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Broken Hill & the Far West · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1897

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Municipal Elections. The Wilcannia Contest. [By Telegraph.] Wilcannia

Barrier Miner · Thursday 11 February 1897 · page 4

The municipal elections here yesterday passed off quietly, little interest being manifested in the proceedings. Messrs. E O'Donnell (a former…

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Municipal Council

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 February 1897 · page 2

THE regular fortnightly meeting of the municipal council was held at the Town Hall last night, the Mayor (Alderman Holdsworth) in the chair. There was a full…

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[By Telegraph.] Martin's Disqualification. Removed by the V. L. W. Council. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 February 1897 · page 2

Martin's two-year disqualification for alleged "cronk" riding in the match with Lewis, was considered by the Council of the League of Wheelmen last night. After a…

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Our Local Parliament. Ald. Burke Re-elected Mayor

Western Grazier · Wednesday 17 February 1897 · page 3

A special meeting of the Town Council was held on Monday evening at 7.30, for the purpose of electing the Mayor for the ensuing year. Present—The Mayor and…

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Private Gas Companies V. Municipal

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 February 1897 · page 2

IN view of the discussion as to the ability of municipalities and other corporate bodies to work as cheaply and efficiently as private companies, the Parliamentary reports…

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Sanitation of the Town. Proposed Action by the Council

Barrier Miner · Monday 22 February 1897 · page 4

THE meeting of the municipal council to be held this week promises to be an important one. A proposal is to be brought forward for providing a…

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Friendly Societies' Council

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 February 1897 · page 2

THE Friendly Societies' Council intends to hold a grand parade on Easter Sunday, when an appeal to the public will be made on behalf of the…

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Council Business

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 24 February 1897 · page 4

THE following notices of metion will come on for consideration at to-morrow night's meeting of the municipal council:—By Alderman Massey:—…

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Council Business

Barrier Miner · Thursday 25 February 1897 · page 4

THE following notices of motion will come on for consideration at to-morrow night's meeting of the municipal council:—By Alderman Massey:—…

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A Municipal Embezzler. Speer Sentenced to Six Years. [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Thursday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Thursday 25 February 1897 · page 4

In the Criminal Court to-day, Speer, late city treasurer, was tried for the embezzlement of £4000, the property of the corporation. He pleaded guilty, and was sentenced…

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Municipal Council

Barrier Miner · Friday 26 February 1897 · page 2

THE fortnightly meeting of the municipal council was held last night. Present: All except Alderman Dyer. CHLORIDE-STREET…

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The Municipal Election. to the Editor of the Barrier Miner

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 March 1897 · page 2

SIR,—I wish to draw the attention of the public to the manner the returning officer carried out his duties at the late municipal election, and to show cases which came…

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Municipal Council

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 March 1897 · page 2

THE fortnightly meeting of tie Municipal Council was held at the Town Hall last night Present: The Mayor (Alderman Holdsworth), Aldermen Pound, Goodier,…

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The Municipal Election. to the Editor of the Barrier Miner

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 March 1897 · page 2

SIR,—I have had a very doubtfal compliment paid to me through your columns by Mr. W. Harry for putting my name to my correspondence. But I do not want to be…

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Barrier Miner. Tuesday, March 16, 1897. the Election of Mayor

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 16 March 1897 · page 2

BROKEN HILL, in common with the other municipalities of the colony, is being invited, through its council, to seek such an amendment of the law as…

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The Municipal Inspection

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 March 1897 · page 4

THE aldermen this morning, on their annual visit of inspection, traversed Wills Ward, in which Alderman Massey called attention to the "immediate necessity" of works…

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The Municipal Elections to the Editor of the Barrier Miner

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 March 1897 · page 2

SIR,—Mr. Warren has his redress against those gentlemen he speaks of as having no rieht to vote. I suppose they all signed that declaration the same as Alderman…

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The Council and the Athenæum. to Tub Editor of the Western Crazier

Western Grazier · Saturday 20 March 1897 · page 2

Sir,—With your permission I would say a few words with reference to the statement of Alderman Austin, made at the last Council meeting (as reported in…

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FEDERATION. The Delegated Visit to Broken Hill. Special Meeting of the Council

Barrier Miner · Monday 22 March 1897 · page 4

A SPECIAL meeting of the council was held this afternoon to consider the proposal to invite the delegates to the Federal Convention to visit…

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The Invitation to Broken Hill. Special Meeting of the Council. An Invitation to be Sent

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 March 1897 · page 2

A SPECIAL meeting of the municipal council was held yesterday afternoon in the Town Hall to consider the desirableness of inviting to Broken Hill…

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