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Broken Hill & the Far West · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1920

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Council Meeting

Western Grazier · Saturday 21 August 1920 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the above was held in the Council Chambers on Monday last. Present.—The Mayor (Ald. F. N. Kidman), with…

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West Australian Parliament Council Abolition Motion Rejected by Members Govt. Actions Condemned in Civil Service Strike

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 August 1920 · page 2

The West Australian Legislative Council on Friday rejected by 15 votas to 7 Mr. Panton's amendment to the Address-in-Reply proposing the…

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Municipal Electoral Roll

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 August 1920 · page 4

The Municipal Council has prepared a supplementary roll of electors for the year 1920-21. The roll will be on view at the Town Hall, all police stations,…

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Municipal Electoral Roll

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 August 1920 · page 4

The Municipal Council has prepared a supplementary roll of electors for the year 1920-21. The roll will be on view at the Town Hall, all police stations,…

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Position in Poland Council of Action Cables Sydney A.L.P. Movement to End War A.L.P. Sympathetic Premier Storey's View Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 August 1920 · page 1

The following are the cables which have passed between the British Labor Council of Action and the New South Wales Labor Party:…

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Mayor Hunger-strikes (United Service Message.) London, Angust 21

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 August 1920 · page 1

The Lord Mayor of Cork, Alderman M'Sweeney who is imprisoned in Wormwood Scrubs Prison, has been hunger-striking since his arrest. He is…

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Revolt in Ireland Lord Mayor of Cork Tn Gaol (United Service Message.) London, August 21

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 August 1920 · page 6

(Continutd from Page 1.) The Lord Mayor of Cork. Alderman M'Sweeney, has been sentenced to two years' imprisonment…

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West Australian Parliament Council Abolition Motion. Rejected by Members Govt. Actions Condemned in Cilvil Service Strike Perth

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 August 1920 · page 5

Ther West Australian Legislative Council on Friday rejected by 15 Votes to 7 Mr. Panton's amendment to the Address-in-Reply proposing the…

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N.S.W. Labor Council Plans to Prevent Deportations Union Groups Formed "Irrigation Strikes" with Reduction of Output Conference Adopts Scheme Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 August 1920 · page 3

A conference of trade unionists was had in the Trades Hall on Saturday afternoon. It was convened by the New South Wales branch of the Trades…

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N.S.W. Labor Council Plans to Prevent Deportations Union Groups Formed "Irritation Strikes" with Reduction of Output Conference Adopts Scheme Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 August 1920 · page 6

A conference of trade [?]ionsts was head in the Trades Hall on Saturday afternoon. It was convened by the New South Wales branch of the Trades…

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Labor Council President Refuses Honor Loyal Toast Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 24 August 1920 · page 1

The president of the Labor Council of New South Wales (Mr. J. Howie) accepted the invitation of the Lord Mayor and attended the civic…

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Revolt in Ireland Lord Mayor of Cork Continues Hunger Strike Visited by Dr. Mannix (United Service Message.) London, August 22

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 24 August 1920 · page 1

The Lord Mayor of Cork, Alderman [?]weeney, is in a sinking condition. This afternoon he feebly dictated a petition for his realese. The Home…

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"Go-slow" Proposais of Sydney Labor Council A.L.P. COUNTER-OFFENSIVE Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 August 1920 · page 2

In reply to the "go-slow" proposals of the New South Wales Labor Council executive the executive of the A.L.P. has convened a meeting of the union…

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"Go-slow" Proposais of Sydney Labor Council A.L.P. COUNTER-OFFENSIVE Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 August 1920 · page 3

In reply to the "go-slow" proposals of the New South Wales Labor Council executive the executive of the A.L.P. has convened a meeting of the union…

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Council Ovals

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 August 1920 · page 3

Recently the Barrier Ranges Football Association wrote to the City Council drawing attention to the state of the fences at the Alma Oval. At the…

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City Council Last Night's Meeting Services to Be Reviewed

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 August 1920 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the City Council was held in the Town Hall last night. All the aldermen were present. The Mayor, Alderman J. H. Wicks…

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Proposed Aerial Mail to and From Broken Hill Council Takes No Action

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 August 1920 · page 1

At the meeting of the City Council in the Town Hall last night consideration was given to the following letter sent by Mr. P. H. Moody, formerly a…

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Position in Poland Reply to Prime Ministers by Council of Action (Reuters Message.) London, August 26

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 August 1920 · page 1

The Labor Council of Action, replying to Mr. Lloyd George's and Signor Giolitti's Note to France of August 23, declared that it must be read as…

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Revolt in Ireland County Council's Plan to Avoid Levy on Funds (United Service Message.) Dublin, August 26

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 August 1920 · page 4

The Lord Mayor appeals to the people of Britain to demand the release of Alderman M'Sweeney. The Donegal Council has decided to…

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An Appeal to the King Alderman M'sweeney Receives Last Sacrament (Reuter's Message.) London, August 26

Barrier Miner · Saturday 28 August 1920 · page 1

Mr. Redmond Howard, a nephew of the late Mr. John Redmond, M.P., yesterday sent to the King an appeal begging for Royal clemency towards…

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