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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1932

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Married Women Teachers Questions in Parliament Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 3 March 1932 · page 1

Replying to Mr. Quirk in the Legislative Assembly to-day Mr. Davies, Minister for Education, said that the question of the dismissal of married…

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N.S.W. Parliament Disorderly Scenes. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 3 March 1932 · page 1

Disorderly scenes occurred in the Legislative Assembly yesterday afternoon. Mr. M'Dicken threatened to fight a man who he said had…

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Reduction of Hours to Give Employment Question in Parliament Sydney, Thursday

Barrier Miner · Friday 4 March 1932 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly to-day, Mr. Keegan asked Mr. Baddelay, the Minister for Labor and Industry, whether he would have hours of work…

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Merest Not Reduced by Some Trading Banks Complaint in Parliament Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 4 March 1932 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly to-day, Mr, Ratcliffe asked the Premier whether he is aware that some of the associated banks in the country districts are not…

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Abolition of Polling Places

Western Grazier · Saturday 5 March 1932 · page 3

The following letter has been addressed by Mr M. A. Davidson.( Member for the District,) in the Premier (The Lion. J. T, Lang) in…

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N.S.W. Parliament Gas and Electricity Bill Criticism by Mr. Stevens Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 March 1932 · page 6

The second reading of the Gas and Electricity Bill was moved by Mr. J. M. Buddeley, Minister for Labor and Industry, in the Legislative Assembly…

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S.A. By-election Liberal Leading and Assured of Success Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 March 1932 · page 1

Mr. Petherick (Liberal), with a lead of 1104 on Mr. Corcoran (Ministerial Labor) on the first preference count, which is complete, is assured of success…

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Questions in Parliament Opposition to Publication of Names Prize Winners Sidney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 8 March 1932 · page 1

In the Legislative assembly to-day ruplyinig to Mr. Donovan the Attorney-General said that as a result of the decision of the Full Court in the Rufe…

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Mr. Horsington's Questions in State Parliament Minister Says Matter Referred to Committee Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 8 March 1932 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly to-day Mr. E. M. Horsington asked Mr. W. C. Davies, the Minister for Education, what he was doing to bring about a…

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Irish Elections New Session of the Dail to Begin on Wednesday (The "Times" Message.) Dublin. March 6

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 8 March 1932 · page 1

The Irish Free State elections now are practically completed. The new Dall will begin on Wednesday a session which may prove momentous for…

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S.A. By-election Mr. Petherick Successful Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 8 March 1932 · page 2

Mr. Petherick won the Victorian by election when the preferences were distributed last night by 1459 from Mr. Corcoran. The final figures were:— Petherick. 5401: Corcoran. 3942…

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N.S.W. Parliament Gas and Electicity Bill Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 9 March 1932 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly to-day the Gas and Electricity Bill was read the third time by 49 votes to 28 after a motion for recommittal had been…

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Irish Elections New Dail's First Meeting Is Being Held to Day (Special to "The Miner.") Dublin, March 8

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 9 March 1932 · page 1

The new Dall will meet to-morrow with the Republican party taking over the control of the Government. Mr. W. T. Cosgrare, the retiring…

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Residency of Germany Election Next Sunday Berlin, March 6

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 9 March 1932 · page 3

The Presidential ejection next Sunday is of almost as much importance to Western Europe as to Germany. Dr. Alfred Hugenberg an industrial…

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N.S.W. Parliament All Night Sitting Apjournmen of House UNTlL Tuesday Next Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 10 March 1932 · page 1

The Legislative Assembly adjourned at 4 o'clock this morning until Tuesday next, after passing the Transport Bill through committee…

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New Zealand Parliament Reductions Expected in Rates and Rent Wellington (N.Z.), March 11

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 March 1932 · page 6

It is reliably reported that the Government intends to introduce legislation shortly to arbitrarily reduce interest rates and rent by 20…

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Unemployment Conference of Premiers to Be Held Shortly Prime Minister's Statement in Parliament To-day Canberra

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 March 1932 · page 3

Mr. J, A, Lyons, the Prime Minister, stated in, the House of Representatives to-day that the Federal Government's proposals for the relief of…

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New Guard Petition Handed to Governor Request for Dissolution of N.S.W. Parliament to Be Sent to the King Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 March 1932 · page 6

Mr. Eric Campbell and 12 Xen Guardsmen to-day presented to Sir Philip Game, the Governor, the New Guard petition to be forwarded to…

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Election Irregularities Men Fined at Adelong Adelong

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 March 1932 · page 1

At the Adelong Police Court yesterday two residents. Robert Benson, iun. and Mervyn Benson, were convietod of having attested to signatures on…

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Melbourne Candidates for Sydney Carnival Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 March 1932 · page 7

To race at Randwick at Easter Gallantic, Middle Watch, Brave Boy and Shadow King left for Sydney to-day…

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