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Broken Hill & the Far West · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1915

394 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 5 of 20

The Retiring Mayor. Aldermen's Congratulations

Barrier Miner · Saturday 27 February 1915 · page 5

The meeting of the City Council last night was the last one at which Alderman W. B. Driscoll will preside as Mayor, during his present term of…

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Municipal Council

Western Grazier · Saturday 27 February 1915 · page 2

A special meeting of the above was held on Thursday, 11th inst., for the purpose of electing a Mayor for the present term. Those present were…

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The City Council. Adjourned Monthly Meeting

Barrier Miner · Saturday 27 February 1915 · page 8

The adjourned monthly meeting of the City Council was held Friday night. The Mayor (Alderman Driscoll) presided, and there were also present:…

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The City Council Committees. Elected for the Ensuing Year

Barrier Miner · Saturday 27 February 1915 · page 6

The City Council, at its adjourned monthly meeting last night, elected the following committees for the ensuing year:—…

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The Sanitary Service. "A Serious Position." Council Discusses the Situation

Barrier Miner · Saturday 27 February 1915 · page 8

The City Council spent about an hour and a hair Friday night discussing the Question of the necessity of economising in connection with the sanitary service…

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The City Council. Adjourned Monthly Meeting

Barrier Miner · Sunday 28 February 1915 · page 4

The adjourned monthly meeting of the City Council was held Friday night. The Mayor (Alderman Driscoll) presided, and there were also present…

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The Sanitary Service. "A Serious Position." Council Disousses the Situation

Barrier Miner · Sunday 28 February 1915 · page 4

The City Council spent about an hour and a half Friday night discussing the question of the necessity of economising in connection with the sanitary service…

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The Retiring Mayor. Presentation by Municipal Staff. Alderman Carroll Assumes Office

Barrier Miner · Monday 1 March 1915 · page 2

The members of the Broken Hill Municipal staff met in the Council Chamber at noon on Saturday for the purpose of saying good-bye and…

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More Public Baths. Two Petitions to the City Council. Awaiting Citizens Signatures

Barrier Miner · Monday 1 March 1915 · page 4

Two petitions have been prepared which, it is hoped by the promoters, will be well signed by the people of Broken Hill, especially those living in…

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Municipal Baths. Cost of the Water

Barrier Miner · Monday 1 March 1915 · page 1

Replying to inquiries by a "Miner" reporter concerning the municipal baths, the town clerk (Mr. J. N. Jonas) stated that the water in the…

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Labor Council Suggestions. Taxation of Race Clubs. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 3 March 1915 · page 2

The Bathurst Labor Electoral Council has made several suggestions to the Government in regard to the financial position. They include the taxation…

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In Australia. the Belgian Appeal. Call on Municipalities and Shires. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 5 March 1915 · page 2

A big meeting of citizens held in the Sydney Town Hall yesterday decided to ask all municipalities and shires in New South Wales to form…

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City Council

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 March 1915 · page 2

A special meeting of the City Council will be held at the Town Hall to-morrow (Tuesday) night for the confirmation of the resolution striking the rate…

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Orders to Mr. Holman. Randwick Labor Council Resolutions. Mr. Carmichael Commended

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 9 March 1915 · page 2

At the last meeting of the Labor Electoral Council of Randwick (says the Sydney "Daily Telegraph" of Friday), the following resolutions were…

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Greek Intervention. on the Side of the Allies. Council of Ministers Votes in Favor. London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 9 March 1915 · page 4

Reuter's correspondent at Athens states that the Crown Council, only two members dissenting, have voted in favor of immediate intervention on the…

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City Council. the Rate for 1915

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 March 1915 · page 2

A special meeting of the City Council was held last night for the purpose of confirming the resolution striking the rate for 1915 which was carried at the…

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Adelaide Council Sensation. Councillor Lundie Suspended and Fined £5

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 March 1915 · page 1

In the Adelaide City Council on Monday afternoon Councillor F. W. Lundie was removed from the chamber and fined £5 for having used a remark…

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The City Council Vacancy. Mr. D. M. Chettle Declared Elected

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 March 1915 · page 4

The only nomination to fill the vacancy in the City Council caused by the resignation of Mr. F. F. Faull was that of Mr. Donald Matson…

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Municipal Council

Western Grazier · Saturday 13 March 1915 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the above was held on Monday evening last. Ald. F. Smith was voted to the chair, the other aldermen present…

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Price of Butter. Labor Council Proposal. to Stop Speculative Holding of Supplies. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 March 1915 · page 4

At a meeting of the-Sydney Labor Gouncil last night the following motion was moved by Mr. Scrimshaw (Ship Painters and Decorators' Union),…

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