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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1926

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Cancer Research Sporting Bodies to Meet to Elect a Candidate

Barrier Miner · Friday 5 November 1926 · page 2

Mr. J. C. Mitchell, secretary of the Barrier Ranges Football Association, and Mr. Clem Davison, secretary of the Barrier District Cricket League…

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Questions In Parliament

Western Grazier · Saturday 6 November 1926 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly recently Mr. E.M. Horsington asked the following questions in regard to different matters in the Western…

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W.i.u. of A. Elections Result of Ballot

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 November 1926 · page 6

The following is reprinted from the W.I.U. official newspaper but for its accuracy "The Miner" is not responsible:—…

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Cancer Research Popular Girl Competition Ballot at the Palais to Select a Candidate

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 November 1926 · page 2

In connection with the "Popular Girl" competition to be conducted by the cancer research committee, Mr. R. Krantz, of the Palais de Danse has…

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The "New Journalism," Question in Parliament

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 9 November 1926 · page 3

A[?]id general applause Mr. Hill, in the leglslatlvo Assembly.asked Mr. J.T. Lang, the Premier. the following question without notice (says a sydney…

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Tasmanian Parliament A. Bookmaker's Bill HOBART.Tuesday

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 9 November 1926 · page 3

If a bill now in preparation is aged to by Parliament Tasm[?] will be allowed to have bookmaker.the[?] was drafied by le[?] TAsma[?] [?]…

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State Parliament To-day's Proceedings Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 9 November 1926 · page 4

In the Legisiative Assembly to-day the following business was transacted:— — Drunken Train Crew. —…

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Unemployment in B.H. Mr.horsington's Questions in State Parliament Suggests Relief Works. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 9 November 1926 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly to-day Mr.E.M.Horsington addressed the following questions to Mr. J. M. Baddeley, Minister for Labor and…

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State Parliament Yesterday's Business Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 November 1926 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday the following business was transacted:— —Local Government Act.—…

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State Parliament. To-days Proceedings. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 November 1926 · page 4

The following business was transacted in the Legislative Assembly to-day:— —Benanee Lands.—…

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Latest News Issue British Parliament Autumn Session Opens Many Questions Asked (A.p.a. Message.) London, November 8

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 November 1926 · page 4

There was a poor attendance at the House of Commons when Parliament re-assembled for the autumn session. Sir Philip Cunyice-Lister, Piesident…

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State Parliament Yesterday's Business Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 11 November 1926 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday the following business was transacted: —The Lunacy Act.— The debate on the bill of which notice…

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No Shortage of Teachers Statement in Parliament Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 11 November 1926 · page 4

Replying to Dr. D. H. Drummond in the Legislative Assembly to-day, Mr. T. D. Mutch, Minister for Education; deuied that there is a chronic…

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Cancer Research "Popular Girl" Competition Ballot at the Palais to Select a Candidate

Barrier Miner · Thursday 11 November 1926 · page 2

Great interest is being manifested in the ballot, being conducted at the Palais de Danse to decide who shall represent the dancing community in the "Popular…

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State Parliament Ministers Are Questioned on Country Activities Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 November 1926 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday Mr. W. F. Dunn, Minister for Agriculture, promised to look into a request by Mr. E. M. Horsington (Sturt) than…

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Mr. M'tiernan's Mission Presentation of Report to Parliament Next Week Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 November 1926 · page 1

The report of Mr. E. A. M'Tiernan, Attorney-General, on his recent visit to London, in connection with the Upper House crisis, has been…

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State Parliament Allowance for M.L.C.'s Expected to Be Defeated Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 November 1926 · page 4

The opinion was expressed in political circles to-day that the proposal by Mr. Sinclair to grant an allowance to members of the Legislative Council…

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Federal Elections Defaulting Voters

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 November 1926 · page 1

Givine evidence before the Federal Electoral Committee on Wednesday. Mr. J. P. Farrar, the Chief Commonwealth Elcftoral Officer, said the…

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Indian Elections Pamphlets for Women Distributed by Rockets Calcutta, November 9

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 November 1926 · page 1

The Indian elections are in full swing. The Swarajists [?]or home rulers) have adopted a novel scheme of propaganda to reach the women voters, who are…

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State Parliament Allowance Foti M.L.C.'s Expected to Be Defeated Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 November 1926 · page 8

The opinion was expressed in political circles to-day that the proposal by Mr. Sinclair to grant an allowance to members of the legislative Council…

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