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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 20 of 28

City Council Thursday Night's Meeting Services to Be Reviewed

Barrier Miner · Saturday 28 August 1920 · page 8

The monthly meeting of the City Council was held in the Town Hall Thursday night. All the aldermen were present. The Mayor (Alderman…

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

Barrier Miner · Saturday 28 August 1920 · page 8

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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Electrical Undertakings of N. S. W. Municipalities Profits in Broken Hill

Barrier Miner · Saturday 28 August 1920 · page 4

Under the heading of "Lighting and Power Notes" the "Electrical Review" (London) of June makes reference to Australian electrical undertakings…

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Alderman M'sweeney Bishop's Allegations Against Irish Police ("The Times" Message.) London, August 29

Barrier Miner · Monday 30 August 1920 · page 4

In his letter to "The Times" the Bishop of Cork states:—"The police murdered a cripple boy in his bed, in the presence of his terror-stricken…

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Alderman M'sweeney May Live Another Week Appeals and Petitions ("The Times" Message.) London, August 28

Barrier Miner · Monday 30 August 1920 · page 1

The question, "Shall M'Sweeney die?" agitates Britain as well as Ireland. The Rev. F. B. Meyer (Free Church) urges every…

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Council of Action Expresses Satisfaction (Reuter's Message.) London, August 28

Barrier Miner · Monday 30 August 1920 · page 1

The Labor Council of Action has telegraphed to Mr. Lloyd George as follows:—"Noting with satisfaction the decision of the Soviet Government,…

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Alderman M'sweeney Efforts Are Continued to Secure His Release ("The Times" Message.) London, August 30

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 31 August 1920 · page 1

Alderman M'Sweeney, the imprisoned Lord Mayor of Cork, collapsed this afternoon. His family is by his bedside. His lungs are affected, and he…

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Alderman M'sweeney ("The Times" Message.) London, August 31

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 1 September 1920 · page 1

Alderman M'Sweeney is near the end. He whispered to—day, "I am confident that my death will do more to smash the Empire than…

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Alderman M'sweeney King's Secretary Replies to Request for Release (United Service Message.) London, August 31

Barrier Miner · Thursday 2 September 1920 · page 1

The King's secretary has written a letter to Mr. H. Bottomley, M.P., replying to the suggestion that the Royal prerogative should be exercised and…

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Alderman M'sweeney King's Secretary Replies to Request for Release (United Service Message.) London, August 31

Barrier Miner · Thursday 2 September 1920 · page 2

The King's secretary has written a letter to Mr. H. Bottomley, M.P., replying to the suggestion that the Royal prerogative should be exercised and…

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The Idle Mines Strike Settling Tribunal Dissatisfaction with Finding Council of A.C. AND S.E.F. Approaches Government Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 2 September 1920 · page 2

The Council of the Australasian Coal and Shale Employees' Federation waited upon Mr. J. Storey last night to put the Broken Hill position before…

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The Idle Mines Strike Settling Tribunal Dissatisfaction with Finding Council of A.C. AND S.E.F. Approaches Government Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 2 September 1920 · page 3

The Council of the Australasian Coal and Shaie Employees' Federation waited upon Mr. J. Storey last night to put the Brokon Hill position before…

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Trades and Labor Council

Barrier Miner · Friday 3 September 1920 · page 2

A meeting of the Trades and Labor Council was held in Hie Trades Hall last night. Mr. C. Bonner presiding. Credentials were received from the…

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Alderman M'sweeney Sacrament Rights Discussed Govt. Adheres to Policy (United Service Message.) London, September 1

Barrier Miner · Friday 3 September 1920 · page 1

A discussion, is proceeding as to whether the administering of the last sacrament to Alderman M'Sweeney is in accord with the church's doctrines…

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Labor Council Manifesto Unemployment Causes Abolition of Capitalism Is Remedy, Says Lab. Council Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 3 September 1920 · page 4

A manifesto by the New South Wales Trades and Labor Council on "Unemployment Causes: A Proposed Remedy" was issued at last night's…

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Board of Trade Visit Labor Council Aid Sought

Barrier Miner · Friday 3 September 1920 · page 2

Mr. W. G. Gers, secretary of the Trades and Labor Council, yesterday received a communication from Sydney intimating that the Beard of Trade…

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The Idle Mines Strike Settling Tribunal Repudiation of Decision Sought by Labor Council Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 3 September 1920 · page 2

The executive of the Sydney Labor Council has carried the following motion for submission to the next meeting of the council:—"That this council is…

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Labor Council Manifesto Unemployment Causes Abolition of Capitalism Is Remedy, Says Lab. Council Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 September 1920 · page 8

A manifesto by the New South Wales Trades and Labor Council on "Unemployment Causes: A Proposed Remedy" was issued at last night's…

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Alderman M'sweeney's Wife Attends at His Bedside a Cable From Chicago (United Service Message.) London, September 2

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 September 1920 · page 1

Alderman M'Sweeney's wife and his two sisters are taking turns at his bedside. He realises that the end is near, and listens to passages read from…

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Alderman M'sweeney (United Service Message.) London, September 5

Barrier Miner · Monday 6 September 1920 · page 4

The doctors at Brixton Gaol are most apprehensive concerning Alderman M'Sweeriey. Ireland is quiet, but it is anticipated…

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