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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1929

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Federal Parliament Messrs. Hughes and Mann Expelled by Nationalists Canberra

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 August 1929 · page 1

A sensation was caused late yesterday afternoon by an announcement after the meeting of the Nationalist party that Messrs. W. M. Hughes and…

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New Zealand Parliament No Confidence Motion Opposed by Labor Party Wellington (N.Z.), August 23

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 August 1929 · page 4

A no confidence motion moved against the Government by Mr. Coates was defeated by 47 votes to 24. The Labor party and Independent…

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Latest News Issue Federal Parliament Bill for Abolition of the Arbitration Court Introduced by Mr. Bruce Canberra

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 August 1929 · page 4

A bill to abolish the Commonwealth Arbitration Court was introduced into the House of Representatives to-day by Mr. Bruce, the…

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State Parliament Labor Leader Ill Mr. Scullin Has Pleurisy Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 24 August 1929 · page 1

Mr. J. H. Scullin, leader of the Federal Labor party recovered from an attack of influenza but has now developed pleurisy. Consequently his…

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New Zealand Parliament No Confidence Motion Opposed by Labor Party Wellington (N.Z.), August 23

Barrier Miner · Saturday 24 August 1929 · page 6

A no confidence motion moved against the Government by Mr. Coates was defeated by 47 votes to 24. The Labor party and Independent…

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The Fallowing Appeared in Yesterday's Latest Issue. Federal Parliament Bill for Abolition of the Arbitration Court Introduced by Mr. Bruce Canberra

Barrier Miner · Saturday 24 August 1929 · page 6

A bill to abolish the Commonwealth Arbitration Court was introduced into the House of Representatives to-day by Mr. Bruce, the…

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State Politics the Ashfield Seat Major Jarvie Will Stand If There Is a by Election Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 26 August 1929 · page 4

When asked this morning whether he would again contest the Ashfield seat in the event of a by-election Major Jarvie, M.L.A., replied: "You…

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State Parliament Ashfield Nationalists Endorse Jarvte's Reply Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 27 August 1929 · page 1

A largely-attended meeting of the Ashfield branch of the Nationalist Association last night carried a motion unanimously endorsing Major Jarvie's…

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S.A. Parliament Police Pensions Bill Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 28 August 1929 · page 1

Mr. R. L. Butler, the Premier, in the House of Assembly, yesterday moved the second reading of the bill to increase police pensions from £2 10/…

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Queensland Parliament Proposal of Premier to Reduce Salaries Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 28 August 1929 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly last night the Premier gave notice of his intention to move to reduce members' salaries by £250 a year…

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New Federal Taxes Reference in Parliament to New Amusement Tax Telegrams to Members Resented by Mr. Bruce Canberra

Barrier Miner · Thursday 29 August 1929 · page 1

In the House of Representatives yesterday Mr. West (Labor) asked the Prime Minister if the members will be given an early opportunity to…

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Debate on Abolition in Federal Parliament Canberra

Barrier Miner · Friday 30 August 1929 · page 6

Speaking on the Arbitration debate in the House of Representatives yesterday Mr. Archdale Parkhill said:— "When one side repudiates arbitration…

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Members' Salaries Reduced in Queensland Parliament Carried Without Debate Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Friday 30 August 1929 · page 2

In the Queensland Legislative Assembly yesterday a motion providing for a reduction of the salaries of Ministers and members was carried on a…

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Federal Parliament Question About the Saving by Repeal of Arbitration Canberra

Barrier Miner · Friday 30 August 1929 · page 1

In the House of Representatives yesterday Mr. J. G. Latham, the Attorney-General, informed Mr. Collins that the estimated saving on administrative…

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Victorian Politics Premier Advises Electors to Be Ready for an Election Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 30 August 1929 · page 1

In addressing a meeting at Murrumbeena Sir William M'Pherson, the Premier of Victoria, said the electors should he prepared for an election…

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Debate on Abolition in Federal Parliament Canberra

Barrier Miner · Saturday 31 August 1929 · page 1

Speaking on the Arbitration debate in the House of Representatives yesterday Mr. Archdale Parkhill said:— "When one side repudiates arbitration…

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Parliament to Be Asked to Declare Seat Vacant Premier Determined the Labor Candidate May Be Mr. M'tiernan Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 2 September 1929 · page 1

Mr. T. R. Bavin, the Premier, is determined to carry out his decision to ask Parliament to declare Major Jarvie's seat vacant. He feels, that…

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Motion of Censure in Queensland Parliament Defeated by 36 Votes to 20 Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 September 1929 · page 3

What amounted to a censure motion on the Government in the Queensland Parliament was defeated by 36 votes to 20…

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Mr. Jeanes, of Adelaide Mentioned As Candidate Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 September 1929 · page 2

Dr. C. E. Dolling, who was reported yesterday as being a candidate for the position of manager of the Australian Test team, stated to-day that there…

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Victoria Politics Early Election Likely States the Premier Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 September 1929 · page 3

In an address to the Australian Women's National League yesterday Sir William M'Pherson, the Premier of Victoria, expressed his belief that an…

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