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Broken Hill & the Far West · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1913

353 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 17 of 18

Municipal Finance

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 November 1913 · page 2

A financial statement submitted at last night's meeting of the City Council showed that the expenditure up to date upon public works authorised at the…

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[?] Council of [?]. Appointment of Officers. Inaugural Banquet. [Reuter's Message.] London, Thursday Night

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 November 1913 · page 8

The British Imperial Council of Commerce has elected the following officers: Lord D[?]orough (chairman sf the London Chamber of Commerce),…

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The Municipal [?]Ot. To the Editor

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 November 1913 · page 4

Sir,—I would like to ask the local Council what are the water spray carts kept for, also the horses that draw them, and the men that supervise them?…

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The Municipal "Rot." To the Editor

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 2 December 1913 · page 4

Sir,—I wish to call the attention of those responsible to the condition of the night pans in the Central Reserve. I went there this morning, but…

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Revision Court. Alderman Long Disfranchised

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 3 December 1913 · page 1

A court for the purpose of revising the rolls of electors for the Municipal Council of Broken Hill was held in the Courthouse this morning, and was…

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The Sugar Case. Privy Council Hearing. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 3 December 1913 · page 4

Before the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council on Saturday argument was opened in the case of the Commonwealth Attorney-General…

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Municipal Elections

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 3 December 1913 · page 8

At a meeting of the Barrier District Assembly of the P.L.L. last night, reports the official organ, the following nominations were received from…

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The Mayor Petitioned. Request for a Public Meeting

Barrier Miner · Thursday 4 December 1913 · page 2

A petition signed by a large number of ratepayers has heen handed to the Mayor of Broken Hill (Alderman T. F. [?]) asking him to call a public…

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Victorian Legislative Council. New Chairman of Committees. Member Eighty-two Years Old Elected. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 5 December 1913 · page 4

[?] to the meetings of the Legislative Assembly yesterday afternoon Ministerial supporters met to choose a member to be nominated for the…

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Municipal Council

Western Grazier · Saturday 6 December 1913 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the above Council was held on Monday evening last. Present—The Mayor (Ald. Robbins), with Ald…

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Public Meeting Called by Mayor

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 December 1913 · page 4

The Mayor (Alderman Hynes) has called a public meeting, to be held in the Town Hill on Monday night, for the purpose of discussing matters in…

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Public Meeting at the Trades Hall. Deputation to the Mayor

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 December 1913 · page 6

Nearly a hundred men attended the public meeting called by Mr. Jabes Wright, and hold at the Trades Hall this afternoon, for the purpose of…

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The Water Supply. Mayor's Meeting Lapses. Letter to the Company. Telegrams From Mr. A. Griffith, M.p

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 December 1913 · page 8

The Mayor (Alderman T. F. Hynes), at the request of a number of ratepayers, convened a public meeting, to be held in the Town Hall at 2 o'clock,…

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South Australian Municipal Elections. Some Results. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 December 1913 · page 8

The municipal elections for the city of Adelaide on Saturday resulted:- Mayor.—Alfred Allen Simpson (unopposed)…

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New South Wales. Sydney's Mayor. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 December 1913 · page 4

Alderman Richards has been elected Lord Mayor of Sydney…

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City Council Elections. Seven Aldermen Retiring

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 December 1913 · page 2

The time for the triennal election of aldermen of the City Council is now approaching, and it is safe to say that the next term will see many new faces…

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An Ex-mayor's Principles. Why the Cupboard Was Open

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 December 1913 · page 2

Councillor Richard Pearse, ex-Mayor of Ballarat City, in opening a fair on Monday last, in aid of the funds of the Mount Pleasant tent of the I.O.R.,…

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Builders' Laborers. Affiliated with Labor Council. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 December 1913 · page 2

After efforts extending over some yours, the Builders' Laborers' Union has secured recognition by the Sydney Labor Council…

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Health of the City. Council and Doctors in Conference. Money Wanted. the Doctors Recommendations

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 December 1913 · page 4

A special meeting of the City Council was held last night in the Town Hall for the purpose of confering with the Government medical officer (Dr…

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Cures Without Medicine. Wonderful Sydney Results. Labor Council Secretary Acts As "Demonstrator."

Barrier Miner · Monday 15 December 1913 · page 6

Quite a remarkable demonstration was given at the Y.W.C.A. Hall, Castlereagh-street, says the "Sun." It was in relation to the all-absorbing…

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