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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1929

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British Elections Labor Gain Forecast Stock Exchange Active (Special to "The Miner.") London, March 13

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 March 1929 · page 4

It is considered that the Labor party will gain many seats at the forthcoming election. Although the date of the elections has not been fixed, interest…

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Questions in Parliament Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 March 1929 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday Mr Connolly asked Mr. T. R. Bavin, the Premier, whether he would urge his Government to co-operate…

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Federal Parliament the Revenue Receipts Not Up to Expectations Canberra

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 March 1929 · page 1

Dr. Earle Page, the Treasurer, in introducing a bill granting two months' supply amounting to £5,705,573 in the House of…

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State Parliament Statement by Premier on the Upper House Bill Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 March 1929 · page 1

Mr. T. R. Bavin, the Premier, admitted last night that the Constitution (Legislative Council) Amendment Bill could be repealed by a subsequent…

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Compensation Act Amending Bill Read in the State Parliament Several New Proposals Broken Hill Members Oppose the New Measure Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 March 1929 · page 1

In the Assembly last night Mr. Drummond, Minister for Education, moved for leave to introduce a bill to amend the Workers' Compensation Act…

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State Parliament Amendment Proposed to the Bay Baking Act Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 March 1929 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday a bill to authorise the construction of a new building for the Agricultural Department was agreed to by 38 votes…

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State Parliament Amendment Proposed to the Day Baking Act Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 March 1929 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday a bill to authorise the construction of a new building for the Agricultural Department was agreed to by 38 votes…

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The Timber Dispute in New South Wales More Riotous Scenes in State Parliament Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 March 1929 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly last night there were riotous scenes during the discussion of the timber workers' strike on a motion for adjournment,…

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The Timber Dispute in New South Wales More Riotous Scenes in State Parliament Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 March 1929 · page 1

In the legislative Assembly last night there were riotous scenes during the discussion of the timber workers' strike on a motion for adjournment,…

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Repatriation Commission Attacked in Parliament R.S.L. President's Comment Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 18 March 1929 · page 4

Mr. G. J. Dyett Federal president of the Returned Soldiers' League, says he regrets that under cover of Parliamentary privilege Mr. Roland…

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Irish Free State Fraudulent Voting at a by Election One Man Voted 20 TIMES (Special to "The Miner.") Dublin, March 17

Barrier Miner · Monday 18 March 1929 · page 1

Flying squads the members of which impersonate the dead the sick and the dying in addition to absentees and those who are indifferent, are still a…

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Mr. Kell's Pension Proposed Conciliation Defeated in Parliament Canberra

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 19 March 1929 · page 4

In the House of Representatives today Mr. Brennan moved the adjournment of the House to discuss the consent by the Treasurer on behalf of the…

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Federal Parliament Debate on Supply Bill Passes All Stages Canberra

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 19 March 1929 · page 1

During the debate on the Supply Bill in the House of Representatives Mr. A. Blakeley expressed the opinion that the people of Australia were being…

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State Parliament Govt's Close Call on a Division Last Night Seven Supporters Absent Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 March 1929 · page 1

The absence of seven supporters of the Government from the Legislative Assembly last night was responsible for its narrow escape from defeat…

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Questions in Parliament by District Members Bill Not to Be Withdrawn Is Statement of Premier the Stop-work Meettng Will Not Affect the Govt. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 March 1929 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly to-day Mr. M. A. Davidson asked the Premier whether his attention had been drawn to a statement in the press to the…

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Federal Parliament Bills Passed Yesterday Canberra

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 March 1929 · page 1

Members of the Mouse or Representatives made rapid progress with the business during yesterday's sitting, passing through all stages the…

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In Parliament Third Reading Debate Mr. Davidson's Amendments Defeated Last Night Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 March 1929 · page 3

The debate in committee on the third reading of the amendment to the Workmen's Compensation (Broken Hill) Act began in the Legislative…

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Coal Industry Debate on the Position in Federal Parliament a Royal Commission Is to Be Appointed Statement by Mr. Bruce Canberra

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 March 1929 · page 4

In the House of Representatives early this morning Mr. James, the member for Hunter, urged the Government to do something for the starving…

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Federal Parliament Both Houses Adjourned Canberra

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 March 1929 · page 1

Both Houses of the Federal Parliament adjourned last night to a date to be fixed. It is expected that Parliament will reassemble in August…

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Jacob Johnson Case Question in Parliament Canberra

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 March 1929 · page 2

Replying to Mr. E. G. Theodore, in the House of Representatives yesterday, Mr. J. G. Latham, the Attorney-General, said he would take action if…

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