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Broken Hill & the Far West · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1928

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Tuberculosis a Notifiable Disease Within the Municipality Steps Taken by Council

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 3

Alderman Davey moved by permission at the meeting of the City Council last night,—"That application be made to have pulmonary…

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City Council Monthly Meeting

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 2

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

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Industrial Council Meeting Last Night

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 3

The fortnightly meeting of the Barrier [?]ndustrial Council was [?]eld at the Trades Hall last night, Mr. E. P. O'Neill presiding over a large…

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City Council to Send Congratulatory Telegram

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 1

Alderman Bawling, in referring to Bert Hinkler's flight, at the meeting of the Council last night, said that had it been done by an American that…

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Inspection of the City by Council Members

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 3

Alderman Shoobridge moved by permission at the City Council last night, —"That the Mayor be authorised to arrange for an inspection of the city…

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The Unemployed Protest Meeting Called by Industrial Council Relief Works Wanted

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 1

The Barrier Industrial Council at its meeting last night decided to call a mass meeting on Friday next at the corner of Argent and Sulphide streets…

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Health of the City Chief Inspector's Report to the City Council

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 2

The following are extracts taken from the annual report or Mr. D. H. Wallace, chief health inspector, which was submitted to the City Council at its…

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Objection of a Union to Council Appointment Alleged Libellous Letter Referred to Committee

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 3

The following memorandum appeared on the business sheet for last night's meeting of the City Council under the heading of correspondence:…

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The Abattoirs Half-time for Employees Decided by the Council Importation of Meat Causes Less Slaughtering

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 3

The following report from the super-intendent of the Abattoirs was presented to the City Council at its meeting last night:-…

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Municipal Library

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 2

Mr. J. N. Jonas, town clerk, reported to the City Council last night that during the mouth four newspapers and periodicals had been stolen from the…

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Municipal Baths

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 2

The town clerk submitted to the City Council last night the following return of revenue from the City Baths for the month of January:—Adults…

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The City Council Ald. Davey to Resign

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 February 1928 · page 1

It is generally known in Labor circles that Alderman S. J. J. Davey attended his last Council meeting in the capacity of an alderman on Thursday night. The…

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City Bus Service Council Prosecutions Against Taxi Driver No Evidence for Defence Adjourned Till

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 February 1928 · page 1

In the Police Court this morning, before Mr. R. C. Atkinson, S.M., the case was again called in which Mr. J. N. Jonas, town clerk, proceeded…

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City Bus Service Council Prosecutions Against Taxi Driver No Evidence for Defence Adjourned Till

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 February 1928 · page 2

In the Police Court this morning, before Mr. R. C. Atkinson, S.M., the case was again called in which Mr. J. N. Jonas, town clerk, proceeded…

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Alderman Davey Resigns From the City Council

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 February 1928 · page 2

The resignation of Alderman Davey has been handed to the town clerk, who said thoat a special meeting of the Council will probably be called to…

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Mayor of Wilcannia Died Suddenly To-day Was Mayor for 9 YEARS. Wilcannia

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 February 1928 · page 1

Alderman William Escort Baker, Mayor of Wilcannia, collapsed this morning and died without regaining consciousness, heart failure being the…

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City Council Prosecution

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 February 1928 · page 2

In the Police Court this morning, before Mr. R. C. Atkinson, S.M., Assistant Health Inspector Eugene Kirwan, on behalf of the City Council,…

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City Bus Service Council Prosecutions Against Taxi Drivers Defendant Convicted for Plying for Hire

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 February 1928 · page 2

In the Police Court this morning, before Mr. R. C. Atkinson, S.M., the case was again called in which Mr. J. N. Jonas, town clerk, proceeded…

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Council of Trade Unions Criticises Governments Conference with A.W.U. May Be Held on March 12 Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 February 1928 · page 1

Before the Australasian Council of Trade Unions adjourned it passed a resolution registering its indignant protest against the callous stand taken by…

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The Nyngan Floods Cost to the Council Nyngan

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 February 1928 · page 1

The Mayor of Nyngan estimates that the damage done by the recent flood will cost the local council between £2000 and £3000. Application Will…

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