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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1926

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State Parliament Fair Rents Bill Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 9 February 1926 · page 4

The Fair Rents Amendment Bill which was recently passed by the New South Wales Parliament has received Royal assent…

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State Parliament Meeting of the Caucus Discusses the Programme Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 9 February 1926 · page 3

The Labor Caucus yesterday discussed the State Government's programme for the special session which opens today. The whole of the officers of the…

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Questions in Parliament Little Interest by Members Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 February 1926 · page 1

Several questions regarding the Broken Hill water supply were addressed to Mr. M. Flannery. Minister for Works, in the Legislative Assembly…

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Tasmanian Parliament Proposal to Amend the Constitution Act Hobart

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 February 1926 · page 1

A joint committee of both Houses of the Tasmanian Parliament has decided upon the introduction of a bill to amend the Constitution Act, in…

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State Parliament Third Session Started Leader of Opposition Moves Censure Motion Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 February 1926 · page 1

The third session of the 27th Parliament of New South Wales was opened yesterday by commission. The chairman of the commission informed…

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The Water Supply (Continued from Page 1.) Question of Mr. Blakeley in Federal Parliament Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 February 1926 · page 4

In the House at Representatives Mr. A. Blakeley drew the attention of Mr. S. M. Bruce, the Prime Minister, to the fact that owing to a shortage of…

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State Parliament Yesterday's Proceedings Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 11 February 1926 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday the following business was transacted:— — Motion of Censure —…

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Federal Parliament Yesterday's Business. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 11 February 1926 · page 2

In the House of Representatives yesterday the following business was transacted:— — The C[?]mes Bill —…

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Activities Op Members in State Parliament 20-Wagon Water Train

Barrier Miner · Thursday 11 February 1926 · page 1

The Mayor yesterday received the following telegram from Mr. M. A. Davidson. M.L.A.: "Mr. E. M. Horsington, M.L.A., and myself are doing…

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Latest News Issue State Parliament (Continued from Page 3.) the Censure Motion Motion to Discuss Defeated by 10 VOTES Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 11 February 1926 · page 4

"We are not asking for ordinary Courtesy. We do not expect it. All we are asking is that the right of the Opposition to speak on a matter of…

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State Parliament Yesterday's Proceedings Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 February 1926 · page 3

In the Legislative Assenibly yesterday the following business was transacted:— Western Lands…

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State Parliament (Continued from Page 3.) Mr. Lang Is Satisfied House May Be Prorogued Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 February 1926 · page 4

Mr. J. T. Lang, the Premier, says that he is very satisfied with the progress of the business in the Legislative Assembly, and that it is possible that…

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Federal Parliament Yesterday's Proceedings Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 February 1926 · page 1

In the House of Representatives yesterday the following business was transacted:— Mr. H. E. Pratten, Minister for…

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Railway to Sydney Questions in Parliament

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 February 1926 · page 2

Recently Messrs. B. J. Doe and E. M. Horsington, M.L.A's, asked the following questions in the Legislative Assembly concerning the Sydney to…

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Federal Parliament Yesterday's Proteedings Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 February 1926 · page 1

In the Hose of Representatives yesterday the following business was [?] [?]…

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Railway to Sydney Questions in Parliament

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 February 1926 · page 1

Recently Messrs. B. J. Doe and E. M. Horsington, M.L.A.'s, asked the following questions in the Legislative Assembly concerning the Sydney to…

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Questions in Parliament a Full Inquiry Promised Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 February 1926 · page 2

Speaking on a motion for the adjournment of the House of Representatives Mr. N. J. O. Makin drew the attention of Sir Neville Howse, Minister…

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State Parliament Mr. Lang Is Satisfied House May Be Prorogued Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 February 1926 · page 8

Mr. J. T. Lang, the Premier, says that he is very satisfied with the progress of the business in the Legislative Assembly, and that it is possible that…

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Latest News Issue General Cables a French By-election (Reuter's Message.) London, February 14

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 16 February 1926 · page 4

Reuter's Paris correspondent reports:— 'A most interesting by-election was held at Belfort, where M. Clemenceau's…

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Questions in Parliament Mr. Davidson Requests a Supplementary Scheme Requests by Mr. Horsington for Immediate Reltef Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 17 February 1926 · page 1

"The question of a supplementary water supply for Broken Hill will be referred to "the Public Works Committee, hut I cannot give, any assurance…

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