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Broken Hill & the Far West · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1947

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Council Abolition Bill. Statement By Premier

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 4 January 1947 · page 3

In rejecting the Bill recently introduced by the Labor Government the Upper House has frustrated our effort to give the citizens of New South Wales…

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Youth Council And Silverton Courthouse

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 7 January 1947 · page 2

Subject to the Barrier Youth Camps Council making satisfactory arrangements with the Works Department in regard to…

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Silverton Court House Lease For Youth Council

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 7 January 1947 · page 1

Messrs M. A. Davidson, and E. M. Horsington, M.L.A.s, have received the following from the Western Lands Commissioner:…

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First Meeting Of Transport Council

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 8 January 1947 · page 2

Melbourne, January 7.—The first general meeting of the Transport Advisory Council was held In Melbourne today. The conference was preilded over by…

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Another Council Slug Likely

Barrier Miner · Thursday 9 January 1947 · page 1

increase in sanitary and garbage rates is likely for 1947 when the City Council meets tonight to discuss the…

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Watersiders Council Decision Ships May Be Diverted

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 9 January 1947 · page 1

Auckland. January 8.—The Australian Watersiders' Federal Council has informed the New Zealand Watcrsiders' Union that any ship declared black…

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Council Meeting Postponed

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 10 January 1947 · page 5

A special meeting of the City Council was to have been held last night to consider the estimates for 1947, and the proposals before the December meeting…

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No Quorum For Council Meeting

Barrier Miner · Friday 10 January 1947 · page 2

Because a quorum was not available, the special meeting of the City Council which was to have been held last night had to…

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Silverton Court Lease for Youth Council

Western Grazier · Friday 10 January 1947 · page 3

Messrs. M. A. Davidson, and E. M. Horsington, M.L.A.s, have received the following from the Western Lands Commissioner…

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Council Rates Rise Today's Decision By Aldermen; New Mine Rate

Barrier Miner · Saturday 11 January 1947 · page 4

THE combined sanitary and garbage charges were increased from £4/4/ to £5 and the garbage rate from 24/ to 30/, the roads improvement special rate was increased by a penny in the £ and the mine rate…

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Sanitary and Garbage Rates Risen Decision By Council On Estimates

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 13 January 1947 · page 2

A special meeting of the City Council was held on Saturday, the Mayor, Alderman Rowe, presiding. Also present were Aldermen Riddiford, Lunam, Harris, Field, Cherry and Mayson, and the Acting Town Clerk, Mr. H. Pearce. The meeting was for the…

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Silverton Court House £5 Sale Price To Council

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 14 January 1947 · page 1

Mr. M. A. Davidson has received the following from the Premier (Mr. McKell):—"With reference to your personal…

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N.S. W. Leaves The Australian Teachers' Federation Council

Barrier Miner · Thursday 16 January 1947 · page 4

PERTH— New South Wales delegates withdrew from the Australian Teachers' Federation Council after their motion that voting in matters of the federation be based on the numerical strength of the State unions…

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Town's Arrears of Rates Council Taking Drastic Action

Western Grazier · Friday 17 January 1947 · page 1

The usual monthly mooting of the Wilcannia Council was held on Thursday night, January 9, when financial matters affecting it were brought under very close scrutiny. Discussion was, of times, very keen. At all times it reflected considerable…

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Silverton Court House £5 Sole Price to Broken Hill Council

Western Grazier · Friday 17 January 1947 · page 2

Mr. M. A. Davidson has received the following from the Premier (Mr. McKell):— "With reference to your personal…

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Jewish Council to Fight Terrorism Ultimatum In Palestine

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 22 January 1947 · page 1

Jerusalem, January 21.—The Jewish National Council in Palestine has unanimously agreed that it will use force to oppose acts of terrorism. A…

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British Charge Considered By Security Council Disarmament Discussion Postponed

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 22 January 1947 · page 3

Lake Success, January 21.—Overriding vigorous Russian objections the United Nations Security Council has decided to consider the British charges…

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New York City Has Half Million Homeless; Mayor Seeking Aid

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 January 1947 · page 7

TUEW YORK, January 22— "This city has half a million people who are virtually homeless; 150,000 apartments are needed, to solve its housing problems." This statement by the Mayor of New York…

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Mulley Robbers Committed For Trial Defending Council Alleges Irregularities

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 23 January 1947 · page 1

Sydney, January 22.—In the Industrial Court today Francis John Montgomery (23), laborer, and Jack Charles Adams (28), were committed…

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No Quorum For Council Meeting

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 January 1947 · page 5

THIRST ordinary monthly meeting of the City Council for 1947, which was to have been held last night, lapsed for…

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