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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1931

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British Politics Parliament Reassembles for a Special Session Prime Minister's Speech (Special to "The Miner.") London, September 8

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 9 September 1931 · page 1

Parliament which adjourned at the and of July till October 22 reassembled to-day in a special session summoned to give legislative effect to measures…

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N.S.W. Parliament Business Transacted To-day Sydney, Wednesday. The following business was transacted in the Legislative Assembly to-day:— — State Savings Bank. —

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 9 September 1931 · page 1

Mr. Sanders asked Mr. Baddeley, the Acting Premier, whether his attention had been drawn to a report in the press that the Commissioners…

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N.S.W. Parliament Business Transacted To-day Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 10 September 1931 · page 1

The following business was transacted in the Legislative Assembly to-day:— — Married Women Teachers. —…

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The Premiers' Conference Advances to Governments by Commonwealth Bank Not Until Parliament Amends Bank Act Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 10 September 1931 · page 1

Power to isaue more notes in proportion to the amount of gold held must be given the Commonwealth Bank before it can advance Governments any…

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Sydney Civic By-election Rowdy Scenes at Meeting Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 September 1931 · page 1

Referring to rowdy scenes at the meeting conducted by Mr. W. J. S. Carroll when opening his campaign at the by-election, for the Phillip Ward…

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Miners to Take Ballot for Election of Officers Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 September 1931 · page 2

Nomination are being called for the annual election of officers of the Miners' Federation. Although Mr. A. Teece, the now secretary has just assumed…

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Sydney City Council Phillip Ward By-election

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 September 1931 · page 6

Nominations of candidates for the Phillip " Ward by-election of the City Council closed on Wednesday. The following nominations were received by'…

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

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 September 1931 · page 1

The following business was trans[?]cted to-day in the Legislative Assembly:— Sydney Harbor Bridge. Mr. A. S. Henry, gave notice of his…

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The Minister for Labor to Visit Broken Hill Question in Parliament Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 September 1931 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly to-day Mr. E. M. Horsington asked Mr. J. M Baddeley, the Minister for Laber and Industry, if he had received request…

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Sydney City Council Donald Grant Defeats Independent Candidate Sydney, Monday Night

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 September 1931 · page 3

Mr. Donald Grant (Labor) defeated Mr. R. H. Diamond (Independent) in the City Council by-election for Phillip Ward. The voting was:—…

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Question in Parliament Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 September 1931 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly to-day Mr. Budd asked the Minister for Agriculture whether arrangements could he made to enable farmers desirous of…

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

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 September 1931 · page 1

The following business was translated in the Legislative, Assembly to-day:— — Family Endowment Tax. — The Premier informed Major Jarvie…

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The Unemployed N.S.W. Premier's Replies to Questions in Parliament Proposed, Relief Works If Money Made Available Sydney, Wednesday

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 September 1931 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly to-day Mr. Quirk asked the Premier whether lt ls a fact, as reported, that £2,000,000 is to be made available for relief…

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Elections in April or May Is Feeling at Canberra Canberra

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 September 1931 · page 1

The general opinion in political circles, is that an election will take place next year, probably in April or May. An election for the Senate must…

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The Federal Parliament Yesterday's Questions Canberra, Wednesday Night

Barrier Miner · Thursday 17 September 1931 · page 3

In the House of Representatives today. Mr. Lazzarini asked Mr. Scullin whether the Federal A.L.P. had directed the Government to re-introduce the…

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Free Dental Treatment Complaints of Delay in State Parliament Sydney, Wednesday Night

Barrier Miner · Thursday 17 September 1931 · page 3

A member of Parliament was interviewed by a man suffering from toothache, who produced a card from the Dental Hospital fixine in appointment…

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Homes for Aged People in Country Districts Question in Parliament Sydney, Wednesday Night

Barrier Miner · Thursday 17 September 1931 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly to-day, Mr. Keast, speaking on the adjournment, advocated the construction of homes for aged men and women in the…

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Communists Invade H.Z. Parliament Grounds Three Men Arrested Wellington (N.Z.) September 15

Barrier Miner · Thursday 17 September 1931 · page 4

In a clash between the police and Communists in the grounds of Parliament House to-day, three men were arrested after a fierce struggle…

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N.S.W. Parliament Leader of Opposition on New Appointment Motion Defeated Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 18 September 1931 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly to-day Mr. T. R. Bavin, leader of the Opposition, moved the adjournment of the House to discuss the action of the…

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Reduction of Interest Bill Expected Shortly in State Parliament Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 19 September 1931 · page 6

A bill to reduce interest charges by 22[?] per cent will it is expected, be introduce in the Legislative Assembly next week. The bill will provide that…

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