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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1936

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Heavy Polling in Greek Elections

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 January 1936 · page 2

ATHENS, January 26 — Heavy polling proceeded peacefully to-day in the general elections ordered by King George after his return to the throne…

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Close Fight in Greek Election

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 January 1936 · page 4

ATHENS, January 27.—Progress returns in the elections held here to-day indicate that the Venizelists will obtain 135 scats, the…

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King's Address to Parliament

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 February 1936 · page 1

LONDON, February 4.—King Edward, after the presentation of Parliament's loyal address on January 27, made a few happy remarks on the…

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W. A. Elections To-day Labor Government Expects To Win

Barrier Miner · Saturday 15 February 1936 · page 2

PERTH, Saturday. — During the height of the heat wave, when the thermometer has been touching 103 degrees and humidity was so intense…

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W A. Elections To-day Labor Government Expects To Win

Barrier Miner · Saturday 15 February 1936 · page 2

PERTH, Saturday. — During the height of the heat wave, when the thermometer has been touching 108 degrees and humidity was so intense…

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Houses of Parliament Adjourn Mark Of Respect For Late King

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 19 February 1936 · page 4

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—Both Houses of the New South Wales Legislature to-day carried a motion expressing profound sorrow at the death of King…

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Newmarket Candidates In Splendid Gallops MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 25 February 1936 · page 1

Perfect weather prevailed to-day [?]or the semi-finals of horses engaged it Flemington on Saturday. A most impressive effort was that of…

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Woman's Election May Be Disputed

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 26 February 1936 · page 4

PERTH, Wednesday. — There is a possibility that the election for the Subiaco seat in the Legislative Assembly, In which Mrs. Cardell…

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£256,126 for Completion Parliament House Plans Approved ADELAIDE

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 March 1936 · page 6

At a special meeting of Cabinet, tenders totalling £256,126 for the completion of the construction of Parliament House were accepted…

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Goidsome Wins Turf Club Handicap Oakbank Candidates Do Well At Cheltenham ADELAIDE

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 March 1936 · page 1

Goldsome, who was Turf Club Handicap at galloped brilliantly over feat Luath by a length a…

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Reichstag Election Hitler Seeking Endorsement

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 March 1936 · page 1

BERLIN, March 10.—Opening the Reichstag election campaign, the Minister of Propaganda, Dr. Goebbels, declared that the Western…

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Matrimonial Domicile Problem Before Parliament CANBERRA

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 March 1936 · page 7

One of the most vexatious difficultieg in divorce jurisdiction in Australia would be removed if the House of Representatives…

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Matrimonial Domicile Problem Before Parliament CANBERRA

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 March 1936 · page 3

One of the most vexatious difficulties in divorce jurisdiction in Australia would be removed if the House of Representatives…

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The Sydney Cup Queensland's Candidates Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 March 1936 · page 2

The tradesmanship of Mr. Robert Bowell, a retired blacksmith, has made it possible for Soft Step to continue his preparation for the…

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Oakbank Candidates at Gawler Meeting Trials in Two Divisions Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 March 1936 · page 5

The Gawler Jockey Club will provide a meeting at Evanston to-morrow, a feature being the presence in the fields of several Oakbank…

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Opposition Candidates Not Permitted Germans Asked To Approve Of Military Move (Special to "The Miner.") LONDON, March 22

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 March 1936 · page 3

No Opposition candidates have been allowed to stand for the Reichstag elections which are being held in Germany to seek the people's endorsement of the military occupation of the demilitarised…

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Parliament House "An Eyesore and Menace"

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 March 1936 · page 6

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—Mr. J. F. Coates M.L.C., declares that Parliament House should be pulled down at once because it was not only an…

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No Withdrawal of German Troops Will Negotiate Only On Terms Of Equality Full Reply After the Elections (Special to "The Miner.") LONDON, March 24

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 March 1936 · page 3

Germany's reply to the Locarno Powers' proposals for a settlement of the Rhineland dispute [?] only an interim statement. The Government refuses to withdraw the troops…

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Election Brings Happiness

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 March 1936 · page 4

MELBOURNE, Thursday. — The president of the central executive of the Australian Labor Party (Mr. J. J. Holland, M.L.A.), said that…

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German Elections on Sunday Fair System; But Fear May Sway Many LONDON, March 26

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 March 1936 · page 1

It is a foregone conclusion that, the Reichstag election on Sunday, the, campaign for which the Minister of Propaganda (Dr. Goebbels) is dynamically controlling, will result in a sweeping victory for…

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