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Broken Hill & the Far West · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1918

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Labor Council and Repatriation. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 March 1918 · page 2

The Melbourne Labor Council has adopted the recommendations that resulted from the Repatriation Conference held in Melbourne on February 28…

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Arbitration Amendment Bill. Legislative Council Passes Third Reading. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 March 1918 · page 2

The third reading of the Industrial Arbitration Act Amendment Bill was carried in the Legislative Council last night, and returned to the Assembly…

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Affairs in Britain. Effective Use of Tonnage. Allies Marine Transport Council Meets. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 March 1918 · page 2

The Press Bureau announces that for the purpose of obtaining the most effective use of shipping tonnage, an Allies Marine Transport Council, with…

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Federal Affairs. Proposed Amending Industrial Legislation. Trades Hall Council Declines a Conference. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 18 March 1918 · page 2

The Trades Hall council has declined to discuss with, the Prime Minister, Mr. Hughes, the Fededal Government's proposed amendment of persent…

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Meetings of the Supreme War Council. (Reater's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 March 1918 · page 2

The Press Bureau states:— "Meetings of the Supreme War Coun" cil 'and important political conferences were, held in Downing-street from…

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In Russia. "German Political Crimes" Condemned by Supreme War Council. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 March 1918 · page 2

The Supreme War Council of tho Allies has issued a statement condemning the "German political crimes against Russia."…

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Queensland Legislative Council the Abolition Referendum. Appeal to Privy Council. (Reuters Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 March 1918 · page 1

The Judicial Committee of the Privy Couueil (consisting of Lords Haldane, Dunedin, and Sumner), yesterday heard a petition concerning" the validity of…

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Legislative Council's Amendments. Act As It Now Stands

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 March 1918 · page 2

After many days and nights spent in committee on the Arbitration Bill both by the Assembly and the Council, the measure how awaits the Governor's…

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Supreme War Council. German Conquests in Russia. Not Recognised by Allies. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 March 1918 · page 4

The Press Bureau, in announcing that the Prime Minister and Foreign Ministers of the Entente Powers have assembled in London, says:—…

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Municipal Council

Western Grazier · Saturday 23 March 1918 · page 2

A special meeting of the above Council was held in the 11th March in the Council Chambers at 7.30 p.m. Present—The Mayor (Ald. Man with…

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Message From Lord Mayor of London. "Grateful Admiration" of the Troops. Confidence in Complete Victory. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Sunday 24 March 1918 · page 1

T[?] Mayor of London has telegraphed to Sir Douglas Haig:— London is watching with profound emotion and grateful admiration the…

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Message From Lord Mayor of London. Grateful Admiration" of the Troops. Confidence in Complete Victory. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Monday 25 March 1918 · page 1

Tht Lord Mayor of London has telegraphed to Sir, Douglas Haig:London is watching with profound emotion and grateful admiration the…

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The City Council

Barrier Miner · Saturday 30 March 1918 · page 5

The monthly meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on Thursday night, when there were present: The Mayor (Alderman T…

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Supreme Council Constituted. for the Defence of Russia. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Sunday 31 March 1918 · page 1

Reuter's Moscow correspondent telegraphs: "A Supreme Council has been constituted for the defence of the country…

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Municipal Council

Western Grazier · Saturday 6 April 1918 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Wilcannia Municipal Council was held in the Council Chambers at 8 p.m. 2nd inst. Present—The Mayor…

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Melbourne Eicht Hours Day. the Street Procession. Mayor Asks for Guarantee. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 April 1918 · page 4

A deputation from the Eight-Hours' Day Celebration,Committee waited on the Lord Mayor of Melbourne yesterday in reference to the holding of the…

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Upkeep of State Hospitals. Government Proposals. Out of Municipal Rates. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 April 1918 · page 2

Speaking at the Mater Miscricordiae[?] Hospital yesterday afternoon, Mr. Fitzgerald, Minister for Public Health, foreshadowed a scheme to pay for the…

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In Sibera. Japanese Action Opposed. Soviet Orders to Resist Invasion. Republican Council's Statement. (Reuter's Message.) Vancouver

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 9 April 1918 · page 2

A message from Moscow states:— "Japan has startedaction against the Soviet Republic. The Council of National Commissaries wants to know…

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Broken Hill Schools' Association. Meeting of the Council

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 April 1918 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the council, of the Broken Hill Schools' Association was held at the A.N.A. rooms on Monday evening…

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Governor-general's Recruiting Conference. Sydney Labor Council Accepts Invitation. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 April 1918 · page 2

The executive of the Sydney Labor Council, at a special meeting last night discussed the Governor-General's invitation to attend the recruiting…

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