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Broken Hill & the Far West · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1896

283 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 10 of 15

Municipal Council

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 August 1896 · page 2

THE council met last evening. Present— All except Alderman Manton, who was absent in Adelaide, and sent an apology. AMENDMENT OF MINUTES…

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Motion in the Council

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 August 1896 · page 2

At the meeting of the municipal council last evening, Alderman Wright moved(a) That this council wire the Government asking them to have evidence taken here…

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

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 August 1896 · page 3

The Nevertire Warren Railway Bill was further and finally dealt with and returned to the Assembly. The Parliamentary Elections and Electorate Act Amendment…

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Mr. Chamberlain on Municipal Life

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 August 1896 · page 3

MR. CHAMBERLAIN presided on July 8 at a banquet given in Birmingham in honor of the first Lord Mayor of the city, and dwelt on the importance of provincial municipal…

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Departure of the Mayor of Wilcannia. [By Telegraph.] Wilcannia

Barrier Miner · Monday 31 August 1896 · page 4

Mr. Grenike, Mayor of Wilcannia, book his departure to-day by the Broken Hill coach, en route for West Australia. Just before the coach left,…

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Departure of the Mayor of Wilcannia. [By. Telegraph.] Wilcannia

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 1 September 1896 · page 1

Mr. Gren0ike, Mayor of Wilcannis, took his departure to-day by the Broken Hill coach, en route for West Australia. Just before the coach left,…

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Municipal Works. to the Editor of the Barrier Miner

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 2 September 1896 · page 2

SIR,—I desire to draw attention to the wretched condition of the footpath in Argent-street between the Palace Hotel and Kaolin-street. This part…

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Bills Sent to the Council

Barrier Miner · Thursday 3 September 1896 · page 2

The George and Harris Streets Electric Tramway Bill arid the bill authorising additions to the Treasury buildings were finally passed and…

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The Council. The Coal Mines Regulation Bill

Barrier Miner · Thursday 3 September 1896 · page 2

The Mining Lives Act Amendment Bill was read a third time and returned to the Assembly. Petitions were presented from…

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The Council

Barrier Miner · Friday 4 September 1896 · page 2

There was a debate on the second reading of the bill extending the franchise to the police Mr. D. O'Connor said he would vote with…

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Municipal Council

Western Grazier · Saturday 5 September 1896 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the above body was held at the Council Chambers of Monday evening, 31st ult. Present—Ald. Burke (Acting-Mayor) and Alderman Doake…

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Municipal Election

Western Grazier · Wednesday 9 September 1896 · page 2

The election for an alderman to fill the vacancy in the Municipal Council caused by the resignation of Mr. T. Byrne took place on Monday last. Very little interest…

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Municipal Council

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 September 1896 · page 2

THE ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Broken Hill Council was held last night, the Mayor (Aldermsn Souter) presiding. All the members wore…

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Day Labor v. CONTRACTS. Discussion in the Council

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 September 1896 · page 2

AT the council meeting last night an animated discussion took place on the subject of the contract system, which it was proposed to introduce in cerbain…

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The Council's Treasurer. The Position Vacant

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 September 1896 · page 2

MR. J. C. CLARK, the treasurer of the Broken Hill Council, having reigned that office, the position will become vacant at the end of this week, and the appointment…

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Municipal Council

Western Grazier · Wednesday 16 September 1896 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the above body was held at the Council Chambers on Monday evening last. There were present—The Acting Mayor…

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The Council

Barrier Miner · Thursday 17 September 1896 · page 2

The Treasury Buildings, Newcastle Friendly Societies[?] Trades Hall, and Municipal Baths bills were passed and returned to the Assembly…

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The Council's Treasurer. to the Editor of the Barrier Miner

Barrier Miner · Friday 18 September 1896 · page 2

SIR,—I do trust that a sense of justice will lead the municipal council to give no unstinted support to the motion of Alderman Pound, that Mr. Allison be appointed…

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The Municipal Conference. Sydney

Western Grazier · Wednesday 23 September 1896 · page 3

The annual session of the Municipal Association opened to-day, about 130 delegates being present from all parts of the colony. The Mayor of Sydney…

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The Municipal Conference. [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Wednesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 September 1896 · page 4

The sittings of the Municipal Conference were closed to-day. The conference carried unanimously a motion urging the Government to pass a Local…

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