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Broken Hill & the Far West · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1914

319 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 12 of 16

The Condobolin Railway. Mayor and Government Officer Awaiting Information

Barrier Miner · Monday 31 August 1914 · page 8

Up to half-past 2 o'clock this afternoon the Mayor (Alderman W. B. Driscoll) had received no information from Sydney respecting the commencement…

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The Unemployed. Finding Work Locally. Statements by Mr. Jenkins and the Mayor

Barrier Miner · Monday 31 August 1914 · page 8

In the news columns of "The Miner" on Saturday appeared a message from Sydney [?]iving the recommendations made to the Government by Mr. C…

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The Condo[?]olin Railway. Mayor and Government Officer Awaiting Information

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 1 September 1914 · page 4

Up to half-past 2 o'clock this afternoon the Mayor (Alderman W. B. Driscoll) had received no information from Sydney respecting the commencement…

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The Unemployed. Finding Work Locally. Statements by Mr. Jenkins and the Mayor

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 1 September 1914 · page 4

In the news columns of "The Miner" on Saturday appeared a message from Sydney [?]iving the recommendations made to the Government by Mr. C…

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Mr. Griffith on the Situation. Municipal Councils and the Patriotic Fund. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 4 September 1914 · page 3

The attention of Mr. Griffith (Minister for Works) was yesterday called to a newspaper paragraph reporting the decision of some suburban municipal…

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Municipal Council

Western Grazier · Saturday 5 September 1914 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of above Council was held on Monday. 24th ult. Present—The Mayor (Ald. Curtis), and Ald. Simpson, McNeild…

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The Mayor and the Mines

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 September 1914 · page 8

This afternoon the secretary of the Mining Managers' Association telephoned to the Mayor the arrangements made for working the mines next week (as…

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The Unemployed. Messages From Mr. Cann. Work for the Council

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 September 1914 · page 8

The Mayor (Alderman W. B. Driscoll) this morning dispatched the following telegram to Mr. J. H. Cann:— Do something to relieve the…

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Produce and Dairy Sections War Food Fund. Under the Control of the Council of the Sydney Chamber of Commerce

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 September 1914 · page 4

All subscriptions will be used to purchase and despatch (weekly, if possible) consignmenta to Europe of quantities of suitable. Australian products to…

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The Unemployed. the Government and Broken Hill. One Thousand Men for North Coast Railway. £1000 Loan to the Council. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 September 1914 · page 5

"Broken Hill is still in a disturbed state," said the Chief Secretary (Mr. Cann) yesterday afternoon, commenting upon the industrial situation, "but…

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Mr. Cann Insults the Mayor

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 September 1914 · page 4

IT should be beneath the dignity of a man in Mr. Cann's position to use that position as a vantage ground from which to insult the Mayor of this city…

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The Condobolin Railway. Message From Mr. Thomas. to the Mayor

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 9 September 1914 · page 2

The Mayor (Alderman, W. B. Driscoll received the following telegram from Sydney this morning:— Holman stated in Parliament to-day…

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The Relief of Distress. Mayor's Resignation Demanded. From Government Committee

Barrier Miner · Thursday 17 September 1914 · page 1

A meeting of men was held at the side of the Trades Hall this afternoon to hear the Mayor (Alderman W. B. Driscoll) explain his position in regard…

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The Unemployed. in Broken Hill. Relief Committee. Alderman W. B. Driscoll Resigns. "Can't Stand Unfair Treatment."

Barrier Miner · Thursday 17 September 1914 · page 4

A meeting of the Distress Relief Committee was held at the Courthouse this morning. There were present the chairman (Mr. C. F. Btuler, S.M.), the…

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A Breeze in Adelaide Council Sharp Exchanges Between Councillor Lundie and the Mayor

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 September 1914 · page 3

The Mayor and the city, councillors viewed the march of the troops yesterday, (Monday) afternoon from the balcony of the Town Hall. Just as the…

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Stephehs Creek Reservoir. Visit by the Sanitary Inspector. Criticism by Alderman Gould

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 September 1914 · page 3

The chief sanitary inspector (Mr. C. Brosnan) reported at last night's meeting of the City Council as follows:—…

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U.y. Berumber[?]a Water Schem[?]. Householders' Connection with Mains. Protest by Barrier Labor Federation. Supported by City Council

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 September 1914 · page 3

At last night's meeting of the City Council, a letter was received from the secretary of the Barrier Labor Federation (Mr. A. J. Turner), protesting…

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Municipal Council

Western Grazier · Saturday 26 September 1914 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the above Council was held on Monday evening. Present—The Mayor (Ald. Curtis) and Aid. F. Smith…

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The Municipal Council

Western Grazier · Saturday 26 September 1914 · page 4

Mayor Ald. C. Curtin: Council Clerk, [?] 11 a.m. 4 p.m. Saturdays and Wednesdays. 11 a.m. 1 p.m. Meetings held [?] Mondays…

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City Council. Monthly Meeting

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 September 1914 · page 6

The monthly meeting of the Council was held on Thursday night. The Mayor (Alderman W. B. Driscoll) presidded, and there were also present:—…

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