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Broken Hill & the Far West · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1896

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A Sydney County Council. Sydney

Western Grazier · Wednesday 29 July 1896 · page 3

It is proposed to constitute a Sydney County Council. The idea meets with general approval in municipal circles…

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The Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Thursday. Both Houses sat last last evening. the Council. Amendment of the Mining Laws

Barrier Miner · Thursday 30 July 1896 · page 3

Leava of absence was granted to Mr. Hoskins on account of ill-health. The Dentists Bill was finally passed and forwarded to the Assembly…

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Municipal Council

Barrier Miner · Friday 31 July 1896 · page 2

THE fortnightly meeting of the Broken Hill council was held last night, the Mayor (Alderman J. Souter) presiding. All the members were present except Alderman…

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The Council. The Supply Bill Passed

Barrier Miner · Friday 31 July 1896 · page 2

The bill to grant three months'supplies for the public service was passed through all its stages and returned to the Assembly without amendment…

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The New Zealand Tour. Team v. Cricket Council. LONDON, Saturday Evening

Barrier Miner · Monday 3 August 1896 · page 2

Having considered the protest of the Australian Cricket Council against their playing the proposed matches in New Zealand, the members of the…

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Municipal Council

Western Grazier · Wednesday 5 August 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 Major, ana Aldermen Dooke,…

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A New Privy Council Candidate. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 August 1896 · page 2

The senior puisne Judge of the Supreme Court of Victoria, Sir Hartley Williams, is now mentioned as a probable aspirant for the…

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The Council

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 August 1896 · page 2

Petitions in favor of fall local option were presented. The second reading of the University Senate Elections Bill was postponed…

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Municipal Council

Barrier Miner · Friday 14 August 1896 · page 2

THE ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Broken Hill Conncil was held last night, the Mayor (Alderman J. Souter) presiding. All the aldermen were present…

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The Finances of the London County Council. LONDON, Thursday Evening

Barrier Miner · Friday 14 August 1896 · page 4

The annual report of the London County Council show that the Council's net indebtedness is £2,000,000, while the ratable value of property in the county of…

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A Municipal Grievance

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 18 August 1896 · page 2

TO THE EDITOR OF THE BARRIER MINER. SIR,—The council gives starvation wages for stonebreaking, All we can earn is a few shillings under or over a…

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Municipal Council

Western Grazier · Wednesday 19 August 1896 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the above body was held at the Council Chambers on Monday evening, 17th inst. Present—The Mayor (Ald. W. A. Greniko) and Aldermen…

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The Council

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 August 1896 · page 3

The Nevertire Railway Bill was read a first time. The Mining Laws Amendment Bill passed through committee, and the…

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The Parliament. Sydney, Friday. Both HouBea sat last evening. the Council

Barrier Miner · Friday 21 August 1896 · page 2

In the Council last evening a bill enabling the Moruya municipal council to construct certain works was passed through committee. The Newcastle Friendly Societies Bill was…

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The Hospital Funds. The Public Meeting. Resolutions in Favor of Municipal Control

Barrier Miner · Monday 24 August 1896 · page 2

A PUBLIC meeting was held yesterday afternoon in the Town Hall ander the auspices of the Broken Hill Hospital Committee with the view of receiving…

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The Fine Upon a Victorian Alderman. Melbourne

Western Grazier · Wednesday 26 August 1896 · page 5

The Cabinet has reduced the fine of £3400 imposed some time back upon Alderman Ireland, of the Port Fairy Council, for supplying goods to the…

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The Pine Upon a Victorian Alderman. Melbourne

Western Grazier · Wednesday 26 August 1896 · page 3

The Cabinet has reduced the fine of £3400 imposed some time back upon Alderman Ireland, of the Port Fairy00 Council, for supplying goods to the…

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Motions in the Council

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 26 August 1896 · page 2

Ta pursuance of the resolution passed at the public meeting on Sunday regarding the maintenance of the Hospi tal, Alderman Wright has placed the…

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The Council

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 August 1896 · page 2

The Nevertire Warren Railway Bill passed through committee. The adverse report of the Works Committee on the proposed looks and…

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The Hospital. Discussion by the Council. Alderman Wright's Motion Rejected

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 August 1896 · page 2

AT the meeting of the municipal council last evening, Alderman Wright, pursuant to notice, moved—" 1. That this council take over the…

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