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Broken Hill & the Far West · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1924

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Damage to Trees. Many Causes Outlined by Council's Attendant

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 March 1924 · page 3

At the meeting of the City Council held on Thursday night the town clerk reported haring received the following report from Mr.G. Dale, the street…

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Mayor in Adelande

Barrier Miner · Monday 3 March 1924 · page 1

Alderman S. Townsend, the Mayor, is at present in Adelaide. Mr. J. N. Jonas, the town clerk, states that he has telegraphed to Mr. Townsend. He…

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T.& L. Council Control

Barrier Miner · Monday 3 March 1924 · page 1

When asked what the position would be if the town clerk wrote to his union asking for the Council employees to meet the City Council in…

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No Council Meeting Called

Barrier Miner · Monday 3 March 1924 · page 1

No definite information could be received this afternoon as to when the aldermen will be called together to discuss the strike' position. Probably no…

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Municipal Employees Out on Strike Instant Stoppage Decided Upon Yesterday. All the Electricity Works Employees Await Trades & Labw Council's Orders. Some Exemptions lor Sanitary Work. City Firms Prepare

Barrier Miner · Monday 3 March 1924 · page 1

Following a resolution carried at a meeting of the Municipal Employees' Union held yesterday, at which the City Council's reply lo the log…

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Temporary Mayor Wanted

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 March 1924 · page 2

WHEN the Council meets the delegates of the Trades and Labor Council this afternoon there should be an alderman with the necessary authority…

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Telegrams to the Mayor

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 March 1924 · page 1

In reply to the town clerk's telegram of yesterday, Alderman S. Townsend, the Mayor, replied that he would return from Adelaide on Wednesday…

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Municipal Strike (Continued from Page 1.) To-day's Conference. Trades Council & City Council

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 March 1924 · page 4

In the Town Hall this afternoon a conference was held between the aldermen and representatives of the Trades and Labor Council. In the absence…

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Mayor Will Not Return Unless Urgently Required

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 March 1924 · page 4

Mr. J. N. Jonas, the town clerk, has received a telegram from Alderman S. Townsend, the Mayor, intimating that he will not hasten his…

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Dispute Now Controlled by Trades & Labor Council Council Endorses Strike

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 March 1924 · page 1

A special meeting of the Trades and Labor Council was held in the Trades Hall last night to consider matters concernng tue munimipal, employees'…

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Municipal Employees' Strike Trades & Labor Council Controls Dispute. No Exemption for Abattoirs. Employees at Electricity Works Have not yet been Called Out. Schools not to be Exempted

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 March 1924 · page 1

The general position concerning the strike of municipal employees is much the same to-day as it was yesterday, but there may be developments to-day…

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The Municipal Strike To the Editor

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 March 1924 · page 1

Sir,—To my mind the present condition of the affairs of the residents of this city is unique in the history of Australia, and may, when the…

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Municipal Employees' Strike Offer by City Council Rejected. Strikers Want Another Conference

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 March 1924 · page 1

A special meeting of the City Council was called for 5 p.m. yesterday to meet in couference representatives of the Trades and Labor Council in order to…

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City Council & Trades Council Offer by City Council Will Give Men Mine Rates When Such Decided Upon Other Conditions to Remain

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 March 1924 · page 1

In the Town Hall on Tuesday afternoon a conference was held between the aldermen and representatives of the Tr[?]. and…

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Municipal Strike. (Continued from Page 1.) City Council Meets To-night Request for a Conference Will Then Be Considered

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 March 1924 · page 4

At midday to-day the meeting of the municipal employees adjourned to permit Messrs. E. P. O'Neiil and G. Dale to interview the town clerk regarding…

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Powers of T. & L. COUNCIL. To the Editor

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 March 1924 · page 3

Sir,—Can you inform, me who gave the genetiemen who call themseives the Traoes and Labor Council the authority to pase that resolution and…

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Men Reject the Offer This Decision Endorsed by Trades and Labor Council

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 March 1924 · page 1

A special meeting of the Trades and Labor Council was called last night to deal with the reports of the delegates to the conference. The conference…

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Return of the Mayor

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 March 1924 · page 1

Alderman S. Townsend, the Mayor, returned to Broken Hill this morning, and was at the Town Hall soon after his arrival. When seen by a "Miner"…

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Municipal Employees' Strike Council's Proposal for a Settlement Open to the Men Until Friday Morning. Strikers Propose Discussion of Claims with an Independent Chairman. Meat Supplies Almost Exhausted

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 March 1924 · page 1

Matters in connection with the Municipal strike are in much the same position as yesterday. The City Council was approached for a further…

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Letter From Town Clerk Sent to Trades Council Fresh Conference Refused Council's Proposal Stands If Work Resumed

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 March 1924 · page 1

A special meeting of the City Council was called last night to deal with matters connected with the strike and certain proposals which had been…

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