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Broken Hill & the Far West · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1911

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The 1909 Municipal Balance Sheet

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 7 February 1911 · page 3

As Mr. Mander Ross has received a fair share of local criticism, it is only just, on the principle of giving even the devil his due, that he should…

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Fremantle Gas Company's Works. Council's Intended Purchase. Perth

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 8 February 1911 · page 2

At Monday night's meeting of the Fremantle Council, the Mayor said notice of the Council's intention to purchase the Fremantle Gas Company's…

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Enginedrivers and Firemen's Association. Federal Council Meeting. the Arbitration Case

Barrier Miner · Thursday 9 February 1911 · page 4

The Federal council of the Federal ed Enginedrivers and Firemen's Association, which had been sitting in Melbourne during the past week,…

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City Council. Election of Committees

Barrier Miner · Friday 10 February 1911 · page 5

A special meeting of the City Council was held at the Town Hall last night for the purpose of electing committees for the ensuing 12 months. Alderman…

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Rabbits and Meat. Is There a Ring? Labor Council to Take Action. Government to Be Approached

Barrier Miner · Friday 10 February 1911 · page 2

At Thursday night's meeting of the Sydney Labor Council, Mr. G. Galloway, a representative of the Cold Storage Union, as a matter of privilege,…

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Municipal Council

Western Grazier · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the above Council was held of Wednesday evening, 1st Feb. Present—Ald. Smith (Mayor) in the chair and…

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The Professional Mayor

Barrier Miner · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 6

The question of developing the professional Mayor was discussed at the Wollahra Council on Monday afternoon, under cover of a motion fixing…

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Friendly Societies Council. the Control of the Hospital Ambulance

Barrier Miner · Saturday 11 February 1911 · page 8

The adjourned meeting of the Friendly Societies' Council was held at the Trades Hall last night, Bro. Rowe presiding over a large attendance of…

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Friendly Societies Council. the Control of the Hospital Ambulance

Barrier Miner · Monday 13 February 1911 · page 8

The adjourned meeting of the Friendly Societies' Council was held at the Trades Hall last night, Bro. Rowe presiding, over a large attendance of…

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The Labor Conference. One Class on the Railways Affirmed. Election of Mayor by the People. Various Proposals of Local Government Reform. Caucus Election of Ministries. Abolition of Capital Punishment. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 13 February 1911 · page 5

The Labor Conference resumed, its sittings on Saturday. Mr. Coates (Bathurst) proposed that sleeping accommodation be provided…

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Tramway Employees' Association. Federal Council Censures Mr. J. H. CATTS, M.H.R. Impeaches Him to Various Labor Organisations. Wages Log Adopted. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 14 February 1911 · page 2

The sittings of the Federal Council of the Australian Tramway Employees' Association practically finished on Saturday night, when a resolution was…

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The Labor Conference. Pledge for Members of the Upper House. a Promise to Work for the Abolition of the Council. Qualification of Candidates. Dealing with "Eleventh Hour Adventists." Modification of Former Determination. Mr. J. C. Watson Anticipates Another State Election. Mr. Lamond Lives in Hope of It. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 15 February 1911 · page 3

The State Labor Conference sat again last night. The Conference, on the motion of Mr. J. C. Watson, adopted a pledge for…

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Barrier Miner. Thursday, February 10, 1911. the Government and the Council

Barrier Miner · Thursday 16 February 1911 · page 2

THE Labor Conference has decided upon a special pledge for Labor members of the Legislative Council, and has provided that there shall be separate…

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Lively Shire Council. Engineer Punches Member

Barrier Miner · Friday 17 February 1911 · page 7

The meeting of the Seymour (Victoria) Shire Council on Monday was characterised by some sharp passages between Councillor Kennedy, of…

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"None of Your Bombast" the Clerk to the Aldermen

Barrier Miner · Friday 17 February 1911 · page 6

Municipal matters at Hurstville are (reports the" S.M. Herald" of February ll) strangely mixed at Hurstville. A recount for the Woodville. Ward in…

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Accident at Leonora. Municipal Employees Receives Electric Shock. Hangs From the Cables Over Tramway Track. Then Falls a Distance of 18 FEET. Perth

Barrier Miner · Friday 17 February 1911 · page 1

William Eather, employed by the Leonora Municipality on its electric tramway and lighting system, was standing on a ladder tightening over…

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Municipal Council

Western Grazier · Saturday 18 February 1911 · page 2

The [?] fortnightly meeting of the above Council was held at the Council Chambers on Monday evening last President— The Mayor (Ald…

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An Ex-alderman's Prayer

Barrier Miner · Monday 20 February 1911 · page 5

Electioneering addresses frequently contain trite phrases as to the intentions of candidates seeking the suffrages of electors, and defeated…

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War Railway Council's Report

Barrier Miner · Monday 20 February 1911 · page 4

The report of the War Railway Coucil on the transport of troops has been received by the Minister for Defence (Senator Pearce)…

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Duties of Labor Members. Discussion by Richmond Political Labor Council

Barrier Miner · Monday 20 February 1911 · page 2

Amongst the resolutions submitted to the Richmond branch of the Victorian Political Labor Council on Monday night for a ratification in order…

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