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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1923

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British Parliament Continuation of Debate on Vote for Naval Works the Singapore Base Reduction Motion Defeated (Reuter's Message). London, May 1

Barrier Miner · Thursday 3 May 1923 · page 1

During the debate in the House of Commons on the vote for naval works Mr. G. Lambert (Lib.) moved the reduction of the vote as a protest…

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British Parliament Mesopotamia As Member of League of Nations to Occur Within Four Years (Reuters Message.) London, May 3

Barrier Miner · Friday 4 May 1923 · page 4

A more definite statement than usual regarding the British tenure of Iraq (Mesopotamia) was made by Mr. S. Baldwin Chancellor of the Exchequer,…

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British Parliament Mesopotamia As Member of League Oe Nations to Occur Within Four Years (Reuter's Message.) London, May 3

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 May 1923 · page 8

A more definite statement than usual regarding the British tenure of Iraq (Mesopotamia) was made by Mr. S. Baldwin Chancellor of the Exchequer,…

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Ulster By-election London, May 3

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 May 1923 · page 5

The West Belfast by-election for the Ulster Parliament resulted:—Colonel Woods (Independent Unionist) 27,219; Sir Joseph Davidson (Grand Master of…

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British Parliament Geneva Labor Conference Several Conventions Ratified by Britain (Router's Message.) London, May 9

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 May 1923 · page 1

In the House of Commons the Government's policy regarding the recommendations of the International Labor Conference held at Geneva were…

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Liquor Laws in the North New Bill in Parliament (Reuter's Message.) London, May 11

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 May 1923 · page 1

Sir James Craig, the Premier, introduced a bill in the North of Ireland Parliament providing for the complete closing of liquor bars on Sundays and…

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Liquor Laws in the North New Bill in Parliament (Reuter's Message.) London, May ll

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 May 1923 · page 2

Sir James Craig, the Premier, in-| troduced a bill in the North of Ireland Parliament providing for the complete closing of liquor bars on Sundays and…

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Mr. Dooley's Expulsion Unruly Executive Meeting Over Delegates Election Trouble at Parramatta Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 May 1923 · page 1

From the inception of the meeting of the State A.L.P. executive last night there was a desire on the part of the old majority to flout the wishes…

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Annual Meeting Heid of Nursing Association Election of Officers

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 May 1923 · page 1

The annual general meeting of the District Nursing Association was held in the Town Hall last night. There were present; Messrs. R. D. Nevett…

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Annual Meeting Held of Nursing Association Election of Officers

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 May 1923 · page 2

The annual general meeting of the District Nursing Association was held in the Town Hall last night. There were present: Messrs. R. D. Nevett…

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Perth Mayoral Election Sir William Lathlain Opposed Perth

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 May 1923 · page 4

Sir William Lathlain is being opposed for the Mayoralty of Perth by Councillor Franklin and Mr. Hughes, M.L.A. (Labor), on the question of the…

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Queensland Elections (Continued from Page 1) South Australian Views Premier Sees a Danger But Labor Leader Elated) Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 May 1923 · page 4

Sir Henry Barwell, the Premier, to-day expressed regret at the result of the Queensland elections. He declared that the result shows the danger…

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Canderra Parliament House No Announcement Yet Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 May 1923 · page 1

Mr. P. G. Stewart. Federal Minister for Works, yesterday was asked to call for competitive designs for a permanent Parliament House at…

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Queensland Elections Labor Majority of 16 on Present State of Poll Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 May 1923 · page 1

In connection with the Queensland elections the present state of parties is Labor. 44; United Party. 16; Country Party, 12; present Labor…

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Queensland Elections Record for Labor Govt. Claimed. by A.l.p.secretary Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 May 1923 · page 1

Mr. Lewis M'Donald, secretary of the Queensland central executive of the Australian Labor Party, in an interview, said: "The result of this…

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British Parliament Russian Policy Discussed No Assurance Given That There Will Be No Rupture the Egyptian Situation (Reuter's Message.) London, May 17

Barrier Miner · Friday 18 May 1923 · page 4

The British policy towards Russia was the principle topic of debate in the House of Commons on the eve of the adjournment over Whitsuntide…

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Federal Parliament to Meet on June 13 Melbonrae

Barrier Miner · Saturday 19 May 1923 · page 1

The Federal Parliament has been [?]moned for June 13…

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Secpet Baliot Advocated by Members of Parliament Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 19 May 1923 · page 2

Mr. M. Cromarty, M.L.A. for Newcastle, and Mr. R. W. D. Wearer, M.L.A. for North Shore, addressed a large meeting of miners on the coal…

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Segret Ballot Advocated by Members of Parliament Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 19 May 1923 · page 4

Mr. M. Cromarty, M.L.A. for Newcastle, and. Mr. R. W. D. Weaver, M.L.A. for North Shore, addressed a large meeting, of miners on the coal…

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Federal Parliament to Meet on June 13 Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 19 May 1923 · page 2

The Federal Parliament has been fltunmoned for June 13…

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