The Council
The Newcastle Magistrates and Municipal Laans Validation bills were read a first lime. The Water Rights Bill was passed…
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Council & local affairs, 1896
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The Council Meeting
THE ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Broken Hill Council which should take place to-night has been postponed till to morrow evening, in consequence…
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SIR,—On Sunday last the municipal authorities allowed the use of the Town Hall for a sacred concert. Of this in itself [?] quite approve, but…
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SIR,—At the last council meeting a resolution was passed (by the casting vote of the Mayor) that tenders be invited for some municipal work. This…
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The Supreme Court Fees and Public Officers' Fees bills were read a first time. The Bank Holidays Bill was considered in committee. The first clause was negatived…
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SIR,—It may interest ratepayers to know that the action of the Mayor in postponing this week's meeting of the council is illegal, being altogether [?]ltra vires. Clauses 101…
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SIR,—" Ratepayer's " letter re municipal work is more amusing than instructive. As for Alderman Pound, he is able to fight his own battles, and I need not take up cudgels…
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As soon as the members of the Broken Hill Council assembled last night Alderman Hanson moved, and Alderman Brenton seconded, that the council adjourn till…
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The Minister for Works says special grants to municipalities will be paid when a statement is given in regard to what is proposed to be done with…
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Sir,—In your issue of the 24th instant a letter appears commenting on councillors and council work. "Ratepayer" states that contract work is done better. I fave failed…
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SIR,—Mr. Johnson's reply to "Ratepayer" is rather amusing, especially that part in which he refers to the Fa[?] Man and sweaders. Who is the…
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THE adjourned fortnightly meeting of the Broken Hill Council was held last night, the Mayor (Alderman J. Souter) presiding. There were also present Aldermen…
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SIR,—At the last meeting of the council a resolution was submitted by Alderman Hanson, "that a return be made of all employees of the council for the last 15 months,…
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THE Department of Public Works recently issued a circular to municipal councils which set forth that the sum of £65,000 recently voted by…
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SEVERAL interesting matters will be laid before the council at its ordinary meeting on Thursduy night. Amongst these are the following motions, of…
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The Electric Traction, Country Water and Sewerage, and Government Railways (compensation limitation) Bills were read a first time…
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SEVERAL interesting matters will be laid before the council at its ordinary meeting on Thursday night. Amongst these are the following motions, of…
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THE ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Broken Hill municipal council was held last night. The Mayor (Alderman J. Souter) presided, and there were also present…
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The Primitive Methodist Church Property Bill passed through committee without amendment. A message was received from the Assembly, stating that the Council's…
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SIR,—I should like to draw the attention of the council to the wretched and dangerous state of the centre part of Ryan-street, Railway Town. I have…
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