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Broken Hill & the Far West · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1946

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Council's Ninth Immunisation Campaign

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 15 May 1946 · page 2

The city Council's ninth diphtheria, Immunisation campaign will be commenced today and 280 local children will have the benefit of this campaign…

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F.e.d. Ultimatum to City Council

Barrier Miner · Thursday 16 May 1946 · page 6

At a meeting of the F.E.D. and F.A. last night it was decided to again write the City Council asking for a reply to the…

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Council Delegation to Minister Seeks Waivement Weir Costs

Western Grazier · Friday 17 May 1946 · page 1

The meeting of the Wilcannia Municipal Council, held on May 9 was the shortest in the record of this Council. It was also the sweetest, not one matter of a controversial nature being approaches…

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Municipal Employees

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 17 May 1946 · page 3

Shearers' levy will be collected at the Trades Hall from the Municipal Employees from 10 a.m. onwards tomorrow. Badges will also be distributed…

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Soviet—persia's New Dispute May Go To Security Council

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 18 May 1946 · page 1

New York, May 16.—The new Russian—Persian dispute may be thrown into the deliberations of the Security Council next week, says the New York "Herald-Tribune." U.S. officials have been sounded out informally regarding the U.S. attitude if Persia…

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Mr. J. J. Cahill And City Council (To the Editor)

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 18 May 1946 · page 3

Sir.—At the special meeting of our city Council on Monday afternoon our city fathers told their tale of woe to Mr. J. J. Cahill, Minister for Local…

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Central Council Meeting

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 23 May 1946 · page 3

Yesterday Mr. H. Matson, president of the WIU of A. received a telegram from Messrs H. Wells, and G. W. S. Grand, General President and General…

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Miners' Central Council Meeting

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 May 1946 · page 5

The meeting of the Central Council of the Miners Federation has been postponed from May 27 to May 30. Advice was…

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Persian Case Kept On U.N.O. Council Agenda

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 May 1946 · page 1

NEW YORK, May 22.—The United Nations Security Council today decided to keep the Persian case on its agenda but to adjourn discussions indefinitely. This will allow the question of Russian troops…

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Council Meeting: General Business

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 24 May 1946 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the City Council was held last night, Alderman P J. F. Rowe presiding. Also present were Aldermen Riddiford, Tompkins, Edes, Barnes, Harris, Johnson, Mayson, Lunam, Cherry and Warren, and the Town Clerk (Mr. Crowley)…

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What Our Council Is Doing

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 May 1946 · page 5

THE May meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber last night, the Mayor (Aid. P. Rowe) presiding. Those present were Aids. W. Riddiford, E. J. Barnes, J. Harris, G. Cherry, H. Lunam, L. Warren, C. Edes, V. Johnsen, C. B. Tompkins, J. Mayson, and the Town Clerk (Mr. C. Crowley). An…

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Effect Of Sewerage Connections On Council Finance

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 24 May 1946 · page 3

[?] following on the statement that it would take 5 more years to finish the possible sewerage installations in the Central area of the city, Mr. Crowley…

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CPS In Loaded Hours To Discontinue Power To Council

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 24 May 1946 · page 4

During the month Council received a letter from the General Superintendent Central Power Station advising that the time is approaching when…

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Council To Purchase New Engine For The Galena St. Powerhouse

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 May 1946 · page 4

To augment its present plant and assist in coping with the increased demamd for electricity expected in the next few years, the City Council decided at its monthly meteing last night to purchase a 500 k.w. Crossley engine at a cost of £14,514…

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All Districts for Coal Strike Central Council Meets Next Week

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 24 May 1946 · page 1

Sydney, May 23 — All New South Wales coalfields have now recommended to the Miners' Central Council to call a general strike[?] The southern district miners at Wollongong today endorsed the strike decision already reached by the Northern and Western miners…

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City Council Protest to Sydney Paper on Libelling of Girls

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 May 1946 · page 5

ON behalf of the citizens of Broken Hill the Mayor (Aid P. Rowe) has protested to the editor of the "Sunday Telegraph" against an article published in that paper on May 19 concerning Broken Hill girls…

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Persian Case Kept on Books Security Council Adjourns Discussions Indefinitely

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 24 May 1946 · page 1

New York, May 23 — The Security Council decided unanimously to keep the Persian case on the books, but to adjourn the discussion indefinitely This will allow the case to be brought up at any time a member may desire. When the Council met the…

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Hospital's Arrears for Electricity Council May Have To Sue For Recovery

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 24 May 1946 · page 4

The Town Clerk, Mr. Crowley reported to Council last night on overdue arrears owing by the Hospital for electricity. He said:…

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Varied Position of Council Finances Town Clerk's Report Mentions City Engineers Salary

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 24 May 1946 · page 4

The Town Clerk, Mr. Crowley, reported to Council last night on the financial position. He also mentioned the City Engineer's salary…

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Employees Allege Mine Buses Overloaded Council Officers Find This True in Eight Cases

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 24 May 1946 · page 5

During the month Council received complaints from North mine employees regarding the bus service to and from the North mine by Lewis and Quinn…

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