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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1928

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Bert Hinkler Questions in Parliament About Aerial Mails Mr. Bruce to See Airman Canberra

Barrier Miner · Saturday 3 March 1928 · page 2

In reply to questions in the House of Representatives, Air. H. M. Bruce, the Prime Minister, said that he will have an interview with Bert Hinkler…

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Wollondilly Election Nationalist Candidate Is Again Successful Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 5 March 1928 · page 1

The by election to fill the vacancy in the Wollondilly electorate, owing to the resignation of Sir George Fuller, resulted in a win for Mr. M. Morton,…

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U.S.A. Presidency Senator Walsh Mentioned As Democratic Candidate (A.p.a. Message.) Montreal, March 3

Barrier Miner · Monday 5 March 1928 · page 1

A San Franciso message says that the bitter animosity between Messrs. M'Adoo and Smith which turned the 1924 Democratic Convention into a…

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Wollondilly Election the Final Returns Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 5 March 1928 · page 4

Following are the final Wollondilly figures:—M. Morton, 5636; D. Chalker. 3631; informal, 154. The majority for Morton was 2055…

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State Parliament to Meet on April 17 Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 6 March 1928 · page 4

The State Cabinet decided to-day that Parliament will reassemble on April 17…

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An Election Muddle a Decision Sought. (Special to "The Miner") London, March 2

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 6 March 1928 · page 1

The "Daily Mail"-says that the Irish Free State Parliament has asked the committee of privileges and procedure to decide whether James Larkin…

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Wollondilly Election Party Leaders' Comment Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 6 March 1928 · page 2

Referring last night to the Wollondilly by-election Mr. T. R. Bavin, the Premier, said that the result was very satisfactory and was a…

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Polish Elections Makshal Pilsudski May Form Coalition Warsaw, March 6

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 7 March 1928 · page 1

The Polish elections have been concluded The final returns give the Pilsudski party 128 seats out of 444. Assuming the support of the 56…

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City Council Vacancy Election on March 24

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 7 March 1928 · page 2

A special meeting of the City Council was held last night to receive the resignation of Alderman S. J. J. Davey and to make arrangements for the…

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Federal Parliament Prime Minister's Reply Regarding Unemployment Canberra

Barrier Miner · Thursday 8 March 1928 · page 1

There was a surprise in the House of Representatives yesterday when Mr. D. C. M'Grath (Labor) withdrew his motion for an adjournment of the…

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Federal Parliament Amendment Is Moved to Finance Agreement Bill Canberra

Barrier Miner · Thursday 8 March 1928 · page 1

In the House of Representatives yesterday Mr. M. Charlton, leader of the Opposition, moved an amendment to a motion for the second reading…

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English By-election Woman Heads Poll (A.p.a. Message.) London, Marcy 7

Barrier Miner · Thursday 8 March 1928 · page 1

The St. Ives by-election, held as a result of Mr. Hawke, K.C. (Conservative), being, appointed to a judgeship, resulted as follow:—Mrs. Walter…

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Federal Parliament Three Weeks' Adjournment to Be Made on March 30 Canberra

Barrier Miner · Friday 9 March 1928 · page 1

It was announced yesterday that the Federal Parliament will adjourn on Marah 30 for Easter and reassemble three weeks later…

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Federal Parliament Anglo-egyptian Treaty Papers Are Tabled by the Prime Minister Canberra

Barrier Miner · Friday 9 March 1928 · page 1

Mr. S. M. Bruce, the Prime Minister, in the House of Representatives yesterday tabled papers relating to the Anglo-Egyptian treaty. He said that…

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London County Council Result of Election Reform Party Leads (A.p.a. Message.) London, March 9

Barrier Miner · Saturday 10 March 1928 · page 1

The first results of the London County Council elections show that the municipal reform party gained three seats and lost 10. Laborites gained…

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Federal Elections Country Party Meetings to Be Held in Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 12 March 1928 · page 1

Dr. Earle Page, the Commonwealth Treasurer, has [?]ert. Canberra for Melbourne, where he will attend conferences of Country Party interests to be…

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City Council Vacancy Mr. A. E. Millard Selected As Labor Candidate

Barrier Miner · Monday 12 March 1928 · page 3

At the special meeting of the District Assemoly of the A.L.P. yesterday Mr. A. E. (Bert) Millard was selected as the Labor candidate for the…

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Two Labor Candidates for A.l.p. Selection Ballot Messrs. Blakeley & Considine

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 13 March 1928 · page 1

Mr. A. E. Huckell returning officer, reported to a special meeting of the District Assembly of the A.L.P. last night that the following nominations…

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Federal Politics Country Party Opposition to the Election Pact Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 13 March 1928 · page 1

At the annual meeting of the Australian Country Party Association held in Melbourne yesterday several delegates strongly opposed the proposed…

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City Council Vacancy National Citizens' Assn. Will Not Run Candidate

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 14 March 1928 · page 3

A meeting of the National Citizens' Association was held in connection with the extraordinary vacancy in the City Council…

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