Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Council & local affairs, all years

Broken Hill & the Far West · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1950

389 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 9 of 20

Council Given Power to Obtain Extra Electricity Mass Meeting Hears Report Of Mayor; Former Motions Superceded

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 19 June 1950 · page 1

Action of the City Aldermen in seeking a supplementary supply of electricity from the N.B.H.C. was endorsed at a mas meeting of unionists called by the B.D.A.A.L.P…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Council to Discuss Getting Power From N.b.h

Barrier Miner · Monday 19 June 1950 · page 3

At a mass meeting held yesterday under the auspices of the B.D.A.A.L.P. the action of the City Council in approaching the management of the Southern Power Corporation for a supply of electricity…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Sewer Notices By Council

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 20 June 1950 · page 1

Further notices have been sent out by the City Council to owners of property in the Central section of the city requiring them to have…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Threat Of Sydney Power Stoppage Council, Union Reps. To Confer

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 20 June 1950 · page 1

Sydney. June 19.—Representatives of the Sydney County Council and power house branch of the Federated Engine-drivers and Firemen's Association will…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Council Talk On Power

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 21 June 1950 · page 1

At a special meeting tonight the City Council will consider the correspondence from the Southern Electric Power Corporation in…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Special Council Meeting Tonight

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 21 June 1950 · page 3

As a result of the permission given the Labor aldermen on Sunday by the unionists to accept an offer from the N.B.H.C. regarding the supply of extra power to…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Council Is to Get Mine Power to Help City Demand

Barrier Miner · Thursday 22 June 1950 · page 7

The City Council last night accepted the Southern Power Corporation's offer for power to augment the Council's limited supply. This was decided at a special…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

July 7 Expected Date For Additional Power Special Council Meeting Discusses Scheme

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 22 June 1950 · page 1

At a special meeting held last night, the City Council formally accepted the after from the Southern Power Corporation to provide electric power to augment the city supply. This should be possible on July 7…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Aldermen Ask Many Questions

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 June 1950 · page 7

The City Council will seek a grant from the Government to improve Thomas Street in the neighborhood of the Hospital…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Council to Sell Dodge Lorry

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 23 June 1950 · page 4

Mr. L. Jones (Powerhouse Superintendent) reported as follow to Council last night: The Dodge table top lorry 1926 used…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Council Pay Roll For Last Year

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 June 1950 · page 5

The amount paid in wages to the City Council's salaried and wages staff last year was £128,139. Average number of employees was…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Council to Serve Notice on Theatre

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 June 1950 · page 8

The City Council will serve notice on the proprietors of the Metrople Theatre to construct closets for both sexes within six…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Council Vote to Extend Electric Power Lines

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 June 1950 · page 5

On the recommendation of the electrical engineer (Mr. E. Tweddell) the City-Council has approved an estimated expenditure of £4,005 for the extension and improvement of electricity services…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Council to Seek Wider Assistance for Road Works

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 June 1950 · page 6

Personal representation from Broken Hill will request of the Minister for Public Works wider assistance in the Federal Aid Roads Grant from petrol tax. A Mayoral minute submitted at…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Extra Storage Tank For Fuel Oil Council To Obtain

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 23 June 1950 · page 4

In recommending to Council last night that an additional storage tank for fuel oil at the power station be purchased, the Eelectrical Engineer…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Monthly Meeting of City Council Variety Of Topics Discussed

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 23 June 1950 · page 1

A variety of topics were discussed at the monthly meeting of the City Council lost night. The application for increased bus fares was refused by the meeting at which the Mayor (Aid. W. F. Riddiford) presided. Present were Aid. W. F…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

South Korea Invaded By Communist Troops U.S. Calls For Meeting Of Security Council

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 26 June 1950 · page 3

Seoul (Korea), June 25:—North Korean Communist troops backed by tanks and artillery swarmed across the border at 11 points into South Korea today. Pyongyang radio broadcast a declaration of war at 11 a.m. Australian time. The…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Council Meeting

Barrier Miner · Thursday 29 June 1950 · page 11

A special meeting of the City Council will be held at 9.45 a.m. on Sunday to elect two delegates to attend the annual Local…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →

Special Council Meeting

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 30 June 1950 · page 1

A special meeting of the City Council will be held at 9.43 a.m. on Sunday to elect two delegates to attend the annual Local Government Conference in…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Law Council president

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 July 1950 · page 3

MR. HARRY ALDERMAN, KC, of Adelaide, was appointed president of the Law Council of Australia at the council annual…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →