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Broken Hill & the Far West · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1916

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Allies' War Council. Meeting in London. London

Barrier Miner · Friday 21 January 1916 · page 1

The Allies' War Council held a meeting in London to-day and considered the general war position. M. 'Briand (the French Premier) and other French…

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In Australia. After the War. Labor Council Prophecy. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 21 January 1916 · page 2

The half-yearly report of the Sydney Labor Council says that the war will be followed by great social, political, and economic changes…

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Sydney Labor Council and Compulsory Service. Discussion on Question Denied. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 21 January 1916 · page 2

At last night's meeting of the Sydney Labor Council Mr. E. J. Price (Tramway Employees' Union) again endeavored to have the question of compulsory…

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Melbourne Trades Hall Council. Expunges Recruiting Resolution. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 January 1916 · page 4

The Melbourne Trades Hall Council last night expunged from its records the resolution against answering the questions on the recruiting forms…

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The War Loan. Appeal by the State War Council. to the People of New South Wales

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 January 1916 · page 3

The self-imposed task which Australia has undertaken, and the splendid achievements of her sons in the field of battle have thrilled the Empire, and…

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Position at Port Pirie. Trades and Labor Council Against the Strike. "Detrimental to the Empire." Mr. Considine's Broken Hill Report Contradicted. Port Pirie

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 January 1916 · page 5

At a meeting of the Port Pirie Trades and Labor Council last night the following motions were carried:- That this Council fully approves of…

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Adelaide Trades and Labor Council. Last Night's Meeting. a "Lockout, Not a Strike." Financial Assistance of Unions Recommended. Action of Port Pirie Condemned. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 January 1916 · page 5

A special meeting of the Adelaide Trades and Labor Council at the Trades Hall last night was well attended, and for nearly three hours the Broken Hill…

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The 44-Hours Week. Port Pirie Trades and Labor Council. Friday Night's Meeting

Barrier Miner · Monday 24 January 1916 · page 4

The following extended report of the meeting of the Port Pirie Trades and Labor Council is taken from the Port Pirio "Recorder":…

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City Council

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 25 January 1916 · page 1

The City Council committees met last week to prepare the business paners for the Council's first meeting of the new year, which will he held on Thursday…

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Meeting of Trades Ane Labor Council

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 25 January 1916 · page 2

A meeting of the Trades and Labor Council was held on Friday night, when the president (Mr. A. W. L[?]y) occupied the chair. The following new…

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Adelaide Trades and Labor Council. Friday Night's Meeting

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 25 January 1916 · page 2

Adelaide "Daily Herald" prints the following report of the proceedings of the special meeting of the Adelaide Trades and Labor Council on Friday…

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The Municipal Baths. To the Editor

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 25 January 1916 · page 3

Sir,—For the information of residents and visitors 1 would suggest that at two entrances to the Central Park there be erected boards notifying the…

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Mr. Considine in Sydney. Meeting of the Labor Council. Action Adjourned. Svdney

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 January 1916 · page 2

Mr. M. P. Considine (of Broken Hill) explained to the delegates at last night's meeting of the Sydney Labor Council the part which his association…

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Municipal Council

Western Grazier · Saturday 29 January 1916 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the above was held on Monday evening, 24th inst.—Breach:—The Mayor (Ald. Curtis) and Ald. V. Smith, F. W. Smith, C. F…

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City Council. Monthly Meeting

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 January 1916 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on Thursday, when there wore present: The Mayor (Alderman G. W…

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Before the Trades and Labor Council. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 January 1916 · page 4

The delegates of the Port Pirie branch of thc A.M.A. (Messrs. Lacey and Sweeney) attended a meeting of the Trades and Labor Council at the…

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Broken Hill Municipal Affairs. Town Clerk's Annual Report and Estimates

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 January 1916 · page 6

At the meeting of the City Council held on Thursday night the town clerk Mr. J. N. Jonas) submitted a report for 1915 and a draft of estimates of…

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Municipal Rates and Expenditure. the Estimates

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 January 1916 · page 6

Mr. J. N. Jonas (town clerk) at the meeting of the Municipal Council last night presented the following estimates of rates and expenditure for the…

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Sydney Labor Council and Industrial Unrest. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 31 January 1916 · page 2

In conseouenee of the unrest caused by union disputes, the Sydney Labor Council has appointed a committee to deal with the question generally…

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Proposed Broken Hill Trades Council. Meeting of Trades Delegates. Formation Recommended

Barrier Miner · Monday 31 January 1916 · page 4

Delegates from the Amalgamated Society of Engineers, Federated Enginedrivera and Firemen's Society, Carpenters and Joiners' Association,…

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