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Broken Hill & the Far West · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1900

305 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 13 of 16

Matters Municipal. to the Editor

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 30 October 1900 · page 2

SIR,—The municipal Labor party has been in power nearly nine months, and its best friends mournfully admit it is a failure, as almost every one of its acts spells…

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The Bourke Council. They Have a Little Go

Western Grazier · Wednesday 31 October 1900 · page 2

Ald. Moess asked was the Council clerk absent with the Mayor's permission, to which the Mayor replied that he was…

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Costs in Rates Summons Cases. W. Harry's Tenents and the Council

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 31 October 1900 · page 1

AMONGST the cases listed for the Small Debts Court this afternoon were several in which tenants of William Harry, of Stephens Creek, were sued by the council for the costs…

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The Council

Barrier Miner · Thursday 1 November 1900 · page 2

In the Council, The Clerk announced the receipt of leveral bills from the Assembly. The Children's Protection Bill was read a third time…

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The Parliament. The Arbitration Bill. Mr. Wise Commends it to the Council. [By Telegraph] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 1 November 1900 · page 2

Both Houses sat yesterday, the Assembly all day…

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Matters Municipal. to the Editor

Barrier Miner · Thursday 1 November 1900 · page 2

SIR,—A correspondent in yesterday's MINER, writing on the above subject and signing himself "Malo Mori Quam Foelarl," like nearly all would-be clever folk, gives…

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The Council

Barrier Miner · Friday 2 November 1900 · page 2

In the Council. The Broken Hill Abattoirs and Markets Bill was brought forward. Dr. Creed moved the second reading. Dr. Maclanrin said that…

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The Council. The Sanitary Prosecutions. Strictures by the Auditors

Barrier Miner · Friday 2 November 1900 · page 2

THE fortnightly meeting of the municipal council was held last night, Present: All except Alderman Wa[?]gh CORRESPONDENCE…

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Municipal Matters. to the Editor

Barrier Miner · Saturday 3 November 1900 · page 5

SIR,—I care not who "Novat" is; but, instead of trying to answer my letter on "Matters Municipal," he irrecoverably gives himself away in doing his utmost to befoul…

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General Cable News. [Reuter's Messages.] London Municipal Elections. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Monday 5 November 1900 · page 2

The Moderates hare obtained a majority in three-fourths of the new London and borough councils…

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Matters Municipal. to the Editor

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 6 November 1900 · page 3

SIR,—In order that all the undertakers of the town may be on the name footing, I would suggest they all be allowed to graze their horses on the fe[?]d at the Imperial Dam. But,…

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Paris Honors Mr. Kruger. Resolution of the City Council. London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 7 November 1900 · page 2

The municipality of Paris has unanimously agreed to a resolution welcoming Mr. Kruger to France in the name of the city, and expressive of admiration of…

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The Taxation of Mines. Deputation to the Premier. A New Clause in the Municipalities Bill. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 7 November 1900 · page 2

A deputation, consisting of miners and others from Wyalong, has waited on the Premier to complain of the manner in which the municipal council of Wyalong has…

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The Parliament. The Council Does More Damage. [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Thursday. Both Houses sat last night. the Council

Barrier Miner · Thursday 8 November 1900 · page 2

Mr. Wise (Attorney-General) moved that the third reading of the Early Closing Bill he postponed until later in the evening. Mr. Want protested against this course…

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The Council

Barrier Miner · Friday 9 November 1900 · page 2

In the Legislative Council the Coal Lumpers' Basket Bill, the Trucks Bill, the Stamp Duties Amendment Bill, the Sugar Drawbacks Bill, the Broken Hill Abattoirs Bill,…

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The Abattoirs Bill. Passed by the Council. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 9 November 1900 · page 2

In the Legislative Council last night the Broken Hill Abattoirs Bill was further considered in committee. On clause 5, containing a prohibition…

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Municipal Baths. to the Editor

Barrier Miner · Saturday 10 November 1900 · page 5

SIR,—Seeing that our baths are likely to be complete for all practical purposes in the course of a few weeks, I would like to occupy a little space respecting the Turkish bath…

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The Municipal Labor Party. An Address by the Mayor

Barrier Miner · Monday 12 November 1900 · page 2

LAST night the Major (Alderman Wright) gave an address on the year's work of the municipal party before the Democratic Association in the Trades Hall. Mr. Hooper,…

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The New Lord Mayor. Banquet at the Guild Hall. Speech by Lord Salisbury. Reforming the War Office. England to Remain "On Guard." [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Monday 12 November 1900 · page 2

The Lord Mayor's show in London yesterday was, as usual, almost gorgeous affair. One of the features of the display was illustrative of the British…

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The Water Supply. The Mayor Probes for Silt. Reopening of the Inquiry Asked For

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 13 November 1900 · page 1

THIS morning the Mayor ([?]derman Wright) went out to Stephens Creek for the purpose of personally testing the depth of water and especially the depth of salt in the…

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