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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1923

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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 · Saturday 19 May 1923 · page 8

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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Temperance Reform Bill in the Ulster Parliament Second Reading Passed (Reuter's Message.) London, May 20

Barrier Miner · Monday 21 May 1923 · page 1

The Ulster House of Commons has carried the second reading of the Temporance Reform Bill providing for the complete closing of liquor bars on…

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German Reparations. (The French Parliament to Discuss Ruhr Credits Govt, Majority Expected ("The Times" Message.) London, May 22

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 May 1923 · page 1

The, London "Times" Paris correspondent reports:— "Tuesday's debate in the Chamber of Deputies on the Ruhr credits is…

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German Reparations. Ruhr Policy Debate in French Parliament Confidence in Government (Reuter's Message.) Paris, May 22

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 May 1923 · page 1

The French Chamber of Deputies passed a vote of confidence in the Government by 401 to 151 at the conclusion of the first day's debate on…

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Football Election of W. M'kenzie As Captain of the Wests

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 May 1923 · page 4

A special meeting of the playing members of the West Football, Club was held at the training rooms last night, when the resignation of Les…

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Federal Parliament. Reassembly on June 13 Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 May 1923 · page 1

By proclamation in the "Commonwealth Gazette" Wednesday, June 13, is appointed for the reassembly, of the Federal Parliament…

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Mr. Dooley's Expulsion Mr. M'girr Not a Candidate for Leadership of A.L.P. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 May 1923 · page 1

Mr. J. J. G. M'Girr will not be a candidate for the leadership of the State Parliamentary Labor Party nor will be attend the A.L.P. annual…

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This W.i.u. Election. the Candidates and the Levy

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 May 1923 · page 5

Dear Mr. Editor,— That election for a member of the Ceneral Council of the W.I.U. comes at a very interesting time…

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Parliament Reassembles New Prime Minister Cheered (Reuter's Message.) London, May 28

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 29 May 1923 · page 1

The House of Commons resumed to-day following on the Whitsuntide adjournments. There was a large attendance…

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The Federal Elections. Charge by Mr. Theodore Is to Be Investigated Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 29 May 1923 · page 1

Mr. S. M. Bruce, the Prime Minister, has promised to investigate Mr. E. G. Theodore's charge that Mr. Percy Hunter, while holding the…

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Barrier Miner. Tuesday, May 29, 1923 the Queensland Elections

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 29 May 1923 · page 2

THE complete, success of the Queensland Government in its last appeal to the electors came as a great Surprise to most of those Who have been watching…

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Madame Melba. May Stand for Parliament (United Service Message.) London, May 31

Barrier Miner · Friday 1 June 1923 · page 1

The London "Daily Mirror" stated that Madame Melba may shortly stand for Parliament. Interviewed, she said:—"It is too early to say anything…

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British Parliament. Imported Produce Bill Is Opposed in Commons Labor M.P. Express Regret (Reuter's Message. London, May 30

Barrier Miner · Friday 1 June 1923 · page 1

The House of Commons committee considering the bill providing for the marking of imported produce has agreed that all fruit and vegetables of…

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Queensland Elections. Labor Polled Fewer Votes Than Combined Opposition Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Friday 1 June 1923 · page 1

At the Queensland elections, althought the Ministerialists obtained a majority, of seats, they polled fewer votes than the Opposition. in 66 electorates…

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South Australia. Liberal Union Preparing for Next General Elections Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Friday 1 June 1923 · page 1

The Liberal Union is calling for nominations for Parliamentary candidates at the next general elections…

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British Parliament. the Indemntty Bill Passes Third Reading Limited to Deportation (Reuter's Message.) London, June 1

Barrier Miner · Saturday 2 June 1923 · page 2

The House of Commons ag[?]d to the thurd [?] of the [?] Bill as [?]. It now limits indemnity to acta committed in…

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A.L.P. Conference. Opens To-day MR.HIGGlNS Not Seeking. Re-election on Executive Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 2 June 1923 · page 1

The State A.L.P. Conference starts to-day. It will at for two or three Weeks. The minority section of the central executive will present a…

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British Parliament. the Indemn[?] Bill [?]Pass Third Reading (Uniterd Service Message.) London, June 4

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 6 June 1923 · page 1

The House of Lords unanimously [?] the second reading of th [?] Bill. Lord Grey intimated that on the…

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British Parliament. the Indemnity Bill Third Reading Passed In-the House of Lords (Reuter's Message). London, June 6

Barrier Miner · Thursday 7 June 1923 · page 4

The House of Lords to-day unanimously adopted the third reading of the Indemnity Bill, conpling therewith a motion moved by Earl Grey,…

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A.L.P. Conference. Mr. Dooley Asks for Justice Election of Officers Count of Votes Proceeding Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 7 June 1923 · page 1

The A.L.P. Conference last night resumed the debate on the question of Mr. J. Dooley's appointment of Mr. Suttor to the Upper House. The…

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