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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1923

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Early Election Predicted at Labor Party Banquet Criticism of Government Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 15 October 1923 · page 1

Almost every speaker at the annual Labor Day banquet at Bathurst on Saturday night predicted an early State election…

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U.S.A. PRESlDENCY. Mr. Ford May Be Candidate (Reuter's Message.) Vancouver. October 13

Barrier Miner · Monday 15 October 1923 · page 4

The Washington correspondent of the "New York Times" states:— "What are considered to be inevitable signs that Mr. Henry Ford intends…

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State Parliament. Immigration Agreement Explained by the Premier Lieut-col. Bruxner Speaks Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 17 October 1923 · page 1

Sir George Fuller, Premier, speaking in the Legislative Assembly last night on the immigration agreement between the New South Wales and Imperial…

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Locking the Murray. a Bill Is Introduced in the S.A. Parliament Premier Outlines Scheme Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 17 October 1923 · page 4

In order to obtain the ratification of the agreement entered into recently by Mr. S. M. Bruce, the Prime Minister, and the Premiers of N.S.W.,…

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Elections in Greece to Be Held in December (Reuter's Message.) London, October 16

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 17 October 1923 · page 1

Reuter's Athens correspondent reports:— "It is officially announced that the general elections will be held on…

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State Parliament. Session Will Soon End Is the Feeling in Sydney Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 18 October 1923 · page 4

[?] was stated this morning in political quarters that the Government proposes to rush through the Estimates of the close of the session,…

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Immigration. Terms of N.S.W. Agreement Outlined in Parliament Report of Committee Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 18 October 1923 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly last night the report of the immigration Agreement Advisory Committee was n[?]e available. It is a voluminous…

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The Fancied Candidates Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 18 October 1923 · page 4

There was a good deal of discussion in Sydney this afternoon concerning the Caulfield Cup. Whittier, last year's winner, is the favorite, being…

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The Senate Vacancy. Mr. Massy Greene Elected to Succeed Late Sen. Millen the National Candidate Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 18 October 1923 · page 2

A joint meeting of both State Houses of Parliament was held yesterday afternoon to elect a Senator to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Senator…

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State Parliament. Budget Speech Delivered by Sir Arthur Cocks Consideration Adjourned Other Measures Dealt with Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 October 1923 · page 1

When the State Parliament met yesterday afternoon questions occupied the first half-hour, and then, after a debate lasting till the tea adjournment,…

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Early Election Is Expected by the Progressive Party Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 October 1923 · page 1

The Progressives in the State Parliament are determined not to take part in any composite Ministry. In fact they predict an election about the…

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The Fancied Candidates Whittier Still Favorite Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 October 1923 · page 3

Whittier is still a firm favorite for the Caulfield Cup. The Cypher is next in demand, and then follows Rivoli, with plenty of support for Leahcim and…

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The Melbourne Cup Candidates Fancied Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 22 October 1923 · page 3

The latest discussion on the Melbourne Cup gives Heir Apparent and Rapine as favorites, and then the public fancy Bitalli, then The Cypher and…

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State Parliament. Crimes Amending Bill Outlined by Mr. Bav[?] Read the Second Time Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 24 October 1923 · page 2

The manner in which crime of one kind and another has increased in this State during the past 15 years was explicitly illustrated during his speech…

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Notes and Comments. W.i.u. Elections.—

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 24 October 1923 · page 2

Considering that the W.I.U. was said to have over 1900 members working underground, besides an undisclosed number of surface…

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State Parliament. (Continued from Page 2.) Deputy Labor Leader Criticises State Premier Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 25 October 1923 · page 4

The continuation of the committee stage of the Supply Bill was brought on late last night in the Legislative Assembly, and gave Mr. P. F…

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State Parliament. Leave Granted Mr. Bavin to Introduce Amending Bill Railway Matters Discussed Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 25 October 1923 · page 2

The Hillside land case was revived in the Legislative Assembly last night, when Mr. T. R. Bavin, AttorneyGeneral, sought leave to introduce a…

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Tasmanian Politics. Motion for Committee Leads to Govt.'s Defeat General Election Possible Hobart

Barrier Miner · Thursday 25 October 1923 · page 1

Another political crisis has developed in Tasmania, and a general election seems inevitable. On a motion in the House of Assembly last night to go…

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State Parliament. Menindie Railway Bridge Foot and Vehicular Traffic May Be Provided for Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 26 October 1923 · page 1

Mr. R. T. Ball. Minister for Railways, replying to Mr. E. M. Horsington in the Legislative Assembly last night, promised, if possible, to provide…

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The Melbourne Cup Fancied Candidates Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 26 October 1923 · page 3

Comique has been backed for £13,000 for the Melbourne Cup. Heir Apparent is well supported, and there are many friends for Pur[?]er, Bitalli, and…

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