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Broken Hill & the Far West · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1948

428 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 13 of 22

Mayor Writes On Food For Britain

Western Grazier · Friday 27 August 1948 · page 1

The Mayor, Ald. H. E. Ding, writes: "In your issue of August 13 came an article under the headings of "In Passing" which suggests neglect of my duties in…

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City Council Deals

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 August 1948 · page 4

A variety of matters was dealt with at the monthly meeting of the City Council last night. Ald. H. Lunam (Deputy Mayor) presided over the following:—…

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Monthly Meeting of City Council

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 27 August 1948 · page 1

The monthly meeting of the City Countil was held last night. The Deputy Mayor, Ald. H. Lunam, presided. Also present were Aldermen A. A. Baum, G. Dial, H. Mann, E. C. Thompson, V. G. Barnes, I. Warren and W. J. Palmer and the Town Clerk…

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No Mention To Council Of Power Failure

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 August 1948 · page 3

No mention was made at the monthly meeting of the City Council last night of the engine breakdowns at the power station yesterday. Mr. C. Crowley (Town Clerk)…

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Council Refuses Extra Wages to Abattoirs' Man

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 August 1948 · page 8

Increased rates for an employee of the by-products department of the Abattoirs were refused at the meeting of the City Council last night. The Town Clerk (Mr. C…

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Council Dispute With M.E.U. Claim Not Granted

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 27 August 1948 · page 1

Council last night decided that a claim by the MEU could not be granted. This followed consideration of a report by the Town Clerk, which is as follows:…

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No Protection for Berlin Council Soviet Will Reject Demand

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 30 August 1948 · page 1

Berlin, August 29.—The Russians would reject the demand by the City Council for protection from Communist-led demonstration, a Soviet official said last night. The three non-Communist parties represented in the Council intend to…

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New Crankshaft For Council Engine

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 31 August 1948 · page 8

A crankshaft being made in England for the City Council power station is nearing completion. It is expected to be…

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U.N.O. Council's Talks End

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 31 August 1948 · page 1

London, August 29.—The Economic and Social Council of U.N.O. ended its seventh session in Geneva last night, after meeting for six weeks…

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Crankshaft for Council Engine

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 1 September 1948 · page 4

Further word has been received by Council to the effect that the crankshaft being made in England for one of the engines is nearing completion. It is…

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On World Church Council Two Australian Clergymen

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 1 September 1948 · page 1

Amsterdam, August 31.—Two Australian church leaders were appointed to the central committee of the governing council of the World Council of…

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Municipal Roll

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 1 September 1948 · page 3
Also in Barrier Miner

Alter each municipal election their is some complaint from citizens whose names do not appear on the roll. The list of electors which, after the…

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Meat Employees' Reply to Council

Barrier Miner · Thursday 2 September 1948 · page 7

Reply of the City Council to the claim of the Municipal Employees' Union in reference to an employee in the by-products department at…

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SPECIAL M.E.U. MEETING Meeting With Council Requested

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 2 September 1948 · page 3

A special summoned meeting of the Municipal Employees Union was held last night. Mr. S. Harris presiding. The members stood in silence out of…

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Council Of Culture

Barrier Miner · Friday 3 September 1948 · page 2

SYDNEY.—The Director of Physical Culture Education (Mr. Gordon Young) last night announced his…

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Arts Council Chief to Visit Here

Barrier Miner · Monday 6 September 1948 · page 7

State president of the Arts Council (Miss Dorothy Helmrich) will arrive here on September 25. She will visit Tibooburra in…

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Council And Rates Concession

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 7 September 1948 · page 1

The following letter from the Town Clerk was dealt with by last night's meeting of the B.D.M[?].L.P. It was received:…

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Privy Council Judge

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 8 September 1948 · page 1

Lord Uthwatt Judge of the Privy Council…

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Miners' Council May Meet Here

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 8 September 1948 · page 5

The May district council meeting of the Miners' Federation may be held in Broken Hill and would coincide with about the 65th year…

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