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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1929

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The Elections Prime Minister Supported by Women Nationalists Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 September 1929 · page 1

The executive of the Lindfield women's branch of the National Association carried a resolution reaffirming their loyal support of the Prime…

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Mr. M'tiernan Selected As Candidate for Parkes Refused to Offer Himself Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 September 1929 · page 1

It has transpired that last night 28 delegates in the Parkes Electorate Council selected Mr. E. A. M'Tiernan as the Labor candidate for Parkes…

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Ashfield By-election on October 5 or October 12 Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 September 1929 · page 1

The by-election for the Ashfield State seat is expected to be held on October 5 or October 12…

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Ashfield By-election Polling on October 5. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 September 1929 · page 1

The writ for the Ashfield by election will be issued to-day. Nominations will close next Tuesday, polling day will be October 5, and the writ is…

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Victim Parliament Secret Ballot Measure Rejected by Upper House Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 September 1929 · page 1

The Victorian Legislative Assembly recently passed a bill designed to ensure absolute secrecy of ballots. When the measure was submitted to the…

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State Parliament Leader of Opposition Moves a Censure Motion Debate Is Adjourned Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 September 1929 · page 1

After a tour hours speech, in the Legislative Assembly yesterday Mr. J. T. Lang, leader of the Opposition, moved the following censure motion by…

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N.S.W. Labor Candidates No Labor Opponents for Messrs. Hughes & MARKS Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 September 1929 · page 1

The A.L.P. executive, which last night considerer nominations for the forthcoming elections, refused to endorse candidates to oppose Messrs. Hughes…

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The Elections Policy Speech of Mr. Bruce Delivered Last Night Enthusiastic Reception

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 September 1929 · page 1

For the second time during his term as Prime Minister Mr. S. M. Bruce last night delivered his policy speech in a picture theatre at Dandenong,…

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Salaries of Members Go on During Election Canberra

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 September 1929 · page 1

At one time an election meant a small credit to the Commonwealth by the saving made in the salaries of members during the period between the…

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State Parliament Premier Bavin's Reply to the Attack of Mr. Lang Censure Motion Defeated Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 September 1929 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly last night Mr. T. R. Bavin, the Premier, defended the Government against Mr. Lang's attack. "So far as the coal…

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The Elections Labor Leader Delivers Hes Party Policy Speech Summary of Platform

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 September 1929 · page 1

Mr. J. H. Scullin, leader of the Federal Labor Party, last night at the Richmond (Melbourne) Town Hall enunciated the policy of his party…

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A Nationalist Candidate From "National Voter":—

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 September 1929 · page 2

With all respect to Mr. F. G. White, who, according to last night's "Miner" has advised against running a Nationalist candidate at the Federal election,…

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Latest Issue the Elections Mr. Cook Is Determined To Contest Indi Seat Instructions to Friends (Special to "The Miner.") London, September 19

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 September 1929 · page 4

Mr. Robert Cook has sent the following cable to friends in Australia:- "If I fail to secure the official nomination of the Country party for Indi…

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Telegrams the Federal Election. Polling Day, October 12. Nominations Close, October 1

Western Grazier · Saturday 21 September 1929 · page 3

Prime Minister Bruce, in his policy speech at Dandenong, Victoria, said there was only one issue to be fought, namely that of industrial arbitration…

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Ashfield By-election No Candidate Endorsed by Nationalist Party Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 September 1929 · page 1

The executive of the Nationalist Association, decided yesterday not to endorse any candidate for the Ashfield by-election. It is probable therefore…

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Ashfield By-election No Candidate Endorsed by Nationalist Party Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 September 1929 · page 1

The executive of the Nationalist Association decided yesterday not to endorse any candidate for the Ashfield by-election. It is probable therefore…

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Public Servants' Decision Will Support Candidates Against Govt. Proposals Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 September 1929 · page 1

At a meeting of Federal public servants of New South Wales at the Trades Hall last night it was decided to support the candidates who opposed…

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The Elections Mr. W. M. Hughes Is Attacked by the Prime Minister Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 September 1929 · page 1

Speaking in support of Dr. Nott's candidature for North Sydney in the Chatswood Town Hall last night, Mr. S. M. Bruce, the Prime Minister,…

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No Labor Party Candidates for N. SYDNEY & Wentworth Mr. Parkhill's Comment Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 September 1929 · page 1

Mr. Archdale Parkhill, the Nationalist campaign director, said that the failure of the Labor party to select candidates for North Sydney and…

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The Elections Mr. Cook Is Determined To Contest Indi Seat Instructions to Friends (Special to "The Miner.") London, Saptember 19

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 September 1929 · page 6

Mr. Robert Cook has sent the following cable to friends in Australia:- "If I fail to secure the official nomination of the Country party for Indi…

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