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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1927

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Barrier Miner. Friday, August 19, 1927 To-morrow's Election

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 August 1927 · page 2

To-morrow the ratepayers and other electors of the city are to be asked to choose an alderman to replace Alderman Bail. In making…

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By-election Polling Held To-day for Municipal Vacancy

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 August 1927 · page 1

The municipal by-election to fill the vacancy caused by the retirement of Alderman J. T. Bail passed off quietly to-day. It was reported by the…

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By-election Municipal Vacancy Won by A.l.p. Candidate

Barrier Miner · Monday 22 August 1927 · page 2

The municipal by-election On Saturday passed off very quietly but for a by-election an exceptionally heavy, poll was recorded, the total votes cast…

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Nationalist Candidate for Sturt Electorate Mr. A. R. Gorrie Arrives

Barrier Miner · Monday 22 August 1927 · page 1

Mr. A. Roy Gorrie, of Hungerford, who has been chosen hy the Nationalist Association to contest the Sturt electorate at the forthcoming State…

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State Elections Premier's Policy Speech to Be Given on Friday Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 22 August 1927 · page 1

Mr. J. T. Lang, the Premier, will deliver his policy speech at Auburn next Friday night. It is understood that it will contain proposals for the…

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Irish Politics Free State By-elections Causing Great Interest (A.p.a. Message.) London, August 21

Barrier Miner · Monday 22 August 1927 · page 1

The by-elections for Dublin County and South Dublin are exciting tremendous interest, and both are experiencing a state of oratory unparalleled even…

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Questions in Parliament Statement by Premier Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 August 1927 · page 4

Replying to questions in the House of Assembly to-day Mr. T. L. Butler, the Premier, said that he viewed with grave concern, the present industrial…

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Nationalist Candidate for Sturt Electorate Arrival of Mr. A. R. Gorrie

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 August 1927 · page 1

Mr. A. Roy Gorrie, who has been endorsed by the Nationalists Association to contest the Sturt electorate on behalf of that party in opposition to…

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State Elections Nationals Will Not Repeal Family Endowment Scheme Mr. Brtjntnel's Statement Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 August 1927 · page 1

Mr. A. Bruntnell, M.L.A., in an address in Macquarie-place yesterday, said: "The Labor party has declared that if we are returned to Parliament…

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Candidates Endorsed by the A.L.P. EXECUTIVE Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 August 1927 · page 1

At yesterday's meeting of the A.L.P. executive the following candidates, who were successful at the preselection, ballots, were endorsed:…

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Irish Politics By-elections Will Decide Fate of the Government (The "Times" Message.) Dublin, August 22

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 24 August 1927 · page 1

If the Government loses either byelection on August 31 for the Dail Eireann it will be in a minority of one in the House…

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State Elections A.L.P. Selection Ballots Defeat of Dr. H. V. Evatt Is Expected in Sydney Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 24 August 1927 · page 2

The defeat of Dr. H. V. Evatt, M.L.A., in the Balmain A.L.P. selection ballot is regarded as certain in Sydney, The whole of the A.W.U…

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Irish Politics Miss M'swiney Heckled at By-election Meeting (The "Times" Message.) Dublin, August 23

Barrier Miner · Thursday 25 August 1927 · page 1

An orgy of speech-making is attending the by-elections. A most persistent speaker is Miss Mary M'Swiriey. She is still acting as leader of the…

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State Elections Rozelle Labor League in Favor of Dr. Evatt Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 25 August 1927 · page 4

The Rozelle Labor League yesterday carried the following motion. "That in our opinion the selected Labor candidate for Balmain is Dr. Evatt,…

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State Elections A.L.P. Selection Ballots Mr. Connolly Endorsed for Newcastle Seat Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 25 August 1927 · page 2

The A.L.P. executive last night endorsed Mr. P. Connolly as the selected Lahor candidate for Newcastle. Mr. Connolly was called upon to appear…

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Dr. Evatt Is Defeated in Balmain Selection May Contest Election As an Independent Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 25 August 1927 · page 2

Dr. H. V. Evatt, M.L.A., was last night defeated in the Balmain preselection ballot, the final figures being:—H. Doran, 387; Dr. Evatt,…

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Parliament Dissolved Dublin, August 25

Barrier Miner · Friday 26 August 1927 · page 1

The Dail Eireann has been dissolved, and a general election will take place on September 15. The new Parliament meets on October 11…

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Irish Free State Government Wins Two By-elections (A.p.a. Message.) Dublin, August 25

Barrier Miner · Friday 26 August 1927 · page 1

The two Irish Free State, by elections held to-day resulted in a victory for President Cosgrave's party. In South Dublin the voting was: Dr…

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State Elections Mr. Doe for Illawarra to Oppose Mr. Lysaght Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 26 August 1927 · page 1

Mr. B. J. Doe, one of the present members for Sturt, has been selected to contest the Illawarra electorate as a Nationalist candidate against Mr. A…

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Irish Parliament (South) Dissolved

Western Grazier · Saturday 27 August 1927 · page 2

The Dail Eireann has been dissolved. The general election will take place immediately and the new Parliament meets 11th October…

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