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Broken Hill & the Far West · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1921

418 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 10 of 21

(Published by special Arrangement.) Prisoners of the Council Chapter Xxvii Arrested

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 July 1921 · page 4

In the excitement of recent events I had almost forgotten Atyeo, the villager. I had met at Flaxton, and his promise to send me any information…

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Municipal Appeal Court Two Appeals Upheld

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 July 1921 · page 4

In the Municipal Appeal Court on Friday, before Mr. A. R. Ferry, S.M., 10 appeals lodged Against municipal assessments were dismissed because of…

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Municipal Appeal Court Two Appeals Upheld

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 July 1921 · page 4

In the Municipal Appeal Court this afternoon, before Mr. A. R. Perry, S.M., the appeals lodged in respect to the property known as the Railway…

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Government Relief Mayor Gray's Scheme

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 12 July 1921 · page 2

The Mayor (Alderman S. R. Gray) states that he wishes it to be known that the scheme of working for Government relief coupons recently outlined…

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Municipal Appeal Court 39 Appeals Upheld

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 12 July 1921 · page 4

At the conclusion of to-day's sittings of the Municipal Appeal Court Mr. A. R. Perry. S.M., had disposed of 97 of the 137 appeals lodged against…

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Melbourne Council Shelves Anti-procession By-law Rev. Worrall's Comment Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 July 1921 · page 1

The Melbourne City Council, by 14 votes to 8, has adopted, the recommendation of its legislative committee to shelve tho by-law recently drawn…

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Municipal Appeal Court Forty Appeals Upheld

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 July 1921 · page 4

The sitting of the Municipal Appeal Court was concluded to-day by Mr. A. R. Perry, S.M., Mr. Perry upheld the appeals of 40 ratepayers, and made,…

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(Published by Special Arragement.) Prisoners of Council Chapter Xxviii. a Police Blunder

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 July 1921 · page 4

My first impulse was to struggle, for the thought which flashed through my mind was that these two men were creatures of the Council, made…

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City Council and F.e.d. and F.a. Conciliation Commissioner Is to Decide the Dispute

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 July 1921 · page 3

A special meeting of the City Council was held last night to near a deputation from the F.E.D. and F.A. in regard to a claim made by that…

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W.i.u. Allegations Commission Oe Inquiry Instituted by Council

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 July 1921 · page 2

The following is reprinted from the W.I.U. paper, but for its accuracy "The Miner" is not responsible:— A telegram was received yesterday…

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W.i.u. Allegations Commission of Inquiry Instituted by Council

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 July 1921 · page 2

The following is reprinted from the W.I.U. paper, but for its accuracy. "The Miner" is not responsible:— A telegram was received yesterday…

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(Published by Special Arrangement.) Prisoners of the Council Chapter Xxix. the Cut Direct

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 July 1921 · page 4

My re-appearance at Poynter's Hotel was evidently a source of surprise, and I had to explain how the police had made a blunder—that it was…

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Queensland Labor Men Defeated in the Municipal Elections Due to Apathy, Says Premier Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 26 July 1921 · page 2

The Queensland municipal elections have resulted in the complete defeat of the Labor Party. In practically all the cities and large towns Labor did…

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Queensland Council Elections Nationalists' Opinions on Defeat of Labor Men Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 27 July 1921 · page 1

Further returns in connection with Saturday's municipal council elections disclose that 657 non-Labor candidates have been returned as against 61…

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Latest News Issue Rising in Silesia Allies' Imperial Council Meets in Paris Next Week 'Approaching a Settlement (Reuter's Message.) London, July 26

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 27 July 1921 · page 4

It is officially announced that Lord Curzon and Mr. A. J. Balfour will attend the Supreme Council meeting at Paris on August 4. It is very…

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Cheaper Electric Light Advocated by Aldermen Special Consideration to Be Given by Council

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 July 1921 · page 3

The formation of a scheme under which ratepayers can obtain electricity at a cheaper rate than that at present ruling was the subject of a discussion…

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Municipal Appeal Court Minute of Appreciation of Council Officers' Work

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 July 1921 · page 3

At the meeting of the City Council held last night the town clerk (Mr. J. N. Jonas) presented a report on the business transacted before the…

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City Council "Diggers' Loan" Campaign Subject of Correspondence

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 July 1921 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the City Council was held in the Town Hall on Thursday night, the Mayor (Alderman, S. R. Gray) presiding. There were…

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Broken Hill-condobolin Railway Proposal to Urge Govt. Supported by Council Ald. A. S. Rawling Opposes

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 July 1921 · page 3

The City Council at last night's meeting considered a letter sent by the town clerk of Parkes asking the Council to give consideration to the following…

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City. Council "Diggers' Loan" Campaign Subject Of CORRESPONDENCE

Barrier Miner · Saturday 30 July 1921 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the City Council was held in the Town Hall on Thursday night, the Mayor (Alderman S. R. Gray) presiding. There were…

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