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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1936

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5 Candidates for Mayor

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 November 1936 · page 1

As was forecast in "The Barrier Miner" five nominations were received from candidates for the position of Mayor for the ensuing 12 months…

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King Opens Parliament Scenes Most Impressive (Special to "The Miner.") LONDON, November 3

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 4 November 1936 · page 3

Impressive scenes marked the opening of Parliament to-day by the King. The scenes in the House of Lords gave a foretaste of the pageantry…

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Great Victory for Roosevelt Election Rival Humiliated (Special to "The Miner") New York, November 3

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 4 November 1936 · page 3

President Roosevelt has been re-elected president of the United States for another four years term as…

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Rowdy Scenes In Federal Parliament CANBERRA

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 November 1936 · page 6

There were rowdy scenes in the House of Representatives this afternoon when several members endavored to secure from the Minister…

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Labor Versus Labor Rival Factions In Elections

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 November 1936 · page 1

CANBERRA, Thursday — Consideration is to be given by the industrial section of the Labor movement in New South Wales to the…

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Chance of Early Federal Election Time Ripe, Many Think, But Senate Is Obstacle CANBERRA

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 November 1936 · page 5

In spite of serious difficulties in the way of holding an early Federal election, the possibility of the House of Representatives being dissolved to hold the election concurrently with the referendum cannot be dismissed. A Federal election in March is being…

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Leaving Certificate Candidates Examinations in Full Swing

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 November 1936 · page 5

The Leaving Examination for fifth year students of the High School, Marist Brothers' College, and Convent High School is in full swing…

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Election Mooted May Be Held in February Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 6 November 1936 · page 1

It is stated in Federal political circles that it ia almost certain that unless there is an unexpected change in present plans an…

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Election May Be Held in March

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 November 1936 · page 1

CANBERRA, Saturday. — The Country party is opposed to the Federal ele[?]tions being held in February, and as a section, of the U.A.P…

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Election May Be Held in March

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 November 1936 · page 7

CANBERRA, Saturday. — The Country party is opposed to the Federal ele[?]ions being held in February, and as a section of the U.A.P…

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Questions Asked About Elections

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 November 1936 · page 6

CANBERRA, Saturday.— In the House of Representatives to-day, the Acting Prime Minister (Dr. Earle Page) said the Government had not…

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Questions Asked About Elections

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 November 1936 · page 6

CANBERRA, Saturday.—In the House of Representatives, to-day, the Acting Prime Minister (Dr. Earle Page) said the Government, had not…

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Election Talk Growing U.A.P. Meeting May Decide

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 November 1936 · page 4

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—The talk of Federal elections early in the new year is now being taken very seriously in political circles, and a…

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Cabinet Quashes Early Election Proposal

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 November 1936 · page 1

As reported in last night's Latest Edition of "The Barrier Miner," Cabinet decided not to proceed with its intention to hold a…

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Barrier Miner Thursday, November 12, 1936. Tomorrow's Mayoral "Elections"

Barrier Miner · Thursday 12 November 1936 · page 2

TO-MORROW and Saturday unions affiliated with the Barrier District Assembly of the Australian Labor Party will choose the Mayor of Broken…

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Hearing of By-election Corruption Charges

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 November 1936 · page 6

SYDNEY, Friday. — The select committee appointed by the Legislative Council to inquire into the charges of corruption made by Mr…

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King Edward Drives In Car To Open Parliament

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 1 December 1936 · page 3

LONDON WEATHER WAS AT ITS FOGGIEST for the opening of Parliament by King Edward, and his State drive to the House of Lords was cancelled. Instead, he travelled to his first opening of Parliame [?]t by motor car. Watched by large crowds in spite of the heavy fog and rain, the King is seen heve leaving Buckingham Palace for the House of Lords…

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Grayndler Election Inquiry Sydney, Thursday.—The select

Barrier Miner · Thursday 3 December 1936 · page 7

committee appointed to inquire into the charges made by Mr. J. B. Martin in connection with the election of Mr Grayndler to the Legislative Council…

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Federal Parliament to Meet

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 December 1936 · page 1

CANBERRA, Saturday. — The Federal Parliament has been re-called from its Christmas recess to deal with the crisis which has…

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Australia's Stand in King Crisis Stormy Scene in Federal Parliament Canberra

Barrier Miner · Thursday 10 December 1936 · page 6

A clear statement of the Commonwealth's stand in relation to the King's proposed marriage was given by the Prime Minister…

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