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Broken Hill & the Far West · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1898

239 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 2 of 12

The Municipal Campaign

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 January 1898 · page 2

THE court for the revision of the municipal roll has been fixed for Thursday next, 27th instant, in consequence of the visit of Mr. Garrard and the public holiday on…

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The Municipal Subsidy

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 25 January 1898 · page 2

AT the last meeting of the Municipal Association it was decided on the motion of Alderman Upward, seconded by Alderman Clayton,—"That the secretary be instructed…

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The Municipal Elections. Burke Ward

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 25 January 1898 · page 2

AT a meeting in the Gasworks Hotel last night Mr. H. A. Licane addressed about 60 Burke Ward ratepayers, Mr. Harvy occopying the chair. The chairman having…

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The Municipal Elections

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 25 January 1898 · page 2

THE municipal election campaign was opened last night; or, rather perhaps, seeing that several public meetings had already been held, was advanced…

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The Municipal Campaign. The Wilcannia Election. [By Telegraph.] Wilcannia, Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 26 January 1898 · page 1

Several canaidates are in the field for the forthcoming municipal election; Messrs. J. G. Marriott, P. M. Morrison, W. Mau, T. Allison, R Bunworth and W. G…

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The Municipal Election Campaign

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 26 January 1898 · page 2

MR. F. HARRINGTON addressed a public meeting in Sturt Ward last night; about 25 persons were present. The candidate, who delivered his first address in connection…

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Municipal Elections. Wills Ward. Mr. W. J. Wise at the Newmarket

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 January 1898 · page 2

ABOUT 60 ratepayers and others attended the Newmarket Hotel last night, when Mr. W. J. Wise opened his campaign, Mr. T. M. Mahon, who presided, referred to the…

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Municipal Elections. Declaration of Nominations

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 1 February 1898 · page 4

AT noon to-day the Mayor, as Returning Officer declared the nominations for aldermen and auditors in the presence of about 60 or 70 people in the Town Hall. He said…

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Municipal Eleotions. Wills Ward. Mr. Waugh at the Southern Cross

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 1 February 1898 · page 2

WITH Mr. J. Gubbins in the chair, Mr. W. A. Waugh addressed about 100 men at the Southern Cross Hotel last night. The chairman having shortly introduced the…

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The Municipal Elections

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 1 February 1898 · page 4

A DEPUTATION of seven, headed by Mr. Josiah Thomas, M.L.A., waited on the Mayor this afternoon. Alderman Dunstan was also present…

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Municipal Elections. Declaration of Nominations

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 2 February 1898 · page 4

AT noon to-day the Mayer, as Returning Officer, declared the nominations for aldermen and auditors in the presence of about 60 or 70 people in the Town Hall. He said…

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Municipal Elections. King Ward. Mr. Jonas at Hegarty's

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 2 February 1898 · page 2

THERE were over 200 present at Mr. Jones' meeting at Hegarty's Hall last night. Mr. Reid occupied the chair, and introduced the candidate. He asked that all present would…

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Municipal Council

Barrier Miner · Thursday 3 February 1898 · page 1

A SPECIAL meeting of the municipal council was held in the council chamber this afternoon to consider the reports of the lighting experts and to deal with the tenders for…

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The Municipal Stables

Barrier Miner · Thursday 3 February 1898 · page 2

THE only matter discussed at length by the council yesterday afternoon in connection with the proposed building of municipal stables was the wisdom of dealing with the…

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Municipal Elections. The "Miner" and Mr. Hendry

Barrier Miner · Thursday 3 February 1898 · page 2

The Miner is very glad to be assured that Mr. Hendry did not at his meeting on Tuesday night intentionally accuse in of unfairness and misrepresentation. Mr…

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Pressed Aldermen. to the Editor of the Barrier Miner

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 February 1898 · page 2

SIR,—Will you kindly answer the following questions? 1. Can a man be nominated and declared elected for the office of alderman, there being no opposition, without his in…

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The Sydney Mayor and Town Clerk. Sydney

Western Grazier · Saturday 5 February 1898 · page 3

Mr Harris says if the resignation of Mr Daniels, the Town Clerk, is not accepted he will resign the office of Mayor, as it is impossible for him to…

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Municipal Elections

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 February 1898 · page 2

MR. W. J. WISE spoke to fair meetings at the Theatre Royal and Junction hotels last night. He was accorded unanimous votes of confidence…

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The Municipal Elections. The Poll

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 February 1898 · page 4

THOUGH a ballot is being taken to-day for the election of aldermen and auditors and on the questions of lighting the town and the erection of public baths, not much…

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Municipalisation in America

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 February 1898 · page 2

IN some respects this "obsolete old country," says the Clarion, can give points to go ahead America. Espicially in the matter of municipal ownership England is…

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