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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1925

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LONG & Strenuous Session When Parliament Meets Mr. Bruce for England Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 November 1925 · page 1

When the tenth Federal Parliament meets on January l8 the formal opening will be followed immediately by a long and strenuous working session…

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State Parliament Notice of Motion to Lengthen Sittings Budget Next Week Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 November 1925 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly to-day Mr. J. T. Lang, the Premier, gave notice that to-morrow he would move for the incusion of Mondays and…

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Federal Elections (Continued from Page 1.) Heavy Rain Delays the Receipt of Votes Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 November 1925 · page 4

Heavy rain during polling week is delaying the receipt of votes. It will be nearly a week before the first vacancy for the Senate is filled in…

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Federal Elections No Results Are Expected Until Early Next Week Sydney,Wednesday

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 November 1925 · page 1

It is not expected that the first Senate vacancy in New South Wales will be filled before next Monday or Tuesday as the ballot papers have to…

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Labor Party Candidates to Have Meeting To-night

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 November 1925 · page 2

Nominations for the municipal elections to be held on December 5 will close at 5 p.m. to-morrow and will be declared at noon on Friday.The…

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State Parliament May Adjourn on December l8 Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 November 1925 · page 1

Although no official announcement has been made it is understood that the present session of the Legislative Assembly will end on December l8…

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State Parliament (Continued from Page 1.) Question Asked by Slit Lee. on Secretary to Mr. Willis Sydney, Tliurdsay

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 November 1925 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly this morning Mr. J. R. Lee, Opposition whip, avoked cheers and groans when he asked Mr. J. T. Lang, the Premier,…

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Federal Elections Sir E. Johnson Mentioned As the New Speaker Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 November 1925 · page 1

The Federal Cabinet decided yesterday that the Speaker of the new Parliament must be nominated from within the Nationalist ranks. This at once…

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Complaints of Candidate

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 November 1925 · page 1

"I never receive a fair spin. Right from the time I began my campaign there were 39 or 40 persons who followed me to all my meetings, and I…

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Federal Elections (Continued from Page 1.) House of Representatives Final for Richmond Seat Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 November 1925 · page 4

The final count for Richmond has been completed and resulted in an easy win for the Country party candidate, Mr. Rowland Green. The final…

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Imicipal Elections Nominations Close To-day Full Independent Team

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 November 1925 · page 2

Nominations for the municipal elections to be held on December 5 will close at 5 o'clock to-day, and will be announced at noon to-morrow, the…

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The Labor Candidates

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 November 1925 · page 2

The Labor candidates will be:— Mr. G. Gough, Alderman W. F. Rowe, Messrs. A. F. Sonneman, J. T. Ball. H. C. Cleeland, S. J. J. Davey, J…

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Municipal Elections Fees and Polling Places

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 November 1925 · page 1

Alderman A. S. Rawling, the Mayor, presented the following minute dealing with the municipal elections to be held on December 5 to the meeting…

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State Parliament Yesterday's Proceedings Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 November 1925 · page 1

In the legislative Assembly yesterday the following business was transacted:— Broken Hill Water Supply…

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Victorian Parliament Mr. Prendergast's Remarks About Wheat Market Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 November 1925 · page 4

Mr. G. M. Prendergast, Leader of the Opposition, made a violent outburst in the Victorian Legislative Assembly yesterday. "Wheat producers,"…

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Federal Elections Recount for Herbert. Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 November 1925 · page 1

In connection with the Herbert poll it was reported from Townsville late last night that the seals on two ballot boxes which had reached the…

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Federal Elections Senate Count Held Up by Late Darling Papers Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 November 1925 · page 4

The poll for Riverina was declared to-day at Junee. Mr. W. W. Killen, the sitting member, secured a majority of 3[?]41. The final figures were:—W…

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Victorian Parliament Mr. Prendergast's. Remarks About Wheat Market Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 28 November 1925 · page 8

Mr. G. M. Prendergast, Leader of the Opposition, made a violent outburst in the Victorian Legislative Assembly yesterday. "Wheat producers."…

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Opening at Canberra of Federal Parliament No Invitation Issued to Member Op Royal Family (Reuter's Message.) London, November 26

Barrier Miner · Saturday 28 November 1925 · page 1

The Imperial authorities point out that it is impossible even to entertain the proposal that a member of the Royal Family shall visit Canberra for…

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Opening at Canberra of Federal Parliament No Invitation Issued to Member of Royal Family (Reuter's Message.) London, November 26

Barrier Miner · Saturday 28 November 1925 · page 2

The Imperial authorities point out that it is impossiole even to entertain the proposal that a member of the Royal Family shall visit Canberra, for…

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