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Broken Hill & the Far West · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1942

287 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 11 of 15

Aleutian Withdrawals No Sign of Japs on Two Islands Pacific War Council Told Outlook Encouraging Washington, October 7

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 9 October 1942 · page 1

The Navy Department has revealed that aerial reconnaissance has indicated that the Japanese have withdrawn from the Attu and Agatta Islands on the extreme western tip of the Aleutians. There have been no signs of enemy occupancy and activity on…

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Criticism of Allied Works Council

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 14 October 1942 · page 1

SYDNEY.—Strongly criticising the Allied Works Council, Mr. Tom Sheehan, Labor, member for Cook, said today that the council should be…

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Barrier Industrial Council Meets

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 14 October 1942 · page 2

The Barrier Industrial council will hold its fortnightly meeting on Thursday night, and at this meeting matters of importance concerning. Allied Works…

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Aldermen To Report On Our Brownout

Barrier Miner · Thursday 15 October 1942 · page 3

THE question of lifting the brownout in Broken Hill was raised again recently when Aldermen C. Edes A. E. Huckell, who were…

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War Council Is Satisfied

Barrier Miner · Friday 16 October 1942 · page 2

CANBERRA.—Following yesterday's meeting of the War Advisory Council the Prime Minister (Mr. Curtin) said that…

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Council Meeting Electricity Tariffs Increase

Western Grazier · Friday 16 October 1942 · page 1

At the meeting of the Wilcannia Municipal Council held at the Council Chambers on October 3 there [?] present Aldermen E. C. Young (chair), Klemm…

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Barrier Industrial Council Fortnightly Meeting

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 16 October 1942 · page 3

The fortnightly meeting of the Barrier Industrial Council was held last night Mr. E. P. O'Neill presiding. Allied Works Conference Wanted…

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B.I.C. Decision On Works Council Job

Barrier Miner · Friday 16 October 1942 · page 2

The Barrier Industrial Council has decided to approach the Allied Works Director (Mr. E. G. Theodore) requesting that he call to Melbourne…

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Old Council Car Given Name Of "Journey's End"

Barrier Miner · Monday 19 October 1942 · page 3

"Journey's End" is the new name given to a familiar car used by the City Council works foreman (Mr. F. Chigwidden). The first car of…

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Balranald Hospital Inquiry Mayor Makes Serious Allegations Against Dismissed Doctor Balranald, October 19

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 20 October 1942 · page 1

A batient's body had been buried without a doctor's certificate, inquest, or post-mortem—this statement was made by the Mayor of Balranald. Mr…

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Former Alderman Calls on Council

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 October 1942 · page 3

A former alderman of the city, Mr. Albert Millard, was in the gallery at last nights City Council meeting. He was welcomed by the Mayor (Aid…

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Alderman's Son Appointed to Council Job

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 October 1942 · page 2

THERE was a stir at last night's Council meeting when Alderman G. Cherry asked that applications for the position of apprentice…

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Aldermen's Questions Telephone Booth Lighting

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 23 October 1942 · page 1

Alderman Cherty asked permission to move a motion which was of interest to the whole city at last night's meeting of the City Council. When this was…

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Reports of Aldermen Not For Ratepayers

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 October 1942 · page 2

Reports from Aldermen A. E. Huckell and C.Edes on the Local Government Association Conference which they attended as Council…

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Council Activities

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 23 October 1942 · page 3

Mr. J. P. Sanderson, acting Town Clerk submitted the following report to the City Council last night:— During the month an intensive…

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Council Business B.I.U. Band Subsidy

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 23 October 1942 · page 1

An application wits received from the B.L.U. Band dated 12 to 42 for their annual subsidy of £25. A recommendation was made that…

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Pacific War Council Meets London, October 21

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 23 October 1942 · page 1

Field Marshal Smuts, Mr. Bruce, Mr. Jordan, Mr. Waterson, Mr. Massey. Mr. Attlee and Mr. Amery attended a meeting of the Pacific War Council tonight…

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Legislative Council Elections December's Sydney, October 22

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 24 October 1942 · page 3

A Legislative Council election to fill the Means seats when become vacant this year will held on December's. Nomination abroad on November 20…

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Municipal Power Station

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 24 October 1942 · page 3

Mr. T. A. Recce, electrical mechanical engineer, reported to the City Council Thursday night:— During the month 430,280 units were…

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Election of Mayor

Western Grazier · Friday 30 October 1942 · page 1

At the Local Government conference [?]ld recently in Sydney the members of the Association were adverse to the Mayor being selected by the electors, the…

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