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Broken Hill & the Far West · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1894

263 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 2 of 14

The Council

Barrier Miner · Friday 26 January 1894 · page 2

On the motion of Mr. Coombes, it was decided that a call of the House should be made to consider the second reading of the Mining on Private Lands…

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The Municipal Elections

Barrier Miner · Friday 26 January 1894 · page 2

NOMINATIONS for the annual municipal elections, (four aldermen and two auditors) must be made in writing at the Town Hall "at least seven days"…

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The Municipal Elections. Alderman Penrose Opens the Campaign

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 30 January 1894 · page 2

ALDERMAN PENROSE, who is seeking re-election as an alderman for Burke Ward, addressed a meeting of ratepayers last night at the South…

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The Mayor's Allowance. More Law Threatened

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 30 January 1894 · page 2

THE municipal council has more trouble threatening. Mr. Welsh has, it is understood, written on behalf of Mr. A. E. Martin, claiming the £75 which…

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A Mayor Shot At. a Jewel-snatcher at Work. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 30 January 1894 · page 3

Councillor Jago, Mayor of Richmond, and a well-known hotelkeeper in that suburb, was shot at while he was returning from a social gathering…

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The Municipal Elections. The Nominations

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 30 January 1894 · page 1

THE time for lodging nominations for the annual vacancies in the municipal council expires to-night; but all the nominations likely to be received have…

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Municipal Neglect. to the Editor of the Barrier Miner

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 30 January 1894 · page 3

SIR,—Could you explain to me what appears to most people to whom I have spoken on the subject to be the most Intricate of conundrums? It is…

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Barrier Miner. Wednesday, January 31. Municipal Finances

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 31 January 1894 · page 2

THE "burning question" at the municipal elections for Broken Hill is apparently to be the finances. And in truth there is need for attention in that…

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The Municipal Elections. Burke Ward. Mr. Brenton at the Hillside

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 31 January 1894 · page 2

MR. J. BRENTON, who is contesting Burke Ward, addressed a meeting of ratepayers last night at Page's Hillside Hotel, Railway Town. Mr. T. Harvey…

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The Council

Barrier Miner · Thursday 1 February 1894 · page 2

In the Legislative Council, The Attorney-General (Mr. Heydon) moved the second reading of the bill to expedite the reconstruction of…

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Council Clerical Expenses

Barrier Miner · Thursday 1 February 1894 · page 3

DURING the municipal elections now in progress statements have been made respecting the excessive expense of clerical work of the council; and as…

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The Municipal Elections. Mr. Penrose at the Hillside. An Adverse Vote

Barrier Miner · Thursday 1 February 1894 · page 2

MR. J. PENEOSE, who is contesting Burke Ward, addressed a meeting at the Hillside Hotel last night. Mr. C. Pilcher presided…

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The Council. Menindie Irrigation Bill Passed

Barrier Miner · Friday 2 February 1894 · page 2

Ia the Council the Real Property Act Amendment Bill and the Reconstructed Companies Bill passed their third readings…

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The Municipal Elections. King Ward. Mr. Fletcher at the South

Barrier Miner · Friday 2 February 1894 · page 2

MR. J. FLETCHER, who is a candidate for King Ward, addressed a well-attended meeting last night at Hegarty's Hall. Mr. W. T. Cornish…

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The Municipal Elections. Sturt Ward. Mr. Souter at the Rising Son. An Adverse Vote Carried

Barrier Miner · Saturday 3 February 1894 · page 2

MR. JOHN SOUTER addressed a large meeting of the ratepayers at the Rising Son Hotel last evening. Mr. C. Isaac occupied the chair and…

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The Municipal Elections

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 6 February 1894 · page 2

MR. JOHN SOUTER, one of the candidates for Sturt Ward, addressed a meeting of ratepayers at the Allendale Hotel last night. His speech was on…

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Sturt Ward. Alderman Barratt

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 7 February 1894 · page 2

Alderman Barratt, who is seeking re-election, addressed a meeting of ratepayers last night at Tait's Athenaeum. Mr. T. Coombe occupied…

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The Municipal Elections. Wills Ward. Mr. M'Mahon at the Town Hall

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 7 February 1894 · page 2

MR. P. M'MAHON, the retiring alder[?] man for Wills Ward, addressed the ratepayers at the Town Hall last evening. The attendance was moderate…

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The Silverton Council. The Election of Mayor

Barrier Miner · Thursday 8 February 1894 · page 2

THE fortnightly meeting of the Silverton municipal council was held at the chambers last evening. The Mayor presided, and there was a full…

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The Municipal Elections. King Ward. Mr. Holdsworth at Hegarty's Hall

Barrier Miner · Thursday 8 February 1894 · page 2

THERE was a good attendance of ratepayers at Hegarty's Hall last evening to hear the views of Alderman R. F. Holdsworth. Mr. P. J. Jonas occupied…

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