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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1927

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Date of Elections September 24 LIKELY Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 11 June 1927 · page 1

Following a conversation between Mr. J. T. Lang, the Premier, and Sir Dudley de Chair, the Governor, the date of the elections has been…

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Date of Elections September 24 LIKELY Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 11 June 1927 · page 2

Following a conversation between Mr. J. T, Lang, the Premier, and Sir Dudley de Chair, the Governor, the date of the elections has been…

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The Coming Elections Matters Being Expedited Is Statement of Premier Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 13 June 1927 · page 1

Mr. J. T. Lang, the Premier, referring on Saturday to the coming elections,said:"The whole machinery at the disposal of the Government is…

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Free State Elections Cosgrave Government Will Lose Many Seats Be Valeraites Gain (A.p.a. Message.) London, June 12

Barrier Miner · Monday 13 June 1927 · page 1

An incomplete count of the Irish Free State elections surprisingly indicates that the Government will lose one-third of its seats chiefly to Ded…

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Irish Free State Election Returns Progress of Ballot (A.p.a. Message.) London, June 12

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 14 June 1927 · page 1

The Trish Free State elections progress returns at midnight were:—Government, 29; National League, 5: De Valera, party 29: Sinn Fein, 3: Labor…

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Latest News Issue. Irish Free State Election Returns Government Leading (A.p.a. Message.) London, June 13

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 14 June 1927 · page 4

[?] following are the latest Irish Free State election progress returns:— Government, 35; De Valera Party, 34: Labor, 20; Independent, 10; Farmers'…

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Rolls Ready for Election Probably Early in October Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 15 June 1927 · page 1

At a meeting of the Executive Council yesterday Sir Dudley de Chair, the Governor, was informed that at the present rate of progress the rolls will…

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Irish Free State Election Returns Slight Government Lead (A.p.a. Message.) London, June 14

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 15 June 1927 · page 1

The latest progress returns of the Irish Free State elections are as follows:—Government,39; De Valera party, 38; Labor, 22; Independents,…

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Barrier Miner Wednesday, June 15, 1927. Date of the Elections

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 15 June 1927 · page 2

WHEN Mr. Lang accepted the Governor's commission to form a Cabinet after practically sacking the old one he did so on the understanding that he…

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Irish Free State Elections Supporters of Government Will Have a Majority Dublin, June 14

Barrier Miner · Thursday 16 June 1927 · page 1

All returns in the Irish Free State elections have now been completed with the exception of those for the National and Dublin University. Following are…

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Irish Free State Election Returns the Final Results (A.p.a. Message.) London, June 15

Barrier Miner · Thursday 16 June 1927 · page 4

The final result of the Irish Free State elections are as follows:—Government, 46; Do Valera party, 44; Labor, 22 Farmers, 11; National League. 8;…

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Irish Elections Government in Minority De Valera and His Party To-demand Ther Seats Dublin, June 15

Barrier Miner · Friday 17 June 1927 · page 1

The final result of the Irish Free Stage elections was as follows:—Government, 46: De Valera Party, 44; Labor, 22; Farmers, ll; National…

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Irish Elections Mr. Cosgrave's Decision Not to Form a Cabinet (A.p.a. Message.) Dublin, June 16

Barrier Miner · Friday 17 June 1927 · page 4

Mr. W. T. Cosgrave, President of the Dail Eireann, late to-night said definitely that he has no intention of forming a Government, taking up the…

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Nationalist Candidates

Western Grazier · Saturday 18 June 1927 · page 2

The National Association is taking immediate steps to select its candidates. Nominations are being invited from candidates desirous of selection…

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Irish Elections Mr. Cosgrave's Decision Not to Form a Cabinet (A.p.a. Message.) Dublin, June 16

Barrier Miner · Saturday 18 June 1927 · page 8

Mr. W. T. Cosgrave, President of the Dail Eircann, late to-night said definitely that he has no intention of forming a Government, taking up the…

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Probable Candidates for Labor Selection Both Sitting Members Are to Have Opposition

Barrier Miner · Monday 20 June 1927 · page 1

Talk in union and Labor political circles to-day was mainly directed to the probable candidates and their chances in-the coming selection ballots for…

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Govt. Unable to Fix Date for Elections Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 20 June 1927 · page 1

In official circles it is stated that the printing of the electoral lists has not advanced sufficiently to enable the Government to determine on what…

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State Parliament Prorogued Till July 12 Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 21 June 1927 · page 1

The meeting of the Executive Coun[?] held yesterday prorogued Parliasent till July 12…

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Barrier Miner. Tuesday, June 21, 1927. Putting Off the Elections

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 21 June 1927 · page 2

THE supporters of the Seale faction are flying kites to test the strength of popular feeling in regard to putting off the elections until Parliament expires by…

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The Coming Elections Mr. Bavin Wants Decision Regarding Rolls to Be Used Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 June 1927 · page 1

Mr. T. R. Bavin, leader of the Opposition, said last night that it is imperative that Mr. J. T. Lang, the Premier, should make at the earliest…

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