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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1931

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A.L.P. Selection Ballot Municipal Candidates Allege Corruption Sydney, Sunday Night

Barrier Miner · Monday 29 June 1931 · page 3

Alderman Walsh, Mayor of Glebe 'on five occasions, and Alderman Halliday. one of the founders; of the A.L.P. in Globe, allege that the recent Glebe…

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Sporting the Racing Carnival Silver City Cup the Fancied Candidates

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 30 June 1931 · page 1

Following on the first payments falling due for the Silver City Cup last night there way much discussion on the chances of horses engaged…

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Elections in Spain Quieter Than Expected Five People Killed (Special to "The Miner.") Madrid, June 28

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 30 June 1931 · page 3

The first elections in Spam under the Republic passed out comparatively quietly, despite fears that anything might happen…

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Question in Parliament Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 1 July 1931 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly to-day Mr. Sanders asked the Premier whether he would make available to members of the House the suggestion made in a…

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

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 1 July 1931 · page 4

The following business was transacted to-day in the Legislative Assembly:— — The Coal Bill.— Mr. A. A. Reid asked the Minister…

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

Barrier Miner · Thursday 2 July 1931 · page 6

The following business was tra[?]sacted to-day in the Legislative Assembly:— — Milk for School Children,—…

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Confidential Letters Tabled in Parliament Mr. BAVlN'S COMMENT Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 2 July 1931 · page 1

Mr. T. R. Bavin, lender of the Oppositien, expressed surprise that the letters tabled in the Legislative Assembly Jast night by the Premier included a…

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S.A. Parliament Agreement by Labor Caucus to Salary Reductions Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 2 July 1931 · page 1

A reduction of salaries of members of Parliament in addition to the 5 percent already in operation was agreed to on certain conditions by members…

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Round Table Conference Governor's Letters Tabled in N.s.w.parliament Sydney, Wednesday Night

Barrier Miner · Thursday 2 July 1931 · page 1

The corroepondence which has passed between Sir Philip Game, the Governor, and Mr. J. T. La[?]g, Premier of New South Wales, was tubled in the…

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Conversion Loan Attempt to Make Conversion Compulsory Only Three in Favor in Federal Parliament Canberra

Barrier Miner · Thursday 2 July 1931 · page 1

In the House of Representatives today an amendment by Mr. J. A. Beasley to make conversion compulsory was defeated by 43 votes to three, the…

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The Labor Split Federal A.L.P. Viotoby in Union Election Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 2 July 1931 · page 1

Supporters of the Federal Labor Party led by Mr. Kirkwood, the president, had a sweeping victory in the annual election of officers ot the Water…

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Silver City Cup Fancied Candidates

Barrier Miner · Thursday 2 July 1931 · page 4

Although Wotana is still in the public eye for the Silver City Cup to be held on Saturday week there has been inoreased talk regarding the chances o[?]…

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Bill in N.Z. Parliament for 3D. in Pound Wage Tax Auckland (N.Z.), July 3

Barrier Miner · Friday 3 July 1931 · page 2

A bill was introduced into the New Zealand Parliament yesterday making provision for a special emergency tax of 3d. in the pound on all salaries,…

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SPORTING V.R.O. National Favorite Candidates Track WlLL Be Heavy Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 3 July 1931 · page 1

The following is the order of favoritism in the Grand National Hurdle Race to be decided to-morrow:— Mosstrooper…

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Federal Parliament to Adjourn on July 24 for Two Months' Recess Canberra, Saturday

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 July 1931 · page 2

The Federal Government intends to adjourn Parliament on July 24 for two months after the financial measures have been disposed of…

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The Fancied Candidates Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 6 July 1931 · page 4

Although Mosstrooper was beate[?] in the Grand National Hurdle Race to-day, he is still favorita for the Steeplechase to be run next Saturday…

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Sporting V.r.c. National Steeplechase Fancied Candidates

Barrier Miner · Monday 6 July 1931 · page 1

As indicated in "The Barrier Miner" on Saturday night, Mosstrooper is at the head of talk for the Australian Steeplechase, although over the week…

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Silver City Cup Fancied Candidates

Barrier Miner · Monday 6 July 1931 · page 2

After her fine display in the chief handicap in Adelaide on Saturday Opera Queen is now the most spoken of candidate for the Silver City Cup to…

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British Parliament Members Apologise for Recent Obstruction (Special to "The Miner.") London, July 6

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 8 July 1931 · page 4

In the House of Commons to-day, Messrs. Maxton, Kinley, Buchanan and Beckett, Ms.P., apologised for their participation in the obstruction of the…

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The Cup Candidates Points for Backers

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 8 July 1931 · page 3

Thirteen still hold the right to run in the Silver City Cup. Very few of the horses need any introduction to local racegoers, their performances an local…

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