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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 7 of 21

(Published by Special Arrangement.) Prisoners of the Council Chapter Xvii.—my Search for the House of the Yellow Door

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 May 1921 · page 4

A couple of hours later found me on one of the seats on the Embankment. Where I had peen walking in the meantime I do not know, but I…

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Britain and France M. Briand Agrees to Meet Allies' Council at Boulogne Note to Britain (Reuters Message.) Paris, May 21

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 May 1921 · page 1

The "Petit Parisian" states that M. Briand has sent a Note to Britain, in which France agrees to the holding of a meeting of the Supreme Council at…

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Loyalty to the Flag Shire Council Resolution Sent on to Broken Hill

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 May 1921 · page 4

At a meeting of the City Council held last nignt a letter was read from the shire clerk of Manning containing the following motion:—"That as the…

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City Council Last Night's Meeting

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 May 1921 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the City Council was held at the Town Hall last night, the Mayor (Alderman S. R. Gray) presiding. There were also present:…

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Labor Council Criticised for Expelling Delegate Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 May 1921 · page 1

The United Laborers' Union has issued a circular to all unions denouncing the New South Wales Labor Council for having expelled its delegate (Mr…

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Principle of Prohibition Accepted by La[?]o[?] Council Letter From Rev. R. HAMMOND Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 May 1921 · page 1

The New South Wales Labor Council last night accepted the principle of prohibition. This decision was reached after…

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(Published by Special Arrangement.) Prisoners of the Council CHAPTER XVII.—Continued

Barrier Miner · Saturday 28 May 1921 · page 4

Michael's recommendation proved to be well-founded. Unpretentious as the place had appeared, we were served in a private room, with a meal which…

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Ouplication of Water Main Recarded As Unnecessary Letter to Mayor Gray

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 31 May 1921 · page 1

On the occasion of his visit to Broken Hill Mr. E. J. Kavanagh (Assistant Minister) received a deputation which urged the duplication of the…

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State Parliaments Shire Council Conference Advocates Their Abolition Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 3 June 1921 · page 1

The Minister for Local Government (Mr. T. D. Mutch) told the Shires Conference yesterday that the Government would press on with its main…

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(Published by Special Arrangement.) Prisoners of the Council Chapter Xix. (Continued.)

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 June 1921 · page 4

"Did you see that man sitting near the door?" he asked. "The man with the newspaper?— yes."…

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Barrier Miner. Wednesday, June 8, 1921. a Municipal Mistake

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 8 June 1921 · page 2

EVIDENCE is only too plentiful to prove that the task of getting rid of the enormous inflation of values which has taken place of late years will not be…

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Empire Day at Cobar Procession Declared Black Mayor Attacks Mr. Doe

Barrier Miner · Thursday 9 June 1921 · page 4

Sir Thomas Henley, M.L.A., has received a letter describing the proceedings which surrounded the Empire Day celebrations at Cobar (reports the…

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Hospital Finance Conference Decides Basis of Regular Contributions Workers, 8[?].; Companies, 1/ Council Subsidy Wanted

Barrier Miner · Friday 10 June 1921 · page 3

The conference between representatives of the Hospital Board of Management and representatives of unions, the mining companies, and the…

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Criticism in U.L.U Circular of N.S.W. Labor Council Sane Movement Wanted Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 10 June 1921 · page 1

The...United Laborers' Union has circularised the whole of the trade unions throughout New South Wales to the effect that the union recognises…

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Council Heeling

Western Grazier · Saturday 11 June 1921 · page 2

The Municipal Council held its [?]al monthly meeting is the Council Chambers on Friday, 3rd inst. Present.—The Mayor (Aid. W. E. Baker)…

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Water in Council Dams

Barrier Miner · Saturday 11 June 1921 · page 2

The town clerk (Mr. J. N. Jonas) stated to-day that the Imperial Dam, which is the property of the Council, is overflowing, and that with the usual…

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Water in Council Dams

Barrier Miner · Saturday 11 June 1921 · page 2

The town clerk (Mr. J. N. Jonas) stated to-day that the Imperial Dam, which is the property of the Council, is overflowing, and that with the usual…

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Union's Threat to Withdraw From N.S.W. Labor Council Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 11 June 1921 · page 1

The New South Wales Labor Council recently decided to use its best endeavors to bring about prohibition in New South Wales. In consequence of…

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Union's Threat to Withdraw From N.S.W. Labor Council Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 11 June 1921 · page 1

The New South Wales Labor Council recently decided to use its best endeavors to bring about prohibition in New South Wales. In consequence of…

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(Published by Special Arrangement.) Prisoners of the Council Chapter Xx. the Maker of the Perfumed Vapor

Barrier Miner · Saturday 11 June 1921 · page 4

Slowly the men strolled away, after lingering a while, passing close to me as they went down the passage leading to the back rooms of the house. Two…

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