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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1918

373 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 1 of 19

Mulwaree Shire Council

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 3 January 1918 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Mulwaree Shire Council was held on Wednesday afternoon. There were present Cr. Henderson (president) and Crs. Walsh, O'Brian, Bradbury,…

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America's Help. Large and Constant Stream of Men. Results of War Council. VANCOUVER

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 3 January 1918 · page 2

American troops are to be rushed to Europe in as large and constant a stream as is humanly possible. The Allied nations will so arrange shipping as to provide the necessary…

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Wallendbeen Municipal Council

Young Witness · Friday 4 January 1918 · page 3

At the meeting of the Wallendbeen Municipal Council held on Friday, December 23rd., the Chief Secretary advised, per Mr. P. F. Loughlin, M.L.A…

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Cowra News. Shire Clerk Dead. Cowra

Young Witness · Friday 4 January 1918 · page 2

Mr. Samuel Alexander Rae Stevenson, shire clerk for the Waugoola Shire Council, Cowra, died under a slight operation which he was…

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Air Council (Router Message). LONDON

Young Witness · Friday 4 January 1918 · page 2

Official—The Air Council established on 3rd January includes Lord Rothermere as President, Major-General Trenchard as chief of the air staff;…

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Air Council

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 5 January 1918 · page 4

It is officially at. ted that an Air Council was established on 3rd January. It includes Baron Rothermere, President; Major-General Trenchard, Chief of Air Staff; Rear-Admiral…

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Shire Council

Young Witness · Tuesday 8 January 1918 · page 1

At the monthly meeting of the Burrangong Shire Council, held on Saturday last, there were present: Councillors C. Crichton (president). Wm…

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Noxious Weeds. Shire Council on the Track

Young Witness · Tuesday 8 January 1918 · page 1

That noxlous weeds must be destroyed, is the decision which was arrived at by the Durrangong Shire Council on Saturday. The matter…

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Shire Rates

Young Witness · Tuesday 8 January 1918 · page 2

Mr. R. Rumble, clerk of the Burrangong Shire, has every reason to be gratified at the smallness of the amount owing for rates. In his…

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A Mayor Resigns. (Country Press Telegram) SYDNEY

Young Witness · Tuesday 8 January 1918 · page 2

The Mayor of Parramatta resigned last night owing to the Council carrying a motion by 6 votes to 3, revoking the Mayor's decision regarding the…

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Shire Works. Better Progress Made. Suggested Works in 1918

Young Witness · Tuesday 8 January 1918 · page 3

Mr. N. M. Kirkealdy, A.M.I.C.E., submitted the following report to the Burrangong Shire Council at its meeting on Saturday:—…

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Crookwell Shire Council

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 10 January 1918 · page 4

The monthly meeting of Crookwell Shire Council Was held on January 3. President Me Innes occupied the chair, and there also attended Councillors Glennan, Hogan, Hewitt,…

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Municipal Council

The Yass Courier · Thursday 10 January 1918 · page 2

The Municipal Council met at the usual hour on Tuesday night. Present: His Worship the Mayor (Aid. Shaw) in the chair, and Aids,…

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Demondrille Shire Council

Young Witness · Friday 11 January 1918 · page 5

At the monthly meeting of the Dein on[?]rille Shire Council held at Mur rumburr[?]a on Tuesday, the following were present: The President (Cr. N…

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Murrungal Shire Council. Appointment of an Engineer

The Burrowa News · Friday 11 January 1918 · page 1

Recently the Murrungal Shire Council called for applications for the position of Engineer to the Council at a salary of £350 per annum, and 6d…

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Shire Meeting

The Burrowa News · Friday 11 January 1918 · page 1

The usual monthly meeting of the Murrungal Shire Council was held on Monday last, at the Shire Office. Burrowa. Present: Cr. T. B. Prosser…

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Town Council

The Burrowa News · Friday 11 January 1918 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the local Town Council was held on Tuesday evening last. Present: The Mayor (Alderman R. Morgan) in the…

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Municipal Council More "Scenes." Dismissal of an Employee

Young Witness · Friday 11 January 1918 · page 1

The ordinary meeting of the Young Municipal Council was held last evening. Present: Ald. J. Rintoul (Mayor), Ald. A. J. Rabbetts, Hills, A…

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Municipal Council

The Yass Courier · Thursday 17 January 1918 · page 2

A meeting of the above was held at the Council Chambers on [?]ues evening. Present : The Mayor, (Ald. Shaw), and Aldermen…

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Goulburn Municipal Council. Rates Increased

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 17 January 1918 · page 4

A special meeting of the Goulburn Municipal Council was held on Tuesday night for the purpose of considering the estimates. The Mayor presided, and there were also present…

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