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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 14 of 21

State Parliament Bills and Loans Considered Censure Motion Debate More Council Appointments Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 6 September 1921 · page 1

Consideration was given by the State Cabinet yesterday to the precedence to be accorded to bills during the session. The policy to be adopted with regard to…

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The "Diggers' Loan" Lord Mayor of Sydney Refers to "The Slackers" a Last Opportunity Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 8 September 1921 · page 1

The Acting Prime Minister (Sir Joseph Cook), in announcing that the closing date for the "Diggers' Loan" had been extended until Monday next,…

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City Council in Committee Considers Electric Supply

Barrier Miner · Saturday 10 September 1921 · page 2

A meeting of the City Council in committee, was held at the Town Hall on Thursday night, when consideration was given to the electricity works,…

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City Council in Committee Considers Electric Supply

Barrier Miner · Saturday 10 September 1921 · page 2

A meeting of the City Council in committee was held at the Town Hall on Thursday night, when consideration was given to the electricity works,…

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Prisoners of the Council Chapter Xxxvi. Michael's Vengeance

Barrier Miner · Saturday 10 September 1921 · page 4

Then Helen saw her sister. "Marie!" she almost screamed. And again the cry of despair, "I cannot[?] [?] cannot!"…

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Sydney Labor Council Proposes Industrial Group "A Move Onward" Desirable Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 13 September 1921 · page 4

A special conference of trade unions has been called for October 4 to discuss the formation of an industrial group. The circular, issued by the secretary…

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The Release Is Demanded of the Poplar Councillors Action by Stepney Council (Reuter's Message.) London, September 13

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 14 September 1921 · page 4

At an extraordinary inecting of the Stepney Borough Council a resolution was carried demanding the release of the Poplar councillors; failing which…

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Industrial Matters Coal and Shale Council Reduces Working Days Flouting of Govt. Alleged Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 16 September 1921 · page 1

The Central Council of the Coal and Shale Employees' Federation decided yesterday to limit the working fortnight to nine days instead of 11…

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Trades and Labor Council

Barrier Miner · Saturday 17 September 1921 · page 1

A meeting of the Trades and Labor Council was held in the Trades Hall on Thursday, the president, Mr. W. Williams, being in the chair…

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Trades and Labor Council Discusses Examinations Govt. Inquiry Wanted

Barrier Miner · Saturday 17 September 1921 · page 1

At the meeting of the Trades and Labor Council held in the Trades Hall on Thursday night a good deal of discussion took place on the matter of…

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Trades and Labor Council Discusses Examinations Govt. Inquiry Wanted

Barrier Miner · Saturday 17 September 1921 · page 2

At the meeting of the Trades and Labor Council held in the Trades Hall on Thursday night a good deal of discussion took place on the matter of…

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Prisoners of the Council Chapter Xxxvii. the Passing of Michael

Barrier Miner · Saturday 17 September 1921 · page 4

The president nodded an invitation to proceed. "Time is brief," said Michael, "but sufficient to prove me still a loyal…

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Proposal for Extension of Life of Sydney Council Adult Franchise Wanted Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 17 September 1921 · page 1

A proposal has been mooted by a section of the Australian Labor Party for the Government to be asked to introduce legislation extending the life…

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Germany's Payments Loyal Acceptance Expected of the Council's Decision Watching License Issues (Reuter's Message.) London, September 19

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 20 September 1921 · page 4

It is authoritatively stated that there seems to be every reason to believe that the German Government intends to loyally accept the decision of the…

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Lord Mayor of Sydney Is Called a Cur by Alderman References to Shipping

Barrier Miner · Thursday 22 September 1921 · page 4

There was a stormy scene at the meeting of the Sydney City Council on Tuesduy night arising out of a discussion on the Carr road contract…

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Sanitary and Garbage Services City Council to Consider Adoption Contract System

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 September 1921 · page 2

The carrying on of the municipal sanitary and garbage services by contract was the subject of a discussion at the meeting of the City Council held…

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Letter to City Council One Benefit of the Strike Is the Destruction of Rats

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 September 1921 · page 1

At last night's meeting of the City Council a letter was read from the New South Wales Department of Public Health concerning the outbreak of…

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City Council Monthly Meeting

Barrier Miner · Saturday 24 September 1921 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the City Council was held in the Town Hall on Thursday, the Acting Mayor (Alderman J. H. Wicks) presiding. The following…

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Labor Council Resolutions Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 24 September 1921 · page 1

The New South Wales Labor Council has carried the following motions:— "That this council hopes that the workers in the mining industry will use…

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Labor Council Resolutions Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 24 September 1921 · page 2

The New South Wales Labor Council has carried the following motions:— "That this council hopes that the workers in the mining industry will use…

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