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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1924

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Kelvin Grove By-election Won by Conservative (Reuter's Message.) London, May 24

Barrier Miner · Monday 26 May 1924 · page 1

The Kelvin Grove by-election made necessary by the death of the sitting member resulted:—Captain W. E. Elliott (Conservative), 15,488; A…

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State Parliament. to Assemble on July 1 Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 27 May 1924 · page 4

The State Parliament is to reassemble on July 1…

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Federal Parliament. Member Asks Questions About Names of Liners Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 29 May 1924 · page 4

In the House of Representatives today, Mr. W. M. Marks, well-known in Sydney as "the flying fish sailor," asked whether names more Australian in…

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Victorian Politics. Parties Are Preparing for Election Campaign Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 29 May 1924 · page 4

The proclamation signed by Lord Stradbroke, Governor of Victoria, dissolving the State Parliament, took, effect at noon yesterday. Already three…

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Model Parliament. Meeting Last Night

Barrier Miner · Friday 30 May 1924 · page 1

There was a good attendance of members and visitors at the meeting of the Model Parliament, held at the Y.M.C.A: rooms last night, when Mr…

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Country Party Candidate Wins Gippsland Election Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 30 May 1924 · page 1

The final count in the by-election for Gippsland gives the seat to the Country party candidate…

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Federal Parliament. Naval Security of Country Subject of Striking Debate Remarks by Mr. Marks Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 30 May 1924 · page 4

"Australia could do absolutely nothing to stop 'the Japanese fleet from capturing Australia if the time came that she became an enemy." Speaking…

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Victorian Politics. Mr. Sol Green Is Mentioned As Candidate for St. Kilda Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 30 May 1924 · page 1

It was asserted in State political circles yesterday that Mr. Sol Green, a well-known bookmaker, may contest the St. Kilda electorate at the…

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Victorian Elections. 110 Candidates to Stand Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 31 May 1924 · page 1

For the State elections there are 110 candidates, 27 in the city and 83 in the country. All parties are busy organising. Labor will have 150…

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Victorian Elections. 110 Candidates to Stand Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 31 May 1924 · page 10

For the State elections there are 110 candidates, 27 in the city and 89 in the country. All parties are busy organising. Labor will have 150…

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Federal Parliament. Naval Security of Country Subject of Striking Debate Remarks by Mr. Marks Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 31 May 1924 · page 10

"Australia could do absolutely nothing to stop the Japanese fleet from capturing Australia if the time came that she became an enemy." Speaking…

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Federal Parliament. Naval Security of Country Subject of Striking Debate Remarks by Mr. Marks Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 31 May 1924 · page 6

"Australia could do absolutely nothign to stop the Japanese fleet from capturing Australia if the time came that she became an enemy." Speaking…

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Republican Is Defeated in Limerick By-election (Reuter's Message.) Dublin, May 30

Barrier Miner · Saturday 31 May 1924 · page 1

The Limerick Parliamentary by-election resulted:—Richard O'Connel[?] (Government candidate), 28,243; Tadlig Crowley (Republican), 23,739…

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Republican Is Defeated in Limerick By-election (Reuter's Message.) Dublin, May 30

Barrier Miner · Saturday 31 May 1924 · page 10

The Limerick Parliamentary by-election resulted:—Richard O'Connell (Government candidate), 28,243; Tadlig Crowley (Reptibucan), 23,739…

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Victorian Elections. Campaign Is Opened Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 2 June 1924 · page 4

Sir Alexander Peacock, former Premier, opened the State election campaign on Saturday night with his policy speech in which he outlided a…

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State Politics. the Nationalists at Young Propose Three Candidates Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 2 June 1924 · page 4

A Nationalist conference at Young has decided to run three candidates at the next election[?]…

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South African Politics. Rowdyism Denounced by Labor Candidates (Reuter's Message.) Capetown, June 3

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 4 June 1924 · page 1

Speaking at Durban last night Mr. Boydell, Deputy Leader of the Labor party, strongly denounced the rowdyism at General Smuts's and other…

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Federal Parliament. Challenge to Government Regarding Bawra Labor's Censure Motion Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 June 1924 · page 4

In the House of Representatives to-day Mr. J. H. Scullin (Yarra) moved, —"That this House strongly condemns the Government for its action in first…

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State Parliament. Decision Is Confirmed to Reassemble on July 1 Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 June 1924 · page 4

The State Cabinet yesterday formally confirmed their previous decision that Parliament shall meet on July 1…

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Federal Parliament. Remarks of Mr. Scullin on Labor Censure Motion Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 June 1924 · page 10

Strong allegations in regard to Bawra connections and Bawra payments were made in the House of Representatives yesterday by Mr. J. H…

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