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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1928

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Federal Parliament Military Force Report Was Presented Yesterday Canberra

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 September 1928 · page 2

The annual report of Sir Harry Chauvel, the Inspector-General of the Australian military forces, was tabled in the House of Representatives…

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Federal Parliament Intentions of Mr. Bruce About a Dissolution Canberra

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 September 1928 · page 6

In the House of Representatives yesterday Mr. S. M. Bruce, the Prime Minister, announced that as soon as the financial proposals are disposed of…

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British Politics the Home Secretary Not to Seek Re-election London, August 30

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 September 1928 · page 1

It is reported that Mr. W. C. Bridgeman, First Lord of the Admiralty, will announce to-morruw that he will not seek re-election to Parliament for the…

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British Politics the Home Secretary Not to Seek Re-election London, August 30

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 September 1928 · page 2

It is reported that Mr. W. C. Bridgeman, First Lord of the Admiralty, will announce to-morrow that he will not seek re-election to Parliament for the…

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Federal Election Postal Voting

Barrier Miner · Monday 3 September 1928 · page 2

To clear up any possible bewilderment at the elections through recent amendments to the Electoral Act, Mr. C. W. Marr, the Minister of Home and…

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Y.m.c.a. Annual Meeting Election of Officers

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 September 1928 · page 3

The twenty-second annual meeting of the Y.M.C.A. was held in the association buildings last night. Mr. T. H. Barson presided…

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Federal Elections Senator Gardiner Likely to Oppose Mr. Theodore Canberra

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 September 1928 · page 1

It is reported that Senator Albert Gardiner will oppose Mr. E. G. Theodore in the Dalley electorate at the forthcoming election…

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U.S.A. Presidency Difference in Tactics of Rival Candidates Washington, August 31

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 September 1928 · page 4

Mr. H. C. Hoover, Secretary of Commerce and Republican candidate for the Presidency and Mr. A. Smith. Governor of New York State and…

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Federal Parliament Continuation of Debate on the State's Debit Bill Canberra

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 September 1928 · page 1

In the House of Representatives the debate on constitutional alterations to the State Debts Bill which provides for the holding of a referendum on the…

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British Trade Unions Unions and Parliament to Be Purged of Communists (A.p.a. Message.) London, September 4

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 September 1928 · page 4

A feature of to-day's proceedings at the annual conference of the Trade Union Congress was the adoption by an overwhelming majority of a…

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Federal Parliament Yesterday's Proceedings Canberra

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 September 1928 · page 1

In the House of Representatives yesterday several hours were spent debating a proposal that before the dissolution of Parliament effective…

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State Politics the Coogee By-election Fixed for September 22 Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 September 1928 · page 2

The Coogee by-election to fill the seat rendered vacant by the death of Mr. H. Goldstein will be held on Saturday, September 22…

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The Senate Election Senator Gardiner States He Will Not Be Candidate Canberra

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 September 1928 · page 1

Senator Gardiner says that he has no intention of contesting the Senate at the forthcoming elections. He said he had not the necessary money. His…

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Federal Elections Warning Given Candidates Regarding Any Donations Canberra

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 September 1928 · page 1

A warning to candidates at the coming Federal elections has been issued by the Chief Electoral officer who points out that the giving, directly or…

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Death of Mr. W. H. LAMBERT (Continued from Page 1.) Federal Parliament Adjourns Till Tuesday Canberra

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 September 1928 · page 4

The Senate and House of Representatives met this morning, and after tributes had been paid to the late Mr. W. H. Lambert by the leaders of the…

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By-election Not Likely Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 September 1928 · page 4

It is officially stated in Sydney that the A.L.P. is not likely to seek a byelection to fill the West Sydney vacancy caused by the death of Mr…

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Death of Mr. W. H. Lambert Federal Parliament Adjourned Till Tuesday Canberra

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 September 1928 · page 6

The Senate and House of Representatives met this morning, and after tributes had been paid to the late Mr. W. H. Lambert by the leaders of the…

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By-election Not Likely Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 September 1928 · page 6

It is officially stated in Sydney that the A.L.P. is not likely to seek a byelection to fill the West Sydney vacancy caused by the death of Mr…

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State Politics Hamilton By-election Labor Candidate Leads Newcastle

Barrier Miner · Monday 10 September 1928 · page 1

The by-election to fill the Hamilton vacancy caused by the death of Mr. D. Murray (Labor) was held on Saturday. The figures at the end of the…

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Federal Parliament National Insurance Bill Is to Be Introduced Electors to Decide Canberra

Barrier Miner · Monday 10 September 1928 · page 1

The Federal Ministry proposes to introduce its national insurance bill into Parliament, this week, to explain its provisions and leave it to the electors…

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