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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1923

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Federal Politics. Probable Candidates Fob the Senate Vacancy

Barrier Miner · Friday 21 September 1923 · page 1

It was stated in Sydney on Wednesday that Mr. W. M. Fleming, who was deputy-leatler of the Country party and was defeated for Robertson…

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State Parliament. Motion Against Titles Was Carried Yesterday Govt. Almost Defeated Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 26 September 1923 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday, Mr. G. Cann moved a motion as follows:—"That the granting of titles is contrary to the sentiment of the…

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The Philippines. Bitter Election Campaign for Election of Senator (Reuter's Message.) Manila, September 24

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 26 September 1923 · page 1

Ten specific charges of irregularities by the Majority Party in disbursements from the independence fund, which the Majority party controls,…

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Reported Early Election Denied by State Premier Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 26 September 1923 · page 2

Sir George Fuller, the Premier, was most emphatic in denying last night a published statement as to an alleged discussion by the New South Wales…

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Philippine Elections. Bloodshed Is Expected by the Rival Parties Manilla. September 28

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 September 1923 · page 1

Statements, which have been issued by rival political camps in connection with the election of a senator, will be declared tnd that possibly there will…

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State Parliament. Motion Regarding Titles to Be Forwarded to King an All Night Sitting Government Is Defeated on Vet[?] Surgeons Bill Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 4 October 1923 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday Mr. G. Cann asked Mr. D. Levy, the Speaker, if the motion relating to the abolition of titles had been…

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State Parliament. Railways Inquiry Debated at Yesterday's Sitting Mr. Davidson Criticised Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 5 October 1923 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday when question time had passed Mr. M. A. Davidson (Sturt) moved the adjournment of the House to…

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National Conference (Continued from Page 1) Reduction Is Favored of Members of Parliament Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 5 October 1923 · page 4

The National Con[?] [?] resumed to-day [?] [?] [?] was [?] at…

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The Senate Vacancy. Election Will Be Made on Wednesday Wee[?] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 5 October 1923 · page 1

The Legislative Assembly last night agreed with the date fixed (Wednesday week) by the Legislative Council for the election of a Senator in the place…

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State Parliament. Amending Legislation Expected Next Week Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 October 1923 · page 1

A Divorce HUI will probably be introduced by Mr. T. R. Bavin, the Attorney-General in tho Legislative Assembly next week. Permanent insanity…

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National Conference Reduction Is Favored of Members of Parliament Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 October 1923 · page 8

The National Conference was resumed to-day with Airs. H. JA. MacKinnon, O.B.E., in the chair. Some dissatisfaction was voiced at…

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New South Vales. Criticism of Licensing Law by Member of Parliament Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 October 1923 · page 1

Mr. A. Lane, M.L.A-, speaking at a Christian Endeavor function in the city last night, commented, adversely on the laxity with which licensing and…

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Residency of China. Chihli's Party's Candidate Will Be Marshal Tsao-ukun (Reuter's Message.) Pekin, October 7

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 October 1923 · page 4

Marshal Tsao-Ukun, chief of the northern, militarists has been selected aa the Chihli party's candidate for the presidency of China. Tsao-Ukun is 60…

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State Parliament. Private Members' Business Cause of Heated Debate Messrs Lang & Fitzpatrick Have Arg[?]ment Over Table Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 October 1923 · page 2

In the Legislativo Assembly yesterday the members of Opposition fired a lusilade of questions at Mr. W. E. Wearne, Minister for Lands, regarding…

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C.P.A. Conference. Election of Officers Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 October 1923 · page 1

At the Country Press Conference yesterday Mr. R. V. Smyth, of Katoomba, was re-elected president, and Messrs. M.Condon (Condobolin), T. M. Hewitt…

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State Parliament. No Failure of Lottery Bill Says Attorney-general Tee Taxation Agreement Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 11 October 1923 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly last night Sir George Fuller, the premier, announced the appointment of Admiral De Chair as the new Governor. He…

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W.i.u. Elections. Names of Candidates

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 October 1923 · page 1

The ballot in connection with the annual election of officers for the Workers' Industrial Union began at the office of the union this morning,…

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State Parliament. Liquor Amendment Bill Is Vigorously Debated Probhbition Referendum Proposed to Be Taken in 1928 Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 October 1923 · page 1

The Liquor Amendment Bill, really the first piece of contentious legislation presented by the Government since Parliament reassembled, was introduced…

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South Jockey Club Election of Officials

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 October 1923 · page 1

At a meeting of the South Broken Hill Jockey Club held last night the following officials were appointed for the ensuing 12 months:—Chairman,…

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Queensland By-election. Randolph Bedford Leading Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Monday 15 October 1923 · page 1

In the by-election for the Warrego seat in the State Parliament Mr. Randolph Bedford is leading in the Labor interest…

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