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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1923

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Parliament at Canberra Public Works Committee Submitting a Report

Barrier Miner · Friday 8 June 1923 · page 2

Shortly after the opening of the federal session next week the Public Works Committee will submit a report recommending the construction of a…

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British Parliament. Mrs. Philipson Sworn Ln As Member for Berwick (Reuter's Message.) London, June 7

Barrier Miner · Friday 8 June 1923 · page 4

Looking petite and demure Mrs. Hilton Philipson, who was formerly Mabel Russel, a musical comedy star, took her seat in the House of Commons as the…

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British Parliament. Rent Restrictions Bill (Reuter's Message.) London, June 8

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 June 1923 · page 1

The House of Commons passed the second leading of the Rent Restrictions Bill, after rejecting Mr. Sidney, Webb's amendment on the ground that…

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British Parliament. Rent Restrictions Bell (Reuter's Message.) London, June 8

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 June 1923 · page 2

The House of Commons passed the second leading of the Rent Restrictions Bill, after rejecting Mr. Sidney Webb's amendment on the ground that…

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British Parliament. Mrs. Philipson Sworn in As Member for Berwick (Reuter's Message.) London, June 7

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 June 1923 · page 8

Looking petite and demure Mrs. Hilton Philipson, who was formerly Mabel Russel, a musical comedy star, took ber seat in the House of Commons as the…

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British Parliament. Matrimonial Reports Bill Second Reading Passed (Reuter's Message.) London, June 9

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 June 1923 · page 1

The House of Commons has passed the second reading of the Matrimonial Reports Bill, which will now be referred to the committee…

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State Parliament. Further Prorogation Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 12 June 1923 · page 3

The state Parliament has been further prorogued until July 17…

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U.S.A. Presidency. Governor of New York Not to Be a Candidate (Reuter's Message.) Chicago, June 11

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 12 June 1923 · page 4

Governor Smith of New York has announced that he will not be the Democratic candidate for the Presidency…

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Parliament Meets on July 26. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 June 1923 · page 4

The State Parliament meets on July 26. It was postponed owing to the Premier's visit to the Macdonnell Sanges. During the session the…

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South Australia. Parliament Opens July 19 Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 June 1923 · page 1

The State Parliament will open on July 19…

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Federal Parliament. Government's Programme Outlined by Mr. Bruce Session Opens To-day Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 June 1923 · page 2

Mr. S. M. Bruce, the Prime Minister, at a caucus meeting yesterday outlined the Government's programme for the session opening to-day. lt is…

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When Parliament Meets Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 June 1923 · page 1

The State Government will not submit much contentions legislation during the session of Parliament beginning on July 26. The readjustment of…

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Latest News Issue British Parliament. Defeat of a Proposal to Abolish Luxury Duties London, June 12

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 June 1923 · page 4

Mr. E. Shinewell (Labor) moved in Committee in the House of Commons, when a financial bill was beings discussed, to abolish the import duties…

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Federal Parliament. Commission Is Proposed to Control Federal Capital Mr. Blakeley's Question on Broken Hill Railway Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 June 1923 · page 1

The Federal Parliament opened yesterday with a more conspicuous ceremonial than usual. The speeches were much the same as forecasted, with…

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Federal Parliament. (Continued from Page 1) Want of Confidence Motion Moved in Representatives Constitutional Powers Alleged Limitation Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 June 1923 · page 4

In the House of Representatives to-day Mr. M. Charlton, leader of the Opposition, moved that there was a want of confidence in the Government…

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Federal Parliament Labor's Censure Motion Moved by Mr. Charlton the Taxation Proposal's Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 June 1923 · page 1

The Labor party's censure motion against the Federal Government has been moved in the House of Representatives…

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British Parliament. Lord Birkenhead Speaks of "The Menace of Labor" Trade Unionists' Position (Reuter's Message.) London, June 13

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 June 1923 · page 1

Lord Birkenhead, speaking in the House of Lords, said:—"I see a vivid red light—the menace of a Laborite majority." He went on to say that…

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Opening of the Federal Parliament. Sydney

Western Grazier · Saturday 16 June 1923 · page 2

The new session of the Commonwealth Parliament was opened by the Governor-General yesterday. The Speech regretted that…

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Federal Parliament N0-c0nfidence Debate Has Not Yet Concluded Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 June 1923 · page 1

The no-confidence debate was resumed in the House of Representatives yesterday. Objection was taken to the "Government proposal to limit the…

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Fatal Hospital Fire. Nquiries in Parliament London, June 14

Barrier Miner · Monday 18 June 1923 · page 1

Major G. C.Tryon, the Minister for Pensions, replying to a question put by Mr. A. Chamberlain in the House of Commons to-day, said that the hospital…

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