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Broken Hill & the Far West · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1916

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Broken Hill Tram Service. Petition to the Council. Indignation Meeting to Be Held

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 September 1916 · page 3

At the meeting of the City Council held last night the Acting Mayor read a petition signed by 50 representative citizens, as follows:—"We the…

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New Lord Mayor of London. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 30 September 1916 · page 6

Sir William Dunn has been elected Lord Mayor of London…

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New Lord Mayor of London. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Monday 2 October 1916 · page 4

Sir William Dann has been elected Lord Mayor of London…

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Municipal Electoral Roll

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 October 1916 · page 3

An advertiement in "The Miner" to-day states that all oral tenancy declarations in connection with the municipal electoral rolls will be heard by the…

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Municipal Council

Western Grazier · Saturday 7 October 1916 · page 2

The ordinary meeting of the above Council was held Monday evening. Present—The Mayor (Ald. F. W. Smith), and Ald. Gregory, Simpson…

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Trades Hall Labor Council

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 October 1916 · page 3

The Trades, and Labor Council held a meeting in the Trades Hall on Friday, October 6. Correspondence was received from the…

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Victoria. Five Times Lord Mayor of Melbourne. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 October 1916 · page 3

Sir David Hennessy was re-elected Lord Mayor of Melbourne yesterday afternoon for the fifth year in succession, which is a record. He defeated…

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The Referendum. the Prime Minister. and Hobart Trades and Labor Council. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 October 1916 · page 2

The Prime Minister (Mr. W. M. Hughes) stated yesterday that he would be glad, if possible, to accept the invitation of the Trades and Labor…

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The Referendum. Meeting of the Adelaide Labor Council. Proposal to Expel Members. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 12 October 1916 · page 4

There are indications of a growing feeling of discontent among a section of the rank and file of the Labor Party, backed up by several members of the…

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Withdrawal of Labor Council Delegate. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 13 October 1916 · page 2

The Sydney Labor Council carried a motion last hight requesting the Coke Workers' Union to withdraw Mr. W. L. Duncan as their delegate on the…

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The Referendum. Adelaide Trades and Labor Council. Motion Against Labor Members. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Friday 13 October 1916 · page 2

For two and a half hours last hight the proceedings of the Council of the United Trades and Labor Council at the Adelaide Trades Hall were of an…

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Governor and Executive Council. Governor Refuses to Sit with a Member. Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 October 1916 · page 6

Inquiries regarding the political position here indicate definitely that the Governor (Major S. Hamilton John Goold-Adams, G.C.M.G.), has refused…

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New South Wales. Legislative Council Appointments. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 October 1916 · page 3

It is again rumored in State political circles that several appointments, are to be made shortly to the Upper House (Legislative Council)…

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The Allies' Demands. Accepted by the Grown Council. Athens

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 October 1916 · page 2

The Greek Crown Council has accepted Admiral Fournet's second Note in which the Allies demand control of the Greek police, the prohibition of…

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City Council

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 October 1916 · page 2

The City Council committees are meeting this week. The monthly meeting of the Council will be held on Thursday in next week…

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The Lord Mayor of Sydney in Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 October 1916 · page 2

Addressing at meeting in Melbourne on, Monday night (says "The Age"), Alderman R. D. Meagher (Lord Mayor of Sydney, said he was a strong…

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Municipal Council

Western Grazier · Saturday 21 October 1916 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday last. present.—The Mayor (Ald. F. W. Smith)…

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Perth Labor Council. Resolution to Support the Federal Government. Perth

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 October 1916 · page 8

The Labor Federation Council last night discussed the conscription issue, and decided by 49 votes to 24 to support the proposals of the Federal…

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Pastoralists' Council

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 October 1916 · page 1

The Pastoralists Federal Council of Australia, in the course of a manifesto issued from Sydney last week, says:— "It (the council) strongly recommends…

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City Council to Join Tonight's Procession

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 October 1916 · page 4

At the meeting of the City Council held last night Alderman Howe, by permission, moved,—"That this Council as a body march in the procession…

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