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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1926

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Federal Elections Explanations Wanted From Those Who Did Not Vote

Barrier Miner · Monday 4 January 1926 · page 1

During this month 7795 electors of the Division of Darling will be called upon for an explanation as to why they did not exercise their franchisa…

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Roumanian Crown Prince Renounces Succession Bills in Parliament (The "Times" Message.) London, January 5

Barrier Miner · Thursday 7 January 1926 · page 1

The Roumanian Parliament was crowded to-day when the Premier read a Royal message presenting three bills in connection with Prince Carol…

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Federal Elections Mr. Nelson Certain to Win Northern Territory Seat Darwin

Barrier Miner · Thursday 7 January 1926 · page 1

It is expected that an early declarntion will be made in connection with the recent voting for the Northern Territory seat in the House of…

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Local Government Act Another Election Opposed by Liechardt Council Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 7 January 1926 · page 1

The Liechardt Council last night resolved unanimously to petition Admiral Sir Dudley de Chair, the Governor, asking him to prevent the…

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Some National Figures on Recent Elections Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 7 January 1926 · page 1

Figures issued by the Nationalists' Association show that at the last State elections the National and Progressive candidates polled 456,245…

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F.e.d. & F.a. Ballots for Election of Officers

Barrier Miner · Thursday 7 January 1926 · page 3

The ballots in connection with the annual election of officers to the Barrier branch of the Federated Enginedrivers and Firemen's Association and…

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Federal Elections Mr. Nelson Elected House Now Complete Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 7 January 1926 · page 4

Mr. J. D. Farrar, the Chief Electoral officer, this morning declared Mr. H. G. Nelson elected for the Northern Territory seat in the House of…

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Shop Assistants' Union Election of Officers

Barrier Miner · Thursday 7 January 1926 · page 2

At a special general meeting of the Shop Assistants' Union held last night officers were elected for the ensuing year as follows:—President. Mr. R…

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Federal Parliament the Address in Reply to Ld. Stonehavens Speech Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 January 1926 · page 1

When the House of Representatives meets on Wednesday the Address in Reply to the Governor-General's speech will he moved by Mr. H. S…

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Names of Women Given for Election to House Sydney, Snturday

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 January 1926 · page 2

The Sydney executive of the A.L.P. has forwarded the names of several women to the Parleamentary Labor Party for appointment to the Upper…

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Names of Women Given for Election to House Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 January 1926 · page 1

The Sydney executive of the A.L.P. has forwarded the names of several Women to the- Parliamentary Labor Party for appointment to the Upper…

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Federal Parliament May Open Wednesday. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 January 1926 · page 1

Arrangements have been almost completed for the opening of the Federal Parliament on Wednesday. Except for an adjournment for Easter the House…

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State Parliament Opposition May Launch a Motion of Censure Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 January 1926 · page 1

It has been stated in political circles that the Opposition may launch a censure motion against the Government immediately the State Parliament…

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Federal Parliament Opposition May Launch a Motion Op Censure Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 12 January 1926 · page 1

It is rumored that the Opposition intends to move an amendment to the Address-in-reply at the opening of the Federal Parliament to-morrow…

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State Parliament Tram Drivers From B.H. Not Considered in Sydney Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 12 January 1926 · page 4

Allegations that applications from Broken Hill were never considered by the Railway Commissioners when applications were called for steam tram…

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Local Government Deputation to Oppose an Election This Year Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 12 January 1926 · page 1

A deputation from the Local Government Association will interview Mr. J. T. Lang, the Premier, to protest against the proposal of the Government…

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State Parliament New Session Opened Yesterday's Proceedings ASydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 January 1926 · page 6

There was a [?]ge attendance of members [?] Legislative Assembly resumed its sittings yesterday after the Christmas vacation. The…

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State Parliament To-day's Business. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 January 1926 · page 4

In the legislative Assembly to-day the following business was transacted: —Mining Inspectors. — Mr. J. M. Baddeley, Minister for…

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Federal Parliament Governor-general's Speech at Opening Yesterday Government Proposals. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 January 1926 · page 1

The Federal Parliament was opened yesterday with the dustomary ceremonies. The speech of Lord Stonehaven, the…

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Local Government Mr. Lang Still Adheres to Elections in December Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 January 1926 · page 1

Refusal was given by Mr. J. T. Lang, the Premier, when requested by a large deputation yesterday from shires and municipal councils to…

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