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Broken Hill & the Far West · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1915

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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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Unemployment Problem. Sydney Labor Council Discussion. "Women Too Old at Forty." Government "Pledged Away Its Rights." Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 March 1915 · page 2

After a discussion on the question of unemployment the Sydney Labor Council last night appointed a committee to draw up a scheme for…

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2nd Edition. Miner Office. 3 p.m. the War. the Latest. (Reuter's Messages.) Defence of india. Bill' Introduced to Viceroy's Council. Loyally Supported and Carried. Delhi

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 March 1915 · page 4

Lord Hardinge (Viceroy of India and Governor-General), addressing the Council read a telegram from the Earl of Crewe expressing the deep satisfaction…

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Hungry School Children. to Be Supplied with Threepenny Meals. Norwood Mayor and Mayoress' Scheme. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 March 1915 · page 4

The finance committee reported to the meeting of the Norwood Town Council last night that a letter had been received from Mr. Kennedy,…

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In India. Government Control of Wheat Supplies. Limiting the Export. Statement in Legislative Council. Delhi

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 March 1915 · page 4

In the Imperial legislative Council to-day Pundit Malaviya moved that the Government prohibit the export of wheat until the price falls to the…

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"Dirty Sydney." Premier's Letter to Council. Sydney, Wedneeday

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 24 March 1915 · page 2

A letter from the State Premier was read at the City Council meeting last evening in which Mr. Holman blamed the whole of the metropolis for the…

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CdOUNCILLOR Lundie and the Adelaide City Council

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 24 March 1915 · page 4

Among the three abesentees from the Adelaide City Council meeting on Monday was Councillor Lundie (says the "Advertiser") who though stil [?]…

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Umberumberka Water. Adjourned Meeting Op Business Men. Committee to Confer with City Council

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 24 March 1915 · page 2

The adjourned meeting of business men called to discuss the method of rating for the Broken Hill (Umberumberka) water supply was held in the…

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City Council. Monthly Meeting

Barrier Miner · Friday 26 March 1915 · page 2

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

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See Park. Council Decides to Assume Control

Barrier Miner · Friday 26 March 1915 · page 3

At last night's City Council meeting a letter was received from the Under Secretary, Department of Lands, in connection with the control of See Park…

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Hiring of Motor Cars. for Council Purposes

Barrier Miner · Friday 26 March 1915 · page 2

At last night's meeting of the City Council the finance committee recommended that an account for £1 for the hire of a motor-car be not paid, and…

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Industrial Matters. a Federation of 180,000 Members. Newcastle Joins Sydney Labor Council. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 26 March 1915 · page 4

The announcement was made at last night's meeting of the Sydney Labor Council that the Newcastle Labor Council had become affiliated with the…

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Broken Hill Water Supply. Umberumberka Scheme Rating. Deputation to City Council. Special Meeting to Be Held

Barrier Miner · Friday 26 March 1915 · page 3

A deputation, comprising Messrs. S. G. Lawrence, R. E. A. Kitchen, and C. E. Moore (representing the Chamber of Commerce and Retail Traders'…

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The Legislative Council. Cooke Ahead of Harvey. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 30 March 1915 · page 4

The counting of votes in the South Australian Legislative Council election in the Central District No. 2[?] shows the position of the candidates at…

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Special Council Meeting

Barrier Miner · Thursday 1 April 1915 · page 2

The town clerk (Mr. J. N. Jonas) stated this morning that a special meeting of the City Council will be held on Thursday night next, for the purpose…

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New Plan of Campaign. Prepared by German Council of War. Berlin

Barrier Miner · Thursday 1 April 1915 · page 2

The Kaiser and General von der Goltz attended a Council of War in Berlin yesterday. A new plan of campaign was prepared, and fresh…

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Foot and Cycle Racing. Remarks by the Mayor

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 6 April 1915 · page 2

The Mayor of Broken Hill (Alderman G. W. Carroll) proposed the toast of "The Two Leagues"—the Barrier Ranges Athletic League and the…

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Legislative Council. Mr. Flowers Probable Successor to Sir F. B. SUTTOR. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 7 April 1915 · page 4

The name of Mr. F. Flowers, M.L.C., vice-President of the Executive Council is mentioned prominently in connection with the position of…

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Special City Council Meeting

Barrier Miner · Thursday 8 April 1915 · page 3

A special meeting of the City Council has been called for to-night for the purpose of confirming the special resolutions in respect to the proposed scheme…

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Umberumberka Water Supply. and City Council's Powers. Motion Moved Which Nobody Votes For. the Proposed Deputation to Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 9 April 1915 · page 2

A special meeting of the City Council was held at the Town Hall last night for the purpose of considering the resolutions affirmed at a special…

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