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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1929

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Federal Parliament the Senate Yesterday's Proceedings Canberra

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 2

A motion by the Government disallowing the Public Service Arbitators Award in favor of the postal workers was agreed to in the Senate by 23…

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Municipal By-election To-day's Polling

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 February 1929 · page 1

Although supporters of Mr. E. P. Shelley, independent candidate, and Mr. C. T. Pinall, Labor candidate, were in attendance at each of the…

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Municipal By-election To-day's Polling

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 February 1929 · page 2

Although supporters of Mr. E. P. Shelley, independent candidate, and Mr. C. T. Pinall, Labor candidate, were in attendance at each of the…

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Federal Parliament Attorney-general Declines to Reopen Johnson Case Canberra

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 February 1929 · page 1

Papers dealing with the Jacob Johnson case were tabled in the House of Representatives yesterday by Mr. J. G. Latham, the Attorney-General…

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Federal Parliament Attorney-general Declines to Reopen Johnson Case Canberra

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 February 1929 · page 2

Papers dealing with the Jacob Johnson case were tabled in the Honse of Representatives yesterday by Mr. J. [?] Latham, the Attorney-General…

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State Politics the Parramatta Seat By-election To-day Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 February 1929 · page 2

The polling for the Parramatta by-election took place to-day. A large number of people were lined up outside the booths from an early hour…

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Figure. Speedy Newmarket Handicap Candidate

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 February 1929 · page 1

The Oakleigh Plate runners included several candidates for next Saturday's Newmarket Handicap. Figure, who ran second, did so well from an indifferent position at the start, that she has advanced in favor for the Flemington race. The last filly to win the Newmarket Handicap was…

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Municipal by Election

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 February 1929 · page 1

Up to 4 o'clock to-ady a total of 573 votes had been recorded at the Town Hall in connection with the Municipal by-election, and of these only 100 were…

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The By-election Labor Party Candidate Was Successful Saturday Constitution of Council

Barrier Miner · Monday 25 February 1929 · page 1

The municipal by-election on Saturday resulted in the return of Mr. C.T. V mall, the Labor candidate, who obtained a majority of 355 over Mr. E…

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State Politics Parramatta By-election Brigadier-general Lloyd Wins for Nationalists Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 25 February 1929 · page 1

Brigadier-General Lloyd (Nationalist) won the Parramatta by-election on Saturday to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Mr. A. Bruntuell,…

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Field Naturalists. Election of Officers at Annual Meeting Lecture Ry Dr. Macgillivray

Barrier Miner · Monday 25 February 1929 · page 3

The Barrier Field Naturalists' Club held its first meeting for 1929 in the Technical College, on Saturday night. The following officials were elected for…

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State Parliament Yesterday's Business Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 27 February 1929 · page 1

Members of the State Parliament met yesterday. In the Legislative Assembly there are nine measures on the business paper which will be taken…

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Compensation Act Question in Parliament by District Members Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 28 February 1929 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday Mr. M. A. Davidson addressed the following question to Mr. T. R. Bavin, the Premier: "In view of the…

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Federal Parliament Wine Marketing Bill Federal Board of Seven Canberra

Barrier Miner · Thursday 28 February 1929 · page 4

In the House of Representatives, Mr. T. Paterson, the Minister for Markets, said that the Wine Marketing Bill would provide for the appointment of…

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Federal Parliament to Adjourn on March 22 Canberra

Barrier Miner · Friday 1 March 1929 · page 1

It was definitely announced yesterday that the Federal Parliament will adjourn on March 22…

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Federal Parliament Wine Marketing Bill Federal Board of Seven Canberra

Barrier Miner · Friday 1 March 1929 · page 4

In the House of Representatives, Mr. T. Paterson, the Minister for Markets, said that the Wine Marketing Bill would provide for thie appointment of…

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State Hospitals Commiission Proposed to Reorganise Whole System Bill Before Parliament Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 1 March 1929 · page 3

The first reading of the Hospitals Bill was moved in the Legislative Assembly last night by Dr. Arthur, Minister for Health. "In the majority of our…

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Federal Parliament Labor Censure Motion Defeated on Party Vote Canberra

Barrier Miner · Saturday 2 March 1929 · page 2

In the House of Representatives yesterday Mr. J. H. Scullin's motion was defeated by 41 votes to 29 on a party division…

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Federal Parliament Labor Censure Motion Defeated on Party Vote Canberra

Barrier Miner · Saturday 2 March 1929 · page 2

In the House of Representatives yesterday Mr. J. H. Scullin's motion was defeated by 41 votes to 29 on a party division…

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Federal Parliament Labor Censure Motion During Rowdy Sitting Mr. Blakeley, Suspended Prime Minister Hooted Canberra

Barrier Miner · Saturday 2 March 1929 · page 6

Mr. J. H. Scullin, leader of the Opposition, moved his censure motion in the House of Representatives to-day. He said that the legislation, of the…

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