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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1930

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Mr. Theodore Proposed Civil Action Amending Bill Read in Queensland Parliament Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 27 August 1930 · page 1

In the Queensland Parliament last night a bili to amend the Crown Remedies Act was read the first time. The object of the measure is to allow…

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S.A. Bookmakers' Bill Presentation to Parliament Almost Immediately Some of Provisions Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 27 August 1930 · page 1

Under the provisions of the Bookmakers Bill, which will be presented to Parliament almost immediately, the Government will assist unemployed…

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State Elections Preparation of Rolls Canberra

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 27 August 1930 · page 1

Mr. S. Irwin, Chief Electoral Officer foe the Commonwealth, states that proceedings for fallure to enrol are now being taken against 5500…

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W.c.t.u. Convention Two Sessions Held To-day at Congregational Church Election of Officers

Barrier Miner · Thursday 28 August 1930 · page 4

The 15th annual convention of the W.C.T.U. was opened in the Congregational Church, Chloride-street this morning, Mrs. V. Martin presiding…

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Vic. Municipal Elections Heavy Labor Reverse Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 August 1930 · page 1

The Labor party suffered heavy defeats in the municipal elections which were held throughout Victoria yesterday. Three Labor candidates were…

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State Elections Meeting of Cabinet to Consider Date Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 August 1930 · page 1

There is a feeling in political circles that a rosh election is possible particularly in view of the repudiation policy adopted by leading political and…

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State Parliament Will Probably Meet About September 16 Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 30 August 1930 · page 1

Owing to the absence of Mr. T. R. Bavin, the Premier, in the country and Mr. B. S. Stevens, the Treasurer, in Melbourne, the State Cabinet did not…

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State Parliament Will Probably Meet About September 16 Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 30 August 1930 · page 2

Owing to the absence of Mr. T. R. Bavin, the Premier, in the country and Mr. B. S Stevens, the Treasurer, in Melbourne, the State Cabinet did not…

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Electrical Trades Union Severe Reverse for Reds at Election of Officers Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 30 August 1930 · page 1

The Reds suffered a severe reveres when a ballot was taken for the election of officers of the Electrical Trades Union. The ballot resulted in a…

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State Parliament Further Prorogued Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 2 September 1930 · page 1

A proclamation was issued yesterday further proroguing the State Parliament until September 9, but it is not expected that the House will…

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State Elections Speakers at Meeting Had Their Names Taken Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 2 September 1930 · page 1

Members of the State Parliamentary Labor Party are highly indignant at the action of the police in taking the names of Messrs. B. Olde and J. Quirk,…

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Mr. Theodore Debate in Parliament on Amending Bill Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 3 September 1930 · page 1

The second reading of the bill to enable the Crown to institute civil proccedings against Messrs. Theodore, M'Corniack, Goddard, and Reid for the…

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State Parliament Short Session Possible Starting on September 16 Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 3 September 1930 · page 1

It is understood that the State Government intends calling Parliament together on September 16, but the session will probably only last a week…

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State Elections Octoijek 25 Mentioned As the Election Date Parliament Not to Meet Before Appeal to People Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 4 September 1930 · page 4

A joini meeting of the Nationalist and Country parties to-day decided that Parlianent should not be called together before the elections. The…

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Parliament Should Meet Says Opposition Leader Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 4 September 1930 · page 1

The opinion that the Federal Parliament should meet at once in view of the serious financial situation was expressed by Mr. Latham, leader of…

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Victoria Parliament Government Will Stop Profiteering in Bread Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 4 September 1930 · page 3

In the victorian Legislative Assembly yesterday Mr. Hogan, the Premier, questioned by Mr. Prendergast (Labor), said that if any Victorian…

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Safety Preservation Bill the Measure Is Outlined in Parliament To-day Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 4 September 1930 · page 1

Mr. L. L. Hill, the Premier, in the State Parliament this afternoon outlined the Public Safety Preservation Bill which it is hoped to pass before…

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The Federal Cabinet to Meet To-morrow Session of Parliament Likely in October Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 4 September 1930 · page 1

Mr. J. E. Fenton, the Acting Prime Minister, is likely to be robbed of a supporter at to-morrow's meeting of the Federal Cabinet. Mr. Green,…

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Waterside Trouble Premier's Condemnation of Communist Action Speech in Parliament Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Friday 5 September 1930 · page 1

In submitting documents ot Communist propaganda seized in a raid on Communistic premises at Port Adelaide, Mr. L. L. Hill, the Premier,…

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State Elections Fixed for October 25 Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 5 September 1930 · page 1

At a meeting of the Nationalist and Country parties yesterday it was decided that the State elections be held on Saturday, October 25. A statement…

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