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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1928

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Queensland Parliament Governor at Opening Speaks of Land Policy Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 July 1928 · page 3

A feature of the Governor's speech at the opening of the Queensland Parliament was a statement of the land policy. It was decided to make…

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Queensland Parliament Allegation Op a Gift to Labor Party Funds Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 July 1928 · page 4

Durning a debate in the Queensland Legislative Assembly Mr. Morgan interjected that John Wren had given £10,000 to the Labor Party…

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Federal Politics Mr. Bruce Will Not Give Probable Election Date Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 July 1928 · page 2

Mr. S. M. Brace, the Prime Minister, interviewed last night, refused to make any definite announcement regarding the date of the Federal…

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Queensland Parliament Guard of Honor Too Late at Opening Ceremony

Barrier Miner · Saturday 28 July 1928 · page 2

Miscalculating the time it would take them to march from their paradeground, the guard of honor composed of soldiers from the Citizen Forces,…

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Queensland Parliament Guard of Honor Too Late at Opening Geremony

Barrier Miner · Saturday 28 July 1928 · page 1

Miscalculating the time it would take them to march from their paradeground, the guard of honor, composed of soldiers from the Citizen Forces,…

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Queensland Parliament Allegation of a Gift to Labor Party Funds Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Saturday 28 July 1928 · page 6

During a debate in the Queensland Legislative Assembly Mr. Morgan interjected that John Wren had given £10.000 to the Labor party…

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Federal Elections to Be Held on November 17 Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 1 August 1928 · page 4

It was learned from an official source to-day that the Federal elections will be held on Saturday, November 17…

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Death of Mr. Corser the Member for Wide Bay in Federal Parliament

Barrier Miner · Thursday 2 August 1928 · page 3

Mr. E. B. C. Corser, M.H.R., 75 years of age, who died at Maryborough (Queensland) on Tuesday, was elected to the House of Representatives as the…

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Mr. Bird of N.S.W. Labor Party Outlines Election Chances Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 2 August 1928 · page 3

Mr. S. Bird, general secretary of the New South Wales 'A.L.P., said yesterday that Labor was confident of doing well at the forthcoming Federal…

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Federal Politics Prime Minister Declines to Give Date of Elections Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 2 August 1928 · page 3

Mr. S. M. Bruce, the Prime Minister, when questioned yesterday would give no precise indication of the date of the Federal general elections. He…

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Doubt About By-election to Fill Mr. Corser's Seat Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 2 August 1928 · page 3

It is extremely doubtful whether a by-election will be held to fill the vacancy in the Federal Parliament causad by the death of Mr. Corser. The…

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British Parliament Prorogued Till November (A.p.a. Message.) London, August 2

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 August 1928 · page 1

Parliament has been prorogued till November 6, when a new session instead of the autumn session as hitherto Will begin. The King's speech states…

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British Parliament Prorogued Till November (A.p.a. Message.) London, August 2

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 August 1928 · page 2

Parliament has been prorogued till November 6, when a new session instead of the autumn session as hitherto will begin. The King's speech states…

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Federal Elections Mr. Theodore on Watchword of the Nationalist Party Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 6 August 1928 · page 1

Mr. E. G. Theodore, M.H.R., said on Saturday that it was amusing to hear that the Nationalist party intended to adopt the watchword of…

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Collapse of Mr. Fitzpatrick at Parliament House Condition Serious Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 7 August 1928 · page 4

Mr. J. C. L. Fitzpatrick, M.L.A., had a seiziure and collapsed at Parliament House to-day. His condition is serious, but at present there is no…

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Red Victory Expected at Municipal Election Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 7 August 1928 · page 1

The pre-selection ballot in connection with the forthcoming Glebe Municipal Council shows that according to progress reports the Reds, who ran a full…

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Federal Elections No Definite Date Yet Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 7 August 1928 · page 1

It is understood that a definite statement as to the date of the Federal elections is not to be made until after the Ministerial parties meet on August…

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Barrier Miner Tuesday, August 7, 1928. Elections Elsewhere

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 7 August 1928 · page 2

It is reported that the Federal, electious will be held in November. Bofore long it may be expected that great activity will be visible in the…

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Labor Selection Ballots Candidates Need Not Be Members Up a Branch Prothonotary's Ruling

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 8 August 1928 · page 3

A important ruling which allows members alliliated unions to contest Parliamentary and municipal selection ballots whether they are members of…

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Sequel to Shooting in Yugo-slav Parliament Croatian Leader Dead Belgrade, August 8

Barrier Miner · Thursday 9 August 1928 · page 1

The death is reported of Stephen Raditch the Croatian leader who was wounded by a fanatic in the Yugo-Slav Parliament some weeks ago…

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