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Broken Hill & the Far West · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1917

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The Proprietary Dam. Its Alleged Danger. Considered by the Council

Barrier Miner · Saturday 31 March 1917 · page 6

At the meeting of the City Council on Thursday night the chief sanitary inspector (Mr. Brosnan) reported:— "The Proprietary Company's dam…

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Barrier Miner. Monday, April 2, 1917. the Empire Statesmen Meet in Council, But Australia Is Not There

Barrier Miner · Monday 2 April 1917 · page 2

THE Imperial War Cabinet meetings, now being held in Landon, are said to mark a new epoch in the history of the British Empire. Had such a…

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Illness of the Mayor

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 April 1917 · page 4

The Mayor (Alderman W. B. Dri[?] coll), who for the past fortnight has been absent from his duties at the Town Hall, was to-day reported to be…

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Empire War Council. Delegates Entertained at House of Commons. General Smuts's Reply. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 April 1917 · page 4

General Smuts (South African Minister for Defence) was accorded an ovation on rising to reply at the luncheon given in the House of…

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Barrier Miner. Wednesday, April 4, 1917. a Reactionary Step Taken by the Council

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 4 April 1917 · page 2

Two years ago it was decided by the Municipal Council that, as the heads of the different departments were responsible for their efficiency and…

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Empire War Council. Message From the King. Thanks for Resolution of Loyalty, (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 April 1917 · page 4

The Official Press Bureau reports that King George has sent a message to the Empire War Council thanking the delegates for their assurance of the…

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Municipal Council

Western Grazier · Saturday 7 April 1917 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the above Council was held on Monday night, at the Council Chambers. Present—The Mayor (Ald. F. W…

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Russian Revolution. Soldiers' and Workers' Council. Attempt to Arrest New Ministers. ("The Times" Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 April 1917 · page 6

Mr. Wilson, "The Times" Petrograd correspondent, reports:— "An unforeseen development of the revolution is the monster…

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State Politics. Legislative Council Appointments. Messrs Waddell Meagher. and M'gowen Mentioned Sydney

Barrier Miner · Sunday 8 April 1917 · page 1

The State Parliament will, as previously announced, meet on April 17. The session will be a short one the business session really being due to…

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Germany and United States. International War Council. Foreshadowed. to Meet in Washington. Colossal Campaign Against Submarines. an Armada of Merchantmen. (Reuter's Message.) Washington

Barrier Miner · Friday 13 April 1917 · page 2

The assembly in Washington of an International War Council is foreshadowed. An announcement has been made by…

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The Wars. British Continue Western Offensive. French Make Fresh Move. Important Points Captured. Further Disturbances in Germany. Servians Massacred by Bulgarians. International War Council Foreshadowed. On the Western Front. the British Offensive. Taking of Monchy and Fampoux. "Spirit of Resistance Diminishing." (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Friday 13 April 1917 · page 2

Reuter's correspondent with the British headquarters reports on Thursday as follows:— "The machine gunners' commanding…

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Queensland Legislative Council Referendum. Writ Against the Attorney-general. Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 April 1917 · page 8

Three Queensland Legislative Councillors have isued a writ against the Attorney-General and Premier (Mr. T. J. Ryan), claiming that the Upper…

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Queensland Legislative Council Referendum. Writ Against the Attorneygeneral

Barrier Miner · Sunday 15 April 1917 · page 2

Brisbane, Saturday. Three Queensland Legislative Councillors have isued a writ against the Attorney-General and Premier (Mr. T…

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Australian Flag. Presented to Durban Municipality. by Australian Soldiers

Barrier Miner · Sunday 15 April 1917 · page 2

A gathering which will deserve a prominent place in the municipal ar[?]hives of Durban took place on March 19 last in the Council Chamber, which…

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Illness of the Mayor

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 April 1917 · page 4

The Mayor (Alderman W. B. Driscoll), who has been confined to his bed for some time owing to illness, will leave Broken Hill to-night for the…

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State Politics. Legislative Council Appointments. Meeting of the Cabinet. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 April 1917 · page 2

The State Cabinet sat for several hours yesterday. Mr. G. S. Beeby (Minister for Labor and Industry) had sufficiently recovered from his illness to…

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Enginedrivers' Council. Deprecates Attacks of Trades Union Loyalty. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 17 April 1917 · page 2

The Federated Enginedrivers and Firemen's Council, Melbourne, yesterday deprecated the continued attacks on the loyalty of members of the trades…

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The Provisional Government Council of Workmen's and Soldiers' Congress. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 17 April 1917 · page 4

Reuter's Petrograd correspondent reports that a general congress of the Council of Workmen's and Solidiers' delegates from all parts of Russia have…

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Enginedrivers and Firemen. Federal Council's Resolution. Will Assist the Government to Victory. "On Behalf of Liberty and Democracy." Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 April 1917 · page 2

The Federal Council of the Federated Enginedrivers and Firemen's Association is now sitting in Melbourne. All the States are represented…

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THE I.W.W. Prisoners. Union Delegates' Meetings. Labor Council Secretary's Opinion. Governing Bodies Not Represented. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 April 1917 · page 1

With reference to the conference of union representatives in connection with the position of the I.W.W. prisoners which has recently been meeting at…

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