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Broken Hill & the Far West · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1953

335 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 11 of 17

Port Lincoln Mayor Was Former S. B. Hillite

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 13 October 1953 · page 5

"Broken Hill has most certainly changed from the city I once knew, and in the space of 12 years since I was here last it has progressed amazingly," said the…

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No Wait for Council

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 13 October 1953 · page 3

Katoomba: Residents of Park Avenue, Blackheath dug more than 50 holes in the footpath outside thet…

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People to Elect Lord Mayor

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 14 October 1953 · page 4

Sydney: The election of the Lord Mayor of Sydney is to be taken out of the hands of city…

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P & C Council is Showing Activity

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 14 October 1953 · page 8

At a meeting of the Parents and Citizens' Association, district council activities and policy were discussed. Immediate needs of the…

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Alderman Had Illegal Pistol

Barrier Miner · Thursday 15 October 1953 · page 6

Sydney: Detectives found a loaded 25 pistol early yesterday at the Bondi Beach flat of a former Mayor of Waverley, it was alleged in the Paddington Court today…

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Council Election Voting To Be By Proportional Representation

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 15 October 1953 · page 5

Sydney, October 13.—Radical changes in the method of voting at Local Government elections will…

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Speedy Moves to Avert Clash of Forces in Trieste U.n. Council to Meet Today

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 15 October 1953 · page 1

London, Oct. 14: Dramatic developments in the post 48 hours have pinpointed, speedy moves in big Power capitals to avert the…

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Ex-Mayor Had Unlicensed Pistol

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 16 October 1953 · page 4

Sydney, October 14. — A former mayor of Waverley today pleaded guilty in the Paddington Court to a…

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Former B.H. Mayor Dies

Barrier Miner · Saturday 17 October 1953 · page 12

The death occurred at the Hospital this morning of Mr. Henry Charles Cleeland, of 700 Argent Street…

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Former B.H. Mayor Dies

Barrier Miner · Saturday 17 October 1953 · page 7

The death occurred at the Hospital this morning of Mr Henry Charles Cleeland, of 700 Argent Street…

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Death Of Mr. H. C. Cleeland Former Mayor

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 19 October 1953 · page 1

The death occurred at the Hospital Saturday morning at Mr. Henry Charles Cleeland of 700 Argent Street…

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P. & C. District Council

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 22 October 1953 · page 5

At the September meeting the activities and the policy of the P. & C. District Council were discussed…

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Aldermen for Local Govt. Assn. Talks

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 October 1953 · page 7

The City Council's representatives for the annual Local Government Conference will leave Broken Hill on Saturday. They are the Mayor (Aid. W. F. Riddiford) and Alds…

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Ballot for Aldermen

Barrier Miner · Saturday 24 October 1953 · page 6

During the first day of the selection ballot to choose the Labor team for the municipal election only 146…

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Ballot for Aldermen

Barrier Miner · Saturday 24 October 1953 · page 6

During the first clay of the selection ballot to choose the Labor team for the municipal election only 146…

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Council Seeking Loan Help for Projects Aldermen Leave for Sydney

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 24 October 1953 · page 2

A party of City Council Aldermen, who leave today to attend a local government conference at Wollongong, will, while in Sydney,…

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2 Sitting Council

Barrier Miner · Monday 26 October 1953 · page 5

Two of the present Labor oldermen were defeated in a pre-selection ballot held by the B.D.A.A.L.P. over the weekend to choose the 12 nominees for the…

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No Council Meeting

Barrier Miner · Friday 30 October 1953 · page 5

The meeting of the City Council, scheduled for last night, lapsed for want of a quorum…

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No Quorum For Council Meeting

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 30 October 1953 · page 1

The monthly meeting of the City Council scheduled for last night lapsed for want of a quorum…

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French Head for U.N. Council

Barrier Miner · Saturday 31 October 1953 · page 4

New York,.Friday: M. Henri Hoppenot, of France, will succeed Mr. William Borberg, of Denmark, as…

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