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Broken Hill & the Far West · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1920

548 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 13 of 28

New South Wales Lord Mayor Will Preside at Jerger Protest Meeting Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 25 May 1920 · page 1

It is stated that the Lord Mayor has agreed to preside at a public meeting to be called to protest against the deportation, of father Jerger…

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S.A. Railway Employees Arranging for a Ball[?]t the Union Council Will Meet To-night Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 25 May 1920 · page 4

Final arrangements for taking a ballot among Government employees on the question of ceasing work if the Government does not satisfactorily…

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Father Jercer's Deportation Another Protest Meeting Lord Mayor to Preside Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 26 May 1920 · page 1

Mr. Minaban, M.L.A, stated yesterday that another demonstration to protest against the projected deportation of Father Jerger will be held at…

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Municipal Council Employees A.m.a. Sends New Log £6 6/ for 40 Hours Week Asked Council Decides Claim Cannot Yet Be Considered

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 May 1920 · page 2

The following letter from Mr. W. D. Barnett, secretary of the A.M.A., was the snbject of a Mayoral minute presented by the Mayor (Aldermen J. H…

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City Council Monthly Meeting

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 May 1920 · page 3

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

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The Idle Mines Effect of the Strike on the Municipal Revenue Mayor Appeals to Citizens Aid Through Crisis Needed Mining Co.'s Already Giving

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 May 1920 · page 2

The Mayor, Alderman J. H. Wicks, at the meeting of the City Council held last night, submitted the following minute concerning the financial…

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Trades Amd Labor Council Letter to the Council. About South Hill Danger

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 May 1920 · page 1

The fortnightly meeting of the Trades and Labor Council was held at the Trades Hall last night. Mr. C. Bonner presiding…

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Loyalty of Citizens Council Passes Resolution

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 May 1920 · page 1

At a meeting of the City Council held last night a letter was received from Mr. W. Brooks, aldermen's room, Town Hall, Sydney; suggesting…

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New South Wales Ex-mayor of Glen Innes Found Dead in a Room Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 May 1920 · page 1

Mr. W. M. Legh, a well-known local solicitor and racenorse owner; of Glen Innes, was found dead in a small room at the stables at his late residence,…

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A Deputation Overdue Rates Council Asked to Refrain From Any Drastic Action

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 May 1920 · page 2

A deputation, was admitted from the Barrier District Assembly of the Industrial Labor Party. The deputation comprised Messrs. T. G. Marks and W…

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The Prince in Melbourne Addresses Federal Members Presides at Privy Council Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 May 1920 · page 1

The Prince of Wales had a comparativaly light day yesterday. He delivered a speech last night in reply to addresses from both Houses of the…

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Non-partition of Ulster Urged by Unionist Council ("The Times" Message.) Belfast, May 28

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 May 1920 · page 1

The Ulster Unionist Council has held a special meeting, Sir Edward Carson presidng. A resolution was carried in favor of…

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Non-partition of Ulster Urged by Unionist Council ("The Times" Message.) Belfast, May 28

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 May 1920 · page 2

The Ulster Unionist Council has held a special meeting, Sir Edward Carson presiding. A resolution was corried in favor of…

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High Commissioner Leavinc for Palestine New Council at Jerusalem (Reuter's Message.). London, May 29

Barrier Miner · Monday 31 May 1920 · page 1

Mr..Herbert Samuel, P.C., will depart for Palestine on June 20 to take up " the duties of High. Commissioner from July 1…

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Ex-mayor Is Sent to Gaol Fifteen Years' Sentence

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 1 June 1920 · page 3

Charles Evan Mackay, late Mayor of Wanganui, pleaded Ruilty to a charge of attempting to murder Walter Darcy Cresswell on May 15 (says a message…

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Brisbane Labor Council Raises an Objection

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 1 June 1920 · page 1

The Brisbane Trades Hall Council (says a report in the "Advertiser") has discussed the question of a propaganda alleged to be taking place in the…

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F.e.d. and F. A. Meeting Municipal Wages Agreed That Settlement Be Allowed to Stand Over Notice of Motion Re T. & L. Council

Barrier Miner · Friday 4 June 1920 · page 1

The general meeting of the local sub-branch of the F.E.D. and F.A. was heldat the Trades Hall on Wednesday night. Mr. W. Webb ((president)…

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League of Nations Melting of Council on Persuian Situation Shah Arrives at Teheran Reported Loyal Demonstration (Reuter's Message.) London. June 4

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 June 1920 · page 1

It is officially announced that at the request of the Persian Government the Council of the League of Nations is to meet in London on June 11 to discuss…

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A.L.P. Conference Wealth and Profits Tax Suggested by President Eight Hours for Nurses a Change Imperative of Labor Council Officials Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 June 1920 · page 1

The annual conference of the New South Wales branch, of the Australian Labor Party was opened on Saturday afternoon in the trades Hall. The…

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Olympic Games Murray Bridge Oarsmen Australian Council Rejects Proposal to Send Them Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 8 June 1920 · page 3

Mr. W. Ashworth, (secretary of the South Australian Olympie Council) states that three or four days ago the council, at the request of the rowing…

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