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Broken Hill & the Far West · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1904

232 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 4 of 12

The Lord Mayor's Drought Relief Fund. Presentation to Mr. H. C. BRIERLEY, F.I.A.V.

Western Grazier · Saturday 27 February 1904 · page 2

The Executive Committee of the Lord Mayor's Drought Relief Fund met in the Lord Mayor's R[?] at the Town Hall, Sydney, on Friday last, when an…

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The Troubles of a Mayor Hardshell Ratepayers

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 1 March 1904 · page 3

A CERTAIN percentage of the Broken Hill ratepayers appear to be of the hardshell variety and to be endowed with some of the characteristics of the…

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The Council

Barrier Miner · Friday 4 March 1904 · page 3

THE ordinary meeting of the council was held last night, when there were present:—The Mayor (Alderman H. Ivey), Alderman T Ivey. W[?]…

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The Alleged Municipal Embezzlement. Considered by the Council

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 8 March 1904 · page 2

A SPECIAL meeting of the municipal council was held last night to consider the case of Reginald Bargoyne Conison, who is to appear at the Police Court…

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London County Council Elections. Great Progressive majority [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 9 March 1904 · page 2

The annual London County Council elections have just been held. The Moderates gained two seats. About 44 per cent. of the electors on the roll[?]…

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Important Speech by Mr. Seddon. Abolition of the Legislative Council. WELLINGTON

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 9 March 1904 · page 2

Speaking at I[?]vercargill last night, the Premier, Mr. Richard Seddon, referring to the Legislative Council's conclusion that the present time was…

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Alderman Hendry

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 March 1904 · page 2

A MEETING was held last night in the Mayor's parlor to consider what steps could be taken to make some presentation to Alderman Hendry, who is…

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The Council

Barrier Miner · Friday 18 March 1904 · page 2

THE fortinghtly meeting of the council was held last night, all the alderman being present with the exception of Alderman Nankivell…

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Ex-mayor Hendry

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 March 1904 · page 3

A MEETING of the committee appointed to make arrangements for a suitable presentation to ex-Mayor Hendry on his leaving Broken Hill was held at…

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Municipal Swimming Carnival

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 March 1904 · page 3

The nominations for the forthcoming municipal swimming carnival, which commenc[?]s to-morrow night, [?] the Town Hall last night, at 8 o'clock…

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Dowie in Adelaide. An Attack on the King. The Mayor Replies. Threatens "Eujah" with the Police. A Street Demonstration [By Telegraph.] Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 March 1904 · page 4

The police are attempting to bring to justice the ringleaders of the disturbance on Monday night, particularly those who led the attack on Mr. John Darling's house…

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Presentation to Alderman Hendry

Barrier Miner · Saturday 2 April 1904 · page 2

THE committee appointed to strange a send-off to ex-Mayor A. Hendry, prior to his departure for West Australia, had made all arrangements for Thursday night, at the…

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The Council

Barrier Miner · Saturday 2 April 1904 · page 2

THE fortnightly meeting of the council was held on Thursday night. Present: Alderman J H Ivey (Mayor), Retallick, [?]evitt, Traynor, Hendry, Harvy, Chester, Wiseman, and T…

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The Council

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 6 April 1904 · page 4

A SPECIAL meeting of the council has been convaned for to-morrow night, when the [?] business adjurned from last week's meeting will be dealt…

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Municipal Rates

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 6 April 1904 · page 4

THE Mayor (Alderman Ivey) stated to-day that immediate, action, is is beleg taken to bring those people to a settlement who are in arrears with their…

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The Council

Barrier Miner · Thursday 7 April 1904 · page 4

A SPECIAL meeting of the council has been convened for to-morrow night, when the unfinished business adjourned from last week's meeting will be dealt…

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Municipal Rates

Barrier Miner · Thursday 7 April 1904 · page 4

THE Mayor (Alderman Ivey) stated to-day that immediate action is being taken to bring those people to a settlement who are in arrears with their…

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The Council

Barrier Miner · Friday 8 April 1904 · page 3

A SPECIAL meeting of the council was held last night so dispose of the business held over from last meetingPresent: Alderman J H. Ivey (Mayor),…

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Trades Hall Council. Expels an Anarchist. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 April 1904 · page 2

Mr. Fleming, notorious as an unemployed agitator, has been struck off the roll of delegates to the Trades Hall Council. Fleming has been expelled from the…

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[?] And Di[?]d Aldermen

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 April 1904 · page 3

A VERY [?]cent-looking motion by Alderman Harvey had the effect last night of "[?] up" a most promising council meeting. Aldermen started…

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