 4

Already several Unionist members of Parliament are declaring that in the event of being forced into an election they will stand not as Coalitionists but…

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A.L.P. Selection Ballots 19 Candidates Announced for Eastern Suburbs Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 January 1922 · page 3

Great activity prevails in metropolitan electorates regarding, the A.L.P. selections. It was stated yesterday that already the names of 19…

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Elections in March [?].L.p. Appoint Committee to Prepare Policy Speech a New Departure Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 January 1922 · page 3

A new departure by the A.L.P. executive is the appointment of a special committee to draw up the Premier's policy speech for him. In previous…

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Summons by Mr Griffith of Southern Parliament (Reuter's Message.) London, January 11

Barrier Miner · Thursday 12 January 1922 · page 1

Mr. Arthur Griffith is summoning the Southern Parliament elected last May to meet at Dublin Mansion House on January 14 for the ratification of…

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