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Broken Hill & the Far West · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1926

556 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 13 of 28

Sydney City Council to Enter Motor Trade Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 21 May 1926 · page 1

The city council at an early date propose to engage in garaging and the supply of motor requisites…

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Stdney City Council Some Decisions Held Ultra Virers Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 May 1926 · page 2

Legal advice has been sought concerning the city council's manner of deciding contracts for the electricity department. The opinion is expressed…

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Sydney City Council Rush for Employment

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 25 May 1926 · page 4

Since aldermanic patronage at the Town Hall became operative officially lees-than a month ago, the roster of applicants for unskilled work has assumed…

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Enginedrivers' Executive to Meet Miners' Council

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 25 May 1926 · page 4

This afternoon Mr. G. Gough, vicepresident of the Enginedrivers and Firemen's Association, received a message from Sydney stating that the…

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Labor Council Prepared to Continue Negotiations Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 26 May 1926 · page 1

Mr. J. S. Garden, secretary of the Trades and Labor Council, luis informed the Metal Trades' Association that while refusing the offer of the employ…

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City Council Meeting

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 May 1926 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the City Council will be held to-night when it is expected the relationship of, the Mayor and the town clerk with regard…

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Sports Council Meeting Delegates to Consider the Financial Position

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 May 1926 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Sports Council was held at the Trades Hall last night, Mr. O. A. Sonneman presiding. There were also present:…

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A Copyright's Association Claim Made on a Council Sent to Crown Law Office Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 May 1926 · page 4

The secretary of the Performing Bights Association which claims to hold tho copyright of most of the music played at various halls in the city and…

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44 Hour Dispute (Continued from Page 1.) Latjdr Council Offers Owners a Conference Hopes of a Settlement Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 May 1926 · page 4

Another offer of a conference regarding the 44 hour week dispute was made by the Labor Council to-day to the" owners. There are hopes…

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Mayor and Town Clerk Council Fixes Hours for Use of Council's Car

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 May 1926 · page 3

At the meeting of the City Council last night Alderman S. J. J. Davey, who had given notice, moved,—"That the resolution on the Council's books…

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Election by the People of Mayor Every 12 Months City Council Approves

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 May 1926 · page 2

Following on a letter from the Newcastle Council asking for support in the matter of having the Mayor elected by the people, Alderman…

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City Council Houses

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 May 1926 · page 2

Mr.F. Skipworth, sanitary works foreman, reported to the Council last night: "The question of horses is causing me some concern. Some are…

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City Council Monthly Meeting

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 May 1926 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber last night. Alderman R. Dennis, the Mayor, presiding. There were…

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Expenditure on Roads Town Clerk's Report to the City Council

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 May 1926 · page 2

The town clerk's report to the City Council last night included the following statement: "I desire to direct special attention to the amount provided…

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Parks and Gardens Five-day Week Wanted by Council, Employees

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 May 1926 · page 2

At the meeting of. the City Council lost night a letter was read from Mr. E. P. O'Neill, branch, secretary of the Federated Municipal and Shire…

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Air Service for Motors Application Fdr a Pipe Refused By the Council

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 May 1926 · page 1

At the meeting of the City Council last night it was recommended that the application of Mr. P. O. Barron for permission to run a pipe from the…

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Municipal Abattoirs

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 May 1926 · page 4

The following return of animals slaughtered and condemned for the fortnights ended April 24 and May 15 was submitted by…

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Municipal Buses Committee to Inquire

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 May 1926 · page 2

The bylaws committee of the City Council recommended that the application of Mr. W. E. Duffy for permission to run an extra bus…

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City Council Monthly Meeting

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 May 1926 · page 8

The monthly meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber on Thursday, Alderman R. Dennis, the Mayor, presiding. There were…

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Mayor of Newcastle Ordered Out of Meeting Angry Words at Gathering Newcastle

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 May 1926 · page 2

A sensation has been caused hy the ejection of Alderman Cornish, Major of Newcastle, from a meeting of the parliamentary committee on public…

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