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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1922

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Federal Parliament Discussion to Fix Date of Meeting at Canberra Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 12 April 1922 · page 1

Mr. W. M. Hughes, the Prime Minister, promised yesterday to set apart a day early in the next session on which the Federal Parliament can…

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Warfare in Ireland Parliament Not Informed of British Troop Numbers Evacuation Not Stopped (Reuter's Message.) London, April 11

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 12 April 1922 · page 1

It transpires that only £5 was stolen from the Northern Bank at Roscommon in the hold-up on April 9. The attackers have been arrested…

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State Elections Namoi Count Concluded Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 12 April 1922 · page 1

The count for the Namoi electorate was concluded yesterday, when, the following candidates were elected:—P. C. Scully (Labor), P A. Chaffey…

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Concluding the Count for Sturt Electorate the Successful Candidates Davidson and Doe Elected Weight Almost Certain

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 12 April 1922 · page 1

The total number of valid votes was 17,480. This divided by four (one more than the number to be elected) gives 4370: Then one is added, which made…

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State Elections (Continued from Page 1.) the Sturt Seat Davidson, Doe, and Wright Are Declared Elected

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 12 April 1922 · page 4

Mr. G. D. L. Martin, returning officer for Sturt, late this afternoon received a reply from the Chief Electoral Officer confirming his telegraphed…

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State Parliament the Fuller Ministry May Be Sworn in To-day Forecast of the Cabinet Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 13 April 1922 · page 1

Although no official intimation was forthcoming last night, it can be state [?] that the F[?]er Ministry will be sworn in to-day, and will in all probability…

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Sturt Election. Returning Officer's Figures Davidson, Doe, and Wright Are Now Declared Elected

Barrier Miner · Thursday 13 April 1922 · page 1

The result of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly election, held on March 25, is now fully known. The counting of the votes in the Sturt…

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Federal Politics Early General Election Is Not Regarded As Likely Mr. W. M. Hugees's Position Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 13 April 1922 · page 4

The belief of many politicians appears to be that if the Prime Minister was to return to the West Sydney electorate he would wipe Alderman W…

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Election Without a Quota

Barrier Miner · Thursday 13 April 1922 · page 2

ON he day of the polling for the election of the new Parliament, March 25 last. "The Barrier Miner" pointed out how it might quite possibly happen…

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State Parliament First Cabinet Meeting to Be Held This Afternoon Business for Consideration Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 18 April 1922 · page 1

Members of the Coalition Ministry will enter upon their administrative duties this morning, and later in the day the first Cabinet meeting will be…

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State Parliament Measure to Be Introduced for Reduction of Salaries Chief Government Policy Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 19 April 1922 · page 1

Sir George Fuller, the Premier, announced yesterday that the Ministers are unanimously of the opinion that a reduction in tneir salaries should take…

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State Parliament Land Settlement Policy Considered by Cabinet Minute to Prime Minister Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 April 1922 · page 1

At a State Cabinet meeting yesterday it was arranged to transmit to the Prime Minister a minute referring to the urgent necessity for a united…

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State Parliament Progressives Promise to Assist the Government Mr. Dooley Leads Opposition Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 21 April 1922 · page 1

The Progressive Party has decided to give the Government all possible assistance in improving the position of soldier settlements…

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State Parliament Trouble Over Appointment of Deputy Coalition Leader Threat From Progressives Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 April 1922 · page 1

Serious trouble threatens the ranks of the National-Progressive Coalition Party over the question, of deputy leader. A section of the Nationalist…

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State Parliament Trouble Over Appointment of Deputy Coalition Leader Threat Prom Progressives Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 April 1922 · page 2

Serious trouble threatens the ranks of the National-Progressive Coalition Varty over the question of deputy leader. A section of the Nationalist…

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The Sturt Election

Western Grazier · Saturday 22 April 1922 · page 2

The occurring of rates for the So[?] af[?] took about three works to complete. The total another of visit [?] policed was 17,th…

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State Parliament Cost of Administration Will Have to Be Reduced Statement by Minister Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 24 April 1922 · page 1

Mr. A. Brantnell, Minister for Education, speaking before the Parramatta Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, said that the New South Wales…

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State Parliament Coalition Party Difficulty Is Overcome at Meeting Deputy Leader Appointed Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 25 April 1922 · page 1

The critical situation within the Coalition Party has been overcome. At a party meeting of the Coalition members of Parliament yesterday Mr…

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State Parliament Opening Ceremony To-day Urgent Matters Include Super Tax and Settlement Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 26 April 1922 · page 1

The State Parliament will be opened by commission at noon to-day with the usual ceremonial. After the swearing in of the Assembly Mr. D. Levy will be…

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State Parliament (Continued from Paga 1.) Members Sworn in Super Tax Bill Introduced Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 26 April 1922 · page 4

Parliament assembled at noon. After members had been sworn in and there being no opposition from the Progressives, Mr. D. Levy was elected…

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