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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1924

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The Labor Party. Allegations by Candidate in Goulburn Ballot Goulburn

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 July 1924 · page 1

Unconstitutional practices are alleged by Mr. C. Steele, a candidate for the Labor selection in the Goulburn electorate. He has asked that his…

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SPORTING. V.A.T.C. Jumping Races Fancied Candidates Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 July 1924 · page 3

There is not much discussion on the Australian hurdle race. The principal fancies are Groganite and Roisel, followed by Bendoc, Jackstaff, and…

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Model Parliament

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 July 1924 · page 1

The fortnightly meeting of the Model Parliament was held at the Y.M.C.A. rooms last night, Mr. E. D. Senior presiding over a good…

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The Labor Party. Byron Seat Candidates Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 July 1924 · page 4

Among the candidates for selection by Labor for the Byron seat is Mr. R. T. Gillies, a journalist of Tweed Heads. He is a brother to Mr. W. G. Gillies,…

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The Labor Party. Byron Seat Candidates Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 July 1924 · page 8

Among the candidates for selection by Labor for the Byron seat is Mr. R. T. Gillies, a journalist of Tweed Heads. He is a brother to Mr. W. G. Gillies,…

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The Labor Party. Goulburn Selection Ballot Successful Candidates Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 28 July 1924 · page 1

The Labor selection ballot for the Goulburn electorate was counted on Saturday. The successful candidates are Alderman P. Stokes, Mr. J. Sully, of…

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Latest News Issue British Parliament. Question by Mr. F. G. Penny on Imperial Parliament Mr. Macdonald's Reply (Reuter's Message.) London, July 28

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 29 July 1924 · page 4

Replying in the House of Commons to Mr. P. J. H. Hannon, Mr. J. H. Thomas, Colonial Secretary, said that 450,000 tons of phosphate rock were…

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Western Lands Leases. Questions in Parliament by Mr. E. M. Horsington

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 29 July 1924 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly recently Mr. E. M. Horsington, M.L.A. for Sturt, asked the following questions:— Is it a fact that a deputation from the…

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Parliament to Be Consulte[?]

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 30 July 1924 · page 2

No agreement with the Federal Government in connection with the North-South railway will be finalised by the Government until Parliament has been…

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S.A. Parliament. Labor Party Attacked by Opposition Leader Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 30 July 1924 · page 4

In a speech on the Address-in-Reply in the House of Assembly to-day Sir Henry Barwell, Leader of the Opposition, accused the Labor party of…

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Message From M. Herriot Read in French Parliament (Reuter's Message.) London, July 29

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 30 July 1924 · page 1

Repter's Paris correspondent reports:— The French Parliament reassembled to-day. A telegram from M. Herriot,…

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Souths in Sydney Parliament House Visited Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 31 July 1924 · page 2

The South Broken-Hill footballers are having a most enjoyable time in Sydney in sightseeing and by visits to theatres. They were escorted over…

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Federal Parliament House of Representatives Adopts the Defence Bill Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 31 July 1924 · page 4

In the House of Representatives last night the Defence Bill passed all Stages without amendment. Mr. S. M. Bruce, the Prime Minister,…

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State Parliament. Another Censure Motion Against the Government Debate Is Adjourned Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 31 July 1924 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly another censure motion was launched against the Government last night by Mr. E. A. M'Tieraan owing to the…

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W.A. Parliament. Leader of the Opposition Promises His Support Gives Government Advice Perth

Barrier Miner · Thursday 31 July 1924 · page 4

In the House of Assembly on Tuesday night the motion of Sir James Mitchell, leader of the Opposition, to reduce supply by £5000 as a protest…

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State Parliament. Crimes Act Amendment Taken As Non-party Measure Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 1 August 1924 · page 1

As the outcome of Mr. E. J. Loxton's criticism of the Crimes Act Amendment Bill, Mr. T. R. Bavin, Attorney-General, announced in the Legislative…

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State Parliament. (Continued from page 1.) Crimes Amendment Act Passes Second Reading Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 1 August 1924 · page 4

The Legislative Assembly at midnight by 38 votes to 29 passed the second reading of the Crimes Act Amendment Bill, which was then taken into…

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Federal Parliament Dr. Pages Budget Speech Income Tax Exemption to Be Raised to £300 a Year Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 1 August 1924 · page 1

Dr. Earle Page, Treasurer, in presenting the Budget in the House of Representatives yesterday announced provision for £5,000,000 for defence,…

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No Decision Was Reached at Boundary Conference May Lead to an Election (Reuter's Message.) London, July 31

Barrier Miner · Friday 1 August 1924 · page 1

A grave view is taken in political circles of Mr. Ramsay Macdonald's announcement that no decision was reached at to-day's conference on the…

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State Parliament. Crimes Amendment Act Passes Second Reading Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 2 August 1924 · page 8

The Legislative Assembly at midnight by 33 votes to 29 pasted the second reading of the Crimes Act Amendment Bill, which was then taken into…

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