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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1928

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Federal Politics Election at End of Year Expected by Mr. Charlton Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 6 January 1928 · page 1

Mr. M. Charlton, leader of the Federal Opposition, in a new year message to the Labor party, says, that it is probable that there will be a Federal…

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French Elections Paris, January 5

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 January 1928 · page 2

General Sarraut announced that the French elections will probably he held on April 22 or April 29…

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F.e.d. Elections

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 January 1928 · page 5

The ballot for the election of officers to the sub-branch of the Federated Enginedrivers and Firemen's Association was opened yesterday, Mr. A. E…

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French Elections Paris, January 5

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 January 1928 · page 1

General Sarraut announced that the French elections will probably he held on April 22 or April 29…

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F.e.d. Elections

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 January 1928 · page 1

The ballot for the election of officers to the sub-branch of the Federated Enginedrivers and Firemen's Association was opened yesterday, Mr. A. E…

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Federal Elections Support, Again Urged for Composite Government Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 January 1928 · page 1

Mr. S. M. Bruce, the Prune Minister, and Dr. Earle Page, the Fed[?]ral Treasurer, issued a statement to-day urging the support of the composite…

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National—country Pact in Federal Parliament Mr. Buttenshaw Endorses Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 January 1928 · page 1

Members of the State Cabinet expressed emphatic approval of the pact between the Nationalist and Country party in the Federal sphere…

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Federal Politics Parliament May Meet in Middle of February Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 January 1928 · page 1

It is believed that the Federal Parliament will meet again about the middle of February. It is probable that legislation will be introduced…

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National-country Pact in Federal Parliament Another Endorsement Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 13 January 1928 · page 2

The Nationalist-Country party pact has been endorsed by the Federal Country Party Parliamentary committee…

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Sporting Tennis. Davis Cup Team a Promising Candidate Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 January 1928 · page 1

Fred Kalms, who may be the fourth member of the Australian Davis Cup team, played great tennis at the Country…

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Federal Parliament May Reopen in February Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 January 1928 · page 1

The Federal Cabinet yesterday decided to call Parliament together in February…

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F.e.d. & F.a. Annual Meeting Election of Officers

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 January 1928 · page 4

The annual inseting of the subbranch of the Federated Eng[?]drivers and Firemen's Association was held at the Trades Hall last night,…

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Town Employees' Union Election of Officers

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 2

A meeting of the Town Employees' Union was held at the Trades Hall last night, Mr. R. Daly, presiding. The secretary was instructed to make…

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British Parliament No Votes for Paupers Likely to Be Revived London, January 20

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 January 1928 · page 1

There is a possibility that the Government may take advantage of the drafting of the new Franchise Bill, conferring votes on women of 21, to…

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State Politics Mr. Doe a Candidate for Wollondilly Seat

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 January 1928 · page 4

It was stated last week that the resignation of Sir George Fuller, member for Wollondilly, who will leave for England next month to take up his…

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A.W.U. Convention Election of Officers Hobart

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 January 1928 · page 2

The result of the A.W.U. ballot for the election of officers was announced yesterday. Senator Barnes was reelected general president, and Mr. E…

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Japanese Elections Tokio, January 23

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 January 1928 · page 3

A general election in Japan has been fixed for February 20. An extraordinary session of the new Diet, which will last three days, is…

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High School Entrance 95 Candidates Passed From Local Schools

Barrier Miner · Monday 30 January 1928 · page 1

For the High School entrance examination, held in November last, there were 110 local candidates. Mr. E. Lewis district inspector of schools, stated…

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State Politics Parliament Prorogued Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 2 February 1928 · page 1

A proclamation has been issued proroguing the State Parliament till March 28…

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Donald Grant a Candidate for Senate Selection Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 1

Mr. Donald Grant has announced that he will be a candidate for the Labor pre-selection ballot for the Senate. He contested the Senate…

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