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Broken Hill & the Far West · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1890

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The Latest from alf Centres. [By Cable.] Action by English Labor Leaders. John Burns' Views. Manifesto From the London Trades Council. London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 25 September 1890 · page 2

John Burna states that the sooner the struggle is begun with the combined masters the sooner must the men win the day…

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Municipal Council

Barrier Miner · Friday 26 September 1890 · page 2

As was generally anticipated, the ordinary fortnightly meotiug of the Municipal Council lapsed last night, owing to a quorum not being present. Tho Mayor…

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The Strike. The Very Latest from Sydney. [By Telegraph.] From Our Own Correspondent Negotiations for a Conference. Employers Still Obstinate. Mayor Refuses to Call a Public Meeting. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 27 September 1890 · page 2

In connection with the strike since I last wired the only question under discussion is the possibility of a settlement, in which connection the prospects are by…

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Lord Mayor of London. Alderman Savory Elected. [By Cable.] London, Monday Night

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 1 October 1890 · page 2

Alderman Joseph Savory has been elected Lord Mayor of London for the ensuing municipal year…

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2nd Edition Miner Office, 6 p.m. Great Fire. Further Particulars. Details of the Damage. Nearly Every Insurance Co. Struck. Origin of the Fire. Mr. Gibbs Interviewed. Action by the City Council and Parliament. Fire Still Smouldering [By Telegraph.] From Our Owns Correspondent SYDNEY, Friday Afternood

Barrier Miner · Friday 3 October 1890 · page 3

There is Tittle further to report in connection with the great fire of yesterday. The estimates of the damage done still vary, as the firms have not yet had time…

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The Mayor and Mr. Morgan

Barrier Miner · Monday 6 October 1890 · page 2

His Worship the Mayor (Alderman T. Coombe) and Mr. Alderman Morgan returned to Broken Hill yesterday morning, after attending the Municipal…

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An Alderman Killed. [By Telegraph.] From Our Own Correspondent B.THURST

Barrier Miner · Monday 6 October 1890 · page 3

Alderman Mullins, of Bathurst, died yesterday from die effects of injuries sustained through being thrown from his horse…

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Sensational Death. the Alderman and the Lady. He Had Been Cold to Her She Expires Suddenly. [By TELEGRAPH.] From Our Own Correspondent. LAUNCESTON

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 8 October 1890 · page 3

A sensational death has occurred at Hobart. The victim is Miss Brundle, daughter of a tobacconist. At the inquest Alderman Arnott, who is married,…

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Municipal Council

Barrier Miner · Friday 10 October 1890 · page 2

THE ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held last night. Present—The Mayor (Alderman Coombe) Aldermen Chapple, Ryan, Lane,…

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Trades and Labor Council

Barrier Miner · Saturday 11 October 1890 · page 2

A MEETING of the Barrier Ranges Trades and Labor Council was held at Elliott's Hotel last night. Mr. F. J. Burgess, the president, occupied the chair, and the…

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The Council's Balance-sheet

Barrier Miner · Saturday 11 October 1890 · page 2

IN our issue of the 6 th instant, pub1ication was given a balance-sheet of the Municipal Council, which showed for the half-year ending September 22,…

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1St Edition. Barrier Miner. Saturday, October ll. 1890. A Council of Gag and Blarney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 11 October 1890 · page 2

THE ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Thursday night laat for the purpose of enabling the Mayor to give an account…

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Matters in Melbourne. Meeting of Trades Hall Council.. Communication From Adelaide. Propositions for a Conference. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 11 October 1890 · page 2

At the meeting of the Trades Hall Council last night a letter was read from the secretary of the United Trades and Labor Council, South Australia; stating…

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The Strike. [By Cable.] Loan From London Unions. Trades Council Considers the Question. John Burns' Views. London, Monday Evening

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 14 October 1890 · page 3

The Executive of the London Trades Council meets to-morrow to consider the Australian application for a loan. John Burns advocates that the Engineers'…

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Processions Forbidden in Brisbane. Leaders Fined for Disobeying Mayor's Orders. Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Saturday 18 October 1890 · page 3

The Mayor ordered the strikers not to hold processions. The leaders disobeyed, and two of their number were tined £10 for contravening the Mayor's orders…

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Additional Grant to Municipalities. Good News for the Council. [By Telegraph.] From Our Own Correspondent. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 22 October 1890 · page 2

The Assembly last night decided that provision ought to be made for the payment to country and suburban municipalities of a further additional grant of 5s. in…

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The Council's Balance-sheet. to the Editor of the Barrier Miner

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 October 1890 · page 2

SIR,—About 10 days ago you published a leading article on the expenditure of the Municipal Council, and commented very strongly on the fact that, whilst items of…

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Municipal Council

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 October 1890 · page 2

THE ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held at the council chambers last night. Present— The Mayor (Alderman Coombe) in the…

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The Strike. [By Cable] Meeting of London Trades Council. Loan of £20,000 Supported. an Appeal to Unionists. Reception of Mr. J. D. Fitzgerald. London, Thursday Evening

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 October 1890 · page 3

A special meeting of the London Trades Council was held to-day, as arranged previously, and after discussion it was decided to issue an appeal to all trades…

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The Municipal Jubilee. Great Rejoicings in Adelaide. [By Telegraph.] From Our Own Correspondent. ADELAIDE

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 November 1890 · page 2

Yesterday the jubilee of Municipal Government was celebrated in Adelaide, which was the birthplace of the system in Australia. The Town Hall bells were…

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