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Broken Hill & the Far West · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1914

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Sydney City Council. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 3 January 1914 · page 5

Alderman Richard Wilkins Richards entered upon his duties as Lord Mayor of Sydney yesterday. In a straight talk to the officers of the Council he…

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Bathers Disappointed. No Water at the Municipal Baths

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 6 January 1914 · page 2

Patrons of the municipal baths were greatly disappointed to find this morning that they could not indulge in the usual refreshing plunge into its cool…

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Not on the Rolls. Alderman Disqualified

Barrier Miner · Thursday 8 January 1914 · page 8

A peculiar position has arisen in Sydney in connection with the election of Alderman Moss to the vacancy that was created in the North Sydney…

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Mayor and Magistrate. Scene at Port Melbourne Court

Barrier Miner · Thursday 8 January 1914 · page 4

Councillor A. L. Page, Mayor of Port Melbourne, who occasionally assists Mr. G. Webber, M.L.A., to make a bench at Richmond, was in the…

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Not on the Rolls. Alderman Disqualified

Barrier Miner · Friday 9 January 1914 · page 4

A peculiar position has arisen in Sydney in connection with the election of Alderman Moss to the vacancy that was created in the North Sydney…

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Lord Mayor Will Fight. Significant Announcement

Barrier Miner · Friday 9 January 1914 · page 2

The Lord Mayor, Alderman Richards, told a gathering of citizens at the Hotel Australia on Monday night in pretty plain language how he…

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Increased Wages. Not Yet Paid to City Council Employees. Matter for Further Consideration

Barrier Miner · Friday 9 January 1914 · page 2

A ''Miner" reporter this afternoon called upon Mr. J. N. Jonas, town clerk, and asked him if the municipal employees had been paid at the new…

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Municipal Council

Western Grazier · Saturday 10 January 1914 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Monday, 29th December. Present—The Mayor (Ald. Robbins) and Ald…

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Council Notices. Peculations to Be Enforced

Barrier Miner · Saturday 10 January 1914 · page 4

The town clerk, Mr. J. N. Jonas, by advertisement in another column, draws the attention of householders to the fact that when it is desired to…

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The A.m.a. Band Room. the Mayor and the Central Reserve

Barrier Miner · Saturday 10 January 1914 · page 8

A "Miner" reporter called at the Town Hall this morning to see the Mayor (Alderman T. F. Hynes), and found him very busy…

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Sydney City Council As Employer. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 14 January 1914 · page 3

The Sydney City Council last night decided that no new hands should be put on work till the men put off before Christmas had been re-instated…

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Preference to Unionists. Port Pirie Town Council

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 14 January 1914 · page 2

At a meeting of the Port Pirie Town Council on Monday night (says the "Register" correspondent) only six members besides the Mayor were…

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A.m.p. Bandroom. Mayor Denies a Report. "Did Not Promise Land in Central Reserve

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 14 January 1914 · page 4

A "Miner" reporter was walking along Blende-street to-day and the Mayor (Alderman T. F. Hynes), who was driving, pulled up his horse and…

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The Council's Water Supply. Stephens Creek Supply Inadequate. Imperial Dam Drying Up

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 14 January 1914 · page 4

In the course of a conversation with the town clerk (Mr. J. N. Jonas) this morning a "Miner" reporter learnt that the supply of water at the abattoirs…

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Labor League Erases Name of Mayor

Barrier Miner · Thursday 15 January 1914 · page 8

Alderman Chapman, Mayor of Mascot (Sydney), who, in defiance of the Labor executive, supported the candidature of Mr. Page, M.L.A., in the…

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Control of See Park. Council Management Desired by P.l.l

Barrier Miner · Thursday 15 January 1914 · page 5

The P.L.L. is moving in the matter of having See Park placed in the hands of the Council. At present this area of land is vested in certain trustees…

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Mayor's Refusal. to Form Committee of Public Safety. Overruled by Control OFFiCER. Pietermoritzburg

Barrier Miner · Friday 16 January 1914 · page 1

At a meeting held for the purpose of forming a committee of public safety, the Mayor adhered to the attitude he adopted yesterday which was…

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Municipal Council

Western Grazier · Saturday 17 January 1914 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Wilcannia was held at the Council Chambers Monday last. Present—The…

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A Grand Labor Council. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 17 January 1914 · page 6

The Labor Council has decided to form a grand council on the lines recommended by the interstate congress…

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City Council Elections. Nomination Day Next Week. Will a Poll Be Necessary?

Barrier Miner · Saturday 17 January 1914 · page 5

At present, though less than a week remains in which intending candidates may nominate, there seems very little likelihood of a contest in connection…

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