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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1931

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Election the Only Way to Restore Credit Statement by Mr. Lyons Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 May 1931 · page 6

Mr. J. A. Lyons, leader of the Opposition, who arrived from Canberra to-day. said that the Opposition was determined that there should be an…

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Election the Only Way to Restore Credit Statement by Mr. Lyons Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 May 1931 · page 1

Mr J. A. Lyons, leader of the Opposition, who arrived from Canberra to-day, said that the Opposition was determined that there should be an…

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Names of Inspectors Read in Parliament Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 26 May 1931 · page 3

A list of 90 inspectors alleged to have been appointed by the Government to check dole frauds was read by the Opposition Whip, Mr Dunningham, in the…

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N.S.W. Parliament To-day's Business Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 27 May 1931 · page 1

The following business was transacted in the Legislative Assembly to day:— Fair Rents Bill…

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The Wages Tax Question in Parliament Regarding Its Removal Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 27 May 1931 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly to-day, Mr. Kilpatrick asked: "When does the Government propose to bring down a hill to remove the 15 per cent. tax from…

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Upper Hunter By-election Final Nominations Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 27 May 1931 · page 2

Nominations closed yesterday for the Upper Hunter by-election made necessary by the death of Mr. W. Cameron They are: Malcolm Brown, retired…

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Premier of N.S.W. Alleged Scheme to Enter the Federal Parliament Statement by Federal A.L.P. Canberra

Barrier Miner · Thursday 28 May 1931 · page 1

The opinion that Mr. J. T. Lang, the Premier of New South Wales, is planning to make an entry into Federal politics is expressed in a statement…

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N.S.W. Parliament Amendment Proposed to Fair Rents Act Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 May 1931 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly to-day the Minister for Justice gave notice that on Tuesday he would ask for leave to introduce a bill to amend the…

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Dole Frauds Reference in Parliament to Work of Inspectors Mr. Bavin Says Payment Made From Tax Money Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 May 1931 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly to-day the Acting Premier and Minister for Labor and Industry, Mr. J. M. Baddeley, replying to several questions said…

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N.S.W. Parliament To-day's Business Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 2 June 1931 · page 1

The following business was transacted in the Legisiative Assemble to-day:— — Eviution Riot —…

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Dole Inspectors Charges in Parliament by Opposition Whip Sydney, Tuesuay

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 2 June 1931 · page 1

During the debate on the temporary supp[?] the Legislative Assombly last [?] Bavin leader of the Upposi[?] on.said that a [?]…

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Attack on Churches in Federal Parliament Acting Govt. Leader Censores Mr. Eldridge Canberra

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 2 June 1931 · page 4

Mr F. Brennan the Acting Governmont leader soverely ceusured Mr Eldridge (Labor New South Wales)of the Lang group, in the House of…

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Compensation Cases Question in Parliament About Broken Hill Men Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 3 June 1931 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly to-day, Mr. E. M. Horsing[?]on asked Mr. J. M. Baddelcy, the Minister for Labor and Industry, whether he was aware that…

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N.S.W. Parliament June Supply Bill Passed in Legislative Council Protest Against Delay. in Bringing Down Budget Sydney, Tuesday Night

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 3 June 1931 · page 1

A Supply Bill for £2,648,0O0 for the month of June passed all stages in the Legislative Council to-night. Air. James Ryan, in protesting…

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Federal Elections Anti-extremist Parties Differ on Unity Moves Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 3 June 1931 · page 3

Following the decision of the council of the Country party, it is oxpected that another more for the unity of the anti-extremist parties at the next…

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Case of Jacob Johnson Question in Parliament Canberra

Barrier Miner · Thursday 4 June 1931 · page 1

On the adjournment of the House of Representatives yesterday, Mr. J. A. Beasley referred to the long and tedious delay by the Government in extending…

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N.S.W. Parliament To-day's Business Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 4 June 1931 · page 1

The. following business was tranancted in the, Legislative Assembly to-day:— —Law Reform Bill.—…

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Roumanian Elections 8 Killed and 500 IMPRISONED (Special to "The Miner.") London, June 3

Barrier Miner · Thursday 4 June 1931 · page 1

According to the Vienna correspondent, of the "Manchester Guardian," eight persons were killed and 500 imprisoned during the Roumanian…

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Miners'federation Secretary Resigns Candidates for Position Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 5 June 1931 · page 2

Mr. D. J. Davies, who has been appointed secretary of the shale oil committee, yesterday tendered his resignation as secretary of the Miners'…

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Queensund Parliament Proposal to Extend Life to Five Years Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 June 1931 · page 8

A proposal has been made that the life of the present Slate Parliament be extended from three to five years. The molter will be considered when…

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