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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 9 of 28

Deputation to Ms.L.A. From Industrial Council

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 March 1926 · page 5

As Messrs. Davidson and Horsington were going to the Stadium this morning they were asked by Messrs. E. P. O'Neill and Alderman G. Gough to…

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Church Council Supports Pastor (Reuter's Message.)

Barrier Miner · Monday 15 March 1926 · page 4

Reuter's Amsterdam correspondent reports:— London, March 14. The church council of Amsterdam…

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League of Nations Germany's Claim to Seat on Council Germans Standing Firm (Reuter's Message.) London, March 12

Barrier Miner · Monday 15 March 1926 · page 3

The crew of the steamer Iron Crown, which is to convey two 75-ton locomotives in parts and 25 railway wagcons and tanks to Port Pirie, for the…

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Water Shortage Open Air Meeting Convened by the Mayor

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 16 March 1926 · page 4

The Darling River scheme is to be discussed at a meeting to be held outside the Freemasons' Hotel at 9 o'clock on Friday night next. Alderman R…

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Industrial Council Also Wires Premier

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 16 March 1926 · page 2

A further telegram has been sent by Mr. A. K. M'Neil for the Barrier Industrial Council to the Premier stating: "Mass meeting citzens held this…

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The Unemployed (Continued from page 1.) Interview with Mayor Telegram to Premier

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 16 March 1926 · page 2

This afternoon a deputation consisting of Messrs. A. K. M'Neil, R. E. Quintrell. R. Gully, J. J. Porter, and A. R. Speck waited upon Alderman…

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The Unemployed. Government Asked to Grant Loan of £50,000 to Municipal Council Mining Companies to be Asked for Money For Doing Up Roads and Footpaths Free Tenancy Wanted from Landlords

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 16 March 1926 · page 1

A meeting of the unemployed of Broken Hill was held at the Stadium this morning under the auspices of the Industrial Council, lt was first of all…

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The Menindie Excursion Council Party's Mishap. Returned to Town Yesterday Morning

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 16 March 1926 · page 1

Mr. J. N. Jonas, the town clerk, Alde: men W. C. Snoobridge and A. A. Lawrence, and Mr. byrne, who were in the motor car which broke down on…

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Poland's Claim to Seat on Council Sweden May Resign (Reuter's Message.) London, March 15

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 16 March 1926 · page 2

Reuter's Geneva correspondent reports:— Dr. Stresemann, the German Foreign Minister, has announced that Sweden has resigned its seat on the Council…

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Public Works Committee Visited Menindie To-day Local Evidence To-morrow at the Council Chamber

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 16 March 1926 · page 1

The Public Works Committee left early this morning for Menindie to make an inspection there and to take any evidence concerning the Darling…

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Relief for Unemployed. Statement by Mayor

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 17 March 1926 · page 4

After a consultation between Sergeant Davis, the Mayor, and Mr. R. C. Huntley, superintending inspector of the Labor and Industry Department,…

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Sydney City Council Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 17 March 1926 · page 3

The City Council decided yesterday on a majority vote that Mr. Maling, the acting general manager of the electricity department, should be paid…

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Latest News Issue League of Nations Germany's Admission to Seat on Council Brazil Expected to Yield (Reuter's Message.) London, March 16

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 17 March 1926 · page 4

Reuter's Geneva correspondent reports:— Matters have so [?] progressed that two plenary meetings of the League…

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Special Council Meeting to Be Held To-night

Barrier Miner · Thursday 18 March 1926 · page 1

A special meeting of the City Council will be held to-night, to carry the necessary resolution requesting the Government to go on with the River…

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City Council Motion Telegraphed to Premier

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 March 1926 · page 1

The Mayor stated to-day that a telegram had been sent to the Premier conveying the resolution of the Council at the meeting last night, and that a…

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New South Wales West Sydney Labor Council Re-elects Mr. J. BEASLEY Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 March 1926 · page 4

At a meeting of the West Sydney Labor Council last night Mr.J. Beasley was re-elected president by a large majoruty. Mr. Beasley has been…

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Darling Scheme Appeal by City Council to Be Sent to Premier Decision to Be Handed to Public Works Committee

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 March 1926 · page 3

Tbc City Council at a special meeting last night decided to make an appeal to the Government to construct a pipe line from the River Darling for…

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New South Wales West Sydney Labor Council Re-elects Mr. J. BEASLY Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 March 1926 · page 8

At a meeting of the West Sydney Labor Council last night Mr. J. Beasley was re-elected president by a large majority.Mr. [?] has been…

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Sydney City Council Tender for Plant. Reform Aldermen Object

Barrier Miner · Monday 22 March 1926 · page 4

Reform aldermen have given notice to rescind the motion accepting the tender of the Commonwealth Shipping Board for the supply of electric plant…

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Civic Affairs in Three Capitals a Lord Mayor's Comment

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 March 1926 · page 1

Intersting [?] between the financies of Sydney. Melbourane and Adelaide were made by Mr Wallace Bruce the Lord Mayor a Adelante…

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