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Broken Hill & the Far West · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1909

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Bishop Anderson's Criticisms. Resented by the Trades and Labor Council. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 May 1909 · page 8

At the meeting of the Trades and Lahor Council last night, several member took strong exception to the remarks of Dr. Anderson, Anglican…

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THE lNDUSTRIAL Situation the Unemployed Levy. Hints to the Trades and Labor Council. Sydney. Friday

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 May 1909 · page 8

A hint was given at the meeting of the Trades and Labor Council last night that some of the unionists at Broken Hill had refused to pay a levy…

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The City Council. To-morrow Night's Meeting

Barrier Miner · Monday 31 May 1909 · page 5

The fortnightly meeting of the City Council will be held to-morrow night. The finance committee will recommend the payment of £29 17s. as…

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Wood and Meat. Adelaide Labor Council's Action. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Monday 31 May 1909 · page 8

The Trades and Labor Council (Adelaide) has been making enquiries lately with the object of having the price of firewood in the city reduced. The…

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The Municipal Library. Mutilation of Books

Barrier Miner · Monday 31 May 1909 · page 4

Stacked away behind the counter at the municipal library is a pile of about 300 books, all of which are of no further use on account of portions…

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Municipal Council

Western Grazier · Saturday 5 June 1909 · page 2

A special meeting of the above was held at the Council Chambers on 22nd May. Present — The Mayor (Ald Norman) and Ald. Garland, Spinks,…

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Municipal Council

Western Grazier · Saturday 12 June 1909 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of the above was held at the Council Chambers on Tuesday evening last. Present—The Mayor (Ald. Norman) and Ald…

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The Municipal Council

Western Grazier · Saturday 19 June 1909 · page 1

Mayor Ald. [?] V. Norman: Council Cle[?] Gordon Young; Office hours 11 a.m. on 4 p.m. Saturdays and Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meetings held alternate Mondays…

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Municipal Council

Western Grazier · Saturday 26 June 1909 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Monday evening last. Present—The Mayor, and Ald. Spinks…

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The Mayor's Wire

Barrier Miner · Friday 2 July 1909 · page 8

The following is a copy of the wire sent by the Mayor this afternoon, in compliance with the request of the unemployed deputation to the Premier…

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Unemployed Agitation. Some Violent Speeches. Deputation to the Mayor

Barrier Miner · Friday 2 July 1909 · page 7

Another meeting of unemployed held outside. "The Miner" office this morning. Mr. H. Swindley presided, and there were several hundred men…

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The Unemployed. Deputation to the Mayor. Government Coupons to Be Asked For

Barrier Miner · Friday 2 July 1909 · page 8

Messrs. H. Swindley, Percy Laidler, and H. Wood waited upon the Mayor (Alderman Long) at 2.30 this afternoon on behalf of the unemployed of Broken…

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The Trades and Labor Council in Reply. "Costly and Unworkable."

Barrier Miner · Friday 2 July 1909 · page 3

At the meeting of the Trades and Labor Council on Friday night the executive brought forward the following minute dealing with Mr. Wade's…

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Unemployed Agitation. Speech by the Mayor. Deputation to Major Crane. Controller of Labor Bureaus to Be Communicated With

Barrier Miner · Saturday 3 July 1909 · page 7

There was another meeting of unemployed held outside "The Miner office this morning. Mr. Swindley Presided and in opening the meeting…

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Friendly Societies' Council. Important Matters Discussed. Unfinancial Members. Employment of Nurses

Barrier Miner · Saturday 3 July 1909 · page 7

A meeting of the Friendly Societies Council was held in the Trades Hall last night. Bro. A. E. Wyld presided over a fairly large attendance of delegates…

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Fighting Consumption. a Municipal Conference. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Saturday 3 July 1909 · page 4

A conference of delegates from municipal bodies will be held at Adelaide shortly to consider what stops should be taken to more effectively, fight…

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Unemployed Trouble. the Mayor's Telegram Reply From Mr. A. Griffith, M.l.a

Barrier Miner · Monday 5 July 1909 · page 4

When wiring to the Premier on Saturday with regard to the serious nature of the present unemployment trouble at Broken Hill, the Mayor…

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Unemployed Trouble. the Mayor's Telegram. Reply From Mr. A. Griffith. M.l.a

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 6 July 1909 · page 1

When wiring to tho Premier on Saturday with regard to the serious nature of the present unemployment trouble at Broken Hill, the Mayor…

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2nd Edition. Miner Office, 2.30 p.m. Barrier Unemployed. Wire to the Mayor. From the Premier of New South Wales. the Government Proposals

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 6 July 1909 · page 4

The Mayor (Alderman J. Long) received the following wire from the Premier (Mr. C. G. Wade) this afternoon:— 're Unemployed.— Government have…

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The Mayor and the Unemployed. To the Editor

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 7 July 1909 · page 5

Sir,—It seems to me singular that men who are continually condemning their fellow-workers when they are doing their best to sink their differences…

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