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Broken Hill & the Far West · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1909

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The Municipal Council

Western Grazier · Saturday 31 July 1909 · page 3

The ordinary meeting of the above was held in the Municipal Chambers on Monday the 19th inst. Present—The Mayor (Ald. Norman) and Ald…

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The Qualifications of Municipal Councilors

Western Grazier · Saturday 31 July 1909 · page 2

TO THE EDITOR: Sir,—In your issue of the 17th instant a lustrous legal luminary sheltering under the Latin cognomen "Aqua Pura,"…

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Rifle Shooting. National Rifle Association. Formation of District Council

Barrier Miner · Monday 2 August 1909 · page 3

Until the last-Easter shoot, the conduct of rifle shooting on the Barrie was carried out by the various dut of the district without, reference to or…

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The Tram Strike. Labor Council's Inquest

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 August 1909 · page 3

It,is almost 12 months ago (says.the "Telegraph of July 28) since the tram strike took place, and over since then the Labor Council have been holding…

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Football Disturbances. Protection for Umpires. Request Sent to Norwood Town Council. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 August 1909 · page 2

A significant at letter was received by the Norwood Town Counoil last night from the secretary of the South Australian Football League, Ho askede…

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Municipal Employees' Association. Request for a Loan to the Combined Unions

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 4 August 1909 · page 5

It is officially reported that a meeting of the Municipal Employees Aasication-was held in the Trades Hall on Saturday evening. Mr'. J. W. O'Brien…

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Victoria. Uniform Railway Gauge. Reference in the Legislative Council. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 August 1909 · page 2

In the Legislative Council yesterday Mr. M'Bryde Urged the Government to commmunicate with the other State Governments on the subject of…

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The Municipal Quarries

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 August 1909 · page 3

It is learned unofficially that the works committee of the City Council decided on Tuesday night not to go any further with the project for…

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Municipal Council

Western Grazier · Saturday 7 August 1909 · page 2

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the above was held in the Council Chambers on Monday last. Present—The Mayor (Ald. Norman), and Ald…

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Friendly Societies Council

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 August 1909 · page 5

The monthly meeting of the Friendly Societies' Council, took place at the Trades Hall last night, Bro. A. E. Wyld (president) occupied the chair,…

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Mayor Appointed by Minister. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 August 1909 · page 2

A council meeting at Temora was called by the Mayor who was recently appointed by Gazette. The meeting lapsed, however, as only…

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The Council Work

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 August 1909 · page 2

The Mayor (Alderman Long) this morning; started six men to work on the erection of a bywash at the abattoirs dam, the water in which at the…

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Adelaide Labor Council. Unification of Unions. Barrier Proposal Discussed. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 August 1909 · page 4

At the half-yearly meeting of the Adelaide Trades mid Labor Council last night, the secretary's salary was increased from £20 per year to £52,…

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Freemantle Municipal Loan. Subscribed Twice Over Mr. O'malley's Criticisms. Perth

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 August 1909 · page 4

The amount subscribed for the Fremantle municipal tramways loan of £30,000 was £60,115. Tenders covering the amount of the…

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Public Halls. the Position of the City Council

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 August 1909 · page 1

The public halls committee will make the following report to the City Council at its meeting to-morrow night:£ "A circular letter has been received…

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The City Council. Fortnightly Meeting

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 August 1909 · page 5

The fortnightly meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber last night. There were present: The Mayor (Alderman Long),…

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The Tramway Strike. Recriminations in the Labor Council

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 August 1909 · page 1

" The latr lamented tramway strike, as it was referred to by the chairman, of the inquiry committee of the Sydney Labor. Council, has (says the…

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The Price of Screenings. a Discussion in Council

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 August 1909 · page 5

"I am going to move a further amendment, Mr. Mayor, and that is 'that, the Council supply the screenings gratis," exclaimed Alderman Bath…

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The Temora Mayor. Objection to Government Appointment. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 13 August 1909 · page 4

The feeling against the Government for having appointed a Mayer of Temern by gazotte is still strong. Seven aldermen out.of the nine in…

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Sydney Labor Council's Attitude. Sydney, Friday

Barrier Miner · Friday 13 August 1909 · page 5

The Sydney Labor Council is going to make another attempt to bring the union label into operation. Mr. Duncan told the Council last…

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