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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 4 of 18

The New Mayor. Selected by the P.l.l

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 11 February 1913 · page 2

At last night's meeting of the District Assembly of the P.L.L. the selection of the Labor candidate for the office of Mayor of Broken Hill for the…

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The New Mayor. Alderman T. F. Hynes Elected. at Last Night's City Council Meeting. a Disturbance About "Immorality." Alderman Long Distinguishes Himself

Barrier Miner · Friday 14 February 1913 · page 3

A special meeting of the City Council was held last night for the purpose of electing the Mayor for the year. 1913. There were present: The…

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"Hide and Seek." Labor Aldermen Desert the Council Table. Do Not Face the Board of Health's Letter. Important Business Hung Up

Barrier Miner · Friday 14 February 1913 · page 2

Two special meetings of the Broken Hill City Council were called for last night, but owing to certain aldermen absenting themselves, it was found…

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Barrier Miner. Friday, February 14, 1913. a Gross Insult to the Labor Aldermen

Barrier Miner · Friday 14 February 1913 · page 2

A Mayor for Broken Hill has been [?]en by the Political Labor League, which may or may not have some ratepayers [?]ongst its members. There is…

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Municipal Council

Western Grazier · Saturday 15 February 1913 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the above Council was hold at the Council Chambers on Monday evening. There were preseut—Aldermen…

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Municipal Jottings. Impri[?]nment for S[?]nitary Fees

Barrier Miner · Saturday 15 February 1913 · page 6

Wellington Council is on the horns of a dilemma. Recently it obtained verdicts against several residents for nonpayment of sanitary fees, and yet some…

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West Australian Laborites. Legislative Council a Block to Progress. Kalgoorlie

Barrier Miner · Monday 17 February 1913 · page 2

Speaking at a Labor meeting on Saturday, Messrs. Collier and Dodd, State Ministers, said the opposition offered to progress by the Legislativo Counoil…

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The Steel and Iron Works. Mr. Griffith Acknowledges Council's Approval. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 18 February 1913 · page 2

In a letter to the Newcastle Municipal Council, Mr. A. Griffith, Minister for Works, acknowledged the Council's approval of the Government's action in…

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Friendly Societies' Council Complain. X Rays Not Available for Use. an Alteration to Be Made

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 February 1913 · page 2

A letter was received from the Friendly Societies' Council in which it was stated that Messrs. Brockhill and Hancock, members of the council,…

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Industrialism and Politics. Discussion at Labor Council Meeting. Majority Favor Council Discussing Political Matters. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 21 February 1913 · page 2

The meeting of the N.S.W. Labor Council last evening further considered the motion submitted by Mr. W. L. Duncan,—"That in the opinion of this…

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Sydney Unemployed. Action by New South Wales Labor Council. Premier to Be Asked to Receive Deputation. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 21 February 1913 · page 2

The executive of the New South Wales Labor Council reported at last night's meeting that it had been decided to ask the Premier to receive a…

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Swimming Carnival. Excellent Display at Municipal Baths. a Large Crowd Present

Barrier Miner · Friday 21 February 1913 · page 3

That natatorial prowess is a drawing card among the other many forms of sport carried on in Broken Hill was indicated by the large crowd assembled,…

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The Municipal Baths. a Popular Broken Hill Resort. a Chat with the Caretaker

Barrier Miner · Friday 21 February 1913 · page 2

Ninety-six thousand gallons of water, bottle-green in color, reflecting on it randing surface in millions of glinting lights the rays of the sun overhead; its…

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The Following Appeared in Yesterday's Third Edition. Privy Council Appeals. Australian Cases. the Coal Vend Appeal Fixed for Early Next Term. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Friday 21 February 1913 · page 4

In the action the King' verses the Adelaide Steamship Company, in connection with the Coal Vend cases, special leave to appeal has been granted by…

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City Council Employees' Award Signed. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 February 1913 · page 4

The board which has been sitting at the Town Hall For several months has signed the award in respect for the claims of the city council employees…

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Municipal Jottings. Pars of Interest to Ratepayers. a Nameless Complaint

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 February 1913 · page 6

The shire clerk of Culcairn is threat[?]ed with proceedings, because he refuses to divulge the name of a person who laid a complaint against a…

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City Council Meeting

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 26 February 1913 · page 8

The ordinary meeting of the Broken Hill City Council is to be held on Thursday evening next, and promises to be a lengthy one. Several matters which…

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Glenelg Council's Finances. a Large Debit Balance

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 26 February 1913 · page 5

The difficulty of making both ends meet financially is causing the members of the Glenelg (S.A.) Town-Council censiderable anxiety (says the…

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City Council. Monthly Meeting To-night. a Lengthy Business Sheet

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 February 1913 · page 2

The usual monthly, meeting of the City Council will be held at the Council Chambers to-night, when a lengthy business sheet will be presented to…

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Congratulations, Mr. Mayor! Alderman Brady Eulogised. by Members of the City Council

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 February 1913 · page 4

At a stage in last night's meeting of the Broken Hill City Council Alderman Hynes rose and stated that he wished to congratulate the retiring Mayor, on…

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