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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1927

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State Parliament Legislative Council Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 February 1927 · page 1

In the Legislative Council yesterday Mr. A. C. [?] Vice-President of the Executive Council, told Dr. Wall that it was not accordiug to practice to lay…

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The Water Supply Mine Owners to Pay Additional £153,000 Bill in Parliament Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 February 1927 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly to-day Mr. M. M. Flaunery, Minister for Works, moved the second reading of the Broken Hill Water Supply…

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State Parliament Mr. Bavin's Questions About A.L.P. Manifesto Premier Defends Mr. Willis Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 February 1927 · page 4

Only two members of the Cabinet, Mr. M. M. Millinery, Minister for Works and Railways, and Mr. J. M. Baddeley, Minister for Mines and…

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Cancer Research Fund Local Presentations to Defeated Candidates

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 February 1927 · page 2

In the Y.M.C.A. rooms last night the final social was hold in connection with the local campaign for the Cancer Research Fund. The function…

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State Parliament To-day's Proceedings Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 February 1927 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly to-day the following business was transacted — The Liquor Bill.— Mr. J. T. [?] the Premier, asked…

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State Parliament Legislative Council Liquor Amendment Bill Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 February 1927 · page 1

Surprise was [?] in the Legislative Council last night when a few minutes before the House adjourned Mr. A. C. Willis gave notice that he…

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Murulla Train Smash [?] in Parliament About the Engine Crew Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 February 1927 · page 4

The guard of the goods train portion of which broke away at Murulla and collided with the North-west mail train. causing 27 deaths has been dismissed…

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The Western Division Questions in Parliament on Land and Boring Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 February 1927 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday Mr. M. A. Davidson (Start) was told by Captain W. F. [?] Minister for Agriculture, tha[?] there are two…

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State Parliament To-day's Proceedings Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 February 1927 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly to-day the following business was transacted: — Gas in Colliery. [?] Replying to Mr. G. Booth…

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Mr. Goodin's Position Question in Parliament. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 February 1927 · page 1

Speaking on the motion for adjournment in the Legislative Assembly last night, Mr. H. V. Jaques drew the attention of Mr. J. M. Baddeley,…

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Federal Parliament Will Sit at Canberra After Opening Ceremony Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 February 1927 · page 4

Mr. S. M. Bruce, the Prime Minister[?] definitely stated to-day that once the Par[?]ment of the Commonwealth has been officially opened at Canberra…

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State Parliament Yesterday's Proceedings Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 February 1927 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday the following business was transa[?]ted:- Agricultural Bill…

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State Parliament Yesterday's Proceedings Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 February 1927 · page 1

in the Legislative A[?] yesterday the following business was —Agricultural Bill— The first reading of the promotion…

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Federal Parliament Will Sit at Canberra After Opening Ceremony Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 February 1927 · page 4

Mr. S. M. Bruce, the Prime Minister, definitely stated to-day that once the Parliament of the Commonwealth has been officially opened at Canberra…

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British B-election Gain for Labor (A.p.a. Message.) London, February 24

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 February 1927 · page 1

Labor has gained a seat in the House of Commons following the by election for Stourbridge formerly held by Mr. D. P. Pielcu (Conservative)…

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Mr. Pratten Is Satisfied with Result of Election Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 28 February 1927 · page 1

Mr. H. E. Pratten, Minister for Trade and Customs, prior to his departure for Melbourne last night expressed satisfaction with the result of…

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Mr. Theodore's Thanks Mr. Mahony Is Hopeful of Election to Senate Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 28 February 1927 · page 1

Mr. E. G. Theodore, addrossing an open air meeting near the returning officer's office after the result had been made known, said that his…

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Dalley By-election Mr E. G. Theodore Elected to Succekd Mr. Mahony Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 28 February 1927 · page 1

The [?]alley by-election held to [?] a successor to Mr. W. G. Mabony, who resigned the seat, on account, [?] [?]-health, was held on Saturday. The…

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British By-election Cain for Labor (A.p.a. Message.) London, Februar 24

Barrier Miner · Monday 28 February 1927 · page 4

Labor was gained a seat in the House of Commons following the byelection for Stourbridge, formerly held by Mr D. P. Pielou (Conservative)…

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Fan[?]ed Candidates Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 28 February 1927 · page 3

Bunkie greatly impressed [?] by [?] in the Brunswick Handicap on Saturday and has now advanced to the position of favorite for the…

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