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Broken Hill & the Far West · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1924

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I. and P. Council. Meeting Last Night

Barrier Miner · Friday 6 June 1924 · page 2

A meeting of the Barrier Industrial and Political Council was held at the Trades' Hall last night, Mr. J. Tompkins occupying the chair…

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"I Have Nothing to Say" Is Statement of Mayor

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 June 1924 · page 5

When this matter was brought under the notice of Alderman S. Townsend, the Mayor, to-day, he was asked if he had anything to say on it. The…

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Foreigners in Sydney. Aldermen Are Concerned at Building Operations Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 June 1924 · page 1

Some city aldermen are becoming alarmed at the way foreigners are buying up old city properties and remodelling them. They declare that many…

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Rowdy Council Meeting Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 June 1924 · page 1

Owing to unruly conduct at the City Council meeting last night Alderman D. Gilpin, the Lord Mayor, adjourned the meeting for 15 minutes. Heat was…

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Rioting in Jamaica. Municipal Strikers Fired on by the Police (Reuter's Message.) Vancouver, June 10

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 June 1924 · page 1

A message from Kingston (Jamaica) reports that a strike of municipal laborers for an increase in pay this morning developed into a riot in which…

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The Meat Industry. Several Phases of Question Placed Before Inquiry Meat Council Opposed Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 12 June 1924 · page 1

Giving evidence yesterday before the select committee which is inquiring into the Meat Industry Encouragement Bill, Mr. J. P. Osborne, of the Meat…

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Faked Ballot Boxes. Statement Made Yesterday by Alderman Bramston Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 13 June 1924 · page 1

The Federal A.L.P. ballot box inquiry was resumed yesterday afternoon when Alderman R. D. Bramston reiterated his statement made at the State…

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Abolition Is Proposed of Legislative Council Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 June 1924 · page 1

The Government proposes to introduce a measure during the next session of Parliament to abolish the Legislative Council and reduce the number of…

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Strike Threat in Hobart by Tramway Employees Council to Meet Deputation Hobart

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 June 1924 · page 1

The Hobart tramwaymen have threatened to go on strike unless their grievances are remedied. The City Council has agreed to meet a…

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Educational. Meeting of Council of P, & C. Association Address by Mr. C.r. Duhig

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 17 June 1924 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Council of the Parents and Citizens' Associations was held at the Technical College last night. Mr.C. Oliver presided over…

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Overlapping Awards. Mr. Bruce Interviewed by Alderman W. BROOKS Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 June 1924 · page 4

Alderman W. Brooks, M.L.C., vice-president of the general council of the employers of Australia, returned to-day from Melbourne, where after…

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Sports Council Meeting

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 June 1924 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Broken Hill Sports Council was held at the Trades Hall last night. Mr. [?]. Sonneman presiding over a good attendance…

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I. and P. Council. Ballot or Mass Meeting for Hospital Board Seat

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 June 1924 · page 1

The following official report Of a meeting of the Basrier Industrial and Political Council Was not supplied to "The Miner," and this paper is not…

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Woman Given Compensation Against Sydney Council Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 June 1924 · page 2

Before Mr. Justice Gordon and a jury yesterday afternoon Mrs. Margaret Donaldson, an elderly lady, residing at Petersham, sued the City…

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Three Appointments Likely to Legislative Council Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 June 1924 · page 2

After the State Cabinet meeting yesterday afternoon Sir George Fuller, the Premier, stated that the Government will make appointments, probably…

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Municipal Appeal Court. To-day's Proceedings

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 June 1924 · page 4

A Municipal Appeal Court was held in the Courthouse this morning before Mr. G.A. Stevenson, S.M. Brewing Company Appeals…

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The City Council. Monthly Meeting

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 June 1924 · page 1

The monthly meeting of the City Council was held last night when Alderman S. Townsend, the Mayor, presided over the following:—Aldermen D…

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£3000 Voted by Council. Footpaths and Roads

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 June 1924 · page 1

At a meeting of the City Council held last night it was recommended that a further vote of £3000 he made for road and footpath construction,…

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Honorarioum to Mr. Job. £52 Granted by Council

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 June 1924 · page 3

At the meeting of the City Council held last night it was recommended that in addition to the granting of six weeks' holiday on full pay, an…

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Light on South Road. Council's Recommendation to Lighting Committee

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 June 1924 · page 1

At the meeting of the City Council Just night Alderman J. Copley moved the following motion, notice of which had been given:—"That the electric…

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