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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1923

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The Sydney Railway. Interest in Parliament

Barrier Miner · Saturday 27 October 1923 · page 2

"The Miner's" Sydney correspondent writes: "There is no doubt that enlisting the sympathy and help of members such as M'Girr, Buttenshaw, Sir…

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The Sydney Railway. Interest in Parliament

Barrier Miner · Saturday 27 October 1923 · page 4

"The Miner's" Sydney correspondent writes: "There is no doubt that enlisting the sympathy and help of members such as M'Girr, Buttenshaw, Sir…

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British Politics General Election Likely Hu the Spring of 1924 Parties Are Preparing (Reuter's Message.) London, October 27

Barrier Miner · Monday 29 October 1923 · page 1

Political correspondents interpret the latest events as an indication that Mr. Stanley Baldwin, the Prime Minister of Britain, desires a general election…

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Sydney Labor Alderman Predicts Early Election Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 30 October 1923 · page 1

Alderman Purcell, in addressing a meeting of the East Sydney Labor Council, said that a general election was not far away, and that Labor…

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State Parliament. Removal of Magistrate ' From Licensing Court Mr. Ley Explains Matter Questions by Mr. Davidson on Medical Examination Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 1 November 1923 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly last night Mr. H. J. Connell (Newcastle) asked Mr. C. W. Oakes, the Chief Secretary, if he had noticed a report in…

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W.i.u. Elections. Recount of Two Results to Be Made by Mr. Martin

Barrier Miner · Thursday 1 November 1923 · page 1

The fallowing is reprinted from the W.I.U., official newspaper, but for its accuracy "The Miner" is not responsible:—…

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Victorian Racing. the Melbourne Cup the Fancied Candidates

Barrier Miner · Thursday 1 November 1923 · page 3

There is much discussion over the Melbourne Cup, Australia's chief race, which is to be decided at Flemington on Tuesday next. Bitalli, the winner…

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State Parliament. Abolition Is Propose of State Housing Board Debats on the Budget Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 2 November 1923 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday, Mr. J. G. D. Arkins (St. George) asked Mr. J. C. L. Fitzpatrick, Minisfor Mines, if he had heard the…

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Victorian Racing Carnival Candidates

Barrier Miner · Friday 2 November 1923 · page 3

the winner of the Guineas and a warm favorite for to-morrow's V.R.C. Derby. King Carnival is thought unbeatable in some quarters, and is given an undeniable chance in the Melbourne Cup. who won the South Australian Goodwood Handicap, and later annexed the…

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Tasmanian Politics. Parliament Adjourned Hobart

Barrier Miner · Saturday 3 November 1923 · page 1

The new Labour Government had a short business session. After securing supply and passing a few urgeot measures, Parliament was [?]rned [?]…

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Election Referee Wanted Where Was Master? Dear Mr. Editor,—

Barrier Miner · Saturday 3 November 1923 · page 5

I'm afraid that Fellow-worker A. C. Willis was right when he said that the worker has a long road to travel before he can manage the industries that…

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New South Wales. A.W.U. ELECTIONS Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 5 November 1923 · page 4

A ballot will be taken next month for the election of president of the Central Branch of the A.W.U., which is now held by Mr. J. Bailey, M.L.A…

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W.i.u. Election of Officers

Barrier Miner · Monday 5 November 1923 · page 2

The result of the W.I.U. of A recount of the ballots for delegate to Central Council and assistant secretary was submitted to the special meeting…

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MELOLA or Leahcim. the Fancied Candidates Bitalli the Favorite

Barrier Miner · Monday 5 November 1923 · page 3

The Cup to be run to-morrow is the hole topic in racing circles. Although Bitalli has not had a public outing since winning the South Australian…

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Parliament Meets To-day Law Regarding Assemblies Explained by Sir A. ROBINSON Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 6 November 1923 · page 1

Sir Arthur Robinson, the AttorneyGeneral, said that m view of the fact that the state Parliament meets to-day it seemed advisable to explain the…

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Cricket Election of Captains

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 6 November 1923 · page 2

Prier to the opening 0f the cricket Tilinches on Saturday last the teams elected their captains for the ensuing season. The elections result:…

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S.A. Parliament. Item Struck Off Estimates Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 7 November 1923 · page 4

By an ovenvueiniing majority the House of Assembly struck off the estimates a proposed subsidy of £350 to the Church of England Immigration…

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Questions by Mr. Davidson Asked in Parliament Mr. Fitzpatrick Replies Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 7 November 1923 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly last night Mr. M. A. Davidson asked Mr. J. C. L. fitzpatrick, Minister for Mines, that as messages from Broken…

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State Parliament. No Inquiry Is Granted Into Bellbird Disaster Mr. Baddeleys Questions Budget Debate Ended Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 7 November 1923 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly last night Sir Arthur Cocks, the Treasurer, informed Mr. B. J. Doe that, although an agreement was reached at the last…

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N.S.W. Police Will Not Strike Is Statement of Mr. Oakes Questions in Parliament Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 7 November 1923 · page 1

In tho Legislative Assembly last night Mr. F. M. Burke (Botany) asked Mr. C. W. Oakes, the Chief Secretary, whether in view of the police strike in…

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