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Broken Hill & the Far West · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1926

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Municipal Electors to Be Held in December Estimated Cost £50,000 Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 2 January 1926 · page 1

Mr. Bluett, secretary of the Local Government Association, commenting on the action of the Government in bringing in a bill next session for the…

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Legislative Council Move for Its Abolition Likely in New Session Members Want Payment Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 4 January 1926 · page 1

A bill to abolish the Legislative Council will be one of the first measures to be introduced when the legislative Assembly resumes on…

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Municipal Employees' Union Annual Meeting Yesterday

Barrier Miner · Monday 4 January 1926 · page 3

The annual meeting of the Federated Shire and Municipal Employees' Union was held yesterday, Mr. J. Tompkins presiding 0; er a large attendance. The…

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The Position Outlined for Municipal Councils Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 5 January 1926 · page 1

In a circular to municipal councils the Local Government Association points out that the institution of the 44-hour week must not be allowed to…

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Barrier Miner. Wednesday, January 6, 1925 the Legislative Council

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 6 January 1926 · page 2

It is said that threatened men live long, and if the phrase can be made to include threatened institutions the New South Wales Legislative Council…

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Legislative Council Methods of Appointment Are Opposed by W.i.u

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 6 January 1926 · page 1

The following is reprinted from the W.I.U. newspaper, but for Its accuracy "The Miner" is not responsible:— There was considerable discussion…

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Local Government Act Another Election Opposed by Liechardt Council Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 7 January 1926 · page 1

The Liechardt Council last night resolved unanimously to petition Admiral Sir Dudley de Chair, the Governor, asking him to prevent the…

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INDUSTRIAL (Continuld from page 1.) Labor Congress Rejected by Trades Hall Council Melbourne Decision. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 8 January 1926 · page 4

The Melbourne Trades Hall" Council has rejected n suggestion by Mr. A. C. Willis, M.L.C., ol New South Wides, that un Alt-Australian Labor…

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New South Wales a Municipal Theatre to Re Built at Newcastle Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 8 January 1926 · page 4

The Newcastle City Council has decided to raise a loan of [?] for the erection of a town hall, municipal theatre, shops, etc., and thc…

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Water Train From Menindie Advocated by Mayor

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 January 1926 · page 2

Speaking to-day on the subject of the water supply, Alderman R. Den[?] the Mayor, said that in his opinion the time had arrived when the…

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Water Train From Menindie Advocated by Mayor

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 January 1926 · page 1

Speaking to-day on the subject of the water supply. Alderman R. Dennis, tbe Mayor, said that in bis opinion the time had arrived when the…

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Industrial Labor Congress Rejected by Trades Hall Council Melbourne Decision. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 January 1926 · page 8

The Melbourne Trades Hail Council has rejected a suggestion by Mr. A. C. Willis M.L.C.. of New South Wales, that an All-Australian Labor…

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The Water Supply Municipal Officers Pay Visit to Umberumberka

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 January 1926 · page 2

Alderman R. Dennis (the Mayor), Dr. Trotter (Government Medical Oibcer), and Mr. A. H. Dickinson (Chief Health inspector) visited…

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The Water Supply Municipal Officers Pay Visit to Umberumberka

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 January 1926 · page 1

Alderman R. Dennis (the Mayor), Dr. Trotter (Government Medical Officer), and Mr. A. H. DicKnison (Chief health Inspector) visited…

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New South Wales a Municipal Theatre to Be Built at Newcastle Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 January 1926 · page 8

The Newcastle City Council has decided to raise a loan of £200,000 for the erection of a town hall, municipal theatre, shops, etc. and the…

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The Water Supply Mr. Triggs's Opinion of Mayor's Suggestion "Water Not Contaminated."

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 January 1926 · page 1

The suggestion put forward by Alderman R. Dennis, the Mayor, that arrangements should be made for a daily water train from Menindie was…

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Promising Violinist E[?] Alderman Scholar

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 12 January 1926 · page 3

Mr. Hartley Williams, the winner of the Eugene Alderman Memorial Scholarship for 1935, has achieved a fine record in the musical world. In February. 1924,…

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Mayor Awaiting Reply From State Premier

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 12 January 1926 · page 4

At the meetine of the City Council held on December 31 the following motion wns carried,—"That the Government be urged to consider witbout…

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Legislative Council Yesterday's Business Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 January 1926 · page 6

The Legislative Council met yesterday afternoon when the majority of the newly appointed members were present. The Workmen's Compensation…

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The Water Supply Water From Darling River Superior to Umberumberka Statement by Mayor

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 January 1926 · page 1

The shortage of water was again ussed yesterday by Alderman R. Dennist, the Mayor. Questioned as to whether he considered the water from…

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