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Broken Hill & the Far West · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1909

577 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 16 of 29

The Regent Municipal Strike. Why Alderman Wilson Left the Council Meeting. No Committee Business for Him

Barrier Miner · Thursday 15 July 1909 · page 4

A "Miner" reporter had a chat today with Alderman Wilson on the subject of that gentleman's somewhat abrupt departure from the City…

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Justices of Thf Peace. B.H. Citizens Concerned. Alderman J. H Ivey and Mr. W. J. Wise. Their Names Removed From List. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 15 July 1909 · page 3

The names of John Henry lvey and William James Wise, of Broken Hill, have been removed from the list of Justiees of the Peace…

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The Municipal Quarry. Special Lease Granted

Barrier Miner · Thursday 15 July 1909 · page 3

This morning tito town clerk (Mr. E. A. Arehbald) received an official notification that the Council had beengranted a special lease of the…

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"Dry" Mayor Sells Liquor

Barrier Miner · Friday 16 July 1909 · page 6

Mayor Charles S. Miller of Lakeview, [?], and four other citizens have been arrested on the charge of conducting "blind tigers." The Mayor…

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The Increased Slaughtering Rates. Who Will Pay Them? Alderman Wllson on the Subject

Barrier Miner · Friday 16 July 1909 · page 3

There appear to be considerable difference of opinion in the city with regard to the wisdom of the proposed increase in slaughtering rates at the…

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Barrier Miner. Friday, July 16, 1909. the Council Committee Abuse

Barrier Miner · Friday 16 July 1909 · page 4

THERE will perhaps, be difference of opinion as to whether Aldermen Wilson and Wickes followed the wisest course when they left the meeting…

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Should Unions Meet on Sunday? Adelaide Trades and Labour Council Says No

Barrier Miner · Friday 16 July 1909 · page 7

At a meeting of the Adelaide Trades and Labor Council on Friday evening further consideration was (says the "Register") given to the motion of Mr…

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The Municipal Strike. To the Editor

Barrier Miner · Friday 16 July 1909 · page 7

Sir,—There seems' a lot of misconcention regarding the points in dispute between the Municipal Employees' Union and the Municipal Council and…

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Premier and Mayor. Mr. Wade's Telegram. £2000 to Be Forwarded

Barrier Miner · Saturday 17 July 1909 · page 7

As notified in the First Edition of "The Miner," the Govornment has decided to grant £2000 towards the relief of the Barrier unemployed. The…

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The Unemployed. £2000 Loan to the Council. Sanctioned by the Government. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 17 July 1909 · page 4

In order to assist in the relief of unemployment at Broken Hill, the Government has agreed to lend £2000 to the Broken Hill Council to carry out…

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The Council Work. Only for Unionists. No Non-unionists Need Apply

Barrier Miner · Monday 19 July 1909 · page 2

Mr. W. M. Nulty (president), referring at the meeting of the Combined Unions on Sunday afternoon to the unemployed trouble, said…

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The Unemployed Trouble Municipal Relief Works. Unionists and Non-unionists. Work to Start Immediately

Barrier Miner · Monday 19 July 1909 · page 1

When the Mayor (Alderman J. Long) was seen by a "Miner" reporter to-day on the subject of the work to be found for the unemployed,…

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The Barrier Unemployed. Municipal Relief Works. Balloting for Men. One Hundred Selected

Barrier Miner · Monday 19 July 1909 · page 4

About 280 men registered themselves by noon to-day at the Town Hall as applicants for the municipal relief work to be carried out by means of…

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Alleged Road Encroachment. Protest to the Council

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 20 July 1909 · page 2

The following petition to the City Council, signed by 22 ratepayers of King Ward, has been handed to the town clerk, and will probably be dealt…

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The Barrier Unemployed. Municipal Relief Works. Balloting for Men. One Hundred Selected

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 20 July 1909 · page 1

About 280 men registered themselves by noon to-day at the Town Hall as applicants for the municipal relief work to be carried out by means of…

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The Unemployed Trouble. Municipal Employment. Each Man Receives a Fortnight's Work

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 20 July 1909 · page 2

A number of the men whose names came out in the ballot for employment at the Town Hall yesterday started work this morning, and the rest will…

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The Municipal Strike. Dealt with by the Council in Committee. the Strikers Censured. the Strike Declared Illegal

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 21 July 1909 · page 5

A special meeting of the City Council was held last night to discuss the recent municipal employees' strike. The business was translated in…

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South Australian League. and the Australasian Football Council. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 21 July 1909 · page 8

Rumors have been in circulation recently in reference to the probable split between the South Australian Foot-ball League and the Australasian…

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Barrier District Rifle Association. Provincial Council Meeting

Barrier Miner · Thursday 22 July 1909 · page 4

A meeting of the Provincial Council of the Barrier District Rifle Association, No, 13, New South Wales, was held last night, when 160 members…

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The Legislative Council. Supply Bill Passed. Railway Lines Duplication

Barrier Miner · Thursday 22 July 1909 · page 2

In the Legislative Council the Supply Bill was takken through all its stages without amendment. Mr. Kater said that £200,000 was a…

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