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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1928

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Martin By-election an Elector's Protestagainst National Executive Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 June 1928 · page 4

George Crowley, a prominent resident or the Martin electorate, says: "Voting being compulsory, to-morrow we must, of course record our vote;…

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The Sydney Exhibition Bill Removed From Paper in Federal Parliament. Canberra

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 June 1928 · page 6

Before the House of Representatives adjourned last night a bill for the holding of a big exhibition in 1931 in Centennial Park Sydney was removed…

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Nicaraguan Elections Washington, June 12

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 June 1928 · page 6

A request for the dispatch 600 additional marines to Nicaragua for the supervision of the elections has been received by the elections has been…

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Martin By-election an Elector's Protest Against National Executive Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 June 1928 · page 6

George Crowley, a prominent resident of the Martin electorate, says: "Voting being compulsory, to-morrow we must, of course, record our vote;…

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Martin By-election Nationalist Candidate Has Substantial Lead 3747 Informal Votes Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 18 June 1928 · page 1

The latest figures in the Martin by-election are as follows:—Pratten (Nationlist), 29,410; Harnett (Labor), 18,907: informal, 3747…

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Martin By-election Pratten Wins the Seat Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 19 June 1928 · page 1

Declaration votes in the Martin electorate were counted yesterday, making the final figures:—G. Pratten (N.), 29,436; P. Hannett (Lab.),…

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Martin By-election Setback to Nationalism Says Opposition Leader Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 June 1928 · page 1

Mr. J. T. Lang, leader of the Opposition in the State Parliament, declares that the result of the Martin by-election is a severe setback to Nationalism…

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Yugo-slavia Shooting in Parliament One Member Killed and Two Wounded (A.p.a. Message.) Berlin, June 20

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 June 1928 · page 3

Reports from Belgrade state that during a tumult in the Skupstina (National Assembly) Deputy Racie fired several revolver shots at another…

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Catholic News Elections at Convent

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 June 1928 · page 6

The Catholic nuns Went into retreat yesterday. The priests will also go into retreat on July 9. Father Magan, S.J. will conduct the retreat for the…

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Statepolitics Parliament Prorogued Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 27 June 1928 · page 1

The State Parliament was prorogued until July 14 at a meeting of the Executive Council yesterday…

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Seamen's Union Rival Factions at Work in Election of Secretary

Barrier Miner · Thursday 28 June 1928 · page 1

At the monthly stopwork meeting of the Seamen's Union, Victorian branch, interest was taken in the ballot in progress for the election of general…

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Polige Examination Man Works Out Questions Prior to Candidates Sitting Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 28 June 1928 · page 2

The holding up at the police depot of examinations for promotion owing to one of the candidates having obtaina question paper and worked out the…

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Tin Hare Racing Dog March Proposed to Parliament House Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 June 1928 · page 4

Speaking at the annual meeting of the Dog Owners and Trainers' Association, Mr. H. Addis said: "If the Premier will not meet a deputation of…

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Pildin, Flemington National Candidate

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 June 1928 · page 3

The Burrabadees gelding won the Windarra Hurdle Race at Moonee Valley with 11.12 in the saddle. His weight in the Grand National Hurdle Race, to be decided at Flemington on Saturday, July 7, is 11.7. Pildin is one of the best fancied candidates for that event…

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Tin Hare Racing Dog March Proposed to Parliament House Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 30 June 1928 · page 6

Speaking at the annual meeting of the Dog Owners and Trainers' Association. Mr. H. Addis said: "If the Premier will not meet a deputation of…

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Democratic Candidate for Vice-presidency (A.p.a. Message.) Houston (Texas), June 29

Barrier Miner · Saturday 30 June 1928 · page 1

Senator Joseph Robinson has been selected as the Democratic candidate for the Vice-Presidency of the United States…

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Democratic Candidate for Vice-presidency (A.p.a. Message.) Houston (Texas), June 29

Barrier Miner · Saturday 30 June 1928 · page 2

Senator Joseph Robinson has been selected as the Democratic candidate for the Vice-Presidency of the United States…

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Victorian Parliament Fate of Labor Ministry Reported in the Balance Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 2 July 1928 · page 1

The Victorian Parliament will open on Wednesday. With its nominal majority of one the position of the Labor Ministry is precarious,…

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The Fancied Candidates

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 4 July 1928 · page 1

Already there is plenty of discussion concerning the chances of the candidates still left in the Broken Hill Cup. The South Australian performer…

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Mexican Riots Presidential Election Results in 80 DEATHS New York, July 2

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 July 1928 · page 1

Belated reports have been received from Mexico City of riots during the election of General Obregon to succeed President Calles. That disturbances…

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