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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1934

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Parliament to Meet in October

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 September 1934 · page 5

CANBERRA, Thursday.—The appointment of Mr. Menzies as Attorney-General will, it is believed, shortly be, announced by the Premier (Mr…

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Scene in Dutch Parliament Communists Cause Uproar (Special to "The Miner.") the Hague, September 18

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 September 1934 · page 6

Communist deputies created a scene at the reassembly of the Dutch Parliament to-day. The disturbance arose when a senior Parliamentarian…

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£1000 Taken As Expenses Stopping Report To Parliament SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Friday 21 September 1934 · page 3

"We felt justified in trying to break down the bias and hostility that was being directed against us," declared J. W. S. M'Arthur, giving evidence…

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Plans For Federal Parliament Meeting in October Canberra

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 September 1934 · page 1

According to present plans, the new Federal Parliament will meet for only two days next month. The sole object of this brief sitting…

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Plans For Federal Parliament Meeting in October Canberra

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 September 1934 · page 13

According to present plans, the new Federal Parliament will meet for only two days next month. The sole object of this brief sitting…

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Telegrams Latest Election News

Western Grazier · Saturday 22 September 1934 · page 2

Although the outstanding [?] interest in the elections will not be revived until the [?] of [?]…

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South Australian Candidates Examined For R.A.A.F.

Barrier Miner · Monday 24 September 1934 · page 3

CANDIDATES for the Royal Austr alian Air Force were interviewed by a selection committee at Keswick Barracks. From Left: Squadron-Leader F. W. F. Lukis, Air-Commodors S. J. Goble, and Flight-Lieutenant H. A. Austin interviewing Mr. C. H. Davey…

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W.A. Election Scandals Two Officials Sent To Gaol PERTH

Barrier Miner · Monday 24 September 1934 · page 3

In the Criminal Court the election scandals case was concluded when Richard Samways and George Henry Oreen, election officials, who were…

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The Darling Polling Additional Figures Late To-day

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 25 September 1934 · page 1

The Divisional Returning Officer for Darling (Mr. Hinde) this morning received a large number of parcels of absentee votes from distant polling…

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Dr. Page on Elections "Endorsement Of C.p." Grafton

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 26 September 1934 · page 4

Speaking at the declaration of the Cowper poll to-day the leader of the Country party (Dr. Earle Page) declared that the result of the election…

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"Another Election Within 12 MONTHS" (Reprinted from Yesterday's Latest Edition.)

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 September 1934 · page 6

SYDNEY, Wednesday. — "I am afraid that the returning officer must prepare for another election within 12 months. The Lyons Government…

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Federal Parliament to Meet on October 23 (Reprinted from Yesterday's Latest Edition.)

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 September 1934 · page 6

CANBERRA, Friday—A proclamation has been issued at Canberra convening the new Parliament for October 23. The new members will be…

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Federal Parliament to Meet on October 23 (Reprinted from Yesterday's Latest Edition.)

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 September 1934 · page 12

CANBERRA, Friday—A proclamation has been issued at Canberra convening the new Parliament for October 23. The new members will be…

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12 Months' Life Predicted for New Parliament

Barrier Miner · Monday 1 October 1934 · page 3

ARMIDALE, Monday.—"Unless the Government is conducted on a fair partnership basis there is no possibility of it carrying on for more than…

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Labor Selections for State Elections

Barrier Miner · Monday 1 October 1934 · page 2

SYDNEY, Monday.—Ballots were conducted by the State Labor Party during the week end for the selection of candidates for the next State…

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Darling Poll Declared Elected Candidate Returns Thanks

Barrier Miner · Monday 1 October 1934 · page 3

The Darling poll was declared at noon on Saturday by the Divisional Returning Officer (Mr. Hinde), the final figures after the distribution of…

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Industries Improve Victorian Report To Parliament

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 2 October 1934 · page 4

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.—A greatly improved position in Victorian industries, particularly factories, is disclosed by the Department of Labor…

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Riots Feared in Paris Steel Windows For Parliament (Special to "The Miner")

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 2 October 1934 · page 3

PARIS, September 30.—The French Parliament is expected to agree to the proposal of the Prime Minister (M. Doumergue) to revise the…

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"Federal Elections a Labor Debacle"

Barrier Miner · Friday 5 October 1934 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Friday.—Addressing a meeting of the Trades Hall Council, Mr. A. M'Pherson, secretary of the New South branch of the…

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Election Of Councillor Subject Of An Inquiry MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Friday 5 October 1934 · page 4

Remarkable allegations of malpractice in municipal elections at Richmond led to a second attempt to oust Councillor David Murphy, of…

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