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Broken Hill & the Far West · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1919

656 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 4 of 33

A Mayor "Held Up."

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 February 1919 · page 1

Persons who wished to cross at the Barmah Punt were compelled to first come to Echuca to obtain, a certificate from the health officer (says the…

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Council's Request for Motor Cars and Vehicles

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 February 1919 · page 2

The town clerk (Mr. J. N. Jonas) to-day invites ill persons having motor cars or vehicles of any kind which they are willing to place at the dispocal of…

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One Big Union. Opposed by Port Adelaide Labor Council

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 February 1919 · page 3

A special meeting of the Port Adelaide District Trades and Labor Council was held on Sunday afternoon to deal with the report of Hon. J. Carr,…

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Armistice with Germany. Terms Not Carried Out. Supreme War Council to Meet. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 February 1919 · page 4

"Le Matin" announces that the Supreme War Council will meet at Versailles on Friday, because of the unwillingness of the Germans to fulfil the…

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The Miners' Federation. Council Meets in Sydney. the I.W.W. Prisoners. Miners' Complaint in Broken Hill. Support When Broken Hill Agreement Expires. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 February 1919 · page 4

The Council of the Australian Coal and Shale Employees' Federation is sitting in Sydney this week. The following notice of motion from…

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Isolation of Broken Hill. Minister Asks for Suggestion. Mayor Hynes Replies

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 February 1919 · page 4

Following on the public meeting which was held in the Trades Hall Quadrangle on Thursday night, and at which a resolution was carried…

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Isolation of Broken Hill. Minister Asks for Suggestion. Mayor Hynes Replies

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 February 1919 · page 11

Following on the public meeting which was held in the Trades Hall Quadrangle on Thursday night, and at which a resolution was carried…

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Armistice with Germany. Terms Not Carried Out. Supreme War Council to Meet. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 February 1919 · page 8

"Le Matin" announces that the Supreme War Council will meet at Ver[?] on Friday, because of the unwillingness of the Germans to fulfil the…

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The Armistice. Supreme War Council Considers New Conditions Occupation of Dantzig (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Monday 10 February 1919 · page 2

Reuter's Paris correspondent telegraphed on Saturday as follows:— Marshal Foch. Admiral Wemyss, and Generals Bliss and Weymand attended…

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Labor's Mayoral Candidate Is Alderman S. J. Davey

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 11 February 1919 · page 2

Alderman S. J. J. Davey was last night selected as the Labor nominee for the Mayoralty. The selection was made at a special meeting of the…

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Musicians' Strike. Trades and Labor Council Meeting

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 11 February 1919 · page 2

The following report has been supplied, signed by "Mr. E. M. Jenkins, secretary of the Trades and Labor Council, per Mr. D. McLaughlin,…

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Accumulation of Food Leads to Government Shops Paris Municipal Restaurant. ("The Times" Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 11 February 1919 · page 2

The Times" Paris correspondent telegraphs:"Large quantities of food have accumulated in Paris for sale and…

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Control of German Demobilisation Considered by Supreme War Council Factory Production Also Under Review Armistice Terms Made More Severe French Vexed with U.S.A. President London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 11 February 1919 · page 4

Reuters Paris correspondent writes: "It appears that the Supreme War Council is considering the necessity, in view of Germany's attitude, of…

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New Mayor of Broken Hill Elected Without Opposition Alderman Wicks Chosen

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 12 February 1919 · page 2

Alderman J. H. Wicks was elected Mayor of Broken Hill, and his allowance was fixed at £150 a year, with the understanding that there be no…

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Peace Conference. War Council and Committees (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 12 February 1919 · page 4

An official peace communique issued in Paris yesterday (Monday) states:— "The Supreme War Council this afternoon discussed the conditions for the…

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Supreme Economic Council Is for Armistice Period Limited Existence Only. (Reuter's Message.). London

Barrier Miner · Friday 14 February 1919 · page 2

An official Peace Conference communique issued in Paris yesterday, states:— "The Supreme Economic Council…

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Belfast Engineers' Strike Still Remains Unsettled Municipal Workers' Demands (United Service Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Friday 14 February 1919 · page 2

The attempt at a settlement of the strike at Belfast has failed. The strike leaders have issued a manifesto to the effect that the men stand…

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New Armistic Terms. Permanent Disarmament Decided Upon by Council Titude of Victory Must Be Maintained (Reuter's Message.) Paris

Barrier Miner · Saturday 15 February 1919 · page 11

Reuter's Paris correspondent telegraphs:— "The Council of the Great Powers, attended by the Versailles advisers,…

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New Armistic Terms. Permanent Disarmament Decided Upon by Council Attitude of Victory Must Be Maintained (Reuter's Message.) Paris

Barrier Miner · Saturday 15 February 1919 · page 4

Reuter's Paris oorrespondent telegraphs:— "The Council of the Great Powers, attended hy the Versailles advisers,…

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City Council Meeting

Barrier Miner · Monday 17 February 1919 · page 4

The health committee of the City Council will meet to-night. To-morrow (Tuesday) night the works committee will meet, and the meeting of…

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