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Broken Hill & the Far West · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1917

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The I.w.w. Trouble at Cobar. Mayor Duffy Takes Action

Barrier Miner · Thursday 15 February 1917 · page 1

The mayor (Alderman Duffy) on being interviewed by the "Western Age" (Cobar), on February 9, stated that in consequence of the I.W.W. trouble…

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Sydney Council Fined for Breach of Award. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 15 February 1917 · page 2

The Municipal Council of Sydney was yesterday fined £3 for a breach of the laborer's award in regard to the minimum wage…

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Empire War Council. Dominions' Representation. ("The Times" Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 4

The is understood that Sir Robert Borden (Prime Minister of Canada), Beneral Smuts (South Africa), and Mr. F. W. Massey (Prime Minister of New…

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In Australia. Imperial War Council. Prime Minister's Statement. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 17 February 1917 · page 4

It was made fairly clear by the Prime Minister (Mr. W. M. Hughes) last night, that Australia would send two delegates to the Empire War…

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Empire War Council. to Sit About the End of March. ("The Times" Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 17 February 1917 · page 4

The Empire War Council ia not expected to commence before the end of March. The Dominion representatives will be the guests of the nation at…

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The Empire War Council. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 19 February 1917 · page 2

The new Commonwealth War Ministry contains no great surprises. The utilisation of Sir Williani Irvine's services on urgent matters is interpreted…

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In Australia. Empire War Council. Three Delegates to Be Sent. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 20 February 1917 · page 4

The Federal Government proposes to send three delegates of equal standing to the Empire War Council, and if Mr. J. Cook (Minister for the Navy)…

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Empire War Council. British Parliament Will Not Interfere. with Subjects for Discussion. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 20 February 1917 · page 4

Speaking in the House of Commons to-day Mr. A. Bonar Law (Chancellor of the Exchequer) stated that the subjects to be discussed at the Empire War…

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In Australia. Empire War Council. Australia's Probable Delegates. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 21 February 1917 · page 2

While he is unable to announce the date of his departure, the Prime Minister (Mr. W. M. Hughes) says that Sir John Forrest will probably be…

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Empire War Council. Reported Postponement. (Reuter's Message.) Vancouver

Barrier Miner · Thursday 22 February 1917 · page 2

According to the New York "Tribune's London correspondent, the Empire War Conference has been postponed "because of the critical state of…

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South Australian Legislative Council. Labor Candidates for Vacancies. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 22 February 1917 · page 2

The scrutiny of the plebiscite for the selection of four candidates to contest vacancies in the metropolitan districts in the Legislative Council at the next…

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Britain's Reply. the New Order-in-council. ("The Times" Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 22 February 1917 · page 4

The new Order-in-Council for the examination of ships at various Allies' ports is one of the drastic regulations which are Britain's reply to Germany's…

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British Order-in-council. Neutral Shipping and the Campaign. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 22 February 1917 · page 4

An Order-in-Council has been gazetted, enacting that in view of the German submarine campaign unless vessels bound to or from neutral ciuntries…

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Easter Holidays. Petition to City Council

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 February 1917 · page 3

At last night's meeting of the City Council a petition signed by a large number of bankers, merchants, and tradespeople was presented, asking…

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The Council and the Town. To the Editor

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 February 1917 · page 2

Sir,—Your article of yesterday was very opportune. The roads as a whole are better attended to now than at any time during the past twenty years…

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Empire War Council. Canadian Delegates in England. (Reuter's Message.) Vancouver

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 February 1917 · page 2

Sir R. L. Borden (Premier), Mr. J. D. Hazen (Minister of the Nary), and Mr. R. Rogers (Minister of Public Works), the Canadian delegates to the…

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City Council. Waiting for a Quorum. Mayoral Allowance to June 30

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 February 1917 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Broken Hill City Council was held in the Council Chamber at the Town Hall last night. The Mayor (Alderman W. B…

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Britain's Reply. the New Order-in-council. ("The Times" Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 February 1917 · page 1

The new Order-in-Council for the examination of ships at various Allies' ports is one of the drastic regulations which are Britain's reply to Germany's…

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Empire War Council. Sir R: L. Borden's Programme. ("The Times" Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 February 1917 · page 4

Sir R. L. Borden (Premier of Canada, and one of the delegates to the Empire War Council) is spending several weeks in preliminary…

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Serious Business of the Council. When Australian Delegates Arrive. ("The Times" Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 February 1917 · page 4

The London ""Times," in a leader on the Empire War Council, states that the serious business of the council will not begin until the Australian delegates…

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