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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1934

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Partial Restoration of Salaries Cut Bill Introduced In N.S.W. Parliament (Reprinted from Yesterday's Latest Edition.) SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 June 1934 · page 4

A bill to re-enate the Public Service Salary Reduction Act, but at the same time making a general restoration to the service of 20 per cent. of the cuts was introduced in the Legislative Assembly to-day by the Acting Premier (Mr. Bruxner). "This is the limit to which…

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Country Party Opposed to Early Election

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 June 1934 · page 3

CANBERRA, Thursday.—After a meeting of members of the United Country Party to-day, the leader (Dr. Earle Page) said that the…

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No Election of New Board Hospital Officially Advised

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 July 1934 · page 1

According to a circular received by the Hospital Board of Directors no new election of directors to the Board will be held until the Hospitals Act…

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Election Announcement This Week?

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 July 1934 · page 3

CANBERRA, Tuesday.—The Prime Minister (Mr. Lyons) hopes to announce this week whether there will be an early election or whether…

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The Nationals Double How Candidates Are Fancied MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 July 1934 · page 4

Week end deliberations caused Baanya to become a pronounced favorite for the £1500 Grand National Hurdle Race to be run over…

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Elections in September Prime Minister Announces Rolls to Be Prepared Canberra

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 4 July 1934 · page 1

The Prime Minister (Mr. Lyons) announced in the House of Representatives this afternoon that the Federal…

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U.a.p. and U.c P. Ready for Election

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 4 July 1934 · page 1

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—The secretary of the U.A.P. (Mr. Horsfield) says his party is well organised for all the seats they propose to contest,…

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Barrier Miner Wednesday, July 4, 1934. Federal Elections Soon

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 4 July 1934 · page 2

FROM the latest developments in the Federal political sphere, it seems probable that the forecasts of an early election are likely to be realised…

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WILL S.A. Lose Seat? Discussion In Parliament CANBERRA

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 July 1934 · page 1

In the House of Representatives Mr. Perkins moved—"That the House should agree to the redistribution of electoral boundaries in South…

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Elections in September Contests Between U.A.P. & U.C.P. (Reprinted from Yesterday's Latest Edition.) SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 July 1934 · page 6

It is regarded as unlikely that any steps will be taken to prevent contests between U.A.P. and U.C.P. candidates in certain electorates during…

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Federal Election Planning Wonderful Story To Tell, Says Mr. Lyons Comment of Other Leaders Canberra

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 July 1934 · page 1

The Prime Minister (Mr. Lyons), in an interview, said his party had every reason to believe that they would be returned because the Government had restored confidence and balanced its Budget. He added: "I never like to forecast, but we have a wounderful…

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Four Local Candidates Keen Fight For Mr. Blakeley

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 July 1934 · page 1

Much interest is being taken locally in the Federal elections chiefly because of the possibility of a keen fight between Mr. A. Blakeley, the sitting…

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Federal Elections the Darling Roll 9000 Alterations Made

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 July 1934 · page 4

About 9000 alterations have been made to the electoral roll for Darline during the last six months. The roll is being prepared by Mr. F. Hinde,…

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Elections on Birthday of Mr. Lyons

Barrier Miner · Friday 6 July 1934 · page 1

CANBERRA, Friday.—It is a coincidence that September 15, the date fixed by Cabinet for the Federal elections, is the birthday of the Prime…

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The Federal Elections No U.A.P.--U.C.P. Agreement (Reprinted from Yesterday's Latest Edition.) SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 July 1934 · page 6

Dr. Earle Page, who arrived in Sydney to-day from Canberra, said he certainly discussed broad questions of policy with the Prime Minister (Mr…

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The Federal Elections No U.A.P.--U.C.P. Agreement (Reprinted from Yesterday's Latest Edition.) SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 July 1934 · page 12

Dr. Earle Page, who arrived in Sydney to-day from Canberra, said he certainly discussed broad questions of policy with the Prime Minister (Mr…

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Salaries Go on After Elections Canberra

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 July 1934 · page 5

Although Parliament will be dissolved early next month, members will continue to receive their salary cheques until the elections—and…

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No Federal Parliament Next Week

Barrier Miner · Friday 13 July 1934 · page 2

CANBERRA, Friday.—In order to enable Ministers to devote their full attention to the Budget, it is proposed that the Federal Parliament…

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Opening of South Australian Parliament

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 July 1934 · page 3

WEARING BLUE UNIFORMS and white helmets, and carrying long lances, the escort to the Lieutenant-Governor (Sir George Murray) made an imposing sight as they waited outside Parliament House during the opening of the twenty-eighth Parliament on Thursday. The escort was made up of men from the permanent forces and the guard of honor from the Militia Forces…

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Opening of South Australian Parliament

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 July 1934 · page 9

WEARING BLUE UNIFORMS and white helmets, and carrying long lances, the escort to the Lieutenant-Governor (Sir George Murray) made an imposing sight as they waited outside Parliament House during the opening of the twenty-eighth Parliament on Thursday. The escort was made up of men from the permanent forces and the guard of honor from the Militia Forces…

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