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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1924

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State Politics. Reopening of Parliament Is to Take Plage Tuesday Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 28 June 1924 · page 1

Arrangements were completed yesterday for the reopening of the State Parliament next Tuesday. The Governor's speech will only occupy 15 minutes…

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Victorian Elections. Latest Forecast Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 28 June 1924 · page 9

The latest forecast of the Victorian elections is:—Nationalists, 25; Labor 27; Country Party, 13. It is assumed that Mr. A. A. Farthing will win East…

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Deffece of Australia. Speech Given by Mr. Bruce in Federal Parliament Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 30 June 1924 · page 1

Mr. S. M. Bruce, the Prime Minister, yesterday made a speech concerning the Australian position in regard to defence when introducing a bill to…

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Victorian Elections Negotiations Have Started for Composite Ministry Labor Wins Ballarat East Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 30 June 1924 · page 1

Labor won the East Ballarat seat by seven votes, the final figures being:— W. J. M'Adam (Labor), 3616; R. M. M'Gregor. 3609…

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Sitting of Parliament Is Fixed for Tuesday Next Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 1 July 1924 · page 1

The Victorian Parliament will meet on Tuesday next. Labor has 28 seats, and it has every prospect of winning Mornington. The Liberals have three…

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Victorian Elections Latest Report Reveals Five Seats Still in Doubt Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 1 July 1924 · page 1

Five seats are still in doubt, but the probabilities are that the retiring members, will win in each case…

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State Parliament. Proposed Legislation at Yesterday's Sitting Mr. Lang Gets Adjournment Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 2 July 1924 · page 4

The State Parliament settled down to work at 4.30 o'clock yesterday, there being almost a full attendance members of the Legislative Assembly. Sir…

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State Parliament. Leader of the Labor Party Launches Censure Motion Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 3 July 1924 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly last night Mr. J. T, Lang, Leader of the Opposition, launched a censure motion by way of a amendment to the…

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Victorian Elections. Formation of Labor Govt. Not Now Considered Likely Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 3 July 1924 · page 1

The Labor party's prospects of forming a Ministry was yesterday considered to be diminishing. The Liberals are confident of evolving an…

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State Parliament. Leader of the Progressives Speaks on Address-in-reply Member Is Heckled Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 4 July 1924 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly last night Lieutenant-Colonel Bruxner, Leader of the Progressives, continued the debate on the Address-in-Reply. He resented…

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The Senate Vacancy Farmers' Union Candidate Was Selected Yesterday Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 4 July 1924 · page 1

At a meeting of the Farmers' Union Parliamentary party held yesterday Councillor A. White, of Echuca, was selected as the party's nominee for the…

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TELEGRAMS Opening of Parliament Sydney

Western Grazier · Saturday 5 July 1924 · page 2

The State Parliament has been opened. Legislation to be introduced include bills to grant freehold titles for lands in irrigation areas; reform…

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Commonwealth Bank. Labor Leader's Amendment Defeated in Parliament Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 July 1924 · page 9

In the House of Representatives yesterday after further discussion a vote was taken on the following amendment moved by Mr. Matthew Charlton last…

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State Parliament. Leader of the Progressives Speaks on Address-in-reply Member Is Heckled Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 July 1924 · page 8

In the Legislative Assembly last night Lieutenant-Colonel Bruxner, Leader of the Progressives, continued the debate on the Address-in-Reply. He reseuted…

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Victorian Elections

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 July 1924 · page 2

SIR ALEXANDER PEACOCK the Premier, studying the progress elections results at his office [?] Seated next to the Premier is his secretary, Mr Macleen.—"Herald."…

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British Politics. Labor' S Dudley Candidate Is Mr. Oliver Baldwin (Reuter's Message.) London, July 6

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 July 1924 · page 4

Mr. Oliver Baldwin, son of Mr. Stanley Baldwin Leader of the Opposition, has been formally adopted as the Labor candidare for Dudley…

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Questions in Parliament. [?] Mr. E. M. Horsington

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 8 July 1924 · page 3

Mr. E. M. Horsington, M.L.A. recently put questions to the Ministers concerning the progress of the construction of the Trida-Menindie section of…

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Victorian Parliament. Sessions Opened To-day Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 8 July 1924 · page 4

The State Parliament was opened to-day when Mr. Bowser was re-elected Speaker without opposition. The Governor's speech said that until…

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State Parliament. Mr. M'girr Continues Debate on the Address-in-reply Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 9 July 1924 · page 2

When the Legislative Assembly resumed yesterday afternoon Mr. Gregory M'Girr resumed the debate on the Address-in-Reply. He was still…

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S.A. Politics. Bill to Allow Bookmakers to Go Before Parliament Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 10 July 1924 · page 1

A bill to amend the Lottery and Gaming Act so as to allow bookmakers to operate has been prepared by Mr. F. Villeneuve Smith, K.C., for…

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