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Broken Hill & the Far West · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1908

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South Australia. an Indignant Council. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 November 1908 · page 2

At the meeting of the Unley City Council last night Alderman Cooke moved,—"That upon the completion of the post office building at Unley…

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City Water Supply. Action by the Council

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 November 1908 · page 4

At the meeting of the City Council to-morrow night Alderman Wilson will move,—"That the Council of the municipality of Broken Hill, having taken…

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The Water Supply. Action by the City Council. Alderman Wilson's Motion Carried. Financial Position Reviewed

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 4 November 1908 · page 5

At the meeting of the City Council last night, amongst the correspondence read was a letter from Mr. Griffith, M.L.A., stating that he and Mr. Cann…

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The Mayor's Telegram. Despatched To-day

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 4 November 1908 · page 5

The Mayor this morning sent the following telegram to Mr. Neilsen, M.L.A., for presentation to the Premier:—"Council last night passed…

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The City Council

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 4 November 1908 · page 2

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Broken Hill City Council was held last night, when there were present:— Alderman J. H. Ivey (Mayor), Warnock…

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The City Council Protests. Mayor's Telegram to Premier Approved—Another to Go To-Day. Wade Means to Force His Disputes Act Down Our Throats

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 4 November 1908 · page 1

The police crisis was the chief item on the agenda paper at the meeting of the Broken Hill Council last night. The Mayor had the following on his list:—…

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The City Council. Last Night's Meeting

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 4 November 1908 · page 3

The regular fortnightly meeting of the City Council was held last night. The Mayor (Alderman J. H. Ivey) presided, and there were also present…

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Tramway Extensions. Deputation to the City Council

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 4 November 1908 · page 5

At the meeting of the City Council last night Alderman Doc introduced a deputation, consisting of Messrs. Thomas Maley and W. Dansi[?] (South…

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Lighting Improvements. Council Resolves to Purchase Five Motors

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 4 November 1908 · page 2

At the City Council last night the Health Committee reported as follows: [?] I. "As there are frequent enquiries for motors recommend that 6, ranging from…

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Rockchoppers Imprisoned. Labor Council Protests Against Brutal Sentences. SYDNEY, Tuesday Night

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 4 November 1908 · page 1

The Industrial Court was full this morning when Thos. Garraway, President of the Rockchoppers' Union, pleaded not guilty guilty to aiding and…

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Important Rating Appeal. Cause on Which the City Council Based Its Procedure

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 4 November 1908 · page 2

In connection with the late decision of the Supreme Court in the case of Morris v. the B.H. Council, upholding the rating principle adopted by ta[?]…

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Debate in the City Council. a Motion of Protest. Strong and Emphatic Condemnation. of the Action Taken

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 4 November 1908 · page 4

Directly after the City Council last night had adopted the minutes of the previous meeting the matter of the despatch of additional police to Broken…

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The Municipal Baths

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 4 November 1908 · page 3

The municipal baths have been well patronised during the present hot weather spell. Ladies are among the most frequent patrons…

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Municipal Elections in England. Big Conservative Gains. Women Candidates Have Small Success. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 4 November 1908 · page 5

The Conservatives and Unionists have, achieved a great victory in the municipal elections in the English and Welsh boroughs. They won seven…

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Alderman Long

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 5 November 1908 · page 1

Alderman Long, J.P., said: "I am prepared to resign my J.P-ship at any time they like. I am with the men. The Government's action means that…

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Indignation Meeting. Two Thousand Citizens Protest Against the Insult to Broken Hill. Food and Arms on the Mines. Mayor's Advice—"keep Quiet, Take No Notice of the Police, Defeat Wade at His Own Game."

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 5 November 1908 · page 3

Although the summons was so short that it was impossible to organise a full attendance even of representatives of the Unions, nearly 2,000 citizens…

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Sydney Labor Council. Discuss Barrier Crisis. SYDNEY

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 6 November 1908 · page 1

The Sydney Labor Council sat late last night discussing the industrial position in Broken Hill. The press was excluded, therefore no information is…

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Mr. Griffith's Conduct. Appreciation by the Sydney Trades Council. Labor Party Commended. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 6 November 1908 · page 4

Some excitement was noticeable at the Trades Hall last night when the weekly meeting of the Council was held. There was likewise an air of…

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Seafaring Men and Sunday. Council of Churches' Resolution. Sunday Excursions Objected To. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Friday 6 November 1908 · page 8

The Council of Churches, Adelaide, yesterday passed the follow resolution: "We earnestly trust that in the interests of seafaring men the…

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Town Hall and Municipal Buildings. Perth

Barrier Miner · Friday 6 November 1908 · page 8

The City Council is offering prizes of £125, £75, and £50 respectively fur competitive designs for the new Town Hall and municipal buildings, at…

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