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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1931

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V.R.C. Nationals the Fancied Candidates Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 June 1931 · page 7

After the racing to-day there were chaunca in the betting for the V.R.C. Nationals. The fancied candidates in the order of favoritism are:—…

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Queensland Parliament Proposal to Extend Life to Five Years Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 June 1931 · page 4

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

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Some Sydney Unemployed March to Parliament House Dispersed by Police Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 11 June 1931 · page 4

A sorious clash between some unemployed men and the police occurred outside Parliament House to-day. The police had to draw their…

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The Premiers' Conference Reference by Pbemier in Victorian Parliament Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 June 1931 · page 4

Reference to the urgent necessity for the Parliaments of Australia to pass financial measures sent down from the Premiers' Conference was made in the…

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Sunday Military Training Question in Parliament Canberra

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 June 1931 · page 1

In the House of Representatives to-day, Mr. Yates asked the Minister of Defence it he was aware that many permanent officers of the military…

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Sunday Military Training Question in Parliament Canterra

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 June 1931 · page 8

In the House of Representatives today, Mr. Yates asked the Minister of Defence if he was aware chat many permanent officers of the military…

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Upper Hunter By-election Nattonalist Leading Sydney, Sunday Night

Barrier Miner · Monday 15 June 1931 · page 3

In connection with the by-election to fill the Upper Hunter vacancy in the New South Wales Parliament, the count of the first preferencn yates…

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N.S.W. Parliament Mr. Lang to Introduce Bill for £500 Salary Limit Wages Tax Ends on June 30 Unless It Is Re-enacted Sydney, Sunday Night

Barrier Miner · Monday 15 June 1931 · page 1

Apart from the legislation necessary to give effect to the agreement entered into at the Premiers' Conference, Important bills will be before the…

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Hymns and Elections British Prime Minister Reproved by Conservative (Special to "The Miner.") London, June 14

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 16 June 1931 · page 3

Mr. Ramsay M'Donald should watch his daughter more closely, says Mr. P. A. Hurd, a Conservative member of the House of Commons, in a letter…

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

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 17 June 1931 · page 1

The following business was transacted to-day in the Legislative Assembly— — Chief,Justice's Letter,— Mr. A. A. Lysaght,the former…

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

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 17 June 1931 · page 4

ThE following. business waS transacted iN thE Legislative Assembly today— Absentees Return…

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Alleged Communist March on Parliament Strong Police Guard Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 17 June 1931 · page 4

Acting on information that the Communists intended to march to Parliament House to-day, a large force of police was detailed to guard the…

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The Premies' Conference Comment by Mr. Hill in S A. PARLIAMENT. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 17 June 1931 · page 4

"Those who say that walges and salaries and pensons of public servants should be maintained at the 1927-28 level are oither fools, or knaves and…

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King Carol of Roumania Opens Parliament Crowd Not Enthusiastic Bucharest. June 17

Barrier Miner · Thursday 18 June 1931 · page 3

Instead of delirious cheering greeting the opening of Parliament by King Carol for the first time this year, a silent, listless crowd witnessed Carol…

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N.S.W. Parliament Avin's References to the Budget Speech Sydney, Wednesday Night

Barrier Miner · Thursday 18 June 1931 · page 1

Referring to Mr., Lang's Budget speech in the Legislative Assembly to-day, Mr. T. R. Bavin, lender of the Opposition, said the Budget speech had…

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Chief Justice's Letter to Attorney-general Replies Made to Attacks Made in Parliament Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 18 June 1931 · page 2

Extracts from a letter written by Sir Philip Street, the Chief Justice, to the Attorney-General after the attack upon him by Mr. Shannon and…

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

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 June 1931 · page 4

The following business was transacted in the Legislative Assembly today:— —"Inoiting to Lawlessness."—…

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N.S.W. Parliament Voluntary Salary Reduction by Ministers and Members Statement by Mr. Davidson on Reaching Adelaide Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 June 1931 · page 7

Mr. M. A. Davidson, New South Wales Minister for Works, aecompanied by Mr. D. Clyne, M.L.A. arrived in Adelaide to-day from Melbourne. They…

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The Reid Seat Pre-selectiqn Candidate a Dummy for Mr. Lang Says Trades Hall Reports Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 June 1931 · page 8

A ballot for the selection of a Labor candidate to contest the Reid seat at the next Federal elections is taking place to-day. According to Trades…

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The Reid Seat Pre-selection Candidate a Dummy for Mr. Lang Says Trades Hall Reports Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 June 1931 · page 1

A ballot for-the selection of a Labor candidate to contest the Reid sent at the next Federal elections is taking place to-day. According to Trades…

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