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Broken Hill & the Far West · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1915

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The General Cemetery. City Council Decision

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 April 1915 · page 3

A conference was recently held between the City Council and the trustees of the various religious denominations interested in the Broken Hill…

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Peace Terms. Labor Council's Proposal. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 April 1915 · page 2

At a meeting of the Trades Hall Council last night Mr. C. Cashin moved:— "That this council take steps to…

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Council's Halls and Ovals to Be Free

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 April 1915 · page 2

The finance comittee of the City Council last night referred a letter from Mr. J. Bastin asking for a refund of the hire of the Alma Oval when it was…

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Sewerage of Broken Hill. Cost Too Great. Council Desires Approximate Figures

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 April 1915 · page 3

The Inspector-General of Public Works (Mr. J. Davis) informed last night's meeting of the Council by letter, that the request, that an officer…

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The Executive Council. Mr. Fitzgerald's Election Said to Be Certain. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 April 1915 · page 2

Voting in connection with the selection by the caucus of a successor to Mr. F. Flowers, M.L.C., as vice-President of the Executive Council, has not…

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The Central Reserve. Report by the City Gardener. the Killing of the Swan. Drinking, Gambling, and Vile Language Alleged. Council Carries a Resolution

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 April 1915 · page 3

The city garedener (Mr. R. Hughes) presented the following report to last night's Council meeting:— I respectfully draw your attention…

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Municipal Council

Western Grazier · Saturday 24 April 1915 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the above Council was held on Monday evening last. Present—The Mayor (Ald Curtis) in the chair, and…

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The Legislative Council. No New Appointments at Present. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 29 April 1915 · page 4

The Premier (Mr. Holman) stated to-day that the Government was not contemplating any immediate appointments to the Legislative Council. It…

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Grand Council of Labor. Conference in Melbourne. Proposed International Peace Conference. Workers' Interests the Object. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 29 April 1915 · page 3

The sittings of the Grand Council of Labor were resumed yesterday, when consideration was given to the proposal by Mr. E. Kavanagh, M.L.C. (New…

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Legislative Council Appointments. Mr. Holman's Promises. Resolution by State Conference

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 May 1915 · page 6

Appointments to the Legislative Council were discussed at the sitting of the New South Wales Labor Conference on Tuesday, April 13 (says…

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Broker Hill Municipal Gardens

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 May 1915 · page 5

In the Central Reserve Two particular sets of flowers are at presnt, in a stage of beauty—the dahlias and chrysanthemums. They include the…

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Municipal Council Assessments. Appeals to the Court

Barrier Miner · Monday 3 May 1915 · page 4

A court to hear appeals against the assessment of properties in the municipality of Broken Hill sat at the Courthouse this morning. Mr. H. Giles Shaw,…

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MUNICIPAL COUNCIl. Assessments. Yesterday Afternoon's Sittings

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 May 1915 · page 3

The hearing of appeals against the assessments of the rating value of properties in the municipality of Broken Hill was continued by Mr. H. G. Shaw,…

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The Unemployed. Meeting Held This Morning. Mayor to Be Asked to Find Work

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 May 1915 · page 1

A meeting of unemployed men was held at the side of the Trades Hall this morning, Mr. Jenks presiding. Mr. Flynn reported, what had been…

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Municipal Assessments. Decisions of the Appeal Court

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 May 1915 · page 4

A number of appeals were heard by Mr. H. G. Shaw, S.M., in the Court house to-day, against the asessments of the rateable values of [?] by…

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A Council Robbed. Two Years' Imprisonment. Accused's Debt to the Chairman. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 May 1915 · page 8

There was a sensational development in the Criminal Court to-day during the hearing of a charge of embezzlement against George Hammond…

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The Rabaul Sentences. Executive Council Action. Discharges and Commutations. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 May 1915 · page 2

At a meeting held yesterday, the Federal Executive Council varied the sentences passed by the military court martial at Rabaul upon the…

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The Municipal Zoo. Recent Additions

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 May 1915 · page 1

The Municipal Zoo, which was started recently with six black swans is increasing in population. When Alderman Marks returned from Sydney the…

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Municipal Council

Western Grazier · Saturday 8 May 1915 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held in the Council Chambers on Monday evening last. Present—The Mayor (Ald…

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The Unemployed and Their Rates. Discussion at Council Special Meeting

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 12 May 1915 · page 1

A special meeting of the City Council was held at the Council Chamber last night to discuss the question of enforcing, the law against unemployed…

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