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Broken Hill & the Far West · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1948

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Darwin Gets Leg. Council

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 February 1948 · page 6

DARWIN.—Residents of Darwin flocked to windows and doorways and crowded the town's courthouse to watch the opening…

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Council to Meet Fire Board

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 February 1948 · page 1

A special meeting of the City Council will be held on Tuesday night next, for the purpose of meeting the Board of Fire…

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Special Council To Meet Fire Board

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 18 February 1948 · page 3

There will be a special meeting of the City Council on Tuesday night next at 8 o'clock to meet the members of the Board of Fire Commissioners who will…

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Lord Bruce Wants Council Of British Nations

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 18 February 1948 · page 2

London,—February 17—Viscount Bruce, speaking in the House of Lords urged the establishment of a "Council of British Nations." composed of Prime…

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Municipal Council Meeting Poll On Common To Be Taken

Western Grazier · Friday 20 February 1948 · page 1

The first meeting for 1948 took place in the Council Chambers on Thursday evening. The Mayor, Ald. H. Ding, was in the chair, and only two oldermen were absent. They sent apologies…

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First N.T. Legislative Council Opened

Western Grazier · Friday 20 February 1948 · page 2

Darwin February 16. — History was made at Darwin today when the first Northern Territory Legislative Council was opened. President of the Council…

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Baker Park Improvement Plan Of New Council

Western Grazier · Friday 20 February 1948 · page 1

Baker Park is undergoing a real face cleaning. The surface is being levelled off, and the Council will plant new grass and poplar trees. When growing strongly the Pork should possess a lot of charm…

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May Day Procession Labor Council Bans Communist Party

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 20 February 1948 · page 1

Sydney, February 19—After a bitter debate tonight the N.S.W. Labor Council decided to ban the Communist Party from taking part in Sydney's trade…

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Fire Board To Meet Council

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 24 February 1948 · page 1

ADUSTMENTS will be necessary under the new Fire Brigades' Award. It will actually mean additional staff in…

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Death Of City Council Officer

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 February 1948 · page 8

Mr. William Mackie Rogers, of 78 Nicholls Street, chief clerk of the electricity department of the City Council died in the Hospital…

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City Council Meets Fire Board Discussion On Finance And Staffing

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 25 February 1948 · page 3

A special meeting of the City Council was held last night to meet the Board of Fire Commissioners. Present were Aldermen Riddiford, Lunam, Ryan, Barness Warren, Dial, Palmer, Orum, Mann, and the Town Clerk, Mr. C. Crowley…

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Council Engineer Praises Officer

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 February 1948 · page 5

Council's electrical engineer (Mr. T.A. Reece) has congratulated the Acting Town Clerk (Mr. H. C. Pearce) on his efforts during the…

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228 Employees in Council Service

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 February 1948 · page 4

City Council employees now total 228. There are 210 working, 12 on holidays, three on sick leave and three on compensation…

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Constant Tree Planting by Council

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 27 February 1948 · page 4

Mr. H. J. Hore (Regeneration Ranger) reported to the Council last night. "During the inspection of areas, fences were found to be in reasonable…

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Monthly Meeting Of City Council

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 27 February 1948 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the City Council was held last night, Alderman Riddiford presiding. Present were, Aldermen Warren, G. Dial, Ryan, Palmer, Mann, Rowe, Orum, Baum, Lunam, Barnes and the Town Clerk (Mr. C. Crowley)…

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Will Not Refer Antarctic Dispute To Security Council

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 27 February 1948 · page 1

London, February 25.—Announcing that he did not intend to refer Britain's dispute with the Argentine and Chile to the Security Council, Foreign Minister,…

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Council Finance For Month Of January Acting Town Clerk's Report

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 27 February 1948 · page 5

The Acting Town Clerk (Mr. H. C. Fearce gave the following report on Council finances last night: "Bank Balances—Forwarded herewith…

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Security Council

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 2 March 1948 · page 1

Lake Success. February 29.—With Russia absenting the Security Council yesterday voted to extend the life of the three-man good offices committee, but…

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Commission Flats Opposition By Newcastle Council

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 4 March 1948 · page 4

Newcastle. March 2.—Greater Newcastle Council has issued summonses against three truck drivers alleged to have carted materials to the Housing…

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Council And Straying Stock Ald. Lawrence on Position

Western Grazier · Friday 12 March 1948 · page 1

Ald. Gordon Lawrence writes: The people of Wilcannia still do not grasp the objective of the resolution regarding straying stock due to the fact that the comments are based upon what information the speakers have gathered second-hand and not what…

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