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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1931

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Questions in Parliament Mr. Lang Betioent Sydney. T[?]

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 21 July 1931 · page 1

Mr. J. T. Lang, the Premier, was uncommunicative when questions relating to the financial situation were addressed to him in the Legislative…

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The Schools Question' in Parliament. About New Io Commandments Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 21 July 1931 · page 4

Reference to [?]0 commandements recently introduced into the schools of New South Wales was made in the Legislative Assembly to-day. Mr…

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Federal Elections Comment by Mr. Latham Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 21 July 1931 · page 4

Mr, J. G. Latham, the' deputy leader of the Federal Opposition, who arrived here from Canberra, exprossod his disapproval of the suggestion that the…

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Statement in Parliament of Victorian Premier Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 22 July 1931 · page 1

In the Legislativa Assembly yesterday Sir Stanley Argyle, the leader of the Opposition, asked Mr. E. J. Hogan, the Premier, what action the…

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

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 22 July 1931 · page 1

The following business was transacted to-day in the Legislative Assembly:— —The Moratorium Act. —…

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New South Wales Financial Crisis Qdestioxs in Parliament Canberra, Tuesday Night

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 22 July 1931 · page 1

In the House of Representatives to-day Mr. Lazzarini asked Mr. Scullin whether the Premier of New South Wales was merely asking for the…

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N.S.W. Parliament Fair Rents Bill Discharged From Business Paper Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 22 July 1931 · page 4

Amazement was caused in the Legislative Assembly to-day when Mr. J. Lamaro, the Attorney-General, moved for the withdrawal of the Fair Rents…

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The Lang Plan State Premier's Reply to Question in Parliament "No Disadvantage in Having Two Plans Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 22 July 1931 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly to-day Mr. Kilpatrick asked the Premier whether it was a fact that Mr. Kinsella was away advocating the Lang Plan,…

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State Elections Country Party Expected to Contest All Seats Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 22 July 1931 · page 3

It is understood that the Country party will contest all country seats at the next State elections. This means that all seats held by Nationalists will…

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Postal Dept. Refuses Request for Broadcast Question in Parliament Canberra

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 July 1931 · page 3

In the House of Representatives to-day Mr. J. A. Lyons, the leader of the Opposition, asked the Prime Minister if he was aware that the…

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Judges' Salary Guts Provision in Bill in Vic. Parliament Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 July 1931 · page 1

By a surprise move on the part of the Government in the Legislative Assembly last night judges of the Supreme Court are included in the salary cut…

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S.A. Parliament Bill Passed to Give Effect to Premiers' Agreement Adolaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 July 1931 · page 1

A bill to give effect to the Premiers' Conference decisions was passed by the House of Assembly and the Legislative Council last night. A deadlock had…

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State Elections National Association Calls for Nominations

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 July 1931 · page 1

Nominations have been invited by the National Association from candidates for selection in [?]l State electorates. Nominations in the form…

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Coming State Elections Nationalists to Launch State-wide Campaign Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 July 1931 · page 2

The National Association has decided to launch a State-wide political campaign. Within the next few weeks meetings will he held throughout New…

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National Party Expects Elections in October Country Party to Contest 36 OR 37 ELECTORATES Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 July 1931 · page 6

In deciding to launch a campaign in all State electorates the National party takes the view that a State election will take place in October…

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S.A. By-election Lang Plan Candidate Wins Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 July 1931 · page 1

Mr. M. L. Collaton, Lang plan candidatc, won the by election on Saturday for the Adelaide seat in the House of Assembly. It was a clear out…

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National Party Expects Elections in October Country Party to Contest 36 OR 37 ELECTORATES Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 July 1931 · page 4

In deciding to launch a campaign in all State electorates the National party takes the view that a State election will take place in October…

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SPORTING V.A.T.C. Jumping Double the Fancied Candidates Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 July 1931 · page 1

After the racing on Saturday Full Hand firmed considerably for the Australian Hurdle Race and is now second choice to Cockerow. Ancient Mariner…

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N.S.W. Parliament Mr. Sanders's Question About Work for the Dole Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 July 1931 · page 1

Owing apparently to a misunderstanding, full advaritage was not taken in the Legislative Assembly to-day of the half hour set apart for questions…

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Adelaide By-election Remarks About Mr. Lang At.declaration of Poll Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 July 1931 · page 1

Mr. J. T. Lams, the Premter of New South Wales, was made the chopping block for speakers at the declaration of the Adelaide by-election poll…

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