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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1923

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Federal Parliament Defence Bill Considered Unemployment Problem Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 July 1923 · page 1

In the House of Representatives yesterday the Defence Bill was further considered in committee. Objection was taken to the provision…

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State Parliament. Attendance Deplored of Some M.L.C. MEMBERS Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 July 1923 · page 1

Mr. E. J. Kavanagh, M.L.C., has deplored the poor attendances of some members in the Upper House. If a member is unable to fulfil his duties…

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British Politics. Defence of Free Trade. a Committee Is Formed by Parliament Opposition (Reuter's Message). London, July 17

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 July 1923 · page 1

Liberal and Labor members of the House of Commons and a number of peers in the House of Lords have decided to form a Parliamentary…

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March to Parliament House by Unemployed in Perth Perth

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 July 1923 · page 1

Perth unemployed have decided to march in a procession to the opening of Parliament on July 26…

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Objection to Elections From November to February Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 July 1923 · page 1

A motion was adopted in the House of Representatives yesterday against holding elections between November and February…

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Queensland Parliament. a Member Suspended. Extension of Arbitration Proposed by Government

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 July 1923 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly on Thursday night, Mr. Forgan Smith, the Minister for State Enterprises, moved that the House go into committee to…

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British Parliament. National Defence Discussed by the Lords Food Supply Question (Reuter's Message.) London, July 19

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 July 1923 · page 1

In the House of Lords Lord Selbourne raised the question of the bearing of home food production on national defence. He suggested…

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British Parliament. National Defence Discussed by the Lords Food Supply Question (Reuter's Message.) London, July 19

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 July 1923 · page 10

In the House of Lords Lord Selbourne raised the question of the bearing of home food production on national defence. He suggested…

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Threat Op an Election on the Wheat Pool Issue Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 July 1923 · page 1

Mr. E. A. Buttenshaw, M.L.A. for Murrumbidgee, says that the Progressive party may have to force an election on the wheat pool issue. Mr…

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Ireland. Election Date Approaching. Parties Organising Statement by De Valera ("The Timee" Message.) London, July 22

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 July 1923 · page 4

The London "Times" Dublin correspondents reports:— "The Irish Free State general election is expected to be held at the…

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Federal Parliament Budget May Be Announced by Dr. Page on Thursday Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 24 July 1923 · page 1

The Federal Budget will probably be delivered by Dr. Earle Page, the Treasurer, on Thursday. Oh this occasion the Government's immediate…

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Federal Parliament (Continued from Page 1.) Transfer to Canberra S.A. Members' Views Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 24 July 1923 · page 4

"That this Parliament instruct the Governor-General to make arrangements in due time for the calling together of the next Parliament of the…

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Federal Parliament Office of Commissioner Terminated by Minister Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 July 1923 · page 1

The adjournment of the House of Representatives was moved yesterday by Mr. M. Charlton, leader of the Opposition. His object was to discuss…

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State Parliament. Governor's Opening Speech Discussed by Cabinet Preparing for Session Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 July 1923 · page 2

The greater portion of yesterdays State Cabinet meeting was devoted to the Governor's speech at the opening of Parliament. The programme for…

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Federal Parliament (Continued from Page 1) Increase to Be Announced in the Old Age Pensions Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 July 1923 · page 4

Dr. Earle Page, Federal Treasurer, will announce to-morrow the intention of the Government to increase old age and invalid pensions. An advance of…

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STATE A.L.P. Leadership. Mr. Dooley Not a Candidate Is Report in Labor Circles Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 July 1923 · page 2

It was stated in Labor political circles yesterday that at the Presessional meeting of the Parliamentary Labor Party Mr. J. Dooley will not be…

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Reference in Parliament to Sculling Championship

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 July 1923 · page 4

In the House of Representatives, on Tuesday, Mr. Green drew attention to the fact that on Saturday last an Australian rower retained the soulling…

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Opening of Parliament in South Australia. Governor's Speech Railway Reorganisation Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 July 1923 · page 4

The third session of the 24th. Parliament was opened to-day by the Governor. The most important item in the…

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State Parliament. Railway Act Amendment Proposed by Government Chief Commissioner to Be Asked to Stay Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 July 1923 · page 1

The State Government has decided to introduce a bill in the forthcoming session to amend the Railway Act in the direction of abolishing, the office…

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Federal Parliament Treasurer's Budget Speech Shows Surplus of £1,020,150 Income Tax Remains Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 July 1923 · page 1

Dr. Earle Page, the Federal Treasurer, submitted his Budget yesterday. The year's revenue amounted to £64,720,635 and the expenditure to…

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