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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1928

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The New Cruisers Question in Parliament

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 September 1928 · page 3

In reply' to a question by Mr. A. Blakeley, deputy leader of the Opposition, in the House of Representatives, the Prime Minister stated that the…

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Federal. Parliament Questions on Assistance in the Coal Industry Canberra

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 September 1928 · page 1

In the House of Representatives Mr. H. S. Gullett, referring to the negotiations now being carried, out to secure a reduction in the price of coal, and…

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Railways Ahd Tramways Repost About Finances Tabled in Parliament Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 September 1928 · page 1

in annual report of the Railway Commissioners tabled in the Legislative Assembly yesterday indicates that there has been no improvement in the…

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State Parliament Censure Motion Defeated Division on Party Lines Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 21 September 1928 · page 1

The debate on Mr. Lang's motion of censure was concluded in the legislative Assembly yesterday, when it was rejected by 42 votes to 38, after…

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Federal Parliament Reference by Mr. Bruce to Prime Minister's Salary Canberra

Barrier Miner · Friday 21 September 1928 · page 1

During the debate on the Estimates in the House of Representatives yesterday. Mr. S. M. Bruce, the Prime Minister, said it was impossible for a…

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Cricket Election Committee for the Coming Tests Members of Committee Not to Write for the Press Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 21 September 1928 · page 3

At a meeting of the Australian Board of Cricket Control held last night it was decided that the selection committee should consist of one…

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A.L.P. Chief Organiser Question in Parliament Canberra

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 September 1928 · page 6

In the House of Representatives yesterday Mr. W. G. Gibson, the Postmaster-General, in answer to a question, said that Mr. A. J. M'Pherson,…

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Federal Parliament Bitter All Night Debate on Transport Workers' Bill Pension for Mr. Kell Canberra

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 September 1928 · page 2

The House of Representatives did not rise until just before dawn to-day after a bitter debate on the Transport Workers' Bill. The final reading…

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Transport Workers' Bill in Federal Parliament Prime Minister's Speech Protection Is Offered for Registered Workers Canberra

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 September 1928 · page 2

In the House of Representatives yesterday Mr. S. M. Bruce, the Prime Ministr, proceeded with the Transport Workers', Bill, which was brought down…

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Transport Workers' Bill in Federal Parliament Prime Minister's Speech Protection Is Offered for Registered Workers Canberra

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 September 1928 · page 1

In the House of Representative yesterday Mr. S. M. Bruce, the Prime Ministr, proceeded with the Transport Workers' Bill, which was brought down…

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Federal Elections Mr. Charlton to Retire Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 September 1928 · page 1

Mr. Matthew Charlton, M.H.R., who resigned the leadership of the Federal Labor Party early this year because of ill health, notified the executive of the…

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Federal Elections Mr. Charlton to Retire Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 September 1928 · page 2

Mr. Matthew Charlton, M.H.R., who resigned the leadership of the Federal Labor Party early this year because of ill health, notified the executive of the…

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Federal Elections Rolls'on Exhibition

Barrier Miner · Monday 24 September 1928 · page 1

Mr. C. Starling, divisional returning officer for Darling, advises that the Commonwealth electoral rolls to be used at the forthcoming general…

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Federal Elections Mr. Bruce's Programme

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 25 September 1928 · page 4

The itinerary of the Prime Minister's election campaign is as follows (says a Canberra message in the "Register"):—October 8: Dandenong…

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Federal Elections Mr. Blakeley's Campaign

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 25 September 1928 · page 2

Mr. A. Blakeley, M.H.R,, for Darling, arrived by the express this morning from Condobolin, where he last night addressed a meeting of electors…

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Federal Elections Darling Seat Candidate Not Yet Chosen by National Association Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 26 September 1928 · page 4

The National Association advises that no candidate has yet been chosen to oppose Mr. A. Blakeley for Darling…

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State Parliament Business of the Session Has Started in Earnest Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 26 September 1928 · page 1

Members of the Legislative Assembly yesterday waited on the Lieutenant-Governor, Sir William Cullen, at Government House and presented to him…

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Federal Elections Major Bullock May Stand for the Darling Seat

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 26 September 1928 · page 2

The name of Major Bullock, of Rylstone, has been mentioned as the Nationalist candidate for Darling in opposition to Mr. A. Blakeley, M.H.R.,…

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State Parliament Business Done Yesterday Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 September 1928 · page 1

The following business was transacted in the Legislative Assembly yesterday: — Report on Bush Fires. — Mr. A. Bruntnell, the Chief…

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State Basic Wage Question in Parliament Dr. Evatt Criticised Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 September 1928 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday Mr. Olde (Labor, Leichhardt) asked Mr. T. R. Bavin, the Premier, whether he. would assure the House…

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