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Broken Hill & the Far West · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1949

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County Council Officer On Visit

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 January 1949 · page 7

Mr. E. Sales, staff officer of the sales branch of the electricity department of the Sydney County Council, is on a short visit nere…

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Union Wants Council To Run Bus Services

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 January 1949 · page 5

The F.E.D. and F.A. last night strongly recommended that the B.D.A.A.L.P. urge the City Council to borrow sufficient money to establish a bus service on all routes except to South Broken Hill…

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Wilcannia Municipal Council Mayor Deals with Important Matters

Western Grazier · Friday 21 January 1949 · page 1

In a circular to residents, Wilcannia's new Mayor (Ald G. Lawrence) says: As you may be aware, the revenue collected by the Wilcannia Municipal…

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Changes Made at Council Library

Barrier Miner · Friday 21 January 1949 · page 4

An addition to the Municipal Library is Keesing's Contemporary Archives, a weekly diary of important world events. Pages are inserted week by week…

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Bus Dispute Deadlock Council Meets Tomorrow

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 21 January 1949 · page 1

No further developments were made in the bus dispute yesterday, and bus operators ore awaiting the result of a special meeting of the City Council…

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Lord Mayor In Robes For Evatt's Reception

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 22 January 1949 · page 1

Melbourne, January 21.—Although as Labor Lord Mayor, Alderman O'Dea opposes the wearing of official dress, he considered today the civic welcome to…

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Ultimatum Issued by City Council

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 January 1949 · page 5

If bus owners are prepared to resume services by Monday the City Council will seek the cooperation of the Department of Road Transport. Failing this Council will invite applications…

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Council Meeting Of Flying Doctor Service

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 22 January 1949 · page 1

The Federal council of the Flying Doctor service will hold its annual conference at Broken Hill this year, making it the first time that the conference had…

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Bus Owners Refuse Offer by Council

Barrier Miner · Monday 24 January 1949 · page 1

Broken Hill s bus strike entered its tenth day today with still no signs of a settlement. At a meeting yesterday the Omnibus Proprietors' Association refused the request of Council to put the…

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Council Will Today Call for Tenders for Bus Routes

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 24 January 1949 · page 2

Because the Omnibus Proprietors Association at a meeting yesterday did not agree to commence operating Their buses again today in accordance with a resolution passed by the City Council at a special meeting on Saturday, the City Council will…

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Arts Council Congratulates Quartette Club

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 26 January 1949 · page 8

The Broken Hill branch of the ArLs Council of Australia has congratulated the Quartette Club and the members of the Philharmonic…

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Eastern Countries Form Council Reply to Marshall Plan

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 26 January 1949 · page 1

Moscow, January 25.—Russia and five Eastern European countries have established a "Council for mutual economic assistance" because they refuse to "submit to the Marshall Plan dictate." This was disclosed in an official statement…

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Security Council to Consider Indonesia Asian Conference Influence

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 26 January 1949 · page 1

Lake Success, January 25.—Attempts to strengthen the Security Council action on Indonesia will be made tomorrow when Council resumes the Indonesian debate. Attempts will be made in the light of decisions reached by the Asian…

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Alderman In Defence Of Council Power Plant

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 January 1949 · page 5

In view of recent criticism of Council's power plant, Alderman Mann at last night's Council meeting asked the Town Clerk (Mr. C. Crowley) to draw up a statement of what is being done by…

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The Mayor's Appeal

Western Grazier · Friday 28 January 1949 · page 2

The Mayor's Appeal to citizens in the last issue of the "Western Grazier" is one which merits sympathetic consideration If the Council can succeed in…

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Estimates For 1949 Year Wilcannia Municipal Council

Western Grazier · Friday 28 January 1949 · page 1

The estimates as drafted were ultimately adopted by the Wilcannia Council. The only difference in the estimates submitted, as compared with the previous year, was in connection with the charge for Sanitary and Garbage Service. This was increased…

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Appointments to Council Staff

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 28 January 1949 · page 2

At the monthly meeting of the City Council last night Kevin John Shepherd was appointed as junior clerk on the Council staff…

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Council's Fuel Oil Supply

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 28 January 1949 · page 4

Following an inquiry by the City Council, the Shell Company stated in correspondence to last night's meeting of the Council that they were doing…

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Monthly Meeting of City Council

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 28 January 1949 · page 5

The ordinary monthly meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chambers last night. The Mayor, Ald. W. F. Riddiford presided. Also present…

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What Our Council Is Doing

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 January 1949 · page 3

At the monthly meeting of the City Council last night, tue Mayor was unable to guarantee an extra petrol ration to motorists who took citizens to and from work because of the bus stoppage. He will communicate with the Fuel Board to ask for assistance…

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