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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1928

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South African Politics Women's Suffrage Bill in Union Parliament (A.p.a. Message.) Capetown, February 3

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 February 1928 · page 1

After seven unsuccessful attempts extending over a number of years supporters of women's suffrage succeeded to-day in the Union Parliament in…

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Commonwealth Electoral Rolls. Preparation of the Rolls for Exhibition and for the forthcoming General Election

Western Grazier · Saturday 4 February 1928 · page 2

The Divisional Returning Officer for Darling (Mr E. D. Senior) advises that an amalgamated supplemental roll for each Subdivision of the…

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British Politics No General Election in 1928 Says Mr. Winston Churchill No Tax Reduction (A.p.a. Message.) London, February 3

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 February 1928 · page 1

Mr. Winston Churchill, Chancellor of the Exchequer, in a speech at Birmingham made it clear that the income tax would not be reduced in…

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British Politics No General Election in 1928 Says Mr, Winston Churchill No Tax Reduction (A.p.a. Message.) London, February 3

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 February 1928 · page 2

Mr. Winston Churchill, Chancellor of the Exchequer, in a speech at Birmingham made it clear that the income tax would not be reduced in…

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Tusmanian Politics General Elections in May Hobart

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 February 1928 · page 1

It is expected that the general elections for the State House of Assembly will be held about the end of May…

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Politics in Italy No More General Elections or Political Meetings (A.p.a. Message.) RomeN February 4

Barrier Miner · Monday 6 February 1928 · page 1

After a speech by Signor Mussolini, the Premier, the Fascist Grand Council adopted the text of a scheme for a new Parliamentary chamber. It is…

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Latest News Issue. Federal Politics Mr. Bruce Not Afraid of His Election Chances Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 6 February 1928 · page 4

Mr. S. M. Bruce, thex Prime Minister, replying to ail announcement that the Federal Labor Party intended to make a great effort to defeat him at…

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Queen Not to Attend OrENLNG of Parliament (A.p.a. Message.) London, February 6

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 7 February 1928 · page 1

Owing to the Queen suffering from a cold it is considered inadvisable that she should attend the opening of Parliament to-morrow…

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The Following Appeared —In— Yesterday's Latest Issue. Federal Politics Mr. Bruce Not Afraid De His Election Chances Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 7 February 1928 · page 4

Mr. S. M. Bruce, the Prime Minister, replying to an announcement that the Federal Labor Party intended to make a great effort to defeat him at…

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Federal Politics Mr. Manning Says Elections Are Likely in November Bathurst

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 7 February 1928 · page 1

Addressing the Bathurst branch of the Nationalist Association nt its annual meeting Mr. A. G. Manning, M.H.R., predicted that the next…

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British Parliament Opened by the King (A.p.a. Message.) London, February 7

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 8 February 1928 · page 1

Parliament was opened to-day by King George. The King in his opening speech said:—"Our relations with foreign Powers continue to be…

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British Politics Absence of Queen Mary at Opening of Parliament (A.p.a. Message.) London, February 7

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 8 February 1928 · page 1

To-morrow will be the first time since King George's accession that Queen Mary has not attended the opening of Parliament. Her absence has created…

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Farmers and Settlers Oppose Proposed Election Pact Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 8 February 1928 · page 2

At a meeting at Wagga of the council of the Farmers and Settlers' Association a resolution was carried against the proposed election pact with the…

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Labor Party Preparing for the Next Elections Statement by Mr. Webster Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 8 February 1928 · page 2

Mr. Webster, president of the A.L.P., said yesterday that Labor is concentrating on the coming Federal elections. "Should it gain the…

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Federal Politics Mr. Mahony Candidate for Senate Selection Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 13 February 1928 · page 1

Mr. W. G. Mahony, who resigned the Dalley seat in the House of Representatives to make room for Mr. E. G. Theodore, has suhmitted himself…

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U.S.A. Presidency Mr. Hoover a Candidate (A.p.a. Message.) Vancouver, February 13

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 14 February 1928 · page 1

A Washington message states that Mr. H. C. Hoover, Secretary of Commerce, made an open declaration of his candidacy for the Republican party's…

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Labor Selects Candidate for Wollondilly Seat Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 15 February 1928 · page 1

The A.L.P. has selected Mr. D. Chalker as Labor candidate for the Wollondilly by-election…

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Parliament to Pass Motion of Condolence (A.p.a. Message.) London, February 15

Barrier Miner · Thursday 16 February 1928 · page 2

After questions had been disposed of in the House of Commons to-day Mr. S. Baldwin, the Prime Minister, gave notice of his intention to move…

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Federal Politics Mr. Charlton to Begin His Election Campaign Canberra

Barrier Miner · Thursday 16 February 1928 · page 4

It was announced to-day that Mr. M. Charlton, leader of the Parliamentary Labor party, intends to start an electioneering campaign tour of the…

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Wollondilly Election Polling on March 3 Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 18 February 1928 · page 1

There are only two nominations for the Wollondilly seat by-election, which will be held on March 3. They are:— Daniel Edward Chalker, farmer, of…

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