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Broken Hill & the Far West · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1946

512 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 7 of 26

Municipal Subsidies

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 29 March 1946 · page 1

If the Municipal Authority had decided to construct electricity lines and was eligible for subsidy it would be paid the Minister for Local Government (Mr…

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Miscellaneous Council Business

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 30 March 1946 · page 3

Miscellaneous matters dealt with at Thursday night's Council meeting w[?] Alderman Tompkins said that toward the end of last year money had [?]…

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Council Refuses Sturt Park Area for Soldiers Deputation Yesterday

Barrier Miner · Monday 1 April 1946 · page 4

ALTHOUGH not unanimous, the application of the Returned Servicemen's League for a portion of Sturt Park on which to build a memorial clubhouse and other amenities was refused at a special meeting of the…

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Request for Portion of Sturt Park Council Refuses R.S.L.'s Application

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 1 April 1946 · page 2

A special meeting of the City Council was held yesterday to deal with the application of the Returned Soldiers' League for a portion of Sturt Park on which to build a clubhouse and recreational facilities. Present were the Mayor (Alderman Rowel, and…

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Sports Council

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 3 April 1946 · page 2

The Sports Council is calling the League of Wheelmen. Trotting Association. Athletic Clubs and all delegates sitting on the Sports Council to a meeting at the…

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Full-Time Secretary For Graziers' Council

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 3 April 1946 · page 2

The Graziers' Federal Council of Australia' and the Australian Woolgrowers' Council have appointed Mr. J. W. Allen as their…

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Sports Council Carnival For Sister Drummond Memorial

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 4 April 1946 · page 3

Mr J T Donovan presided over a good attendance of Sports Council delegates and other sporting bodies at the Trades Hall last night. The chairman welcomed…

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[?]Eplies From Russia or Persia Security Council To Meet With Or Without Requested Information

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 4 April 1946 · page 1

New York, April 3.—Thus far neither Russia nor Persia have replied to the request by the Security Council for information. The Secretary-General of UNO, Mr. Trygve Lie said the Council would meet on Wednesday regardless of whether the statements…

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Municipal Employees Union

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 4 April 1946 · page 3

The quarterly comm[?] meeting of the Municipal Employees Union was held last night. Correspondence was [?] from the BDA…

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Special Meeting of City Council

Barrier Miner · Friday 5 April 1946 · page 1

At a special meeting of the City Council on Sunday morning, consideration will be given to logs of wages and conditions…

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Colonel Hodgson's Security Council Vote Approved

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 5 April 1946 · page 4

Canbera, April [?] The Government was satisfied with Lieut-Col Hodgson's handling of its affairs at the Security Council meeting. Dr. Evatt, Minister for External…

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Council Stages Clean-up of Some of City's Blots

Barrier Miner · Friday 5 April 1946 · page 5

FOLLOWING the recent rains an extensive programme of street cleaning has been put in hand by the City Council, silt and other debris having to be cleaned up. Several blots on the City's main thoroughfares are getting attention…

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Russia Absent From Security Council But Unconditional Withdrawal Of Troops Assured Persian Letter Complains Of Continued Interference In Iran's Affairs

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 5 April 1946 · page 1

New York, April 4.—The Russian delegation did not attend the meeting of the Security Council when it assembled on Wednesday morning to consider replies from Persia and Russia to the request for information in their negotiations. Both replies were to…

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Council Workers Refused Increased Lead Bonus

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 April 1946 · page 4

ALTHOUGH some minor claims were granted, the City Council at a special meeting held yesterday refused a claim from the Municipal Employees' Union for increased lead bonus and an Industrial allowance…

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Council and Employees' Claims Some Concessions Made; Meeting Adjourned

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 8 April 1946 · page 1

A special meeting of the City Council was held yesterday to [?]ear the claims of the Municipal Employees' Union, F.E.D. and F.A., Building Trades' Union, A.E.U., and Clerks' Union for new agreements. Present were the Mayor (Alderman Rowe)…

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Cobar Electoral (Labor) Council Meeting MR. M. A. Davidson's Impressions

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 8 April 1946 · page 2

The Cobar Electoral Council held a meeting at Brewarrina on Sunday last. After thanking the delegates for their invitation to attend the conference, Mr…

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City Council and Rsl Request (To the Editor)

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 10 April 1946 · page 4

Sir,—A few days ago the City Fathers met a deputation from the Returned Servicemen's League to discuss the granting of a small portion of Sturt Park to the…

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Persian Case And UNO M.Gromyko Back In Council; Poland Also Sends Letter

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 April 1946 · page 1

NEW YORK, April 9.—The Security Council of the United Nations has received another letter from Persia on the Russo-Persian' dispute, but its contents have not been divulged. Receipt of the letter was…

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Comments of Readers City Aldermen And Sturt Park

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 April 1946 · page 4

To the Editor, Sir.—Seeing that we women were in this war as well as men, I think we should have a say about what we think…

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Sports Council Meeting

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 13 April 1946 · page 1

The executive of the Sports Council met last night and the following were appointed to make ready the running track for the athletic events at the Drummond…

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