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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1926

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Victorian Parliament Government Is Defeated on Day Baking Bill Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 1 October 1926 · page 1

While a large number of Government supporters, including most of the members of the Ministry, were absent from the House, the Victorian…

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State Parliament Government Is Accused of Political Bushranging House Is Adjourned. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 1 October 1926 · page 1

Mr. T. R. Bavin's censure motion was yesterday (as briefly reported in the Latest News Issue[?] defeated in the legislative Assembly by l3 votes to 36…

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Empire Politicians an Informal Conference at State Parliament House Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 6 October 1926 · page 4

An informal "conference between visiting British Empire parliamentarians and Australian politicians was held on the floor ot State…

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Members' Free Fight in German Parliament Minister for Finance Is Called a Swindler (Reuter's Message.) Berlin, October 11

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 12 October 1926 · page 2

Riotous scenes were witnessed in the Prussian Diet over the discussion of the Hohenaollom Compromise Bill. The Communists resented a refusal to…

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State Parliament Yesterday's Proceedings Sydney,Wednesday

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 October 1926 · page 3

A good deal of business was transacted in the Legislative Assembly yesterday. — Timber Prices. —…

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State Parliament To-day's Proceedings Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 October 1926 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly to-day the following business was transacted: — Stock and Station Agents' Bill — Captain W. F. Dunn, the Minister…

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South Mine Seepage Questions in Parliament Asked by Mr. Horsington Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 October 1926 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday Mr. E. M. Horsington (Sturt) asked Mr. J. M. Baddeley, Minister for Mines, whether he had received any…

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State Parliament Today's Proceedings Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 October 1926 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly to-day the following business was transacted:— — Mr. Mutch and Auditor-General. —…

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State Parliament Yesterday's Business Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 October 1926 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday the following business was transacted:— — Fire Brigades Act.—…

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Caulfield Train Smash Action of Commissioners Condemned in Parliament Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 October 1926 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday the action of the Railway Commissioners in deciding to prefer a charge against Motorman Milvain, driver of…

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State Parliament Yesterday's Proceedings Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 October 1926 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday the following business was transacted:— —Mr. Loughlin's Bills. —…

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Questions in Parliament About Main Roads Board Government Proposals Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 October 1926 · page 1

It was reported last night that the Government intends to relieve Mr. J. J. Fitzgerald, Minister for Local Government, of the control of the Main…

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North Sydney Politicians Again Become Friends Handshake in Parliament Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 October 1926 · page 1

For many months there was bad blood between two Nationalist members for North Sydney, Messrs. W. Scott-Fell and A. A Reid. It…

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W.i.u. Elections

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 October 1926 · page 1

The annual election of officers to the "Workers' Industrial Union was continued to-day and will be continued on Monday, Friday next and the…

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W.i.u. Elections

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 October 1926 · page 2

The annual election of officers to the Workers' Industrial Union was continued to-day and will be continued on Monday, Friday next and the…

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City Health Officer Questions in Parliament Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 19 October 1926 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly to-day Mr. B. J. Doe. M.L.A., asked, in view of the fact that many months have passed since Dr. Trotter, health…

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Foreigners in Broken Hill Messrs. Doe and Davidson Question the Premier Discussion in Parliament Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 19 October 1926 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly to-day Mr. M. A. Davidson asked the Premier whether he had got in touch with the Federal authorities in…

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State Parliament Yesterday's Proceedings. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 October 1926 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday the following business was fran acted:— — Trouble in Restaurants. —…

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State Parliament To-day's Business Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 October 1926 · page 4

The following business was transacted in the Legislative Assembly to day:— — Redistribution of Seats. —…

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Adelaide Man's Death Member of Parliament Scspiciocs of Foul Play Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 October 1926 · page 1

Interviewed to-day Mr. H. B. Crosby, a member of the House of Assembly, laid there was more than a suggestion of foul play surrounding the death of…

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