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Broken Hill & the Far West · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1915

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Sydney Labor Council. Alleged Sweating. Single Men and Employment. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 18 June 1915 · page 3

At last night's meeting of the Sydney Labor Council a complaint was made against the railway department of sweating at the Randwick workshops…

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Municipal Council

Western Grazier · Saturday 19 June 1915 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the above Council was held on Monday, 14th inst. Present—Ald. V. Smith (voted to the chair), Gregory…

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Councillor Lundie and the Council. the Fine Paid by Councillor Edwards. the Councillor Takes His Seat

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 22 June 1915 · page 3

The Adelaide City Council on Monday last (says the "Advertiser") received a deputation of ratepayers in Grey Ward, which asked that the seat…

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The Mayor of "Tiny Town." a Claim for Wages

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 June 1915 · page 1

A Melbourne message in "The Advertiser" says:- The Mayor of "Tiny Town" was one of the parties to a case in the District…

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The Privy Council. Qualifications of Membership. Knights Challenged at Court. London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 June 1915 · page 4

The King's Bench to-day granted an order nisi calling upon Sir Edgar. Speyer and Sir Ernest Cassell to prove that they are entitled to membership…

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State Parliament. Legislative Council. Scarcity of Butter, Sugar, and Jam. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 June 1915 · page 3

In the Legislative Council yesterday, the vice-President of the Executive Council (Mr. B. D. Fitzgerald) promised, to consult the Attorney-General…

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Cost of Living. City Council and Flour. the Mayor Questioned. Action of Public Meeting Endorsed

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 June 1915 · page 1

At last night's meeting of the City Council, Alderman E. Horsington asked the Mayor (Alderman G. W. Carroll) if any offer of flour for…

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City Council. Monthly Meeting

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 June 1915 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the City Council was held last night. The Mayor (Alderman G. W. Carroll) occupied the chair, and there were also…

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The Council and the Supply Bill

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 June 1915 · page 3

The Director-General of Public Works stated, in another letter, that in reference to an interview which took place between the Minister of Works…

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Control of See Park. Vested in the Council

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 June 1915 · page 3

The City Council last night received a letter from the Under-Secretary, Department of Lands, drawing attention to a notification in the "Government…

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The Burke Ward Library. Deputation to the Council

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 June 1915 · page 3

A deputation from the Burke Ward P.L.L., consisting of Messrs. T. Haskard, A. Catterson, and W. Dale, was introduced to the City Council last…

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Labor Council. Federal Government Methods Complained Of. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 June 1915 · page 2

Complaints were made at last night's meeting of the Sydney Labor Council in regard to the methods adopted by the Federal Government in the matter…

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Running Water in Hotel Bars. Deputation to the Council

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 June 1915 · page 3

A deputation consisting of Messrs. R. Walsh and C. Watson, representing the Hotelkeepers' Association, waited upon the Council in reference to the…

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Early Closing of Hotels. Bill Passes Victorian Council. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 June 1915 · page 1

In the Legislative Council yesterday the Intoxicating Liquor Restriction Bill, which provides that all hotels shall close at 9.30 p.m., passed through all its…

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In Broken Hill. Working with Alien Enemies. Discussion by the City Council

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 June 1915 · page 2

The following resolution, passed by the council of the municipality of Mosman (Sydney), came before the Broken Hill City Council last night, together…

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City Council's Accounts. the Auditor's Report. "Unauthorised Expenditure" Adoption of Report Held Over

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 June 1915 · page 2

The auditor of the City Council (Mr. J. Harrold Cameron) snbmitted to last night's meeting of the Council a report as the result of his investigation of the…

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Municipal Accounts. Result of the Appeals. Loss of £30 4/1 Revenue

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 June 1915 · page 3

The municipal valuers (Messrs. J. Sherlock and E. Jackson) presented a report to last night's meeting of the City Council, summarising the result of…

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The Cost of Living. Meeting of the Anti-food Combine Committee. City Council and the Flock Question. Mayor to Be Asked to Call Special Meeting

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 June 1915 · page 4

A meeting of the Anti-Food Combine Committee ww held at the Town Hall last night. Mr, M. P. Considine acctipied the chair, and there…

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Special Meeting of the Council. to Be Called for Wednesday Night

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 June 1915 · page 4

The Mayor (Alderman G. W. Carroll) stated this morning that he was calling a special meeting of the City Council for 7.30 o'clock on Wednesday…

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"Mayor of Tiny Town."

Barrier Miner · Monday 28 June 1915 · page 2

A Melbourne telegram in the "Register" says:—"Having decided that Hayati Hassid, who is 59 years of age and 2ft. 6in. in height, known as "Tom…

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