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Broken Hill & the Far West · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1928

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South Grafton Council Resignation of Aldermen Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 April 1928 · page 1

In accordance with the decision reached last weet the whole of the aldermen of the South Grafton Council resigned on Saturday. A fresh…

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Mr. Dempsey Leaving Has Received Appointment of Shire Clerk of Wade

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 April 1928 · page 2

Mr. D. P. Dempsey, deputy town clerk, has been advised by telegram of his appointment as clerk of the Shire of Wade, with headquarters at…

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Teachers' Federation Objection by Council to Holiday Alteration Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 April 1928 · page 1

The Teachers' Federation Council has resolved to protest against the restriction of choice of its representatives on the Appeal Board. It also…

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The Hislop Concerts Adelaide Council Succeeds in Appeal to High Court

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 24 April 1928 · page 3

By a majority decision the High Court upheld yesterday the appeal of the Corporation of the City of Adelaide against a judgment of the South…

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Legislative Council Adjourned Till May 9 Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 April 1928 · page 3

The Legislative Council got through the whole of the business paper in 15 minutes yesterday afternoon and adjourned till May 9…

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Sydney City Council General Electrical Manager Wanted to Return From N.Z. Explanations Are Needed Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 April 1928 · page 3

A member of the Criminal Investigation Department has gone to New Zealand to request Mr. S. Maling, general manager of the city electrical…

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Sports Council Meeting Last Night

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 April 1928 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Sports Council was held last night, Mr.O. A. Sonneman presiding. The Morgan-street Cycling Club was…

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Immigration North Sydney Council and Mr. Hughes's Attitude Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 April 1928 · page 1

At a meeting of the North Sydney Council last night a resolution was carried recording the Council's appreciation of Mr. W. M. Hushes, M.H.R.,…

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Late Mr. G. M'culloch Portrait Is Presented to the City Council

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 April 1928 · page 1

The City Council has received from Mrs. Cout's Michie, of Cobham, Surrey, an off painting of the late Mr. George M'Culloca, her first husband,…

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Caretaker for Council Applications to Be Called Within the Service Alderman Lawrence Objects

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 3

In regard to the vacancy for a caretaker and librarian at tho Burke Ward Hall caused by the death of Mrs. Gill, the finance committee recommended…

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Aldermen at Variance Ald Rawling Replies to Ald Rowe's Statements

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 2

After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read at the Council meeting last night Alderman Rawling rose and said that before the minutes…

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City Bus Service Complaints by Aldermen About Running of Buses

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 1

Alderman Hynes asked at the meeting o[?] the [?] last night whether any licenses had been issued to bus owners since they had met…

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The City Council the Monthly Meeting

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 3

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

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City Council Auditor Applications to Be Called

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 1

The finance committee recommended to the City Council at the meeting last night that applications be invited by advertisement for the position of…

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Septic Tank System Water Supply Manager Gives Warning to Council Board of Health Approval to Be Sought by Council

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 1

At the meeting of the City Council last night a letter was presented from Home Sanitation Limited asking that permission be given for the…

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Claim for Holidays City Council to Pay Man Who Left Service

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 3

The finance committee recommended to the City Council last night that the claim of A. Andrews to be paid holiday pay in respect to services…

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Mr. Dempsey Leaving Services Recognised by the City Council Three Months' Salary

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 3

The resignation of Mr. D. P. Dempsey, deputy town clerk was presented to the meeting of the City Council last night…

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Sydney City Council Mr. Maling to Return From Newzealand on May 2 Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 1

A message received from New Zealand last night states, that Mr. Maling, of the city council electricity department, will leave Auckland on his…

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Municipal Library Librarian's Annual Report

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 4

Mr. M. A. Bannister, city librarian, submitted the following annual report, which was adopted, to the City Council at its meeting last night:…

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Municipal Council. Audit of Accounts

Western Grazier · Saturday 28 April 1928 · page 2

The report of Mr D. P. Dempsey, which was presented at the last meeting of the Council and held over till this issue is as follows:—…

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