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Broken Hill & the Far West · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1912

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A Censured Alderman. Withdraws His Candidature. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 28 March 1912 · page 4

Sir Thomas Brooke-Hitching has withdrawn his candidature for Ferringdon Ward in the London County Council. He alleges that his case was…

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Shire and Municipal Councils. Proclamation Re Employment of Town Clerks. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 28 March 1912 · page 2

Last night's "Government Gazette" contained a proclamation to the effect that where the gross income of a municipal council did not exceed £1000 per…

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Adelaide Corporation Carters' Strike. the Mayor Will Be Guided by Decision of Council. Water Cart Again in the Street. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 28 March 1912 · page 4

The representatives of the corporation carters, who are out on strike, met the Mayor this morning, and, after an interview, they stated that he said…

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The Legislative Council. Mr. Price's Statement. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 28 March 1912 · page 2

It was stated yesterday by Mr. Price, that it was the Government's intention to swamp the Legislative Council early next session. There was in existence,…

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Savings Bank Scheme. Rejected Ry Legislative Council. Statement by Mr. Carmichael

Barrier Miner · Thursday 28 March 1912 · page 3

Commenting on the rejection of the Savings Banks Amalgamation Bill by the Legislative Council on Friday night (says the "S.M. Herald"), the…

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THE S.A. Fertiliser Strike. Correspondence Between Trades and Labor Council and Employers' Federation. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 28 March 1912 · page 4

In reply to the letter sent by Mr. T. B. Merry, secretary of the Trades and Labor Council, in which he asked that a conference be arranged with the…

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State Parliament. Late Sittings of Both Houses. Sydney, Thursday. Both Houses sat yesterday. Legislative Council. Railway Duplication Board

Barrier Miner · Thursday 28 March 1912 · page 2

In the Legislative Council the Government Railways (Duplication Board) Bill was received from the Assembly, and passed its first reading. The…

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Payment of Members. Parliamentary Representatives Allowances Bill. Second Reading Rejected by the Council. "Measure Should Be Declared Upon by the People." Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 28 March 1912 · page 2

The Parliamentary Representatives Allowances Bill was debated on the motion, and the second reading was proposed by Mr. Flowers, who pointed…

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City Council the Monthly Meeting

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 March 1912 · page 1

The monthly meeting of the City Council was held at the Council Chambers. Town Hall, last night. The Mayor (Alderman B. V. Brady) presided…

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The Bowling Green. Croquet and Tennis Purposes. Alderman Polkinghorne Favors Its Use As a Playground

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 March 1912 · page 2

At last night's meeting of the City Council the question of letting the bowling green for recreation purposes was discussed. The Works Committee…

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Council Employee's Resignation Says He Was Insulted. Because He Was Asked When He Was Coming to Work

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 March 1912 · page 2

At last night's meeting of the City Council, a letter was read from Mr. H. Bishop, resigning his position in the Council as sanitary collector, on…

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The Lithgow Trouble. the Embargo on Pig Iron. Decision of Trades and Labor Council. the Executive's Report. Prospect Op an Early Settlement. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 March 1912 · page 4

After a discussion, which extended over two nights, the Trades and Labor Council of New South Wales last night decided to lift the embargo now placed…

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The Abattoirs Award. Discussed by City Council. the Effect of the Wages Board Decision

Barrier Miner · Saturday 30 March 1912 · page 5

The adjourned meeting of the City Council, which was commonced on Thursday night, was continued in the Council Chambers last night, when there…

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New Appointments to Legislative Council. Nixe New Members. Only One Country Appointment. Eight City Men. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 30 March 1912 · page 4

In spite of all denials of the rumors which from time to time have gained currency as to the Government's intentions in connection with the…

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The Lithgow Trouble, the Embargo on Pig Iron. Decision of Trades and Labor Council. the Executive's Report. Prospect of an Early Settlement, Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 30 March 1912 · page 8

After, a discussion, which extended over, two nigh the Trades and Labor Council of New South Wales last night decided to lift the embargo now placed…

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Adelaide Corporation Carters Strike. Carters Withdraw Offer to Return to Work. Gap Between Council and Men Wider. Firemen at Destructor to Cease Work. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Saturday 30 March 1912 · page 5

Yesterday the corporation carters on strike held a meeting, and at its conclusion, the organiser, Mr. F. J. Keogh, said that it had been decided to…

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Expectorating. the Mayor Interrogated

Barrier Miner · Monday 1 April 1912 · page 8

At the monthly meeting of the Broken Hill City Council on Thursday night, Dr. Booth asked the Mayor, Alderman Brady, if he would act a…

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Barrier Miner. Monday, April 1, 1912. the Council's Defiance to Dr. Bartley and the Health Department

Barrier Miner · Monday 1 April 1912 · page 4

THE discussion at the meeting of the City Council on Thursday evening showed a fresh development in the circumstances which naturally follow a…

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MR. D. R. Hall. Resigns Seat in the House of Representatives. Accepts Position of Minister for Justice. and Seat in New South Wales Legislative Council. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 1 April 1912 · page 4

Mr. D. R. Hall, member for Werriwa, in the House of Representatives, has been offered and accepted the position of Minister fer Justice and…

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Union Officials and Parliament. Opinion of President of Trades and Labor Council. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 3 April 1912 · page 4

The presiclent of the Trades and Labor Council, referring to the remarks made by Mr. Bell, organiser of the British Seamen's Union, said…

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