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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1929

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Victorian Parliament Private Bill Passed About Secret Ballots Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 6 September 1929 · page 3

A private bill introduced by Mr. Hogan, leader of the Opposition in the Victorian Parliament, yesterday to make secret ballot elections…

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Arbitration Bill in Federal Parliament Mr. E. G. Theodore's Speech

Barrier Miner · Friday 6 September 1929 · page 2

The following is taken from the speech by Mr. E. G. Theodore, deputy leader of the Opposition, in the House of Representatives on August 28 on the…

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State Politics Elections Are Likely in May of Next Year Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 September 1929 · page 1

In well-informed Ministerial circles the belief is expressed that the State general elections will be held in May next. Official Labor has been…

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Luncheon to Mr. Bruce Government Prepared For," an Early Election Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 September 1929 · page 1

Speaking at a complimentary luncheon tendered him by city business men yesterday, Mr. S. M. Bruce, the Prime Minister, expressed the…

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State Parliament Bill for Reconstitution of Legislative Council Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 September 1929 · page 1

Mr. T. R. Bavin, the Premier, said yesterday that a bill to reform the Legislative Council will be introduced as soon as possible after Parliament…

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A.L.P. Officials State Party Ready for Election Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 September 1929 · page 1

Mr. S. Bird, general secretary of the A.L.P., stated last night that the A.L.P. is in complete readiness for an election. The candidates in the last…

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Impracticable to Hold Election Under 10 Weeks Electoral Officer's View, Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 September 1929 · page 1

Mr. R. H. Allara, Chief Commonwealth Electoral Officer, said last night that to hold a Federal election in under 10 weeks would he utterly…

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Fixing Date for Election Method to Be Adopted in Event of Dissolution Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 September 1929 · page 1

A general election can be held 14 days after a dissolution. An election, however, has never been held so soon. The usual period is from 38 to 42 days…

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S.A. Laborites Welcome an Early Election Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 September 1929 · page 1

The Labor party in South Australia will welcome an election. It is expected that all sitting members will be nominated. A conference will be…

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Mr. Marks to Be Opposed by Nationalist Candidate Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 September 1929 · page 1

It is understood that Mr. W. M. Marks will be opposed for Wentworth by a Nationalist…

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Queensland Parliament Members Suspended Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Thursday 12 September 1929 · page 1

During the debate on the Address-in-Reply in the House of Assembly last night four Labor members, Messrs. F. Bulcock, S. Rassington. Cooper and G…

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Candidates Mentioned for Probable Election Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 12 September 1929 · page 1

A telegram has been sent to Mr. Harris, who opposed Mr. P. G. Stewart in the Wimmera electorate last election, to again contest the seat…

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Reduction of Members Proposed in S.A. Parliament the Premier's Proposal Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 12 September 1929 · page 1

Probably as soon as Parliament resumes after show week Mr. R. L. Butler, the Premier, will bring in a bill aiming at the appointment of a…

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Caulfield Cup Candidates

Barrier Miner · Thursday 12 September 1929 · page 4

Albanian, Karuma, High Syce and The Happy Warrior, the four most fancied, at the time, candidates for the Caulfield Cup competed at the V.A.T.C…

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Latest News Issue the Dissolution the Action of Mr. Bruce Cheered by Supporters October 19 Mentioned As Date for Election Canberra

Barrier Miner · Thursday 12 September 1929 · page 4

The announcement of Mr. S. M. Bruce at a meeting of the Nationalist and Country parties to-day regarding a dissoluton was received with cheers,…

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Latest News Issue Workers' Compensation Bill to Be Proceeded with When State Parliament Meets Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 13 September 1929 · page 4

The State Cabinet decided to-day to proceed with the Workers' Compensation Amendment Bill, when Parliament meets, at the stage it had reached at the time of prorogation. After a lengthy discussion in the Legislative Council on March 25 on…

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The Country Party Ready. for an Early Election Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 13 September 1929 · page 1

Mr. Munro, the secretary of the New South Wales Country Party, said yesterday that his organisation is fully prepared for an election. He said…

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The Dissolution Probable Date of Elections Saturday, October 12 Old Rolls to Be Used Canberra

Barrier Miner · Friday 13 September 1929 · page 1

It is understood that the Federal elections will be held on Saturday, October 12. Mr. S. M. Brace, the Prime Minister, has announced that…

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Election Date Polling on October 12 Nominations Close October 1 Mr. Bruce's Policy Speech to Be Made on September 23 Mr. Scullin on September 24

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 September 1929 · page 1

Mr. S. M. Bruce the Prime Minister, announced last night that the elections will be held on October. 12. The writs will be issued on September 23 and…

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The Following Appeared in To-day's Afternoon Issue Election Date Polling on October 12 Nominations Close October 1 Mr. Bruce's Policy Speech to Be Made on September 23 Mr. Scullin on September 24 Canberra

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 September 1929 · page 2

Mr. S. M. Bruce, the Prime Minister, announced last night that the elections will be held on October 12. The writs will be issued on September 23 and…

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