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Broken Hill & the Far West · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1940

255 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 7 of 13

Mayor's Sydney Visit

Western Grazier · Friday 21 June 1940 · page 2

Last week our Mayor, Mr E. C. Young returned from a visit to Sydney, and as usual, even when on holidays, Mr Young had the interest of…

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Council Notes

Western Grazier · Friday 21 June 1940 · page 2

On Thursday, 13th June, the regular meeting of the Council was held in the Chambers. Those present were, Ald Goonery (Deputy…

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Lord Mayor's Offer of Council Resources

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 June 1940 · page 3

SYDNEY, Saturday.—A proposal that the whole of the resources of the Sydney City Council be placed at the disposal of the Federal…

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Council Committee Hears Complaints

Barrier Miner · Monday 24 June 1940 · page 3

Fifteen complaints by residents and requests for work to be done by the Railway Town Progress Association were heard by members of Council's…

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Stop Press A[?] Lord Mayor Over 2Bh

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 25 June 1940 · page 1

The Lord Mayor of, Adelaide (Mr A. G. Burrett) will speak over 2BH "The barrier Mirier" Broadcasting Station, at 6.45 o'clock, tonight. He…

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Apjpeal For Unity Made By Lord Mayor Of Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 25 June 1940 · page 1

AN appeal for the complete unity of the British Empire was made by the Lord Mayor of Adelaide (Mr. A. G. Barrett) when speaking at the civic reception tendered him at the Town Hall this morning. He pointed out th at without-this unity the Empire…

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Labor's Meaning of War Council

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 25 June 1940 · page 4

CANBERRA, Tuesday.—The leader of the Opposition (Mr. Curtin) today made it clear to Mr. Menzies what the Labor party meant by the…

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Busy Time for Lord Mayor of Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 26 June 1940 · page 1

The two days the Lord. Mayor of Adelaide (Mr. A. G. Barrett) has been in Broken Hill have been extremely busy for him. Arriving by…

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Council's Quarry

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 June 1940 · page 4

Aldermen again expressed dissatisfaction at the position in regard to the reopening of the Council's quarry at last night's meeting of the…

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Council Work on Menindee Road

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 June 1940 · page 4

Authority for an expenditure of £5,105 for work on the Menindee Road was approved at last night's meeting of the City Council. The Council has…

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Rights Lost On Enlistment City Council Attitude

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 June 1940 · page 1

COUNCIL employees who enlist for service with units of the Commonwealth's fighting forces surrender all rights, including that…

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Barrier Miner Saturday, June 29, 1940. City Council and Enlistments

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 June 1940 · page 2

A LARGE section of the community will undoubtedly view with amazement the decision of thu City Council that no effort will be made…

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Menace of City Council Quarry Residents Resent Reopening Narrow Escapes From Flying Rock

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 June 1940 · page 3

CITIZENS in the area are alarmed at the possibility of Council's quarry near Galena Street being reopened. They declare that the quarry is a menace to life and property in the neighborhood, and are solid in their…

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Barrier Miner Tuesday, July 2. 1910. Security Act and the Council

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 2 July 1940 · page 2

THE regulations taken from the National Security Act published in our columns yesterday should clear up once and for all any doubt as to…

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Beautification Scheme For Central Reserve Outlined By Aldermen On Civic Inspection

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 3 July 1940 · page 4

Plans for a £1900 beautification and improvement scheme to the Central Reserve were, outlined to members of the City Council during their annual inspection of the city today. The Citv Engineer (Mr. C. Almeida) prepared the plans…

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Appreciation of Progress Assns. Work Inspected by Aldermen on Tour

Barrier Miner · Thursday 4 July 1940 · page 1

APPRECIATION of the work being done by the various Progress Associations was expressed by aldermen during the civic inspection of the city yesterday…

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Council Men Enlisting Strong Protest By Returned Soldiers Over Recent Decision

Barrier Miner · Thursday 4 July 1940 · page 4

THAT we members of the R.S. and S.l.L. of Australia, Broken Bill Branch, view with amazement and…

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To Contest Council Seat

Barrier Miner · Friday 5 July 1940 · page 4

SYDNEY. Thursday.—Believed to be assured of solid Government and U.C.P. support. Mr. W. J. Bradley. K.C.. will contest the Legislative…

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Readers' Comments City Council and Staff Enlistments

Barrier Miner · Friday 5 July 1940 · page 4

To the Editor, Sir.— On reading the resolution of the Returned Soldiers and S.I.L. carried at their meeting protesting at the…

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Council And Enlistment Aldermen Will Obey National Security Regulation

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 July 1940 · page 3

APRIVATE meeting of aldermen held yesterday discussed the resolution carried by the R.S.S.I.L.A. at a board meeting on Wednesday night concerning Council's decision regarding its employees who enlisted…

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