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Broken Hill & the Far West · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1910

527 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 5 of 27

The Water Reserve Blocks. Inquiry by the Mayor. Reserve Not Yet Cancelled

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 February 1910 · page 8

The Mayor (Alderman J. Long) sent a wire to Mr. J. H. Cann to-day, asking for information regarding the subdivision and throwing open of the…

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A Sydney Alderman Ejected. From a Council Meeting. Sues Mayor for Damages. Verdict for a Shilling

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 February 1910 · page 3

In the District Court on Tuesday last (as already briefly reported in "The Miner" by telegram), before Judge Backhouse, Mr. D. G. Ferguson,…

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The Following Appearer in Saturday's Second Edition. Westralian A.L.F. Contributions of Affiliated Organisations. Metropolitan Council's Decision. Perth

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 February 1910 · page 8

The Metropolitan Council of the Australian Labor Federation (W. A.) last night at Perth decided that the district councils should determine the…

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Mayoral Election. Alderman Harvy Elected. Fixing the Mayor's Salary. Alderman Wright Indulges in Straight Speaking. "The Lovely Seven Again." a Lively Meeting

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 February 1910 · page 3

The interest shown by the public in the election of Mayor was the liveliest experience in Broken Hill for years. Long before the time set down for the…

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The Mayor's Parlor. To the Editor

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 February 1910 · page 3

Sir,—Now that Broken Hill has a brand new Mayor the time is opportune to suggest that the Mayor's cupboard be abolished, and that all civic…

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The City Council. Adjourned Special Meeting

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 February 1910 · page 2

The adjourned special meeting of the Council was held in the Council Chamber last night. At 7.45 the seven Labor aldermen were present,…

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A Mayor's Cigars. Trouble in the Adelaide Council

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 February 1910 · page 3

"An insulting postcard, having reference to the reported mysterious disappearance of eigars from the Mayor's parlor at the Town Hall. Adelaide,…

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Electing a Mayor by Majority Rule

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 February 1910 · page 5

THE FOUR AT THE FAR—END: Let all those other fellows rot. We can keep this little Job amongst ourselves. "Majority Rule" means a majority of our little clique, See?…

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Fire Commissioners' Board. Alderman Cracknell Elected Country Representative. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 February 1910 · page 4

Alderman Walter Cracknell, Mayor of West Maitland, has been elected country representative on the Board of Fire Commissioners…

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A Melbourne Divorce Case. Municipal Employee the Petitioner. Claims £1000 DAMAGES. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 February 1910 · page 2

In the Divorce Court to-day George Marsh, a municipal employee at Brighton, sought a dissolution of his marriage with his wife on the grounds…

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Bathurst's Municipal Recovery What Has Been Done in Two Years

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 February 1910 · page 7

Alderman F. B. Kenny, retiring Mayor, made an important statement on Monday night (reports the "Tele graph" of February 9) concerning the…

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The Following Appeared in Yesterday's Third Edition. the Brisban Mayoralty. Aldermen Unable to Agree on Choice. Six or More Abortive Attempts. Appointment Made by Governor-in-coincil. Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Friday 18 February 1910 · page 4

The Brisbane City Council failed to elect a Mayor after, making six or more abortive attempts. The Governor-in-Council accordingly appointed…

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The City Council. Alderman T. Hall Resigns

Barrier Miner · Saturday 19 February 1910 · page 7

Alderman T. Hall, one of the Independent aldermen for Sturt in the City Council, to-day placed his resignation as an alderman in the hands of the…

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Municipal Council

Western Grazier · Saturday 19 February 1910 · page 2

The ordinary fortnightly meeting was held on Monday evening last. Present—The Mayor (Ald. Young) in the chair and Ald. Wagenk[?]…

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Alderman Hall Interviewed. a Sweeping Condemnation

Barrier Miner · Saturday 19 February 1910 · page 7

A "Miner" reporter this afternoon waited upon Alderman Hall at his office in regard to the matter of his resignation…

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Election of Mayor. To the Editor

Barrier Miner · Saturday 19 February 1910 · page 5

Sir,—I wish to confirm "Ratepayer's" statement re-election of Mayor by the ratepayers in your issue of Wednesday. Twice I have brought this…

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The City Council. To the Editor

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 22 February 1910 · page 3

Sir,—I read, with great regret, in Saturday's "Miner" that Alderman Hall has sent in his resignation to the City Council. There are few enough of…

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The Retiring Mayor. Alderman Long Eulogised. Thanked by Independent Aldermen

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 February 1910 · page 5

Just before the closing of the City Council meeting last night Alderman Wright referred to the fact that Mayor Long had presided at the last…

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Alderman Wilson's Seat. a Point Raised by Alderman Wright. Was the Last Meeting Alderman Wilson Attended a Council Meeting?

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 February 1910 · page 5

At the meeting of the City Council last night, the Mayor submitted the following minute with regard, to the vacancies on the Council caused by the…

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Temora's Two Mayors. Municipal Council in Trouble

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 February 1910 · page 8

In the Banco Court on Thursday, before the Chief Justice Mr. Jusice Pring, and Mr. Justice Sly, the matter of Temora's two mayors came up for…

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