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Broken Hill & the Far West · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1927

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Council Prosecutions Adulterated Cordial

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 April 1927 · page 3

In the Police Court this morning, before Mr. R. C. Atkinson, S.M., James Hall and Edward Hall, trading as "Hall and Sons." were charged with…

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City Council Steam Waggon

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 April 1927 · page 1

The "Sentinel" steam waggon recently purchased by the City Council was the subject of much attention about the streets of the city to-day…

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Industrial Council Meeting Last Night

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 April 1927 · page 3

Mr. E. P. O'Neill presided over the meeting of the Industrial Council held at the Trades Hall last night. There was a good attendance or delegates…

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Municipal Council

Western Grazier · Saturday 23 April 1927 · page 2

The ordinary meeting of the Municipal Council was held in Council Chambers on Tuesday, 19th inst at 8 p.m…

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"Charter of Labor" Issued by Italian Fascist Grand Council (A.p.a. Message.) London. April 22

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 April 1927 · page 1

A Home message says that a "Charter of Labor," which benceforth will be the basis of Labor dealings throughout Italy, has been issued by…

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City Council Prosecutions Several Dependants Fined

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 26 April 1927 · page 3

In the Police Court this morning, before Mr. R. C. Atkinson, S.M., Chief Health Inspector D. H. Wallace, on behalf of the Municipal Council…

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Statement by the Mayor

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 27 April 1927 · page 2

Alderman Dennis was approached today by a "Miner" reporter and asked whether be would like to make any comment on the resolution carried at…

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Mayor and Town Clerk Harangued at Waterloo Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 27 April 1927 · page 4

There were wild scenes at the Waterloo Council meeting last night when a ratepayer stood up and harangued tho mayor and town clerk. He made…

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Barrier miner. Wednesday, April 27, 1927. THE W.I.U. and the Mayor

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 27 April 1927 · page 2

AT an ordinary meeting of the W.I.Y. held last night a special motion was earned whicji appears to mean that the W L.U. delegates to the A.L.P. and to…

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Mayor Dennis Resignation Is Demanded by Meeting of W.i.u. Exception to Remarks at the Anzac Social

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 27 April 1927 · page 2

The following is reprinted from the W.I.U. official organ:— At the meeting of the W.I.U. held at the Trades Hall last night the…

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The W.i.u. and the Mayor

Barrier Miner · Thursday 28 April 1927 · page 2

"Ashamed" writes as follows: — "Aldermen Dennis has spoken. The Mayor has said something. What confounded audacity! Said something…

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Sports Council Meeting Last Night

Barrier Miner · Thursday 28 April 1927 · page 4

A meeting of the Sports Council was held at the Trades Hall last night, there being a large number of deleghates present. The seat held by…

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Mayor Denins F.e.d. & F.a. Will Not Support Motion for Resignation

Barrier Miner · Thursday 28 April 1927 · page 2

Delegates from the En[?]edrivers and Firemen's Association to the Barrier Distinct Assembly of the Australian Labor Party asked at the meeting…

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Executive Council Meeting Political Situation Was Not Discussed Mr. Willis Leaves Alone Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 28 April 1927 · page 4

A meeting of the Executive Council was held this afternoon and was attended by Mr. A. C. Willis, Vicepresident of the Executive Council;…

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City Council Monthly Meeting

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 April 1927 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the City Council was hold in the Council Chamber last night, the Mayor presiding. There were also present Aldermen…

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Council Steam Wagon Driver's Wages Increased

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 April 1927 · page 3

The finance committee recommended to the meeting of the City Council last night that the wages of J. T. Shannon, whilst employed as a driver…

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City Finances Auditor Draws Attention to Council's Illegal Act

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 April 1927 · page 3

Mr. J. Harold Cameron, city auditor reported as follows to the City Council last night: "None of the moneys or other property of the…

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Abolition Is Favored of State Parliament City Council Decision

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 April 1927 · page 3

At the meeting of the City Council last night a letter was read from the shire clerk, Bellingen Shire Council, forwarding a resolution affirmed by…

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New Health Inspector Appointed by City Council Mr.e. Kirwan, of Randwick

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 April 1927 · page 3

The health committee presented to the Council last night a communication from Mr. R. T. Sarg[?], stating that he is unable to take up an…

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Municipal Abattoirs

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 April 1927 · page 2

Mr. W. E. Co[?] superintendent of the Municipal Abalioirs, sub[?]ed to the Council last night the following return of animals slaughtered and…

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