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Broken Hill & the Far West · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1919

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Terms of Peace Treaty Discussed by War Council (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 March 1919 · page 1

An official communique from Paris, dated March 17, states:— "The Supreme War Council to-day discussed the military, naval, and…

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In Broken Hill. Advisory Committee Is Lying Dormant. the Mayor on the Position

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 26 March 1919 · page 2

"The advisory committee appointed to keep an eye on any threatened outbreak of pneumonic influanza in Broken Hill is lying dormant," said the Mayor…

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Vandalism in the Reserves Complained of by Cardeners No Inducement for Good Work Mayor Asks Police Aid

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 26 March 1919 · page 1

Although the public parks and gardens of the city have been beautified for the benefit and pleasure of all sections of the community, there are still…

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State Cabinet Meets to Consider a Report Medical Council Proposals Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 26 March 1919 · page 2

This morning the State Cabinet will consider the recommendations of the Consahmtive Medical Council in regard to the inluenaa position and the…

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War Council Discusses the Polish Question Troops for Poland. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 March 1919 · page 4

A communique issued in Paris on March 21 states:— "The Supreme War Council this afternoon considered the different…

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Aldermen's Congratulations Are Accorded to the Mayor the Mayor's Reply. Expects Public Aid

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 March 1919 · page 2

Alderman Carr moved a vote of congratulation to Alderman J. H. Wicks, on his taking the Mayoral chair for the first time at last night's meeting…

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No Sunday Training on Municipal Ovals. City Council Decision

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 March 1919 · page 2

The City Council at its meeting last night decided that from the end of April the Western and Alma ovale are to be rigidly closed on Sundays, and…

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"That Is a Lie" Town Clerk's Reply to Alderman Hynes. Adlegation of "Influence."

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 March 1919 · page 2

At last night's meeting of the City Council the town clerk (Mr. J. N. Jonas) recommended the appointment of Miss Irene Beaumont as…

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The Municipal Baths Charges by "Condy's Fluid" Answered by Town Clerk. Report to the Council

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 March 1919 · page 3

The town clerk, Mr. J. N. Jonas, has been conducting an inspection of the city baths with a view to reporting to the Council any alteration he may…

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In Broken Hill. Individual Alertness Advised by Mayor Wicks Advisory Board to Meet

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 March 1919 · page 2

The Mayor (Alderman J. H. Wicks), in a special minute presented at last night's meeting of the City Council, made the following recommendations for…

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City Council Correspondence Dealt with and Committee Reports Monthly Meeting

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 March 1919 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the City Council was held at the Town Hall last night, the Mayor (Alderman J. H. Wicks) presiding. The following…

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Our Housing Conditions Sanitary Inspector Brosnan Submits Report to Council

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 March 1919 · page 1

Mr. C. Brosnan, Chief Sanitary Inspector, in a report on the housing conditions submitted to the City Council at its meeting last night said:—…

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N.S.W. Labor Council' Has Refused to Take Part Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 March 1919 · page 1

At the meeting of the New South Wales Labor Council held last night there was a discuss'on on what part, if any, the council should, take in the…

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A Shorter Working Day Object of Labor Council Hours Not Specified. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 March 1919 · page 1

The New South Wales Labor Council last night passed a resolution announcing that the Labor Council will shortly initiate a propaganda movement for a…

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Day Labor Question Considered by Council a Minute Rescinded Gives Freedom of Action

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 March 1919 · page 3

Alderman T. H. Barson, at last night's meeting of the City Council, moved the following motion, of which notice had been given:—…

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Municipal Rates Are Subject of Mayoral Minute Mine Areas to Yield £5818 £16,463 From Other Sources

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 March 1919 · page 1

The Mayor, Alderman J. H. Wicks, submitted [?]he following minute at last night's meeting of the City Council;— "The required public notification of…

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Recommended Remedies for Industrial Troubles Committee's Report Favors National Council London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 March 1919 · page 1

The Press Bureau reports: — "The unanimous report of the Provisional Joint Committee appointed by the Industrial Conference on February…

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Recommended Remedies for Industrial Troubles Committee's Report Favors National Council London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 March 1919 · page 11

The Press Bureau reports: — "The unanimous report of the Provisional Joint Committee appointed by the Industrial Conference on February…

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Johannesburg Strikes of Municipal Workers (Continued from Page 1.) Deputation From Strikers Received by Council No Decision Arrived at (Reuters Message.) Capetown

Barrier Miner · Monday 31 March 1919 · page 4

A Johannesburg message dated March 30 states:— "There was a large crowd behind the precincts of the town hall this…

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South Australia. Council's Offer for Building Site Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Monday 31 March 1919 · page 4

The Adelaide Municipal Council has offered £6000 for part of the site of Burford's soap factory, which was recently destroyed by fire, and thereby…

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