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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1931

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British By-election Conservative Victory (Special to "The Miner") London, March 27

Barrier Miner · Saturday 28 March 1931 · page 1

The Conservative Party captured the Sunderland seat in the House of Commons at the by-election to-day. The figures, were:—Thompson…

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British By-election Conservative Victory (Special io "The Miner") London, March 27

Barrier Miner · Saturday 28 March 1931 · page 8

The Conservative Partv captured the Sunderland sent in the House of Commons at the by-election to-day. The figures were:—Thompson…

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Oakbank Candidate Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 28 March 1931 · page 7

Home Made, which is engaged at Oakbank, will probably leave for Adelaide on Monday…

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Oakbank Candidate Melbournc

Barrier Miner · Monday 30 March 1931 · page 4

Home Made, which is engaged at Oakbank, will probably leave for Adelaide on Monday…

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Governor May Dissolve the State Parliament Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 31 March 1931 · page 1

It was reported in certain political circles last night that the State Governor' may take steps to bring about, a dissolution of the State Parliament…

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N.S.W. to Default Other States Should Act Says Queensland Premier Should Ask N.S.W. Governor to Dissolve Parliament Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 31 March 1931 · page 4

Mr. Moore, the Premier of Queensland, said to-day that he thought all other States should ask the Governor of New South Wales to dissolve' the…

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Party Is Preparing for Early Federal Election Mr. Jock Garden Likely to Contest South Sydney Sydney, Tuesday Night

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 8 April 1931 · page 1

The New South Wales A.L.P. is preparing for an early Federal election, and the names of many Prominent members of the party are mentioned…

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Beasley Group Decision Not to Attend Parliament Mr. Theodore's Comment Canberra

Barrier Miner · Thursday 9 April 1931 · page 1

Interviewed in regard to the decision of the "Beasley group" to absent itself from the House of Representatives next Tuesday, Mr. E. G Theodore, the…

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Beasley Group Telegram Will Not Be Present at Opening of Parliament Canberra

Barrier Miner · Thursday 9 April 1931 · page 1

The Beasley group sent the following telegram to Mr. J. H. Scullin, the Prime Minister, this morning: "Your telegram received, arrangements…

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Mr Lyons Gives Address at Ararat Railway Station Will Do All He Can to Bring About Election Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 9 April 1931 · page 1

Mr. J. A. Lyons, M.H.R. addressing a meeting of 500 people on the Ararat railway station when the express stopped there on the way to Adelaide, urged…

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Parliament, Will Meet on Tuesday As Arranged Mr Scullin's Statement Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 10 April 1931 · page 1

Commenting on the announcement that the Beasley group will not be present whon the House of Representatives reassembles next Tuesday…

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Stuart-robertson's Seat Is Automatically Vacant A.L.P. to Select Candidate for the By-election Sydney, Friday Night

Barrier Miner · Saturday 11 April 1931 · page 3

The estate of Mr. R. J. Stuart-Robertson, M.L.A., having been sequestrated, his seat in Parliament automatically becomes vacant, and the…

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By-election Is Likely to Be Held on Anzac Day Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 11 April 1931 · page 3

The Annandale by-election is expected to take place on Anzac Day, April 25, enabling the new member to take his seat in Parliament when the…

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Wool Industries Fair to Be Held in England Members of Parliament Make Appeal for Support (The "Times" Message.) London, April 9

Barrier Miner · Monday 13 April 1931 · page 3

Twenty-three members of the House of Commons, including Sir John Simon (Liberal) and Mr. H. B. Lees-Smith (Postmaster-General) representing wool…

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Mr. Lang's Plan 500 Melbourne Unemployed Meet Him in Melbourne Will Not Contest Dalley' at Next Federal Elections Melbourne. Monday Night

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 14 April 1931 · page 1

About 5OO unemployed gave Mr, J. T. Lang, the Premier, a rousing reception on big arrival to-day. In an interview Mr, Lang said that' the…

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Awnahdale by Election Voting on April 25 Sydney, Monday Night

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 14 April 1931 · page 2

The writ was issued to-day for the Annandale by election made necessary by the seat automatically. becoming vacant owing to the estate of Mr.R…

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Former Member Endorsed by the A.L.P. Executive a Communist Candidate Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 15 April 1931 · page 1

Mr. R. J. Stunrt-Robertson, the former member last night received the endorsement of the A.L.P. executive to contest the Aunandale by election…

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Annandale By-election Date Cannot Be Altered Says Mr. Burke, the Speaker Sydney, Tuesday Night

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 15 April 1931 · page 1

Referring to the fixing of Anzac Day for the Annandale by-election Mr. F. M. Burko, Speaker of the Legislativo Assembly, said to-day that unfortunately…

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The Ballarat Seat Prospective Candidate Resigns A.L.P. PRESIDENCY Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 15 April 1931 · page 1

Mr.—F. Bowden, president of the Ballarat branch of the Australian Labor Porty, who had been asked to oppose Mr. D. C. M'Grath, M.H.R. at the…

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Annandale By-election No Nationalist Candidate Sydney, Wednesday Night

Barrier Miner · Thursday 16 April 1931 · page 1

The Nationalist Association decided this afternoon not to nominate a candidate for the Annandale by-election. The secretary said that this decision…

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