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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1934

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New Labor Senators 22 S.A. Candidates Endorsed ADELAIDE

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 January 1934 · page 3

The council of the A.L.P., at a meeting in the Trades Hall on Thursday night, endorsed 22 nominations for the plebiscito to choose three…

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New Labor Senators 22 S.A. Candidates Endorsed ADELAIDE

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 January 1934 · page 9

The council of the A.L.P., at a meeting in the Trades Hail on Thursday night, endorsed 22 nominations for the plebiscite to choose three…

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Federal Elections May Be Postponed

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 1

SYDNEY, Friday.—As the result of the Royal visit the Federal elections may be postponed until March next year…

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Fusillade of Stones Parliament House In W.A. PERTH

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 January 1934 · page 9

There was general panic among members of Parliament who were in the dining-room of Parliament House when a fusilade of stones crashed…

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Fusillade of Stones Parliament House In W.A. PERTH

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 January 1934 · page 3

There was general panic among members of Parliament who were in the dining-room of Parliament House when a fusiiade of stones crashed…

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O'duffy Declines Election Challenge Dublin, January 23

Barrier Miner · Thursday 25 January 1934 · page 6

General O'Duffy, the leader of the United Ireland Party, has refused an election challenge by Dr. Ward, a supporter of the De Valera…

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Penalties for Defaming Parliament (Reprinted From Yesterday's Latest News Edition.) CANBERRA

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 30 January 1934 · page 4

When the Federal Parliament reassembles it is understood that legislation will be proceeded with for the punishment of offenders in the cases…

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University Nominees to W.a. Parliament

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 21 February 1934 · page 3

PERTH, Wednesday.—In a report to the convocation of the University of West Australia, which will meet next month, the vice-Chancellor…

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Hamilton By-election

Barrier Miner · Monday 26 February 1934 · page 1

SYDNEY, Monday.—Mr. J. T. Lang says that Mr. Brennan's election by the people of Hamilton with an increased majority is an indication that…

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Stavisky Frauds Accomplices May Fall Parliament Adjourned Paris, March 6

Barrier Miner · Thursday 8 March 1934 · page 4

An iron hand may descend on Stavlsky's accomplices, including prominent Parliamentarians and magistrates, as a result of the Government's decision…

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Labor Wins Elections Controls London County Council LONDON, March 9

Barrier Miner · Saturday 10 March 1934 · page 1

Labor to-day gained control of the London County Council for the first time in its history. The final election figures were —…

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"Federal Election,may Come at Any Time"

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 21 March 1934 · page 1

SYDNEYWednesday—Addressing a meeting at Darlinghurst Mr. Horsfield, secretary, of tho. U.A;P., warned his listeners to be repared at…

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Secession by W.A. Parliament To Consider PERTH

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 28 March 1934 · page 3

The State Parliament will meet in the middle of next month in a special session, probably on April 17, to consider the report by the committee appointed…

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Mrs. Mollison for Parliament (Special to "The Miner") LONDON, March 26

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 28 March 1934 · page 5

Replying to criticisms Mrs. J. A. Mollison (formerly Amy Johnson) says that it is in all seriousness thato she proposes to stand as a Conservative…

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Elections and Lang Labor

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 28 March 1934 · page 1

SYDNEY, Wednesday.— The secretary of the Federal Labor Party in New. South Wales (Mr. Colbourne) referring to statements by Alderman…

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Four Shot Dead Kansas Civic Elections (Special to "The Miner") Kansas City, March 30

Barrier Miner · Saturday 31 March 1934 · page 9

Four people vero killed in the stormiest municipal election ever held here. Mr. Perry Oldham was unlocking…

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Four Shot Dead Kansas Civic Elections (Special to "The Miner") Kansas City, March 30

Barrier Miner · Saturday 31 March 1934 · page 3

Four people were killed in the stormiest municipal election ever held here. Mr. Perry Oldham was unlocking…

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Pastures' Protection Election

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 April 1934 · page 1

An amended notice has been issue[?] in connection with the election of the Menindie Pastures Protection Board. This has been necessary because the…

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Federal Elections (Reprinted From Yesterday's Latest Edition.)

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 April 1934 · page 4

CANBERRA, Tuesday. — It was stated to-day that although the Government has no intention of facing the electors before next year, all the…

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Big Election Riots 153 Arrests Made MONTREAL, April 11

Barrier Miner · Thursday 12 April 1934 · page 6

During the excitement of the civil election 153 people were arrested With the record huge majority [?] 53,000 Votes the debonair Camille[?]…

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