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Broken Hill & the Far West · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1911

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A Well-earned Reward. Shire Officer's 25 Years' Service

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 January 1911 · page 8

At a recent meeting of the Narracan Shire Council (Victoria) Mr. B. Langford was presented by the president (Councillor Campbell), on behalf of…

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P.l.l. Municipal Ballot

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 January 1911 · page 8

The result of the ballot conjucted by the P.L.L. for the selection of candidates to contest the forthcoming municipal elections will be announced…

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Paddington Alderman's Death. Dies Suddenly Last Night. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 January 1911 · page 4

Alderman Tom George, of the Paddington Council, died suddenly last night. Deceased had been in indifferent…

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Council Affairs. To the Editor

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 January 1911 · page 3

Sir,—As Mr. Archbald has alluded to me by name, I feel bound in courtesy to reply. I can assure him that I did not allude to him at the send-off to Mr…

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P. L. C. and the Trades Hall Council. Richmond- Branch's Motion. Hostile Attitude Resented. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 January 1911 · page 2

At a meeting of the Richmond branch of the P.L.C. last night, Mr. J. Brady (secretary) moved,—"That this branch of the P.L.C. views with…

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Mr. Mander Ross and the Council. a Mayor's Minute

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 January 1911 · page 5

At last night's special meeting of the Council, the Mayor submitted the following minute:—"I desire to bring under your notice on interview Mr…

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Her Worship the Mayor

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 January 1911 · page 7

Mrs. Loes, of Werneth Park, is to be the next Mayor of Oldham, England. She is a woman with considerable experience of municipal affairs. "I have…

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Special Investigation Committee. Inspector Wiseman's Case. Before the Council

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 January 1911 · page 5

At last night's Council meeting the application of Inspector Wiseman to be heard in regard to the special investigations report was dealt with. The…

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Labor Organisation. Unionism and Politics. the Past and the Future. Labor Council Secretary Interviewed

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 January 1911 · page 6

The year 1910 has (says the "Telegraph" of January 2) been singularly free from any general or serious industrial-disturbance as regards the State…

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Council Mismanagement. To the Editor

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 January 1911 · page 5

Sir,—Since my reference to the cost of the up-keep of the Imperial Dam it has been said that boys engaged in the Town Hall receive as much as £3 15s…

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The City Estimates. Submitted to the Council

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 January 1911 · page 8

At last night's meeting of the City Council, the Town Clerk submitted the estimates in accordance with the Local Government Act, 1906, sections 142…

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Municipal Employees Association

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 January 1911 · page 4

It is officially reported that the fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Employees' Association was held in the Trades Hall on Friday evening. The…

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Uproarious Council Meeting. Alderman Ordered Out

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 January 1911 · page 2

The Newcastle correspondent of the "Telegraph" on January 4 wired: — The Newcastle City Council last night sat until close upon midnight,…

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Capable Aldermen. To the Editor

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 January 1911 · page 3

Sir,—Once more Broken Hill is on the eve of a prosperous period with a water supply, State batteries, and a prospect of the railway to Sydney, and…

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A Persistent Mayor

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 January 1911 · page 2

Notwithstanding that the Collie (W.A.) Municipal Council had recently disposed of a charge of neglect made by the Mayor (Mr. Cameron) against…

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City Council Elections. Labor Selection Ballot Results

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 January 1911 · page 3

It is officially reported, that at last night's meeting of the Barrier District Assembly of the Political Labor League, the returning officer for the…

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Sydney Labor Council. Secretary's Interesting Report. in Congratulatory Strain. Value of Labor Administration

Barrier Miner · Thursday 12 January 1911 · page 3

In reviewing the work of the Labor Council during the past six months, Mr. Cavanagh, secretary, in a report, states:—…

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Municipal Candidates. To the Editor

Barrier Miner · Thursday 12 January 1911 · page 2

Now that we have seen the list of candidates selected by the.P.L.L. to represent them at the forthcoming municipal elections, we are anxiously…

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Council Affairs. To the Editor

Barrier Miner · Friday 13 January 1911 · page 6

Sir,—In your issue of January 4 I noticed a letter under the heading "Departure of Mr. Mander Ross," signed, "E. A. Archbald." There is a…

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Barrier Miner. Friday, January 13, 1911. the Labor Council Seoretary's Review

Barrier Miner · Friday 13 January 1911 · page 4

THE secretarial report, reviewing the work of the council for the half-year just passed, that was to have been presented to the Sydney Labor Council at…

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