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Broken Hill & the Far West · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1912

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For the Relief of the Starving. Action by Sydney Trades and Labor Council. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 April 1912 · page 2

The following resolution, was carrion by the Trade[?] and Labor Council at its last meeting:—"That all unions throughout this State, whether…

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Municipal By-election. No Opposition to the Labor Candidates

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 April 1912 · page 2

Only two nominations of candidates to fill the seats in the Municipal Council, rendered vacant by the resignations of Mes[?]s. W. H. Wright and J. H…

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The Mayor's Relief Fund. Concert by the A.m.a. Band

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 April 1912 · page 8

The secretary of the A.M.A. Band, Mr. P. Earl, informs "The Miner" that the hand has decided to give the proceeds of its concert on Sunday…

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Trades and Labor Council Adjourn. Motion of Condolence with Relatives Carried. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 April 1912 · page 8

The Trades and Labor Council last night expressed its sense of the lose caused by the passing away of Mr. Dacey. It did so in a similar manner…

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Union Meeting. The official organ of the B.L.F. reports as follows:— Municipal Employees' Association

Barrier Miner · Monday 15 April 1912 · page 8

A meeting of the Municipal Employees' Association was held at the Trades Hall last night. The president (Mr. J. K. Carter) presided over a good…

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Sir Allen Taylor. Resigns Position of Lord Mayor. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 16 April 1912 · page 2

Sir Allen Taylor has resigned his position as Lord Mayor of Sydney, and will vacate the office at the end of this month…

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Enginedrivers and Firemen. General Council Meetings Concluded. Some of the Matters Decided Upon. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 16 April 1912 · page 4

The interstate general council meeting of the Enginedrivers and Firemen's Federation concluded its sittings. The executive of the Coast District…

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Lord Mayor of Cork Resigns. London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 17 April 1912 · page 4

Mr. Simcox, Lord Mayor of Cork, has resigned, owing to criticisms concerning to his acceptance of an invitation to the National Convention contrary…

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The Lord Mayor of Sydney's Fund. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 17 April 1912 · page 5

The Lord Mayor of Sydney's fund totals £2295…

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"An Impertinent Letter." Mr. Griffith and North Sydney Council. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 17 April 1912 · page 5

The North Sydney council received a letter yesterday from the Minister for Works (Mr. Griffith) stating that a motion forwarded to him was…

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Lord Mayor's Fund Opened. Newspapers Appeal for Help

Barrier Miner · Thursday 18 April 1912 · page 2

The Lord Mayor of London has opened a relief fund in aid of the famities of the members of the crew. The newspapers have opened funds…

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Labor Aloerman Expelled. by Camperdown P.L.L. Name Removed From List of Lahor Aldermen. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 April 1912 · page 2

At last night meeting of the Municipal Labour Assembly a letter was received from the general secretary of the New South Wales P.L.L…

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The Lithgow Strike. the Council Executive Congratulated. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 April 1912 · page 2

The council executive was Congratulated On the success of its efforts in the settlement of the Lithgow strike…

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Sydney Labor Council the Trouble at Portland Cement Works. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 April 1912 · page 2

The chairman of the Trades and Labor Council at last night's meeting of that body, reported that a deputation from the men employed at the…

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Appointing a City Engineer. Perth Council Selects an Officer After a Fortnight's Wrangling. Perth

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 April 1912 · page 4

The Perth Council, which has been angrily discussing for the past fortnight tho appointment of a city engineer for which 180 applications had…

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Town Hall Additions. a Delayed Work. the Mayor's Prophecy

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 April 1912 · page 2

Several months have clapsed since anything of a practical nature has been dono towards the completion of the additions to the Town Hall, It is…

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"An Impertinent Letter." Mr. Griffith and The-north Sydney Council

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 April 1912 · page 3

In characterising as "impertinent" the North Sydney Council's complaint to him about the unfavorable evidence regarding the bridge proposal given…

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Adelaide City Council. Reorganisation of Street Cleaning Depot. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 April 1912 · page 4

At a meeting of the finance. committee of the Adelaide City Council, held on April 13, reports from the town clerk and city enginner with referemce to the…

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Sir Allen Taylor and the Legislative Council. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 24 April 1912 · page 4

It is understood that Sir Allen Taylor (Lord Mayor of Sydney) will shortly be invited to take a seat in the Legislative Council…

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The Loss of Rates. Due to Commonwealth Purchase of Property. Perth City Council's Resolution. Perth

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 24 April 1912 · page 4

The City Council on Monday night resolved that owing to the heavy loss of rates sustained by tho corporation due to the Commonwealth's purchase of…

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