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Broken Hill & the Far West · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1920

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League of Nations Meeting of the Council Is to Be Held in Rome

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 12 May 1920 · page 1

A cable message from London states that the fifth session of the Council of the League of Nations will meet in Rome on May 14 to discuss the…

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Port Pirie Beer Boycott Trades and Labor Council to Have Future Control Other High Prices Included

Barrier Miner · Thursday 13 May 1920 · page 3

A meeting of men intersted in the price of beer was held in the A.W.A. Hall, Port Pirie, on Sunday (says the "Recorder"). Owing to the inclement…

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T. and L. Council Meeting

Barrier Miner · Friday 14 May 1920 · page 1

A meeting of the Trades and Labor Council was held last night, Mr. C. Bonner presiding. Credentials were received from the Liquor Trades Union for…

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Prince of Wales Visit to New South Wales Sydney Labor Council Declines an Invitation "Prince," Says the Council, "Is Mouthpiece of Idlers" Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 14 May 1920 · page 1

The Sydney Labor Council last night considered the invitation received from the State Organisation Committee, which is making arrangements for the…

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T. and L. Council Urge Government Action to Settle the Dispute Letters to Members

Barrier Miner · Friday 14 May 1920 · page 1

At a meeting of the Trades and Labor Council held last night the strike was discussed at length and the following motion carried:…

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Electrically Charged Wire to Protect Fruit Tree 4-Year-old Girl Injured Adelaide City Council Decides to Investigate Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Friday 14 May 1920 · page 1

At a meeting of the Port Adelaide City Council on Wednesday night, Councillor Beaumont caused a sensation by making a serious charge…

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Council Meeting

Western Grazier · Saturday 15 May 1920 · page 2

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Wilcannia Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Friday evening, 7th inst. Present—The…

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Australian Team Chosen for the Olympic Games Olympic Council Meets

Barrier Miner · Saturday 15 May 1920 · page 3

The delegates representing the various State Olympic councils affiliated with the Australian Olympic Fedaration have hold a meeting in Melbourne…

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Motor Transport Council Formed in Great Britain ("The Times" Message.) London, May 15

Barrier Miner · Monday 17 May 1920 · page 4

An Imperials motor transport council has been formed to develop fuel sup[?] and shipments to corporate and other bodies…

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Returned Soldier Shot by Wan[?]anu Mayor Alleged Attempted Murder Mayor Refused Bail Auckland

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 18 May 1920 · page 4

A shooting affair occurred at Wanganui, resulting in the arrest of C. E. Mackay, a solicitor and Mayor of the thorough, on the charge of shooting at…

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Trades and Laborers' Union Log to Be Submitted to Municipal Council

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 18 May 1920 · page 2

The special general adjourned meeting of the trades and Laborers' Union was held in the Trades Hall last night…

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Barrier Miner. Tuesday, May 18, 1920 Labor Council and Prince

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 18 May 1920 · page 2

THE Sydney Labor Council has declined to take any part in the celebrations arranged to welcome the Prince because, they say, he is "the…

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Councillors Kidnapped Sinn Feiners Break Up County Council Meeting ("The Times" Message.) Dublin, May 19

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 19 May 1920 · page 1

Sinn Fein raiders broke up a meeting of the County Clare Council. The raiders kidnapped three councillors, carrying them off in motor cars…

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City Council

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 May 1920 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the City Council will be held on Thursday night next. The committees have already met. The business-sheet…

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Forty-four Hours' Week. Sydney Labor Council in Line with Melbourne Matter Left to Court Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 21 May 1920 · page 1

The Sydney Trades and Labor Council last night passed the following motion:—"That we fall in line with the Melbourne trade unions, and agree to…

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American Firm's Loan Refused by City Council Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 May 1920 · page 1

The offer of an American firm to advance the City Council £300,000 at 6 per cent. was refused yesterday. The City Council loan of £860,000 is still…

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American Firm's Loan Refused by City Council Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 May 1920 · page 2

The offer of an American firm to advance the City Council £300,000 at 6 per cent was refused yesterday. The City Council loan of £850,000 is still…

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Twelve Killed in Battle in Virginia Town Fight Against Detectives Mayor Among the [?] (Reuter's Message.) Va[?] Mar 20

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 May 1920 · page 8

At Matewan, West Virginia, 12 men were killed including the Mayor, in a battle between police and citizens and the private detectives employed by the…

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New South Wales. Rival Claims to Lead of Labor Party and Council Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 24 May 1920 · page 1

The fight between the Australian Labor Party and the Labor Council as to which should command in labor ranks threatens to become strenuous…

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Council to Buy Mine Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 25 May 1920 · page 1

The City Council has changed its views and has now voted in favor of purchasing the coal mine at Central Illawarra…

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