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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 5 of 28

Legislative Council the Upper House Abolition Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 February 1926 · page 3

The Legislative Council considered in committee the Workmen's Compensation Bill. This measure contains seven clauses, and although Mr…

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The Water Shortage Mayor's Conference Is Held To-day Mr. Triggs Reads an Official Telegram Giving Particulars of Premier's Conference Mr. Emery Says that 1,250,000 Gallons are Wanted Weekly for Essential Mine Services

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 February 1926 · page 1

For the purpose of considering matters in relation, to the failing water apply a conference was held in the rooms of the Mining Managers'…

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The Soviet Will Blame the League Council (Reuter's Message.) London, Februnry 13

Barrier Miner · Monday 15 February 1926 · page 4

Reuter's Moscow correspondent reports:— M. Tchitcherin's reply to the Lengue of Nations' invitation to Russia to…

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The Water Supply Wednesday's Conference City Council Delegate to Be Appointed To-night

Barrier Miner · Monday 15 February 1926 · page 1

Mr. C. W. Tye. Under-secretary and administrator of Waterworks, has an urgent telegram to the Major asking that a [?] be chosen to…

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Members for District Communicate with Mayor

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 16 February 1926 · page 1

Mr. B. J. Doe, M.L.A., in writing to the Mayor acknowledging the telegram containing the resolution passed at the public meeting on February 7. stated…

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Industrial Council

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 16 February 1926 · page 2

A special meeting of the Barrier Industrial Council was held last night to consider matters in connection with the forthcoming badge show, Mr. E…

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Lord Mayor of Sydney Talks of Relief Fund Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 16 February 1926 · page 4

Alderman P. W. Stokes, the Lord Mayor of Sydney, referring to the ruin caused by the Victorian bush fires. has expressed his willingness, if…

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Interest Being Shown in To-morrows Activities City Council Discussion

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 16 February 1926 · page 1

Considerable interest is being taken in to-morrow's conference, and there is much speculation as to what can he done and what the result will be…

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Legislative Council Government Suffers Defeat on Compensation Bell Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 17 February 1926 · page 2

The Government is not yet able to control its forces in the Upper House and yesterday it suffered another defeat on the Workmen's Compensation…

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Mayor Recfives Letter From Mr. Horsington

Barrier Miner · Thursday 18 February 1926 · page 1

Mr. E. M. Horsington. M.L.A. in a letter to the Mayor dated February 13, said theie seemed to be a du[?]erence of opinion on the better of the two…

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Industrisl Council One Man, One Job Matter to Be Discussed To-night

Barrier Miner · Thursday 18 February 1926 · page 2

A special meeting of the Barrier Industrial Council will be held to-night when the principle of one man one job wiil be discussed…

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League of Nations Entry of Germany and Seat on Council British Labor Support (Reuter's Message.) London, February 15

Barrier Miner · Thursday 18 February 1926 · page 1

In reference to a suggestion to give Poland, Spain, and Brazil permanent seats on the Council of the League of Nations, the Labor Opposition gave…

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"One Man, One Job" Decision Last Night by Industrial Council

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 February 1926 · page 2

A special meeting of the Barrier Industrial Council was held at the Trades Hall last night, Mr. E. P. O'Neill presiding…

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Legislative Council Bill for the Abolition Comes on on Wednesday Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 February 1926 · page 2

The division on the second reading of the bill to abolish the Legislative Council, and which will decide the fate of the measure, will be taken next…

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Poland Wants Permanent Seat on League Council (Reuter's Message.) London, February 18

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 February 1926 · page 4

Router's Warsaw correspondent reports that Germany has presented a Note to Poland in regard to the League Council and recent arrests in…

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League of Nations Membership of Council to Include Germany (Reuter's Message.) London, February 17

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 February 1926 · page 4

The Australian Press Association learns on high authority that it has been practically arranged not to increase the membership of the Council…

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Poland Wants Permanent Seat on League Council (Reuter's Message.) London, February 18

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 February 1926 · page 8

Reuter's Warsaw correspondent reports that Germany has presented a Note to Poland in regard to the League Council and recent arrests in…

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League of Nations Membership of Council to Include Germany (Reuter's Message.) London, February 17

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 February 1926 · page 8

The Australian Press Association learns on high authority that it has been practically arranged not to increase the membership of the Council…

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"One Man One Job" the Industrial Council May Rediscuss Position

Barrier Miner · Monday 22 February 1926 · page 2

At the meeting of the Barrier Industrial Council on Thursday night when the principle of "one man one job" was endorsed, members of…

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N.s.w. Labor Council. Greetings From Moscow

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 February 1926 · page 2

The Labor Council of New South Wales is organising its forces with a view to obtaining greater representation in the A.L.P. conference (says a…

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