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Broken Hill & the Far West · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1951

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Council Chamber

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 12 June 1951 · page 8

Furniture purchased some time ago by the City Council has not yet been installed in the Council Chamber…

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Tests For Council Engines

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 12 June 1951 · page 2

If present progress continues with the erection of the MAN engines at the City Council's power station…

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Council Work at Aerodrome

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 June 1951 · page 11

The City Engineer (Mr. C. Knott) said to-day that two more days' work would complete sealing of the aerodrome runway extensions. The three extensions were…

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W.W.F. Council Lifts Black Ban On N.Z. Shipping Wharfies Instructed To Report For Work Today

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 13 June 1951 · page 1

Sydney, June 12.—The Federal Council of the Waterside Workers Federation today lifted its three months old black ban on New Zealand shipping. The Council Instructed wharf laborers throughout Australia to report for…

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An Appeal To The Aldermen (To the Editor)

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 15 June 1951 · page 3

Sir—Seeing there are a lot of people going in the Cemetery every afternoon—old people and young some with small children and pushing…

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Loan Council

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 June 1951 · page 1

Sydney.—The New South Wales Premier (Mr. McGirr) wili resist any move at the Loan Council…

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Council Traffic Prosecutions Twelve Cyclists Fined

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 16 June 1951 · page 5

Twelve charges for minor traffic breaches were brought by the Broken Hill City Council In the Police Court yesterday before Mr E. J. Forrest…

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Delegates To Labor Council To Report To Assembly Next

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 18 June 1951 · page 1

Delegates who attended the annual conference of the N.S.W. A.L.P. returned last Wednesday, and their reports will be heard at the B.D.A.A.L.P…

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"Lead Bonus An Excellent Idea" Says Visiting Mayor Of Bendigo

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 20 June 1951 · page 1

"The lead bonus is an excellent ideas and Broken Hill miners are indeed fortunate that the present world situation has enabled the…

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Lord Mayor Welcomes Visiting Pressmen

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 21 June 1951 · page 2

Sydney, June 19.—Lord Mayor O'Dea[?] u[?]siting Commonwealth and U.S. [?] today that Australia was par[?] ste[?]sed with a good press…

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Students' Rag Without Bags No Action, Says Adelaide Lord Mayor

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 26 June 1951 · page 2

Adelaide, June 25.—Much criticism is being aired at the failure of local police and civic authorities to take action against the latest prank by…

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Question Time by Aldermen

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 June 1951 · page 5

Question time brought out a variety of topics at the City Council's monthly meeting last night. In particular shop awnings received attention…

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Council Needs Garage Mechanic

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 29 June 1951 · page 3

Mr. L. Jones (powerhouse superintendent) reported last night to Council as follows: "The Increase of Council's vehicles…

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Council Help With Homes

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 June 1951 · page 3

The City Council at its meeting last night promised its support to private homebuilders. It will assist them to get materials and with electricity installations…

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Council Plans Work in City

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 June 1951 · page 3

The city engineer (Mr. C. Knott) submitted 25 special reports to the City Council's monthly meeting last night with recommendations on local streets and…

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Council Talks On Taxi Cars

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 June 1951 · page 8

Broken Hill's taxis were subject of further discussion at the City Council's monthly meeting last night. Business included a special report on fares by the…

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Town Clerk Reports To Council On Finances

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 29 June 1951 · page 1

The Town Clerk's monthly report to Council last night treated of finances and general business. It read: General Fund: The cash position in…

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Footpaths For North School Children Council Matting Approves £2090 Expenditure in 1952

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 29 June 1951 · page 1

At its monthly meeting last night the City Council, voted an amount of £2090 for gravelling and sealing of footpaths fronting the North School. This work could be included in the 1952 program for town improvements, provided an additional…

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City Council Removes Suspension Of Employee

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 30 June 1951 · page 5

The City Council no Thursday night removed its suspension of an employee after conferring at length with delegates of the Municipal Employees…

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Students Released From Gaol Action By University Council

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 30 June 1951 · page 1

Adelaide, June 29.—The Council of the University of Adelaide considered the case of the tour sixth year medical students who were released from gaol…

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