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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1929

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British Elections the State of Parties Six Seats to Be Filled (Special to "The Miner.") London, June 4

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 June 1929 · page 1

The result in the Orkney and Shetland division, announced to-day was as follows:—Sir Robert Milton (Liberal), 8256; Major Spence…

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Australian-born Woman One of Elected Candidates (Special to "The Miner.") London, May 31

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 June 1929 · page 1

A [?]ly historic figure is Dr. Mar[?] Phillips, the first Australian born woman to enter the House of Commons. Dr. Phillips is chief woman…

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British Elections New British Cabinet Is Not Yet Completed Labor's Victory Fund (Special to "The Miner.") London, June 5

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 June 1929 · page 1

After a meeting of the Labor party executive it was learned that the formation of the new Cabinet has not been completed. It is probable that an…

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British Elections Four Members Are Known of the New Cabinet Dominion Preferences to Receive Attention (Special to "The Miner.") London, June 6

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 June 1929 · page 1

According to a London newspaper four members of the new Labor Government to be led by Mr. Ramsay Macdonald are known. They are Mr…

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City Council Vacancy A.l.p. to Have a Ballot to Select a Candidate

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 June 1929 · page 1

The ballot for the selection of a Labor candidate to contest the municipal by-election caused by the resignation of Alderman Millard will open…

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Latest News Issue British Elections First Portfolios Allotted in New Labor Ministry M. Arthur Henderson to Be Foreign Secretary (Special to "The Miner.") London, June 6

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 June 1929 · page 4

The latest news regarding the new labor ministry is that Mr. Arthur Henderson is to be Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, in which position…

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Federal Parliament May Reopen in August Canberra

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 June 1929 · page 8

It Is considered likely that the Fedral Parliament will be reopened on the first Wednesday in August…

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Federal Parliament May Reopen in August Canberra

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 June 1929 · page 1

It is considered likely that the Federal Parliament will be reopened on tho first Wednesday in August…

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Dean Inge on the Election

Western Grazier · Saturday 8 June 1929 · page 2

A London message—Politics are an expensive and futile game; we would all be better off under a capable Director, writes Dean Inge in an article on the…

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British Elections First Portfolios Allotted Tn New Labor Ministry Mr. Arthur Henderson to Be Foreign Secretary (Special to "The Miner") London, June 6

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 June 1929 · page 6

The latest news regarding the new Labor ministry is that Mr. Arthur Henderson is to be Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, in which position…

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Federal Govt. and Arbitration Lively Time Is Predicted When Parliament Meets Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 10 June 1929 · page 1

Mr. J. H. Scullin, Federal Labor leader, predicts a lively time for the Bruce Page Government when the question of the abolition of the Federal…

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Mr. M'intosh's Position As a Labor Candidate No Credentials Were Given by State A.L.P. SECRETARY Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 10 June 1929 · page 1

The secretary of the A.L.P., commenting on the action of the women's central organising committee in challenging the right of Mr. H. D…

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City Council Vacancy. Ex-ald. Boundy Selected As the Labor Candidate

Barrier Miner · Monday 10 June 1929 · page 3

About 170 votes were cast in the ballot for the selection of a Labor candidate to contest the municipal byelection caused by the retirement of…

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Parramatta By-election Charges by Labor Leader Were Not Substantiated No Evidence to Support Charge Against Mr. Morrow Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 12 June 1929 · page 1

The report of Judge Coyle. Royal Commissioner, who inquired into the charges of Mr. J. T. Lang, leader of the Labor party, of irregularity and…

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South African Election the Iratest Returns (Special to "The Miner"> Capetown, June 12

Barrier Miner · Thursday 13 June 1929 · page 1

Up till 3 o'clock this morning when the resolts of the 30 seats in the South African elections were known the South Afrnsm Pariy, led by General…

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The City Council Ald. Millard Resigns Election of Successor on Saturday, June 29

Barrier Miner · Thursday 13 June 1929 · page 3

A special meeting of the City Council was held last night, the Mayor presiding. There were also present: Aldermen Johns. Dennis. Cleeland,…

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Proprietary Mine Statement by Member of S.A. Parliament Labor Man's Comment Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Friday 14 June 1929 · page 1

In speaking on the Loan Estimates in the Assembly on Wednesday, Mr. Crosby characterised Mr. L. L. Hill (leader of the Opposition), the only…

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Parramatta By-election Nationalists' Secretary on Commission's Finding Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 14 June 1929 · page 1

Commenting on the finding of the Royal Commission relating to Mr. Lang's charges of malpractice at the Parramatta by-election, the general…

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South African Elections Majority Is Expected for Government Party (Special to "The Miner.") Capetown, June 13

Barrier Miner · Friday 14 June 1929 · page 4

The election results have been po[?]ing in for the past 13 hours amid scense of excitement as it became evident that the Nationalists were sweeping the…

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South African Elections

Western Grazier · Saturday 15 June 1929 · page 2

Capetown, June 13—In the elections the South African Party lead by fifteen over the Nationalists, while the Labour Party have reached eight…

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