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Broken Hill & the Far West · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1923

444 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 13 of 23

A Rockdale Alderman Says He Will Be a Rebel

Barrier Miner · Monday 20 August 1923 · page 4

Rockdale has a rebel. He is Alderman Chuter, and he told the St. George Council lasti night that he was going to be a rebel (says a Sydney…

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Jazzing to Hymn Tunes Banned by Council

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 21 August 1923 · page 3

Should jazzing be allowed in public halls to the, tunes of "Rock of Ages," "Jesu, Lover of My Soul",and "Shall We Gather at the River?"…

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Ex-convict As Mayor. Philippine Sensation (Reuter's Message.) Manila, August 21

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 22 August 1923 · page 1

A bombshell burst in Philippine Island political circles this afternoon when a member of the Government announced that he had cabled Mr. J…

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The Legislative Council Adjourns Till September 5 Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 August 1923 · page 1

Owing to the debate on the censure motion in the Legislative Assembly not having been concluded the Legislative Council yesterday adjourned until…

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Local Govt. Conference. Two Delegates Appointed by the City Council the Mayor & Alderman Wicks

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 August 1923 · page 2

At the meeting of the City Council held last night a letter was read from the secretary of the Local Government Association of New South Wales…

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Who Were the Offenders? Alderman's Letter to Mayor Considered an Insult Ald. Shoobridge Explains

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 August 1923 · page 1

Just prior to question time, at the meeting of the City Council held last night, the Mayor stated that he was not going to he taken to task by any…

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City Council. Monthly Meeting

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 August 1923 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the City Council was held in the Town Hall last night, Alderman S. Townsend, the Mayor, presiding. There were also…

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Chinese Footballers Civic Reception Refused by Mayor of Newcastle Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 August 1923 · page 3

When the Chinese footballers arrived in Newcastle the Mayor declined to accord, them a sivie reception on the ground that the team did not…

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Berlin Tramway Service Suspended by Council Enormous Loss the Cause (Reuter's Message.) London, August 23

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 August 1923 · page 1

Reuter's Berlin correspondent reports:— "The Berlin municipal council has decided in consequence of the enormous…

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Faked Ballot Boxes. A.W.U. at Port Kembla Asks for Council Inquiry Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 August 1923 · page 1

The Port Kembla branch of the A.W.U. on Sunday carried the following resolution at a meeting specially convened:—"Thafthis section asks the…

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Municipal Abattoirs

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 August 1923 · page 1

At the meeting of the Cits Connel held last night Mr. W. E. Cocks, superintendent of the Municipal Abattoirs, presented a report showing the number…

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Municipal Council

Western Grazier · Saturday 25 August 1923 · page 2

The ordinary meeting of the above was held in the Council Chambers on 9th instant. Present—The Mayor (Ald. Baker), and ald. Goonrey…

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City Council. Monthly Meeting

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 August 1923 · page 8

The monthly meeting of the City Council was held in the Town Hall on Thursday night, Alderman S. Townsend, the Mayor, presiding…

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Alderman Musto Expelled by Parramatta League Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 August 1923 · page 1

The Parramatta league of the Australian Labor Party on Saturday night expelled Alderman Walter R. Musto from membership. Alderman Musto…

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League of Nations Council Discuss Greece's Appeal (Reuter's Message.) London, September 2

Barrier Miner · Monday 3 September 1923 · page 1

Reuter's Geneva correspondent states:— "The council of the League of Nations, with Viscount Ishii (Japan)…

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Municipal Employees. Yesterday's, Meeting

Barrier Miner · Monday 3 September 1923 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Broken Hill branch of the Federated Municipal Employees' Union was held at the Trades Hall yesterday, Mr. J. Ryder…

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Mayor to Visit Sydney. Going by Motor Car

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 September 1923 · page 1

Alderman S. Townsend, the Mayor, intends leaving Broken Hi[?] on Saturday morning with Mrs. Townsend Miss Townsend, Master K. Townsend,…

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Council of the League Postpones Consideration (Reuter's Message.) London, September 4

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 September 1923 · page 1

Reuter's Geneva correspondent reports:— "The Council of the League of Nations has adjourned the further…

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Council Takes Grave View Important Points ("The Times" Message.) [?], September 3

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 September 1923 · page 1

Two important points emerge from the Greek appeal to the League Couneil. In the first plate, Italy knew Greene had submitted the dispute to…

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No Advance Is Reported League Council Meeting Postponed Till Wednesday (Renter's Message.) London, September 3

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 September 1923 · page 1

Reuter's Geneva correspondent reports:— "The Greco-Italian situation has not advanced. Signor Mus[?], Premier…

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