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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 9 of 33

Johannesburg Strike of Municipal Workers Power, Plant to Be Held Up (Reter's Message.) Johannesburg

Barrier Miner · Monday 31 March 1919 · page 1

A strike committee has been constituted, with Mr. Bain, one of the men deported in 1914, as chairman. The committee intimates that…

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Withdraw From Labor Council Advocated at Bakers' Meeting Too Much Politics Alleged Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 1 April 1919 · page 1

The Sydney Operative Bakers' Union at its last meeting considered a motion for withdrawal of its affiliation from the Sydney Labor Council…

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Ultimatum to Germany. Polish Troops to Land at Danzig " By Force If Necessary." Foch Instructed by the Council of Four (United Service Message.) Paris

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 1 April 1919 · page 4

The United Service Agency's Paris correspondent telegraphs:— "The Council of Four has instructed Marshal Foch to prepare for the landing of Polish troops at Danzig, by lorce[?]f necessary. Meanwhile a most resolute demand is being presented to Germany that the landing of the…

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Restrictions Recommended by the Medical Council Include All Race Meetings Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 2 April 1919 · page 2

The Medical Consultative Council made several recommendations to the State Cabinet last night Which will probably be adopted to-day…

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A Council of War Being Held in Paris (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 2 April 1919 · page 1

The newspapers here regard the action of Hungary as a direct challenge to the Associated Powers, and demand that firm and sharp action shall be…

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The Peace Conference President Wilson Wants The Allies' Terms Presented Polish Position Considered By the Council of Four Bitter German Opposition (Reuter's Message.) "Present the Treaty." President Wilson Favors Closing of the Debate (Reuter's Message.) Vancouver

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 2 April 1919 · page 4

A Paris message received in Washington states:— "President Wilson has solemnly warned his confreres in the Council of…

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Wir in Southern Europe Hungary Seeks Alliance With Germany Fate of Allies' Mission Members Many Casualties and Much Looting Daring Heavy Fighting at Bodapest Allies' Statesmen Hold Council of War the Hungarian Army Reorganisation by German Officers Now in Progress Vancouver

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 2 April 1919 · page 1

A message from Budapest states:— "The Hungarian Government has sent a delegation to Berlin to conclude a treaty of alliance with Germany…

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Johannesburg Strikers Issue a Bulletin Running of City Services Council's Co-operation Asked (Reuter's Message.) Capetown

Barrier Miner · Thursday 3 April 1919 · page 2

The Johannesburg strike committee issued a bulletin to-night, stating that its board of control does not usurp the functions of the Municipal Council, but…

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Mayor's Relief Fund Refund to Be Made

Barrier Miner · Friday 4 April 1919 · page 4

The Mayor (Alderman J. H. Wicks) to-day informed a "Miner" reporter that when residents of Broken Hill were quarantined at Cockburn the…

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City Baths Inhalatorium Not for the General Public Statement by the Mayor

Barrier Miner · Friday 4 April 1919 · page 4

When asked this afternoon [?] any arrangements had been made by the local advisory [?] inhalatorium at the city baths available…

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Sydney Labor Council Sends Hungary Greetings Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 4 April 1919 · page 1

The Sydney Labor Council, at a meeting h[?]ld night decided to send greetings to "our Hungarian comrades on their emancipation from…

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Reparation by Instalments Proposal Which Is Favored by the Council of Four (United Service Message.) Paris

Barrier Miner · Friday 4 April 1919 · page 4

It is authoritatively stated that a new proposal regarding reparation strongly commends itself to the Council of Four, involving as it does…

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Municipal Coal Supply Improvement Reported Wood at Electric Works

Barrier Miner · Friday 4 April 1919 · page 2

The works foreman of the municipal electric light station. Mr. G. F. Job. when questioned to-day regarding the coal supply at the electric light works…

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Municipal Council

Western Grazier · Saturday 5 April 1919 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Wilcannia Municipal Council was held in the Council Chambers at 7.30 p.m. on Monday last. Present.—The…

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Mayor's Relief Fund Refund to Be Made

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 April 1919 · page 8

The Mayor (Alderman J. H. Wicks) on Friday informed a "Miner" reporter that when residents of Broken Hill were quarantined at Cockburn the…

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City Baths Inhalatorium Not for the General Public Statement by the Mayor

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 April 1919 · page 8

When asked on Friday whether any arrangements had been made by the local advisory committee to make the inhalatorium at the city baths available…

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Peace Conference King Albert Interviews the Council of Four President Wilson Ill (Reuter's Message.) Paris

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 April 1919 · page 9

King Albert of Belgium interviewed the Council of Four to-day. Colonel House is taking the place of President Wilson, who is suffering…

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Reparation by Instalments Proposal Which Is Favored by the Council of Four (United Service Message.) Paris

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 April 1919 · page 8

It is authoritatively stated that a new proposal regarding reparation strongly commends itself to the Council of Four, involving as it does…

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Council Meeting Incident "They Will Swear Anything."

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 April 1919 · page 3

While a letter concerning a retaining wall was before the Bexley Co[?] cil on Tuesday, (reports "The S[?]") Alderman D. T. Brown, [?] [?]…

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Johannesburg Strikes. Municipal Employees Gain Share in Control (Reuter's Message.) Capetown

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 April 1919 · page 4

Reuter's Johannesburg correspondent reporte:— "The terms of settlement of the municipal employees' strike include the…

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