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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1928

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Federal Politics Government Parties and the Election Pact Dr. Page Is Gratified at Country Party Adoption Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 14 March 1928 · page 2

"The decision arrived at by the Australian Country Party Association to endorse the election arrangement suggested by Mr. S. M. Bruce, the Prime…

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Bert Hinkler Paid a Visit Yesterday to Federal Parliament Soldiers League Movement for an Increased Grant Canberra

Barrier Miner · Friday 16 March 1928 · page 1

Bert Hinkler visited Parliament House yesterday and was given a seat near the Speaker. The New South Wales members of…

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[?] a Motion Talked Out in Federal Parliament Canberra

Barrier Miner · Saturday 17 March 1928 · page 1

In the House of Representatives yesterday Mr. J. E. Fenton moved the adjournment to discuss the movement of the large broadcasting companies…

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Broadcasting a Motion Talked Out in Federal Parliament Canberra

Barrier Miner · Saturday 17 March 1928 · page 2

In the House of Representatives yesterday Mr. J. E. Fenton moved the adjournment to discuss the movement of the large broadcasting companies…

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Mayoral Election. Alderman T. P. BROWN, First Citizen

Western Grazier · Saturday 17 March 1928 · page 2

A special meeting of the Council was held on Tuesday, called for the purpose of electing a Mayor in place of the late Aid. W. E. Baker…

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The Nicaraguan Revolt 1000 U.S.A. Marines Sent to Supervise Elections (A.p.a. Message.) Montreal, March 16

Barrier Miner · Monday 19 March 1928 · page 1

Mr. C. P. Wilbur, Secretary of the Navy, has announced that 1000 additional marines will be sent to Nicaragua, bringing the total United States…

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Football League Annual Meeting Election of Officers Season to Open on April 21

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 21 March 1928 · page 3

The annual meeting of the Football League was held last night Mr. E. K. Lean presiding. There were also present, Messrs. S. L. Newton and A…

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Australian Exhibition Parliament to Approve Canberra

Barrier Miner · Thursday 22 March 1928 · page 1

It is probable that a bill to obtain parliamentary approval for the Australian Exhibition at Centennial Park in 1931 will be introduced into the…

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Revolt in Nicaragua October Elections Under U.S.A. Supervision (A.p.a. Message.) New York, March [?]1

Barrier Miner · Thursday 22 March 1928 · page 1

A managan (Nicaragua) message states that President Diaz has signed a decree establishing United States supervision for the October elections at…

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Carpenters and Joiners Election of Officers

Barrier Miner · Thursday 22 March 1928 · page 3

A meeting of the Carpenters and Joiners Society was held at the Trades Hall last night, when Mr. M. P. Considine gave an address on the…

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Federal Parliament Public Works Authorised Canberra

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 March 1928 · page 4

The members of the House of Representatives to-day carried a resolution authorising the immediate commencement of a number of public…

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Federal Parliament No Confidence Motion Over the Abrahams's Case Moved by Mr. Brennan Canberra

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 March 1928 · page 1

In the House of Representatives yesterday Mr. Frank Brennan moved his censure motion attacking the Government over its conduct in the…

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Federal Parliament Public Works Authorised Canberra

Barrier Miner · Saturday 24 March 1928 · page 8

The members of the House of Representatives to-day carried a resolution authorising the immediate commencement of a number of public…

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General Cables German Elections Likely Next May (A.p.a. Message.) London, March 23

Barrier Miner · Saturday 24 March 1928 · page 2

A Berlin message says that the Reichstag will be dissolved on March 31. An election appears certain on May 20…

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U.S.A. Presidency Mr. Coolidge's Refusal to Stand for Re-election Washington, March 21

Barrier Miner · Saturday 24 March 1928 · page 2

President Coolidge, in reply to a resolution passed by the Republican Stats Central Committee bf Wyoming, has declined to accede to the…

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U.S.A. Presidency Mr. Coolidge's Refusal to Stand for Re-election Washington, March 21

Barrier Miner · Saturday 24 March 1928 · page 1

President Coolidge, in reply to a resolution passed by the Republican State Central Committee of Wyoming, has declined to accede to the…

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General Cables German Elections Likely Next May (A.p.a. Message.) London, March 23

Barrier Miner · Saturday 24 March 1928 · page 1

A Berlin message says that the Reichstag will be dissolved on March 31. An election appears certain on May 20…

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Federal Parliament Session to End Friday Canberra

Barrier Miner · Monday 26 March 1928 · page 1

Mr. S. M. Bruce, the Prime Minister, expects that the present Federal session will end on Friday. The new session will open about the middle of…

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State Premier Indisposed to Undergo an Operation Opening of Parliament Likely to Be Postponed Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 26 March 1928 · page 4

Mr. T. R. Bavin, the Premier, who for some time has been indisposed, will enter a private hospital to-night to undergo an operation. As a result he…

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The Anglican Church Scarcity of Candidates (A.p.a. Message.) London, March 24

Barrier Miner · Monday 26 March 1928 · page 4

"The world to-day needs a faithful fulfilment of women's normal natural functions. It desperately needs, but cannot get female priests and bishops,"…

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