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Broken Hill & the Far West · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1912

544 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 2 of 28

An Alderman's Ablutions. Washed in Cup of Water. a "Dry" Street at Kogarah

Barrier Miner · Monday 22 January 1912 · page 3

At Monday night's meeting of the Kogarah Council, a letter was read (reports the "Sun") from the Water and Sewerage Board with reference to…

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Trades Hall Council. Objection to Wages Board Chairman. Union Official Censured

Barrier Miner · Monday 22 January 1912 · page 2

The weekly meeting of the Trades' Hall Council was held to-night (wired the "Ballarat Courier's" Melbourne correspondent on January 11)…

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Charge Against a Butcher. Alleged Private Slaughtering of Sheep. Sequel to Abattoirs Trouble. Case Dismissed, with Costs Against the Council

Barrier Miner · Monday 22 January 1912 · page 4

In the Police Court to-day, before Mr. C. F. Butler, S.M., John Merritt, a master butcher, was charged with having slaughtered certain cattle at a…

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From Broken Hill Inland. Mayor's Trip to Langawirra. Educational Facilities Lacking

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 January 1912 · page 4

The Mayor, (Alderman Marks) accompanied by Mr. O'Brien, of Dalgety and Co., journeyed to Langawirra station at the latter end of last week. Speaking…

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City Council's Coal Supply. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 January 1912 · page 2

The city electrical engineer has been asked to devise a scheme so that the City Council can carry a three months' coal simply…

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Small Debts Court. Arrears of Municipal Rates

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 January 1912 · page 2

In the Small Debts Court this morning Mr. C. F. Butler, S.M., gave ver[?] for the amounts claimed by the [?] Council against several defaulting…

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Municipal Council. Monthly Meeting

Barrier Miner · Friday 26 January 1912 · page 5

The monthly meeting of the Broken Hill Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers last night, when Alderman Marks, (Mayor)…

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New Municipal Rate. Rate of 8[?]d. in the £[?] Protest of Independent Alderman

Barrier Miner · Friday 26 January 1912 · page 5

At last night's Council meeting, presided over by the Mayor, the finance committee recommended.— That the Council pass a resolution…

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Broken Hill Requirements. Need for Railwaqy Construction. the Mayor's Appeal

Barrier Miner · Friday 26 January 1912 · page 4

A true note of citizenship was contained in the remarks of Mr. Ewen Cameron at the Burns' celebration last night when, in proposing "The Town…

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Vicar of St. Peters. Meeting of the Parochial Council. Letter From the Bishop

Barrier Miner · Friday 26 January 1912 · page 8

A meeting of the parochial council was held last night in connection with the appointment of the Rev. W. H. G. Willmer to the position of vicar of St…

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Sydney Labor Council. "Without Power, Dignity, or Influence." Ex-president's Criticism Resented. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 26 January 1912 · page 4

At last, nights' meeting of the Sydney Trades and Labor Council the debate was resumed, on the motion of Mr. E. Farrar,—"That this council…

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Interstate Band Contest. Marrickville Municipal Band Wins B Grade Contest. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 26 January 1912 · page 4

The interstate band contest, B grade, was won by the Marrickville Municipal Band. The Parramatta Citizens' Band was second, and the Paak Hill…

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The Adelaide University. Meeting of the University Council. Sir Samuel Way Re-elected Chancellor. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Monday 29 January 1912 · page 5

Under the University Act passed last session important changes have been made in the constitution of the University council…

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The Glebe Murder. Condemned Man Awaiting Executive Council's Decision. an Appeal to the Full Court Probable. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 2 February 1912 · page 4

Campbell Nairn Moir, sentenced to death for the murder of Henry Trevascus at the Globe, is now awaiting the decision of the Executive Council…

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The Model Suburb. Open-air Beds. Municipal Control

Barrier Miner · Friday 2 February 1912 · page 5

The State Treasurer (Mr. Dacey) intends that the establishment of the suburb of State erected and controlled residences at Kensington shall be a…

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The New Mayor. Who Will He Be?

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 6 February 1912 · page 2

On Tuesday evening next a special meeting of the City Council will be held for the purpose of electing the new Mayor for the year 1912-13. The…

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Sydney Labor Council Supports the Strike. United Laborers' Union Favors General Strike. If Brisbane Workers Are Shot by Police. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 6 February 1912 · page 2

The Sydney Labor Council Executive has decided to support the Brisbane strike by sending representatives to the unions to ask for financial assistance…

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The State Housing Scheme. Mr. Dacey Congratulated. by Sydney Labor Council. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 9 February 1912 · page 8

The secretary of the United Laborers' Protective Society, at a meeting of the Labor Council last night, moved that a letter be written to Mr. Dacey…

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Municipal Council

Western Grazier · Saturday 10 February 1912 · page 2

The ordinary meeting of the above was held at the Council Chambers on Jan. 29. There were present—The Mayor (Aid Smith), Aid. Tully, Curtis…

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The State Housing Scheme. Mr. Dacey Congratulated, by Sydney Labor Council. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 10 February 1912 · page 8

The secretary of the United Laborers' Protective Society, at a meeting of the Labor Council lost night, moved that a letter be written to Mr. Dacey…

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