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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1929

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The Local Polling

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 October 1929 · page 2

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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The Elections the North Sydney Seat Writs for Libel Issued by Socialist Candidate Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 October 1929 · page 1

Ernest Edward Judd. Socialist candidate for North. Sydney, has issued three writs, each for £10,000. damages, for alleged libel. They are directed…

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The Elections the North Sydney Seat Writs for Libel Issued by Socialist Candidate Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 October 1929 · page 2

Ernest Edward Judd. Socialist candidate for North Sydney, has issued three writs, each for £10,000 damages. for alleged libel. They are directed…

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Candidate's Experience Motor Car Crashes Bendigo

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 October 1929 · page 1

Mr. R. V. Keane, the Labor candidate for Bendigo, had a sensational experience while motoring at night to Elmore to address a meeting…

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Question on Immigration Candidate's Reply Perth

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 October 1929 · page 1

Mr. H. K. Watson, Nationalist candidate opposing Mr. J. Curtin for Fremantle; went to the Harbor this morning to address wharf laborers at…

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Candidate's Experience Motor Car Crashes Bendigo

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 October 1929 · page 2

Mr. R. V. Keane, the Labor candidate for Bendigo, had a sensational experience while motoring at night to Elmore to address a meetings. The car…

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Question on Immigration Candidate's Reply Perth

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 October 1929 · page 2

Mr. H. K. Watson, Nationalist candidate opposing Mr. J. Curtin for Fremantle, went to the Harbor this morning to address wharf laborers at…

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The Polling

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 October 1929 · page 1

In the following list N. stands for Nationalist, C.P. for Country party, Lab. for the Australian Labor Party, Lib. for Liberal, Ind. N. for…

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Darling Polling Mr. Blakeley's Big Majority

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 October 1929 · page 1

Although interest in the Federal elections was very keen, Mr. C. Starling, returning officer for Darling, said polling passed off very quietly at all…

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The New Parliament May Meet on November 13 Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 October 1929 · page 1

It is reported that the new Parliament will meet at Canberra on November 13. The writs of the election are returnable on November 12, and it is…

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Latest News Issue Federal Elections Arbitration Proposals Meeting to Be Convened of All State Premiers Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 October 1929 · page 4

A meeting of the State Government parties was held to-day after which Mr. T. R Bavin, the Premier, announced that he would ask all State…

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Candidates Lose Deposits Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 October 1929 · page 1

Sixteen of the candidates who stood for election have lost their deposit of £25. They failed to poll over one-fifth of the total, first preferences…

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The Y.m.c.a. Board Election of Officers

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 October 1929 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Y.M.C.A Board of Management, was held in the Y.M.C.A. rooms last night, Mr. T. H Barson presiding…

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State Parliament Yesterday's Business Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 October 1929 · page 3

The session of the Legislative Assembly was resumed yesterday after a fortnight's adjournment. The following business was transacted:—…

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The Elections Still Seven Doubtful Seats Prime Minister's Seat Is Still in Doubt Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 October 1929 · page 1

As a result of the counting yesterday. Mr. J. A. Hunter (C.P.) took the lead in Maranoa (Q.); and as he has now polled 699 more votes than Mr…

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The Elections British Labor Minister Says He Is Delighted (Special to "The Miner") London, October 15

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 October 1929 · page 4

"Tell Australia I am delighted with the result of the elections. It did not surprise me one bit,"' said Mr. J. H. Thomas. Minister for Employment,…

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State Parliament Yesterday's Proceedings Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 17 October 1929 · page 3

The following business was transacted in the Legislative Assembly yesterday:- —Mass Picketing Bill.—…

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Sporting the Caulfield Cup Fancied Candidates Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 17 October 1929 · page 3

High Syce retains his position as favorite for the Caulfield Cup, which will be decided on Saturday. It seems that the Queensland-bred gelding has…

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The Elections Dinner to Mr. and Mrs. Bruce at the Hotel Canberra Canberra

Barrier Miner · Thursday 17 October 1929 · page 4

Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Bruce were tendered a dinner at the Hotel Canberra last night by their colleagues. Most of the Ministers were present. A…

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State Parliament Yesterday's Business Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 18 October 1929 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday the following business of a general nature was conducted:- —Tho Civic Commission…

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