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Broken Hill & the Far West · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1928

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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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Adulterated Hams Consignor Prosecuted by the City Council Cases Are Adjourned

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 February 1928 · page 3

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

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City Bus Service City Council Charges Against Taxi Drivers Cases Are Adjourned

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 February 1928 · page 4

In the Police Court this morning, before Mr. R. C. Atkinson, S.M., cases were called in which Mr. J. N. Jonas, town clerk, on behalf of the…

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Perth Council Loans

Barrier Miner · Thursday 1 March 1928 · page 2

The Perth City Council, whick borrowed £200,000 last year for roads and footpaths, has decided to seek a further loan of £180,000 for outer roads…

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The Council's Appointments To the Editor

Barrier Miner · Thursday 1 March 1928 · page 3

Sir,—At the last meeting of the Council a letter was presented through the business sheet from the Amalgamated Engineering Union in regard to…

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City Bus Service Taxi Drivers Prosecuted by the City Council

Barrier Miner · Thursday 1 March 1928 · page 1

The cases against taxi drivers were called in the Police Court this morning at 9.30 o'clock, and early it appeared as though they were to be…

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City Bus Service Taxi Drivers Prosecuted by the City Council

Barrier Miner · Thursday 1 March 1928 · page 4

The cases against taxi car drivers instituted by the City Council were continued in the Police Court this afternoon…

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Mayor's Relief Fund

Barrier Miner · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 2

It has been decided by the Mayor's Unemployed Relief Fund Committee that in future no orders for relief will be issued to women unless a good…

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The Coming Council Election

Barrier Miner · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 2

"Taxi" writes: The coming election for an alderman to take the place of Alderman Davey will give the chance of a referendum on the taxi question…

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City Bus Service Council Prosecutions Against Taxi Drivers

Barrier Miner · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 4

Taxi men and busmen again gathered at the Courthouse this afternoon when the City Council prosecutions against taxi men were continued before Mr. R…

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England's Women Mayors Visit Woman Lord Mayor Housing Scheme Inspected

Barrier Miner · Saturday 3 March 1928 · page 3

Nine of the 13 women mayors of the country were entertained by the Lord Mayor of Liverpool (Miss [?] Beaven). The City of Liverpool…

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City Bus Service Council Prosecutions Against Taxi Drivers

Barrier Miner · Saturday 3 March 1928 · page 6

Taxi men and busmen again gathered at the Courthouse yesterday afternoon when the City Council prosecutions against tax men were continued before…

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Death of Mr. W. E. Baker. Mayor of Wilcannia for Over Eight Years, Collapsed and Died in Hospital Two Minutes After Admission

Western Grazier · Saturday 3 March 1928 · page 2

It is with feelings of deep regret that we have to record the death of another very old and highly esteemed resident of Wilcannia, in the person of…

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City Council Prosecution Adjourned Till To-morrow

Barrier Miner · Monday 5 March 1928 · page 2

In the Police Court this morning, before Mr. R. C. Atkinson, S.M., Albert Barton was charged with having failed to keep premises at 517…

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Alleged Libel Chicago School Teacher Sues Mayor Thompson (A.p.a. Message.) Vancouver, March 3

Barrier Miner · Monday 5 March 1928 · page 1

Mr. M'Andrew, the school teacher whose dispute with the Board of Education led to Mayor Thompson's "America First" campaign, has filed…

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The Position of A. Coulls with the City Council

Barrier Miner · Monday 5 March 1928 · page 1

At the January meeting of the City Council it was decided to refer back to committee for consideration the position of A. Coulls, a member of the…

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W.i.u. Affairs Delegates Submit Report on Mining Conference the Industrial Council to Handle the Position

Barrier Miner · Monday 5 March 1928 · page 2

The following is reprinted from the official newspaper of the Workers' Industrial Union:- Discussion occurred at a special…

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City Council Vacancy

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 6 March 1928 · page 2

A special meeting of the City Council will be held to-night to receive the resignation of Alderman Davey. fix a time for the receiving of ruminations,…

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City Council Vacancy Election on March 24

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 7 March 1928 · page 2

A special meeting of the City Council was held last night to receive the resignation of Alderman S. J. J. Davey and to make arrangements for the…

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Eucharistic Congress Council of Churches Objects to a Procession Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 7 March 1928 · page 1

At a meeting of the Council of Churches it was decided to send a deputation, to Mr. T. R. Bavin, the Premier, asking that the elevation of the Host…

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