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Broken Hill & the Far West · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1941

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Council to Prepare New Rolls

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 7 May 1941 · page 1

Rolls for the City Council election to be held in December will be prepared next month and in July and August. It will necessitate a house…

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Municipal Employees

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Municipal Employers' Union was held last night, Mr. M. Daily in the chair. In opening the meeting, he requested members to…

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Mr. Campbell And The Mayor

Barrier Miner · Friday 9 May 1941 · page 1

In a letter to the editor, "Ratepayer" asks: "Will the Mayor (Alderman P. Rowe) please answer through your…

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The Mayor's Appeal Vote for State Labor Candidates

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 9 May 1941 · page 3

The Mayor, Alderman P. Rowe, appeals as follwos:— "As the people of Broken Hill have always returned the Labor candidates…

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Criticism of Mayor Rowe To the Editor, Sir.—

Barrier Miner · Friday 9 May 1941 · page 2

Through the columns of your paper may I refer to a word used by the Mayor of this town when speaking on a motion put by him on Sunday…

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Education Council to Make Survey

Barrier Miner · Friday 9 May 1941 · page 3

Plans for the organising of the survey of the educational facilities in Broken Hill was discussed at the first meeting last night of the executive…

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Candidates and Council (To the Editor)

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 9 May 1941 · page 4

Sir.—Is it usual for Aldermen, standing for higher political honors, to have their protograph printed on Municipal Council letter heads, and soliciting voles to further…

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Driver in Court Council Lorry Involved

Barrier Miner · Monday 12 May 1941 · page 3

"A[?]LMEIDA drove the car, but I said I would take the blame, and I am not going to pot on a mate." This statement was…

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Barrier Industrial Council Fortnightly Meeting

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 16 May 1941 · page 5

The fortnightly meeting of the Barrier Industrial Council was held last night. Mr. A. Kers[?]en presiding. Credentials were received and accepted…

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Munitions Production Whole-Hearted Co-Operation Of Entire Labor Movement Joint Advertisement Endorsed By Labor A dvisory Council Members SYDNEY, May 15

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 16 May 1941 · page 1

There is no doubt about the whole-hearted co-operation of the entire Labor Movement in the production of munitions and equipment so that our fighting forces might have [?]ment parity and ultimately more than parity with the enemy,…

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Central Council Delegates Return

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 17 May 1941 · page 3

Mr. W. Riddiford and A. Fritsch returned by the Comet yesterday after having attended the meeting of the Central Council of the Miners' Federation In New…

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Communists Attacked Trades Council Vice-President Clause Rescinded Melbourne. May 16

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 17 May 1941 · page 1

The Communist Party. under various names, had set up organisations opposed to true trade unlonlsm and. by subversive means. was attempting to use the unions…

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Australia-n. Zealand Consultative Council

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 20 May 1941 · page 4

AUCKLAND (N.Z.), Monday.—It was stated in New Zealand that the visit of the Prime Minister (Mr. Fraser) overseas may be followed…

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Sports Council

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 21 May 1941 · page 5

The monthly meeting of the Sports Council will be held tonight…

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Mayor Writes to Works Minister

Barrier Miner · Thursday 22 May 1941 · page 2

Following the resolution passed at the public meeting convened by the Mayor (Aid. P. Rowe) oa Tuesday, the Mayor has forwarded air mail…

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Sports Council Monthly Meeting Held

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 22 May 1941 · page 6

The monthly meeting of the Broken Hill Sports Council was held at the Trades Hall last night. There was a good attendance of delegates. Mr. J. T…

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Municipal Council Monthly Meeting

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 23 May 1941 · page 5

The monthly meeting of the Municipal Council was held at the Town Hall last night. Those present were Aldermen P. J. F. Rowe (Mayor). A. R. Campbell. W…

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Council Refused Increased Overdraft

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 May 1941 · page 1

In a special report to the City Council last night the Acting Town Clark (Mr. F. Foblster) said that the Commonwealth Bank had refused the…

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Council's Tribute to Late Mr. J. Ryder

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 May 1941 · page 4

Tributes to the services of the late caretaker at the Town Hall (Mr. J. Ryder) were paid at last night's meeting of the City Council, by aldermen…

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Council's Financial Position Acting Town Clerk's Report

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 23 May 1941 · page 3

The Acting Town Clerk. Mr. F. Fobister. In reporting on the financial statement presented to Council last night said:…

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