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Broken Hill & the Far West · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1953

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Lee Hack on Central Council

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 November 1953 · page 2

Mr. G. A. Lee was elected Broken Hill W.I.U. of A. representative on the Central Council of the Miners'…

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City Council Inquiry Not Necessary Says Sydney's Lord Mayor

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 23 November 1953 · page 1

Sydney, November 22.—An inquiry into the affairs of the City Council was unnecessary, said the Lord Mayor of Sydney (Alderman P. D. Hills) today. He said he…

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Stop Press Sydney Council

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 November 1953 · page 12

Sydney: The Stale Cabinet may decide today to postpone the Sydney City Council Election and appoint a temporary civic…

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Ex-mayor Discharged on Bribe Charge

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 24 November 1953 · page 1

Sydney, November 23.—The former Mayor of Leichhardt, Edward Charles Erwin, was discharged in Central Court today from a charge of having demanded and corruptly…

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Council Elections

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 24 November 1953 · page 2

The Labor party's campaign in connection with the municipal election will be opened on Saturday next…

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Central Council Meeting Acting Secretary's View Of Proceedings

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 24 November 1953 · page 3

Mr. E. Mara acting secretary of the Miners Federation, writes as follows with reference to the recent…

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Sydney Council Three Ministers to Examine Bribery Charges

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 24 November 1953 · page 1

Sydney, November 23,—State Cabinet tonight decided to appoint a committee of three Ministers to examine allegations of bribery and corruption against the City Council. After the Cabinet…

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Municipal Elections Labor Campaign to Start at Week-end

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 24 November 1953 · page 1

Labor's campaign in support of candidates contesting the forthcoming municipal elections will open at the Don Corner on Saturday morning and continue during next…

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Ex-Mayor On Bribe Charges

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 25 November 1953 · page 1

Sydney, November 24.—Farmer Mayor of Leichhardt, Edward Charles Erwin, was twice…

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No Govt. Probe on Alleged Council Graft

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 November 1953 · page 1

Sydney—A Royal Commission to investigate alleged corruption in the Sydney City Council will not be granted by the State Government. This was stated…

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Alleged Council Malpractices Future Action to Be Decided by Cabinet

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 25 November 1953 · page 1

Sydney, November 24.—A special meeting of the State Cabinet tomorrow morning will decide any future Government action on alleged malpractices in the Sydney City…

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Municipal Vote Is on Dec. 5

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 November 1953 · page 4

The returning officer for the municipal election on December 5 (Mr. C. Crowley) stressed today…

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ALP Campaign For Council

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 26 November 1953 · page 12

The Labor Party's campaign in support of the twelve nominated A.P. candidates for the Municipal…

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Shock Move by Govt on Council Bribery Charges Opposition Protests

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 26 November 1953 · page 2

Sydney, November 25.—The State Government introduced a shock Bill in the Legislative Assembly today compelling newspapers and persons who have made allegations to corruption in the City Council to discuss the source of their information…

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Council Also Seeks Raising of Weir

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 27 November 1953 · page 10

City Council will also take the step of requesting the Government to raise the weir at Menindee and to proceed with the…

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Final Council Meeting Before Municipal Poll

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 28 November 1953 · page 3

When the first item of discussion came up at Thursday night's City Council meeting, Aldermen were left somewhat in the dark. At Alderman G.: Ryan stood up to speak on a Mayoral Minute dealing With loan requirements, the lights began to dim,, and finally…

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Ex-Mayor For Trial One Further Charges

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 28 November 1953 · page 1

Sydney, November 27.—Former Leichhardt "Mayor, Edward Charles Erwin, was yesterday committed for trial at Central. Court on a charge of theft. He was charged…

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Council Loan for Electricity Work

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 28 November 1953 · page 1

The City Council has accepted ,the offer of the Commonwealth Bank. of a Loan of £20,000 for electricity works…

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Postal Votes for Council Election

Barrier Miner · Saturday 28 November 1953 · page 5

Monday will be the last day for the issue of postal votes for the municipal election to be held on December…

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Postal Votes for Council Election

Barrier Miner · Saturday 28 November 1953 · page 5

Monday will be the last day for the issue of postal votes for the municipal election to be held on December…

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