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Broken Hill & the Far West · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1920

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Dominions' Control Proposed Transfer to the Privy Council ("The Times" Message. London, June 7

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 8 June 1920 · page 1

The London "Times," in a leading article, expressed the hope that the Prince's visit "will coinside with the removal of anomalous control by the…

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The Idle Mines Port Pirie Labor, Council to Appeal to Government to Work the Mines

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 8 June 1920 · page 2

Discussing on Friday night the Broken Hill strike and the failure of the Sydney conference before Mr. Justice Edmunds to settle the dispute, the…

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Peage Treaty Secret War Council Reported From Berlin Troops Available

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 9 June 1920 · page 1

The newspaper "Intransigeant" publishes a story of a secret war council in Berlin, says a cable message from Paris…

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Peace Treaty German Army Reduction Subject of Govt. Note Military Council Replies No Concession to Be Made (Reuter's Message.) London, June 9

Barrier Miner · Thursday 10 June 1920 · page 1

Reuter's Paris correspondent reports:- "The German Government on June 4 addressed a fresh Note to the Allies…

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Trades and Labor Council Fortnightly Meeting

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 June 1920 · page 1

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

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Britain and Russia Bolshevik Guarantees Reported Sccepuble to Britain But Not France Allies Council Discussion (Reuter's Message.) London, June 8

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 June 1920 · page 1

Concerning the question of resuming trade with Russia, it appears that the meeting of the Supreme Economic Council which is being held in Paris…

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Council Meeting

Western Grazier · Saturday 12 June 1920 · page 2

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Wilcannia Municipal Council was hold in the Council Chambers on 4th inst. Present.—The Mayer…

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Council Wants Money Appeal to Ratepayers

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 June 1920 · page 4

The City Council by advertisement in another column notifies ratepayers that the Council has to repay £9000 by June 30. that money having been borrowed…

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Labor Council Executive Replies to A.L.P. Attacks Misrepresentation Alleged Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 June 1920 · page 5

The Sydney Labor Council executive issued an offi[?] reply yesterday to the recent attacks upon it by the A.L.P. executive. "These attacks," it is…

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Labor Council Executive Replies to A.L.P. Attacks Misrepresentation Alleged Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 June 1920 · page 3

The Sydney Labor Council executive issued an official reply yesterday to the recent attacks upon it by the A.L.P. executive. "These attacks," it is…

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Appeals by Ratepayers Against Municipal Ratings Court Sits To-morrow

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 June 1920 · page 2

Ratepayers aggrieved over their municipal ratings for the years 1920, 1921, and 1922 will have an opportunity to appeal at a special Municipal…

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F.e.d. and F.a. Meeting to Consider Withdrawal From T. and L. Council

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 June 1920 · page 2

A general meeting of the F.E.D. and F.A. is to be held in the Trades Hall to-morrow night. In addition to the taking of nominations for office…

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P. & C. Associations' Council Meeting Held Last Night New High School Opening Will Probably Be in August

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 June 1920 · page 3

A meeting of the council of the Parents and Citizens' Association was held at the Town Hall last night, Mr. G. M'I. Hunter (president) being…

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Melbourne Strike Prospect of Ending Reported Brighter Conference with Council Increase in Wages Accepted Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 17 June 1920 · page 1

The Melbourne strike prospects are brighter. The most disastrous aspect of the strike—that of the cessation of work by the enginedrivers and firemen…

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A[?]oh of Wage System Proposed by Labor Council Manifesto Issued

Barrier Miner · Friday 18 June 1920 · page 3

A manifesto has been prepared by the executive of the Sydney.Labor Council, in reply to the recent criticism directed at it by the executive of the…

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Melbourne Strike Partial Settlement Effected List Right Council's Offer Ratified 3/6 a Day Increase

Barrier Miner · Friday 18 June 1920 · page 1

The strike position has improved. The Melbourne City Council last night approved of the recommendation of its disputes committee to add an…

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The Late Mr. P. Tweedie Widow Asks Compensation From Municipal Council

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 June 1920 · page 4

At the meeting of the City Council held last night the Mayor, Alderman J. H. Wicks, presented the following minute:…

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Trades and Labor Council Shop Inspectors Wanted

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 June 1920 · page 1

A meeting of the Trades and Labor Council was held at the Trades Hall last night. The president, Mr. C. Bonner, occupied the chair…

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Municipal Workers' Claims for Higher Rates of Payment City Council Decision Cannot Be Considered Till Mines Resume Work Reply to A.m.a

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 June 1920 · page 1

Mr.W. D. Barnett, secretary of the A.M.A., wrote to last night's meeting of the City Council, acknowledging the Council's letter of May 1, which…

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The Amritsar Incident General Byer Exonerated by British Army Council

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 June 1920 · page 4

A cable message reports that the "Sunday Express" states that the Army Council, after considering General Dyer's lengthy written statement…

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