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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1923

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Republican Candidates at Free State Elections (United Service Message.) London, June 17

Barrier Miner · Monday 18 June 1923 · page 1

De Valera states that the Republicans will, run candidates at the Frae State elections…

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Federal Parliament. Further Attacks on Govt. by the Labor Party the Two-party Difficulty Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 18 June 1923 · page 1

Though the result of the censure motion in the House of Representatives is a foregone conclusion, the Labor opposition will make two further…

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System of Elections Explained by Mr. Garden "Votes for All Workers" Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 18 June 1923 · page 1

One of the matters referred to the Australian Labor Party's central executive for report to the next conference is how the Labor Government can…

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Barrier Miner. Tuesday, June 19, 1928 Election Ideas From Russia

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 19 June 1923 · page 2

WHEN Mr. J. S Garden, secretary of the Sydney Labor Council returned from his visit to Russia, he said that he had learned a great deal while…

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British Parliament. Appeals for Abolition of the Amusement Tax Statement by Minister (Reuter's Message). London, June 19

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 June 1923 · page 1

In the House of Commons, in referring, to appeals for the abolition or reduction of the entertainments tax on the ground that the tax is killing the…

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State Parliament. Cabinet Meeting on Tuesday May Decide Opening Date Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 June 1923 · page 2

The next session of the New South Wales parliament will probably open early in August. The date for the opening may be decided upon at a…

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British Politics. Return of Mr. M'kenna Is Said to Be Imminent Mr. R. Smillie's Election (United Service Message.) London. June 22

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 June 1923 · page 1

The London "Daily" Mail" states, that Mr. R. M'Kenna's return as Chancellor of the Exchequer is regarded as imminent…

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Irish Elections. Fierce Struggle Expected Between Farmers and Labor Both Sides Organising ("The Times" Message.) London, June 24

Barrier Miner · Monday 25 June 1923 · page 4

The London "Times" states:— "Pessimists in Ireland de[?]lare that the o[?] war between the Free Staters and the Republicans has been a mere…

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Federal Affairs. Presidency of Senate Two Candidates Melbourne, Tuesday. For the [?]

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 26 June 1923 · page 1

For the position of President of the Federal Senate there are two candidates. These are Senator J. D. Millen, of Tasmania, and Senator J…

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Barrier Miner. Tuesday, June 26, 1923. the Coming Irish Elections

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 26 June 1923 · page 2

THE general election in Ireland on the new electoral rolls, which is to take place soon, will be looked forward to with the greatest interest and some…

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A Union Election. To the Editor

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 26 June 1923 · page 2

Sir,— As the readers of your paper are no doubt aware, the election for officers in the Trades and Laborers' Union is now on. I wish, through the…

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Elections in Canada. the Ontarian Coalition Defeated by Conservatives (Reuter's Message) Toronto, June 26

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 27 June 1923 · page 1

The Farmer-Labor Coalition in Ontario has been defeated by the Conservatives by a big majority after four years of office. It was the first…

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Council Workers & ELECTIONS Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 27 June 1923 · page 1

The Sydney Municipal Council, on a party division, decided against council employees taking part in municipal elections…

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A Union Election. To the Editor

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 27 June 1923 · page 2

Sir,—In yesterday's "Miner" there was a letter signed "Anti-White Ant." I think, if the writer is a member of the T. and L.U., he has used had…

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Censure Motion Defeated in Federal Parliament Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 28 June 1923 · page 1

In the House of Representatives yesterday Mr. M. Charlton moved the adjournment of the House on the question of the Irish envoys. The motion…

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British Parliament. Government Air Policy Outlined in House of Lords Question by Lord Haldane (Reuter's Message.) London, June 27

Barrier Miner · Thursday 28 June 1923 · page 2

Lord Curzon's statement in the House of Lords on the air policy of the Government was identical with that made by Mr. S. Baldwin, the Prime…

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Elections in Canada. Conservative Majority in Ontario Province (Reuter's Message.) Toronto, June 27

Barrier Miner · Thursday 28 June 1923 · page 1

The final election figures show that 76 Conservatives have been elected, 15 liberals, 15 Farmers, 1 Labor member, and 1 Independent, the Conservatives…

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Talf of Dissolution of National Parliament Wellington, June 27

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 June 1923 · page 4

There is talk of the dissolution of the New Zealand Parliament. Mr. F. W. Massey, the Prime Minister, says there is no truth in the rumor that he is…

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Federal Parliament. Motion to Meet at Canberra Is Not Finally Dealt With, [?]7 Divisions Were Taken During All Night Sitting Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 June 1923 · page 1

In the House of Representatives yesterday afternoon, Mr. W. G Mahoney moved: "That the next Parliament meet at Canberra."…

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Talf of Dissolution of National Parliament Wellington, June 27

Barrier Miner · Saturday 30 June 1923 · page 8

There is talk of the dissolution of the New Zealand Parliament. Mr. F. W. Massey, the Prime Minister, says triere is no truth in the rumor that he is…

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