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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1926

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Tasmanian Parliament Labor Members Protest at Influx of Italians Hobart

Barrier Miner · Thursday 28 October 1926 · page 4

In the Tasmanian House of Assembly last night Mr. Kelly (Labor) uttered a strong protest against Italian migrants being admitted to the…

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Mr. M'tiernan's Mission Questions in Parliament by Leader of Opposition Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 28 October 1926 · page 4

"That the action of Mr. J. T. Lang (the Premier), and Mr. E. A. M'Tiernan (the Attorney-General), in withholding information as to the result…

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State Parliament Yesterday's Proceedings Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 October 1926 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday the following business was disposed of:— — Basic Wage Commission. —…

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Fancied Candidates

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 October 1926 · page 3

At the Melbourne clubs yesterday the only material change in the position of candidates for the Melbourne Cup was in the case of Heroic, which…

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"Most Popular Girl" Miss Ruth Johnson Trading Section Candidate

Barrier Miner · Saturday 30 October 1926 · page 2

The trading section of the community has been the first to name its candidate for the "Most Popular Girl" competition to be organised for the…

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"Most Popular Girl." Miss Ruth Johnson Trading Section Candidate

Barrier Miner · Saturday 30 October 1926 · page 4

The trading section of the community has been the first to name its candidate for the "Most Popular Girl" competition to be organised for the…

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Latest News Issue A[?]use and Mud-slinging by Rival Candidates (A.p.a. Message.) New York, October 31

Barrier Miner · Monday 1 November 1926 · page 4

A Washington message says that [?] is usual in American political campaigns when an election draws near, personal abuse and mud-slinging…

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Popular Lady Competition Sporting Bodies to Meet to Elect a Candidate

Barrier Miner · Monday 1 November 1926 · page 2

In order to further the efforts of the local committee formed to raise funds for the cancer research fund the various sporting bodies will meet in the…

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Polish Parliament Disobedient Deputies. Warsaw, October 31

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 2 November 1926 · page 1

The opening of the Diet was postponed because some of the deputies refused to obey the order of General Pilsudski to stand during the reading…

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Latest News Issue State Parliament Minister for Lands Answers Many Questions Western Lands Leases Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 2 November 1926 · page 4

A large number of questions by Messrs M. A. Davidson and E. M. Horsington which had been on the business paper for some time were…

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The Mayoralty A.l.p. Ballot to Select Labor Party Candidate

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 2 November 1926 · page 3

Alderman R. Dennis'term as Mayer expiret after the next meeting of the City Council and at the meeting of the Barrier District Assembly of the…

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State Parliament Yesterday's Proceedings Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 3 November 1926 · page 1

In the legislative Assembly yester[?] day the following business was transacted:— — Redistribution of Seats. —…

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State Parliament To-day's Proceedings Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 4 November 1926 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly to-day the following business was transacted: —The Railways Board. — Mr. M. Flannery, Minister for…

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Woman Governor Running for Re-election Wisconsin Declares Against Prohibition (A.p.a. Message.) New York, November 2

Barrier Miner · Thursday 4 November 1926 · page 1

Mrs. Nellie C. Ross (Democrat), who is running for re-election for the Governorship of Wyoming, appears to be trailing behind her male…

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U.S.A. Elections Early Returns Show Gains for Democrats Majority for Modification of the Prohibition Law (A.p.a. Message.) New York, November 2

Barrier Miner · Thursday 4 November 1926 · page 1

Early returns show that the Democrats gained four seats in the Senate. They need five more to obtain a majority. The early returns also…

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Election Clashes at Havana (Cuba) 3 KILLED, 7 Wounded. (A.p.a. Message.) New York,November 2

Barrier Miner · Thursday 4 November 1926 · page 1

A message from Havana says that three persons were killed and seven wounded in election day clashes…

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Latest News Issue U.S.A. ELECTIONS (Continued from raga 1.) (Mall Republican Group Holds Balance of Power Result of Elections Cause Drop in Wall-street (A.p.a. Message.) New York, November 3

Barrier Miner · Thursday 4 November 1926 · page 4

The latest returns show the following:— Sunate.— Democrats 47; Republicans, 47; doubtful,1…

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State Parliament Yesterday's Proceedings Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 5 November 1926 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday the following business was transacted:— —Railways Board.—…

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U.S.A. Elections Latest Returns Show Republican Losses No Party Has Majority (A.p.a. Message.) New York, November 4

Barrier Miner · Friday 5 November 1926 · page 1

The latest returns show the following results of the voting in connection with the U.S.A. elections for the Senate:—18 Republicans, 47…

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Election Fights.—

Barrier Miner · Friday 5 November 1926 · page 2

Three killed and ll wounded is the casualty list for the elections at Havana. Cuba. We have not got that far yet in Australia. In fact the lack…

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