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Broken Hill & the Far West · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1922

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The Council's Reply. Wilcannia, 6th August, 1923. B. J. Doe, Esq., M.L.A., Sydney

Western Grazier · Saturday 19 August 1922 · page 2

Dear Sir,—I am in receipt of year letter of 2nd inst regarding the position of the local Waterworks, and in reply there to have pleasure in quoting…

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Municipal Electoral Rolls

Barrier Miner · Saturday 19 August 1922 · page 1

Mr. J. N. Jonas, the town clerk, stated to-day that the draft copies of the new municipal roll will be ready on Monday next, and that ratepayers will…

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Municipal Electoral Rolls

Barrier Miner · Saturday 19 August 1922 · page 2

Mr. J. N. Jonas, the town clerk, stated to-day that the draft copies of the new municipal roll will be ready on Monday next, and that ratepayers will…

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Alderman Gray's Departure

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 22 August 1922 · page 2

Alderman S. R. Gray, who has retired from business in Broken Hill, expects to leave for Sydney early next month. Alderman J. H. Wicks, the…

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Erection of Buildings Without Council's Permit Two Residents Fined

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 22 August 1922 · page 3

In the Police Court to-day, before Mr. A. R. Perry, S.M., William Henry Hill pleaded guilty to a charge of having neglected to comply with provision…

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Municipal Electoral Rolls

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 22 August 1922 · page 2

Mr. J. N. Jonas, the town clerk, states that the draft copies of the new municipal roll are now ready, and that ratepayers can inspect them at the…

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Lord Mayor of Sydney Exercises Casting Vote Investigations Decided on Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 August 1922 · page 1

The Lord Mayor last night twice exercised his casting vote in regard to the City Surveyor's Department. An investigation is to be made into the…

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Municipal Electoral Rolls

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 August 1922 · page 2

A notice posted at the Courthouse states that the municipal roll of electors for the triennial period starting in 1923 can be inspected up to September 5 at…

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Trade Union Representatives Accept Labor Council's Policy "Go Slow" Favored State Council Appointed Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 August 1922 · page 1

Representatives of 62 trades and industrial unions met yesterday to consider wage reductions and the 48-hours working week. A State…

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South Australia Lord Mayor's Ball Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 August 1922 · page 1

The ball given by Mr. Lewis Cohen, the Lord Mayor of Adelaide, was a gorgeous affair. Over 4000 invitations were issued. The decorations were in…

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City Council Monthly Meeting Held

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 August 1922 · page 1

The monthly meeting of the City Council was held at the Town Hall last night, Alderman J.H.Wicks, the Mayor, presiding. The following were also…

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Seepage Water in Cellars Council Wants a Suggestion

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 August 1922 · page 1

Alderman E. M. Horsington stated at the meeting of the City Council held last night that the residents of South Broken Hill have heen complaining…

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City Finances Council Out of Debt Rate Reduction Proposal

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 August 1922 · page 3

The present position of the funds of the City Council was the subject of a report to the meeting of the Council held last night. Mr. J. N. Jonas, the…

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8 Hours Amendment Bill Before Legislative Council Second Beading Passed Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 August 1922 · page 1

In the Legislative Council yesterday the second reading of the Eight Hours Amendment Bill was carried on a divison by 38 votes to 18…

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Ald. Cray's Departure Reference at the Meeting. of Council Held Last Night

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 August 1922 · page 2

Just prior to the close of the meeting of the City Council, held last night. Alderman T. H. Barson said that in view of the fact that Alderman S. R…

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Running of the Motor 'Bus Application to Council for License to Play for Hire Not in Order

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 August 1922 · page 3

At the meeting of the City Council, held last night, Mr. W. E. Duffy wrote applying for a municipal license for the motor bus, the Red Robin, to ply for…

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De. Manner's Message to Loed Mayor of Dublin "Force Will Certainly Fail" Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 August 1922 · page 2

Archbishop Mannix yesterday cabled to the Lord Mayor of Dublin as follows:— "On this tragic day of mourning over…

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Dr. Mannix's Message to Lord Mayor of Dublin "Force Will Certainly Fall" Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 August 1922 · page 1

Archbishop Mannix yesterday cabled to the Lord Mayor of Dublix as follows:— "On this tragic day of mourning over…

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Sydney City Council Injunction Is Sought by the City Surveyor Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 August 1922 · page 1

Application was made by the city surveyor yesterday for an injunction against the City Council, the object being to restrain the Council from…

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Municipal Prosecutions To the Editor

Barrier Miner · Monday 28 August 1922 · page 2

Sir,—In Tuesday's issue you report some Municipal prosecutions (or should it be persecution?). Two defendants were called on to pay £4 10/ for…

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