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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 8 of 27

Municipal Electioneering. To the Editor

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 March 1910 · page 2

Sir,—Kindly allow me space to review Mr. J. H. Wicks's election address last night. The candidate if returned for Burke Ward will prove…

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Municipal Elections. Mr. Wicks at Hammill's Store

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 March 1910 · page 3

Last night Mr. Wicks, the Independent candidate contesting the seat for Burke Ward, addressed a large meeting at Hammill's store. Alderman…

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County Council Aldermanic Elections. London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 17 March 1910 · page 4

The Moderate aldermanic nominees for the London County Council were elected yesterday, including Lady St. Helier and Messrs. Harold Cox and…

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Municipal Elections. Mr. Roberts's Candidature

Barrier Miner · Thursday 17 March 1910 · page 3

Last night Mr. T. C. Roberts, the Labor candidate chosen to contest the Sturt Ward vacancy, delivered an address at the intersection of Thomas and…

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Labor Council and Polling Day. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 18 March 1910 · page 4

The Sydney Labor Council has, in order to stimulate interest in the Federal elections, decided to ask the Federal Government to declare April 13…

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A Labor Council Motion. Monster Demonstration Urged. for Release of Imprisoned Men. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 18 March 1910 · page 4

At the Sydney Labor Council last night, Mr. Woods (Carpenters), after dealing with the imprisonment of the strike leaders, moved, "That this…

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Municipal Elections. Mr. Roberts at the Pig and Whistle

Barrier Miner · Friday 18 March 1910 · page 6

Mr. T. C. Roberts, the Lahor nominee for Sturt Ward, addressed a good meeting in the open air at the Pig and Whistle Hotel last evening. Mr. J. T…

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Municipal Elections. the Independent Candidates. a Combined Effort

Barrier Miner · Friday 18 March 1910 · page 5

The Independent candidates, Messrs. G. C. Bowen (Wills Ward) and E. E. Garrett (Sturt) addressed a fairly large meeting from the Palace Hotel balcony…

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Municipal Elections. Mr. Roberts at the Pig and Whistle

Barrier Miner · Saturday 19 March 1910 · page 8

Mr. T. C. Roberts, the Labor nominee for Sturt Ward, addressed a good meeting in the open air at the Pig and Whistle Hotel last evening. Mr. J. T…

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Municipal Elections. Polling Day

Barrier Miner · Saturday 19 March 1910 · page 5

The polling in connection with the extraordinary vacancies caused in the Municipal Council by the resignations of Aldermen Wilson (Wills), Hall…

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Informal Meeting of Independents. Speech by Ex-alderman Wilson. Ex-mayor Long Complimented

Barrier Miner · Monday 21 March 1910 · page 5

After the declaration of the poll on Saturday night, the newly-elected aldermen and supporters met at Wright's Cafe to have a chat over…

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Alderman J. H. Wicks

Barrier Miner · Monday 21 March 1910 · page 5

The first of the successful candidates to address the ratepayers was Alderman J. H. Wicks, who received a decidedly mixed welcome—cheers from…

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The City Council

Barrier Miner · Monday 21 March 1910 · page 4

The fortnightly meeting of the City Council will be held to-morrow night. Alderman Booth has given notice of his intention to move as follows:—…

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Australian Immigration. Discussed by Adelaide Labor Council. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Monday 21 March 1910 · page 8

The subject of immigration occupied a prominent place in the discu[?]s[?]ons at the Trades and Labor Council last night, and two motions were carried…

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After the Municipal Elections

Barrier Miner · Monday 21 March 1910 · page 4

THE UNSPOKEN THOUGHT (of Warnook, Gray, and Co.): It's a good job we collared the Unemployed Fund and the Funeral Fund when we had the chance. Rather a bad time to ask for more Loans or Levies just now. We don't seem to do the party muoh good, after all!…

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Municipal Elections. Return of the Three Independents. Declaration of the Poll. Saturday Nights' Speeches

Barrier Miner · Monday 21 March 1910 · page 5

The occurrence of the extraordinary vacancies in the City Council caused by Aldermen: R. V. Wilson's seat (Wills Ward) being declared vacant, and the…

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Municipal Elections. Official Declaration of the Poll

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 22 March 1910 · page 4

Mr. E. A. Archbald, returning officer in connection with the municipal elections, made the official declaration of the poll at the Town Hall at 12 o'clock…

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The New Aldermen. Welcomed to the Council

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 March 1910 · page 3

At the meeting of the City Council last night Messrs. G. C. Bowen, E. E. Garrett, and J. H. Wicks, the newlyelected aldermen, took thir seats for…

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Barrier Miner. Wednesday, March 23, 1910. the Mayor's Evidence

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 March 1910 · page 2

YESTERDAY the Mayor of Broklen Hill, Alderman Harvy, gave evidence on the water supply question before the Works Committee. The result of the…

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The City Council. Portnightly Meeting

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 March 1910 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of the City Council was held last night. The business listed for transaction was exceptionally small, owing to no…

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