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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1931

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United Associations Women to Run Candidates at All Future Elections Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 25 August 1931 · page 2

Mrs. Emily Bennuet honorary campaign director of the United Associations, said to-day: "The associations are of the opinion that the election of…

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

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 26 August 1931 · page 4

The following business was transacted in the Legislative Assembly to-day:— — Government Savings Bank.— Mr. J. M. Baddeley, the Deputy…

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Mungana Case Statements Yesterday in Queensland Parliament Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 26 August 1931 · page 1

In tha Legislative Assembly last night Mr. Brassington (Labor) said that the Mungana case had been political persecution and that all the statements of…

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British Cabinet the New Ministers Parliament Will Meet on September 8 Very Large Reductions in Expenditure Proposed (Special to "The Miner.") London, August 25

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 26 August 1931 · page 1

Soon after 6 o'clock to-night the Composition of the new Ministry was announced from Downing street. Mr. namsay Macdonald previously visited…

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The Labor Split Lang Selection Ballot Seven of the Candidates Against a Fresh Ballot Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 26 August 1931 · page 3

Seven of the nine candidates for A.L.P. selection for the Lang seat in the House of Representatives have revolted against the A.L.P. executive's…

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Mr. Bavin at Ashfield an Election Preferred to Non-party Government Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 26 August 1931 · page 3

Mr. T. R. Bavin, in an address to a large meeting of Nationalists at Ashfield last night, said they would prefer an election, but were willing…

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

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 August 1931 · page 1

The following business was transacted to-day in the Legislative Assembly:— — Notice of New Bills. — Mr. J. T. Lang, the Premier, gave…

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Dalley Federal Seat Mr. Theodore to Contest at the Next Elections Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 August 1931 · page 3

Before leaving for Melbourne last night, Mr. E. G. Theodore, the Federal Treasurer, said he would again contest the Dalley seat at the next…

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Municipal Elections Held in Victoria Many Surprises Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 August 1931 · page 1

There were many surprises in the municipal elections held throughout the State yesterday. At Port Melbourne, which is a Labor stronghold,…

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Question in Parliament Regarding Mr. Goode Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 1 September 1931 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly to-day Mr. F. A. Chaffey asked Mr. J. M. Baddelev which Minister was to administer the Transport Act. Will the…

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Primary Producers Bank Questions in Parliament Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 1 September 1931 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly to-day Mr. Stuart-Robertson asked the Attorney-General if it is not a fact that the Primary Producers' Bank received…

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

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 1 September 1931 · page 1

The following business was transacted to-day in the Legislative Assembly:— Motor cycle Accidents. Mr. H. J. M'Dickon drew the…

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N.S.W. Parliament Dumping of Goods Measure to Prevent Before Parliament Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 2 September 1931 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly to-day, Mr, J. M. Baddeley, Minister for Labor and Industry, sought leave to bring in a bill to include in the trade…

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Queensland Parliament Bill for Reduction of Seats and Members Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 2 September 1931 · page 1

A bill to provide for a reduction in the number of electorates and members from 72 to 62 was introduced in the Legislative Assembly yesterday…

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The State Lottery Question in Parliament Regarding Hospital Upkeep Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 2 September 1931 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly to-day, Mr. Main asked Mr. Ely, the Minister for Health, whether he could inform the House how much of the proceeds of the…

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N.S.W. Parliament Questions Asked To-day. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 4 September 1931 · page 4

The following business wus trune acted in the Legislativo Assembly to-day:— —Question About Dole Inspector.—…

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N.S.W. Parliament Absence of Ministers When House Met To-day Member Asks Question on Repudiation Police Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 8 September 1931 · page 1

Mr. J. M. Baddeley, Acting Premier, was the only Minister present when the Legislative Assembly met to-day. The arrival of Mr. W. C. Davies, Minister…

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New Zealand Politics Prime Minister Opposed to Early General Election Wellington (N.Z.), September 8

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 8 September 1931 · page 1

Mr. Forbes, the Prime Minister of New Zealand, says that the return to prosperity will be delayed if it becomes necessary to hold a general…

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The Labor Split Federal v. State Party in Council By[?]election First Trial of Strength Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 8 September 1931 · page 1

The by-clectio for Phillip Ward in the City Council is genqrally accepted as the first real trial of strength between the Federal and the State Labor…

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British Parliament Prime Minister Speaks of Proposed Legislation (Special to "The Miner") London, September 7

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 9 September 1931 · page 4

Mr. Ramsay Macdonald in a message to the nation to-night appealed to the people to give Parliament which meets to-morrow their confidence and to…

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