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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1929

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The Elections State Treasurer Speaks on Behalf of Mr. Marr Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 October 1929 · page 1

Speaking in support of Mr. C. W. Marr at Canterbury last night Mr. B. S. Stevens, the State Treasurer, said that the real issue which emerged from…

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The Elections State Treasurer Speaks on Behalf of Mr. Marr Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 October 1929 · page 2

Speaking in support of Mr. C. W. Marr at Canterbury last night Mr. B. S. Stevens, the State Treasurer, said that the real issue which emerged from…

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Tasmanian Parliament a Vacancy Filled Launceston

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 October 1929 · page 1

Major T. H. Davies hag been elected to fill the vacancy for Bass in the State Parliament caused by the resignation of Mr. Alan Guy, who is…

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The Elections Address by Mr. Scullin at a Sydney Dinner Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 October 1929 · page 1

The Federal elections were practically the only topic at the annual eight-hour dinner held at the Trades Hall on Saturday night. The guest…

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Big Mime Check Weighers Election of Officers

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 October 1929 · page 3

The following is reprinted from the W.I.U. newspaper:- At a meeting of contractors of the Proprietary mine, held at the Trades…

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The Elections Mr. Bruce in Adelaide Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 October 1929 · page 4

"Has the Federal Government been extravagant?" This question was asked and answered by Mr. S. M. Bruce, the Brime Minister, when…

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Ashfield By-election Major Jarvie Re Elected Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 October 1929 · page 3

Major Jarvie (Nationalist), who resigned from the Legislative Assembly following on the bus bribery charges, was re-elected at Ashfield on Saturday…

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The Elections Bishop Crotty's Sermon on Party Politics Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 8 October 1929 · page 1

Bishop Crotty in a sermon at All Saints' Cathedral, Bathurst, dealt with what he termed the degradation of party politics. Australians, he said,…

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S.b.h.j.c. Meeting Election of Officers

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 8 October 1929 · page 2

At the meeting of the South Broken Hill Jockey Club last night the following officers were appointed:—Chairman, Mr. W. Nicholas; delegates to…

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Mount Isa an Alleged Scandal Member's Complaint in Queensland Parliament Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 9 October 1929 · page 3

"The member for "Warrego has tried to make out that everything was above board, but I consider it was one of the biggest scandals on record," said Mr…

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The Elections Returning Officer's Request of Electors of Darling

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 9 October 1929 · page 1

Mr. C. Starling, divisional returning officer for Darling, has compiled a last of rules which should be observed by electors for the smooth working of the…

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The Elections Mr. Theodore Agrees with Timber Strikers Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 9 October 1929 · page 4

Mr. E. G. Theodoro. in a speech today. said he heartily agreed with the action taken by the timber workers of Australia. He believed in arbitration,…

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Local Arrangements for Polling on Saturday Candidates and How to Vote

Barrier Miner · Thursday 10 October 1929 · page 1

Mr. C. Starling, divisional returning officer, stated to-day that reports had been received from electoral officers that everything is in readiness for…

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Jervois Field Question in S.A. Parliament on Safeguarding Public Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 10 October 1929 · page 2

"Will the Premier consider the advisableness of having inquiries made into the Jervois Karige silver-lead field, so that the unfortunate public of South…

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The Elections the North Sydney Seat Sensations Caused To-day by Certain Allegations Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 10 October 1929 · page 1

A sensation was caused to-day by the distribution of a leaflet in the North Sydney electorate signed by J. H. Gleeson. J.P., alleging that he was…

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The Elections the North Sydney Seat Posters About Mr. Hughes Referred to in Court an Injunction Refused Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 10 October 1929 · page 4

In the Equity Court this afternoon an appeal was made on behalf of Mr. W. M. Hughes for an injunction to restrain Mr. Horsfield, the secretary of…

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Polling To-morrow Voting Is Compulsory

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 October 1929 · page 1

The supporters of the respective candidates for the Darline seat at the Federal elections to-morrow, have completed their arrangements, and men…

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The Elections Speaker Bombarded at Queensland Meeting Tomatoes and Eggs Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 October 1929 · page 1

Stormy scenes marked the Nationalist meeting in Teneriffe. Senator Foll had been addressing a turbulent crowd while waiting for Mr. Cameron, and…

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Latest News Issue the Elections Mr. Bruce Is Confident of Government's Return Expects to Gain Five Seats Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 October 1929 · page 4

Mr. S. M. Bruce, the Prime Minister, to-day declared that the Government is confident that it will be returned to power to-morrow. He expects to gain…

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The Local Polling

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 October 1929 · page 1

Throughout the morning there was a continuous and heavy stream of people up and down the stairs of the Town Hall going to and coming from…

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