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Broken Hill & the Far West · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1895

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Stray Notes. The County Council Election

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 6 March 1895 · page 2

THE London Country Council elections have taken place, and the Progressists have, in the current phrase, "gone down." The Radical papers…

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The Council. First Readings

Barrier Miner · Thursday 7 March 1895 · page 2

The bill for the suppression of disorderly conduct and the Coroners' Juries Bill were read a first time…

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The Council. Cost of Public Buildings

Barrier Miner · Friday 8 March 1895 · page 2

Mr. John Davies moved for a return showing the cost of public buildings erected in the city of Sydney and in other towns throughout the colony. The…

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The Municipal Bylaws

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 March 1895 · page 2

THE bylaws committee of the municipal council, at a meeting held last night, finally dealt with the new bylaws, the draft of which will be…

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The Council. The Land Bill

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 March 1895 · page 2

The Land Bill, which had been considered in part before the Christmas adjournment, was further dealt with in committee. Clause 9 was debated…

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London County Council. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 March 1895 · page 2

As a result of the recent elections, the Moderates and Progressives in the London County Council are equally balanced, and a deadlock ensued as…

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The Council. The Land Bill

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 March 1895 · page 2

The consideration of the Land Bill was resumed in committee, good progress being made. Clauses 9 to 16 were discussed, amended slightly, and…

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Municipal Council. Broken Hill

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 March 1895 · page 2

THE council met last night. Present: —All. ALTERATION OF STREET NAME. A petition, was read from ratepayers…

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The Remoyal of Rubbish. To be Undertaken by the Council

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 March 1895 · page 2

AT the Broken Hill coancil meeting last night a report was received from the works committee, stating that a report had been made by the inspector…

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The Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Friday. Both Houses sat last night. the Council

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 March 1895 · page 2

The Land Bill was taken in committee, and the last clauses were passed. Mr. Want intimated that he had two or three new clauses which he…

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Municipal Bylaws. Proposed Alterations and Additions

Barrier Miner · Monday 18 March 1895 · page 2

AT the council meeting on Thursday evening the new bylaws, as framed by the committee appointed for that purpose, were adopted. They are at…

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Work and Wages. Melbourne Council's Idea of a Minimum Wage. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 19 March 1895 · page 4

In spice of the attempta made to have a minimum wage clause insertad, in the conditions of the tendere for streetcleaning, &c, for the year, the Melbourne…

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The Council Officers. Regulation of Duties and Salaries. Further Retrenchment

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 March 1895 · page 3

A SPECIAL meeting of the council was held last evening for the purpose of regulating the duties and salaries of officers for the ensuing year. Present…

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Work and Wages. Melbourne Council's Idea of a Minimum Wage. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 March 1895 · page 1

In spite of the attempts made to have a minimum wage clause inserted in the conditions of the tenders for streetcleaning, &c. for the year, the Melbourne…

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The Council

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 March 1895 · page 2

The President announced that Dr. Garran had been called to the Council. Mr. J. H. Want (Attorney-General) moved a vote of condolence with Lady…

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The Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Friday. Both Houses sat last night. the Council. The Land and Income Tax Bill Hung Up

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 March 1895 · page 2

Formal business haring been disposed of, Mr. Want (Attorney-General) intimated that he would move the second…

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London County Council. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Thursday 28 March 1895 · page 2

The London County Council has, by a majority of six, censored the tactics of the Progressives in "jerrymandering" appointments on committees,…

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The Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Thursday. Both Houses sat last night. the Council. Announcements

Barrier Miner · Thursday 28 March 1895 · page 2

The President announced that a letter of thanks had been received from the widow of the late Governor Duff, and the representatives of the…

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Municipal Council. Broken Hill

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 March 1895 · page 2

THE council met last night. Present: All. THE ANNUAL ESTIMATES. On the motion of alderman Neil, a…

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The Council

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 March 1895 · page 2

The Land Bill was finally passed through committee, and the third reading was fixed for Wednesday next…

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