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Broken Hill & the Far West · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1891

163 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 6 of 9

Reply to Alderman Lawton. to the Editor of the Barrier Miner

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 11 August 1891 · page 2

SIR,—It is rather amusing to witness the embarrassment of the harassed Mr. Alderman Lawton, the alleged representative of King Ward, when he was called…

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The Municipal Loan

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 11 August 1891 · page 2

IT is stated on good authority that the negotiations between the council and Messrs. Clarke and Co., for a loan of £27,000 through the Commercial Bank,…

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Municipal Council

Barrier Miner · Friday 14 August 1891 · page 2

THE fortnightly meeting was held last night. Present—The Mayor and all aldermen. CORRESPONDENCE…

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The Municipal Loan

Barrier Miner · Friday 14 August 1891 · page 2

AT the meeting of the Municipal Council last night the recommendation of the finance committee, that no further action be taken regarding Mr. Meudell's…

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Municipal Reserves. to the Editor of the Barrier Miner

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 18 August 1891 · page 3

SIR,—Kindly allow me space in your valuable paper for a few remarks on the manner in which Reserve No. 13, South Broken Hill, is being fenced, under, I…

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Unlicensed Premises. Mayor and Town Clerk in Court

Barrier Miner · Friday 21 August 1891 · page 2

AT the Police Court this morning George John Morgan, Cuthbert Allison, and P. A Howells, the first described as the Mayor, and the second as the town clerk…

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Municipal Council

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 August 1891 · page 2

The council met last night, the Mayor (Alderman Morgan) presiding. There were also present Aldermen Chapple, Topperwien, Coombe, Creedon, Lawton,…

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1St Edition. Barrier Miner. Tuesday, September 1, 1891. Municipal Finances

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 1 September 1891 · page 2

THE municipal finances are getting into a very unsatisfactory condition but the blame does not rest altogther with the aldermen or the municipal…

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Municipal Council

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 September 1891 · page 2

THE council met last night, Alderman Chapple, in the absence of the Mayor, occupying the chair. There were present Aldermen Rockliffe, Martin, M'Mahon,…

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The Municipal Finances The Bank Presses the Council

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 September 1891 · page 2

IF it was supposed that the abs[?]nce of the Mayor from the council meeting last night would prevent certain unpleasant questions being asked in regard to the…

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1St Edition. Barrier Miner. Friday, September ll, 1891. Municipal Financial Crisis

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 September 1891 · page 2

A FORTNIGHT ago remark was made upon the extremely unsatisfactory state of the Broken Hill municipal finance[?], and the fear was expressed…

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Silverton Council

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 September 1891 · page 2

AT the meeting of the municipal council, held on Thursday night, very little business of public interest was transacted The Mayor was in the chair, and…

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1St Edition. Barrier Miner. Saturday, September 12, 1891. municipal Mine Rates

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 September 1891 · page 2

FROM an observation that was made at the municipal council meeting on Thursday night, it appears that the Broken Hill Proprietary Company…

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Council Meeting

Barrier Miner · Friday 18 September 1891 · page 4

A SPECIAL meeting of the council was called for 3 30 o'clock this afternoon. It was, however, 4 30 when the meeting opened. The Mayor was in the chair,…

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The Municipal Maddie

Barrier Miner · Saturday 19 September 1891 · page 2

THOSE of the aldermen who agreed to the proposal to borrow money in violation of the municipal law and those who supported them in that…

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Municipal Finances

Barrier Miner · Saturday 19 September 1891 · page 2

THE situation in regard to the municipal finances remains unaltered. Tenders for the new loan cannot be called for till the special forms of advertisement are…

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The Moonta Miners. the Labor Difficulty. Chief Council's Decision, [By Telegraph.] Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Monday 21 September 1891 · page 3

The chief council of the A.M.A. concluded its sittings to-day at 1.30. The promised reply was received from the directors of the Moonta and Wallaroo…

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Council Meeting Lapses. A Very Transparent Ruse

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 September 1891 · page 2

WHEN the BARRIER MINER reporter stood on the threshold of the council chamber last night at the usual hour of meeting, 7.30 o'clock, Alderman Martin was the…

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Municipal Government. Deputation to Premier. A Special Endowment. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 September 1891 · page 3

A resolution was yesterday afternoon passed by the Municipal Association, which is now in session in the city, requesting Mr. R. B. Wise to withdraw his…

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Parkes at Parramatta. He Chaffs "Hughey" Taylor. and Insults the Mayor and Council. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 September 1891 · page 2

Mr. Hugh Taylor, M.L.A., member for Parramatta, and one of the most consistent thick and thin supporters of Sir Henry Parkes, gave his usual annual…

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