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Broken Hill & the Far West · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1889

43 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 1 of 3

Silverton Council

Barrier Miner · Friday 1 March 1889 · page 2

THE fortnightly meeting was held [?] the council chambers on Thursday evening. Present—the Mayor (Mr. Henry Browne) Aldermen O'Connell, McMahon,…

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Stray Notes. the Council Meetings

Barrier Miner · Friday 1 March 1889 · page 2

NOT many weeks ago Alderman Williams introduced as an smendment to a motion in the municipal council that in future meetings of that body should be held…

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Sydney City Council. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 6 March 1889 · page 3

The Sydney City Council are discharging 100 hands. The saving thus effected ia estimated at £2500 per annum…

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The Water Question. Special Meeting of the Municipal Council

Barrier Miner · Thursday 7 March 1889 · page 2

A SPECIAL meeting of the municipal council was held last night to consider the two private bills now before parliament for the supply of water to Broken Hill,…

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Municipal Council. Ordinary Fortnightly Meeting

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 March 1889 · page 2

The municipal council held its usual fortnightly meeting last night. The Mayor occupied the chair, and the other members present were Aldermen Chapple,…

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Silverton Council

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 March 1889 · page 2

THE usual fortnightly meeting was held on Thursday evening.; Present—The Mayor (Mr. Henry Browne), Aldermen Ring, Young, Smithy Gilbert, O'Connell,…

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Municipal Mates

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 March 1889 · page 2

A CURIOUS feature about the constitution of the local municipal council is the manner in which the members seem to pair. Before Alderman Laue was elected…

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A Municipal Matter. to the Editor of the Barrier Miner

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 March 1889 · page 2

Sir,—The generosity and liberality displayed by a few of our aldermen at the last meeting were something remarkable. Imagine a J P. suggesting, in fact, moving,…

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Outwitting the Council. ADELAIDE

Barrier Miner · Monday 18 March 1889 · page 3

The prohibition of the Glenelg council against the Railway Company using their streets except by payment of £250 per annum applies to locomotives only. The…

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Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 March 1889 · page 2

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the municipal council took place last night. Alderman Morgan occupied the chair, and there were present Aldermen Creedon,…

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Reserve No. 3075. the Council Memorialised

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 March 1889 · page 2

AT last night's municipal council meeting Alderman Williams received permission to introduce a deputation of the residents on Reserve No. 3075. At last meeting,…

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Silverton Council

Barrier Miner · Saturday 30 March 1889 · page 2

THE usual fortnightly meeting was held on Thursday evening. There were present —Aldermen Ring, Newnham, Smith, Gilbert and O'Connell…

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An Illiberal Council. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 2 April 1889 · page 3

The Council of the Melbourne University have decided that they will not admit Adelaide University graduates to ad eundem degrees, the Adelaide University…

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The Indignant Council. Kintore's Reception. " ADELAIDE

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 April 1889 · page 3

The dispute between the Adelaide corporation and the Government over the reception of the Governor to-morrow remains unsettled. An interview between…

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Silverton Council

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 April 1889 · page 2

THE usual fortnightly meeting was held last evening. Present—Aldermen King, McMahon, Smith, O'Connell, Gilbert, Tantram, and Newnham. On the motion…

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Broken Hill Council. Fortnightly Meeting

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 April 1889 · page 2

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the municipal council was opened in the temporary council chamber at the usual hour last night. There were present the…

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Municipal Council. the Valuation

Barrier Miner · Thursday 18 April 1889 · page 3

A SPECIAL meeting of the Broken Hill council was held last night for the purpose of receiving from the municipal valuators, Messrs. Charles Isaac and T. G. Cue, the…

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Municipal Assessment. to the Editor of the Barrier Miner

Barrier Miner · Thursday 25 April 1889 · page 2

SIR,—I have examined the assessment roll handed into the council as being complete by Messrs. Cue and Isaac, and if any proof is necessary in support of the…

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Alderman Jones

Barrier Miner · Friday 26 April 1889 · page 2

AT the council meeting last night the resignation of Alderman Jones as one of the representatives of Wills Ward was received and accepted. The action taken…

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Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting

Barrier Miner · Friday 26 April 1889 · page 2

THE ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held last night in the Mechanics' Institute. The Mayor (Alderman Lane) presided, and there…

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