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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1925

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Federal Politics Members of Country Party Discuss the Elections Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 August 1925 · page 1

Directly after the House of Representatives rose yesterday the Federal Country party met to discuss preliminary arrangements for the framing of…

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Queensland Parliament Discussion Is Prevented on Railway Matters Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 26 August 1925 · page 1

There was an uproar in the Legislative Assembly yesterday morning when the Leader of the Opposition was frustrated in an attempt to raise…

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Senate Vacancy. Election of Mr. W. PLAIN Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 26 August 1925 · page 1

Mr. William Plain, a former M.L.A. and Senator, was elected a Senator at a meeting of both Victorian Houses of Parliament yesterday. The vacancy…

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Cricket Railway Town Methodists Election of Officers

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 26 August 1925 · page 1

The annual meeting of the Railway Town Methodist Cricket Club was held last night. Mr. [?] Kemp presiding. It was resolved to affiliate with the…

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State Parliament Censure Motion Defeated. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 August 1925 · page 4

Sir George Fuller's censure motion was defeated in the Legislative Assembly to-day by 45 votes to 35. The Governor's speech was adopted by 45…

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Federal Parliament Another Hotel Favored at the Federal Capital Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 August 1925 · page 1

The second reading of the Rural Credits Bill was agreed to without division in the House of Representatives yesterday. When the bill was…

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Mr. Willis Has Interview with Walsh and Johannsen Questions in Parliament Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 August 1925 · page 1

[?] occurred in the Legislative Assembly yesterday when Mr. J. D. Arkins asked Mr. J. Dooley, the Speaker whether it was true that…

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State Parliament Adjourned Till Tuesday Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 August 1925 · page 4

After lunch yesterday the State Parliament settled down to the business of the session. Mr. E. A. M'Tiernan, [?]…

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Commonwealth Bank Allegations in Parliament Regarding Sydney Office Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 August 1925 · page 1

Inside details of administration of the Sydney office of the Commonwealth Bank were discussed in the House of Representatives yesterday…

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Wild Scenes Last Night in Federal Parliament Labor's Bitter Opposition to Police Officers' Bill Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 August 1925 · page 9

There were wild scenes in the House of Representatives last night during an all-night sitting in which Mr. S. M. Bruce, the Prime Minister, forced…

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Early Election Predicted by Federal Politician Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 1 September 1925 · page 1

A private member of the Federal Parliament stated yesterday afternoon that he would stake his reputation that the Federal elections will be held…

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State Parliament Yesterday's Business Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 2 September 1925 · page 1

The Legislative Assembly yesterday morning adjourned for half ah hour to present the Address-In-Reply to the Governor's speech to the Governor…

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Visit to Parliament House Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 2 September 1925 · page 1

The members of the Press Delegation visited Parliament House yesterday and listened to the debate. They were shown over the mustv building. It…

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Mr. M'tiernan's Brief Questions in Parliament Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 2 September 1925 · page 4

In the legislative Assembly this morning Mr. T. J. Hoskins (Western Suburbs) asked whether the E. A. M'Tiernan who had been briefed to…

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Australian Citizens As Stute Governors Question in Parliament Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 2 September 1925 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly this morning Sir George Fuller. Leader of the Opposition, asked Mr. J. T. Lang, the Premier, whether he had signed…

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Federl Parliament Increased Tariff Duty Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 3 September 1925 · page 3

Amendments to the customs tariff vere tabled in the House of Representatives yesterday. Many duties have been increased these include…

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State Parliament Mining Bills Passed Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 3 September 1925 · page 1

The Legislative Assembly yesterday was occupied with the Coalmines Regulation Amendment Bill which is mainly designed to prevant inexperienced…

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State Parliament To-day's Proceedings Municipal Franchise Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 3 September 1925 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly this morning Captain W. F. Dunn, Minisfor Agriculture, introduced a bill to extend the franchise to adults "with…

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Scenes in Parliament Mr.m'tiernan Defends Action in Accepting a Brief Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 3 September 1925 · page 1

Mr. E. A. M'Tiernan, the Attoroey General last night in the Legislative Assembly expressed resentment at the remarks made by Messrs. T. J…

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State Parliament Municipal Franchise Bill Cause of Lively Scenes Opposition to Measure. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 4 September 1925 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday the debate was hotly continued on the Municipal.Franchise Bill. Lieutenant-Colonel M. F. Bruxner…

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