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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 17 of 21

Trades and Labor Council Proposal by F.e.d. and F.a. for Increased Delegates

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 October 1921 · page 1

At a meeting of the Trades and Labor Counicil held last night, presided over by Mr. W. Williams, consideration was given to proposals by the F.E.D…

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Municipal Employees' Dispute Commissioner to Decide

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 October 1921 · page 2

At last night's meeting of the City Council Messrs. H. Tyler, E. M. Horsington, G. Gough, A. E. Huckell (F.E.D. and F.A.), and E. P. O'Neill,…

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Barrier Miner. Saturday, October 29, 1921. Council's Shilly-shally

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 October 1921 · page 2

A FINE impersonation of a jellyfish was given by the City Council on Thursday night. Alderman Gray, the Mayor, reported that what he called "meeting…

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Queensland Council Abolition Interest in London (United Service Message.) London, October 28

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 October 1921 · page 1

The abolition of the (queensland Legislative council is expected to develop interest in London. Representatives of financial and pastoral…

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Queensland Council Abolition Interest in London (United Service Message.) London, October 28

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 October 1921 · page 2

The abolition of the Queensland Legislative Council is expected to develop interest in London. Representatives of financial and pastoral…

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The Following Appeared in To-day's Afternoon Issue. Barrier Mine.r Saturday, October 29, 1921 Council's Shilly-shally

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 October 1921 · page 2

A FINE impersonation of a jellyfish was given by the City Council on Thursday night. Alderman Gray, the Mayor, reported that what he called "meeting…

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No Lights at Gladstone Park When W.i.u. Band Coes to Play Deputation to Mayor

Barrier Miner · Monday 31 October 1921 · page 4

A deputation said to be representative of the citizens of South Broken Hill and the W.I.U. Band to-day waited on the Mayor (Alderman S. R…

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Allegation of Corrupt on Im the Sydney C[?]ty Council Trap Laid for Alderman Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 1 November 1921 · page 1

A sensation is expected as the result of the exposure made to-day of alleged corruption in the City Council in connection with a wood-[?]locking contract…

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Allegation of Corruption in Sydney City Council Libel Action Writs Issued Reference in Assembly Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 2 November 1921 · page 2

A writ against the "Daily Telegraph" was issued yesterday, under instructions from Alderman Richard Bramston, claiming £10,000 damages for libel. The…

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Bill for Writing Off Debts Incurred by Municipalities Works Minister's Statement Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 2 November 1921 · page 1

It was definitely stated by Mr. J. Estell (Minister for Works) in the Assembly yesterday, in answer to Mr. M. A. Davidson, that he intends during…

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British Municipal Polling Labor Gains Reported (Reuter's Message.) London, November 2

Barrier Miner · Thursday 3 November 1921 · page 1

The polling in 300 municipalities in England has resulted in the case of 80 principal towns in Labor making a net gain of 36 seats and Independents…

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Sydney City Council Announcement by Premier Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 November 1921 · page 2

The New South Wales Premier, Mr. J. Dooley, declares that he will not drop the Sydney Corporation Amendment Bill, as the main object of the…

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SPORTING (Continued from Page 1.) Cycling Federal Council Meets Championship Allotalents

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 November 1921 · page 4

The triennial meeting of the Federal Council of the Australasian Cycling Control was held in Melbourne on Thursday. It was agreed to arrange…

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Queensland Affairs No New American Loan Says Premier Theodore Abolition of Council Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 8 November 1921 · page 4

The Queensland Premier (Mr. E. G. Theodore) denies that his Government intends to raise another loan on the American market…

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44 Hours Week Application for Municipal Employees Matter in Abeyance Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 8 November 1921 · page 3

Judge Beeby has begun the hearing of an application that the 44 hour working week shall be applied to shire and municipal employees. It was…

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Council V. Council Opposition to Buses

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 9 November 1921 · page 1

A case came before the police magistrate, Mr. Atkin, at East Maitland on September 9 (says the "Municipal Record") in which the East Maitland…

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Labor Candidates Lose in City Council Elections Melbourne Results Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 9 November 1921 · page 1

As the result of the elections held in Melbourne yesterday in the Victoria and Smith wards of the City Council the Labor candidates were defeated…

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Appeal of North Mine Coy. Against Council Assessment Appeal Is Upheld Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 10 November 1921 · page 1

In the Supreme Court yesterday, before Sir William Cullen (Chief Justice), Mr. Justice Pring, and Mr. Justice Wade, the Broken Hill…

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Trades and Labor Council Last Night's Meeting

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 November 1921 · page 2

A meeting of the Trades and Labor Council was held in the Trades Hall last night, Mr. W. Williams presiding. The secretary of the Clothing Trades…

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N.S.W. Wheat Marketing Bill Second Reading Defeated in Legislative Council Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 November 1921 · page 1

The Wheat Marketing bill met with strong opposition in the New South Wales Legislative Council yesterday. After a lively discussion a motion for…

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