Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Council & local affairs, all years

Broken Hill & the Far West · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1929

741 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 2 of 38

Abattoirs Strike Conference of Parties Held To-day Work to be Resumed Immediately Man Engaged is to Stand Down Till Parties Consider the Position Special Council Meeting to be Called

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 9 January 1929 · page 1

At the Town Hall, beginning at noon to-day, the conference arranged by Mr. A. O. Butler, industrial inspector, was held, those present being the…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

High Council Forestalled Commission to Administer Appointed by the General (Special to "The Miner.") London, January 9

Barrier Miner · Thursday 10 January 1929 · page 3

According to the "Daily Mail" General Booth forestalled the High Council's deposition plan by the appointment of his own Commission to…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Salvation Army High Council Is Meeting in a Tense Atmosphere General Disappointed He Is Not Able to Attend (Special to "The Miner.") London, January 8

Barrier Miner · Thursday 10 January 1929 · page 3

General Booth is most disappointed At his inability to attend the meeting of the High Council which is being held at Sunbury Court. He insists…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Mayor's Relief Fund

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 2

Mr. H. C. Pearce, treasurer of the Mayor's Unemployed Relief Fund, reported to-day that when cheques now made out are presented the fund will…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Industrial Council Meeting Last Night

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 3

The fornightly meeting of the Barrier Industrial Council was held at the Trades Hall last night. Mr. E. P. O'Neill presiding over a fair…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Abattoirs Dispute Support for the Union by Industrial Council Executive of Council Given Power to Act

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 2

The executive members of the Barrier Industrial Council who dealt with the strike of employees at the Abattoirs reported to the fortnightly…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Loan Council Meeting Adequate Provision for N.S.W. REQUIREMENTS Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 2

At a meeting of the Australian Loan Council held at Canberra the programme for the balance of the financial year was considered. Mr. T. R. Bavin…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Mines Agreement Extension Is Accepted by the Industrial Council Conference Is Wanted Regarding 21 Diseases

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 3

The Barrier Industrial Council at its meeting last night decided to accept the offer of the mining companies for an extension for a period of three…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Salvation Army Position of General Booth Decision of High Council to Request Resignation (Special to "The Miner.") London, January 10

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 4

A long range shell in the form of a letter announcing the formation of his own alternative high council, which General Booth fired from his sick room,…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Municipal Employment

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 2

From "Ratepayer":— Following my remarks in last Monday's "Miner," let me say that Labor's policy for engaging employees since…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Unemployed Donation to Mayor's Fund

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 January 1929 · page 2

Mr. H. C. Pearce, treasurer of the Mayor's Unemployed Relief Fund, has received a donation of £5 from Mr. A. Greenhalgh, proprietor of the side…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Unemployed Donation to Mayor's Fund

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 January 1929 · page 2

Mr. H. C. Pearce, treasurer of the Mayor's Unemployed Relief Fund, has received a donation of £5 from Mr. A. Greenhalgh, proprietor of the side…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Committee to Meet of Mayor's Relief Fund

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 January 1929 · page 2

A meeting of the full committee of the Mayor's Unemployed Relief Fund will be held on Tuesday night, when Alderman Shoobridge, who took the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Committee to Meet of Mayor's Relief Fund

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 January 1929 · page 2

A meeting of the full committee of the Mayor's Unemployed Relief Fund will be held on Tuesday night, when Alderman Shoobridge, who took the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Economic Commission Union Council President Agrees About Arbitration Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 January 1929 · page 1

Mr. Duggan, president of the Australian Council of Trade Unions, says that he agrees with the "Big Fours'" references to the arbitration system…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Council Coal Contracts Consideration Being Given to Matter of Prosecutions Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 January 1929 · page 1

The Chief Civic Commission stated to-day that counsel's opinion had been obtained on the report of Judge Thompson on the recent civic coal inquiry…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Municipality of Wilcannia. Town Clerk's Report Estimate

Western Grazier · Saturday 12 January 1929 · page 2

To the Acting Mayor and Alderman, Gentlemen.— I have the honor to Nar[?]ith submit for your approval and adoption…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Municipal Employment

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 January 1929 · page 2

From "Semper Esdem":— The result of the municipal conference re the engagement of employees has so far resulted in the defeat of…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Salvation Army Decision of High Council Conveyed to General Booth "I Wonder Who Is in This" (Special to "The Miner.") London, January 11

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 January 1929 · page 1

The "Daily News" tells a picturesque story of an impulsive visit by Commander Evangeline Booth (sister of General Booth) to Southwold, where…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Salvation Army Decision of High Council Conveyed to General Booth "I Wonder Who Is in This" (Special to "The Miner.") London, January 11

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 January 1929 · page 2

The "Daily News" tells a picturesque story of an impulsive visit by Commander Evangeline Booth (sister of General: Booth) to Southwold, where…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →