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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1937

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Preparing For Football Season Competition Games Open on May 1 Election of Chairman Is Deferred Till

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 17 March 1937 · page 4

DECISIONS to open the Football League competition on May 1; and to play 15 minor matches during the season in addition to a match between first and second teams of Broken Hill, were made last…

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By Election in Belgum. Crushing Defeat for Ha[?]lom

Western Grazier · Saturday 17 April 1937 · page 2

The Framier, Yan Zealand, secured on everwhalming victory in the bye election which he contested with the Leader of the Rexists (Fa[?]ists) Dog…

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Barrier Miner Monday, May 10. 1937. Gwydir By-Election

Barrier Miner · Monday 10 May 1937 · page 2

WHETHER or not the recent Federal referendum result represented a vote of no-confidence in the Federal Coalition Government, there…

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Mr. Makin Expects Early Election

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 12 May 1937 · page 3

LONDON, May 11.—Mr. N. J. O. Makin, M.H.R., a South Australian visitor, predicts that the Commonwealth Prime Minister (Mr. Lyons)…

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Gwyder By-election Labor Candidate's Position Sroure

Western Grazier · Saturday 15 May 1937 · page 2

Latest returns in the Gwydir by election place the Labor candidate, Mr W. J. Sully, in a virtually unsailable position. Sunday the Country…

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Defence As Main Point Expected Early Elections in September Canberra

Barrier Miner · Saturday 15 May 1937 · page 3

EXPECTATIONS of an earlier election than was contemplated when the Prime Minister left Australia are growing in political…

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Defence As Main Point Expected Early Elections in September Canberra

Barrier Miner · Saturday 15 May 1937 · page 3

EXPECTATIONS of an earlier election than was contemplated when the Prime Minister left Australia are growing in political…

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"Submerge Elections" Alderman Hits At Govt. War Scheme Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 18 May 1937 · page 1

ALDERMAN Lamb, at a meeting of the Auburn Council last night, described a so-called secret communication to 320…

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Pastures Protection Board Election

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 18 May 1937 · page 5

Mr. K. G. Brougham, of Yalcowinna Station, was re-elected chairman of the Menindee Pastures Protection Board at yesterday's meeting. Mr…

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Sir Daniel Levy Dead Spent 36 Years In Parliament SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 May 1937 · page 3

SIR DANIEL LEVY, the speaker of the Legislative Assembly, died suddenly this morning. He was aged 63 and had represented…

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Not Hurrying Back for Election

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 May 1937 · page 4

SYDNEY, Thursday. — Commenting on the cabled report that the Prime Minister (Mr. J. A. Lyons) is returning from London earlier than…

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Federal Election Date

Barrier Miner · Thursday 3 June 1937 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Thursday. — Two dates which are being mentioned in political circles for the forthcoming Federal elections are October 30 and…

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Ready for Elections Enrolment Urged

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 8 June 1937 · page 1

The returning officer for the Division of Darling (Mr. A. J. Macpherson) announced to-day that postmen have just completed a review of…

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25 Years of Trying Candidate Not Dismayed

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 June 1937 · page 2

For 25 years Dr. Cooke-Taylor has nursed Dulwich constituency in the Liberal interest—and never once won an election or…

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City Council Elections Roll Collection Is In Progress

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 June 1937 · page 3

FIRST steps in the important Municipal elections to take place on the first Saturday in December have been launched. Six collectors have…

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Parliament Like Madhouse, Says K. C. Candidate SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Thursday 17 June 1937 · page 1

MR. H. H. Mason, K.C., one of the two Independent candidates for the Woollahra by-election, opened his campaign last night in the…

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News in Brief Labor Representations In Federal Elections

Barrier Miner · Friday 18 June 1937 · page 1

SYDNEY, Friday.—It is likely that with the exception of three seats, every constituency in New South Wales will be contested by the Labor…

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Big Polling in Quest More Votes For Nicholson Support for Candidates

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 June 1937 · page 8

WITH a lead of 1258 votes and the competition well under way Harry Nicholson, thu rugged Central backman, has been…

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Candidate's Tactics Criticised by Premier

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 June 1937 · page 2

SYDNEY, Saturday.—Addressing a meeting at Double Bay in support of Mr. G. Beresford Grant, endorsed U.A.P. candidate for Wollahra, the…

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Fancied National Candidates MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 June 1937 · page 1

POOLEY BRIDGE, despite his mishap in the Windarra Hurdle at Moonee Valley to-day, remains favorite for the Grand National…

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