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Broken Hill & the Far West · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1917

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Municipal Elections. Mr. Barson's Candidature. Supply of Tar to the Council

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 June 1917 · page 4

Mr. T. H. Barson, the manager of the Broken Hill Gas Company, states that an unfounded rumor is in circulation amongst his opponents at the…

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Wommen's Compensation Act. City Council's Liability

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 June 1917 · page 2

At last night's meeting of the City Council, the town clerk (Mr. J. N. Jonas) submitted the following report on the Workmen's Compensation Act,…

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The City Council. Wood Supply and Other Matters. Committee Recommendation

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 June 1917 · page 4

The monthy meeting of the Broken Hill City Council was held on the Council Chambers last night, the Acting Mayor (Alderman T. Haskard)…

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Sanitary Depot. Council Ordered to Effect a Clean Up. Notice From Public Health Department

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 June 1917 · page 3

The secretary of the Department of Public Health forwarded the following letter which was read at last night's meeting of the Broken Hill City…

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Opposition to Conscription. Conference of Unions and Labor Council. Broken Hill Delegates Present. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 June 1917 · page 2

The recent conference of unions in Sydney held to oppose the introduction of conscription, has appointed a committee to prepare a report…

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Municipal Elections. Mr. F. G. White's Withdrawal. His Explanation Challenged

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 June 1917 · page 3

At ast night's meeting of the Broken Hill City Council Alderman Horsington asked the Acting Mayor if Mr. F. G. White's statement in "The Miner"…

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Municipal Council

Western Grazier · Saturday 30 June 1917 · page 2

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

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Sydney Labor Council. Two Delegates Asked to Withdraw. Said to Have Favored Conscription. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 30 June 1917 · page 4

It was stated in Labor circles yesterday that two delegates on the Sydney Labor Council were asked to withdraw from the last meeting of that…

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The Municipal Elections. for Triennial Period 1917-18-19 Scrutiny May Conclude To-night

Barrier Miner · Saturday 30 June 1917 · page 5

The elections for the selection of 13 aldermen to administrate the affairs of the Broken Hill Municipality, for the triennial period, 1917-18-19, are being…

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Barrier Miner. Monday, July 2, 1917. the New Council

Barrier Miner · Monday 2 July 1917 · page 2

THE result of Saturday's municipal election is to still leave the affairs of the municipality under the control of the irresponsible committee of the…

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Municipal Elections. Declaration of the Poll. New Aldermen's Addresses

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 July 1917 · page 4

At the declaration, of the poll at the Town Hall at noon to-day, in connection with the Municipal elections, several of the new[?]y-elected aldermen and…

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Municipal Elections. Declaration of the Poll

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 July 1917 · page 2

The returning officer (Mr. J. N. Jonas) at the Town Hall at noon to-day declared the result of the poll taken on Saturday last for the election of 12…

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Barrier Miner. Wednesday, July 4, 1917. Candidates for Mayor

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 4 July 1917 · page 2

THE declaration of the poll yesterday was an opportunity to deliver an address, by P.L.L. candidates for the office of Mayor, which of course could…

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Council of Churches Reconstituted. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 4 July 1917 · page 2

The Council of Churches in South Australia has been reconstituted. The president is the Rev. Ernest James…

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Municipal Quarry for Sale. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Friday 6 July 1917 · page 1

The Port Adelaide city council intend to request the Government to purchase their quarry and plant…

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The Election of Mayor

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 July 1917 · page 4

FOLLOWING upon the election of a majority of P.L.L. aldermen, a ballot is now being taken of the members of the P.L.L. to decide who shall be…

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Health of the City. New Municipal Depot

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 July 1917 · page 4

The old slop water depot at present used by the Broken Hill Municipal Council, and situated near the municipal stables, will be dispensed with from…

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German Demands Refused. Municipality Fined and Mayors Imprisoned. (Reuter's Message.) Amsterdam

Barrier Miner · Sunday 8 July 1917 · page 1

The Germans have imprisoned the Deputy Mayor of brussels and the Mayor of Beitsford owing to their reluctance to provide barbed wire. The…

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Election of Mayor. Alderman T. F. Hynes Heads P.l.l. Ballot

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 July 1917 · page 2

The following report is reprinted from the A.M.A. official newspaper, but for its accuracy "The Miner" is not responsible:—…

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The Legislative Council Question

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 July 1917 · page 8

The Premier (Mr. Ryan) a few days ago intimated that the intentions of the Government with regard to the Legislative Council would be made…

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