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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1906

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The Shire Council Meetings the Wollondilly

Camden News · Thursday 22 November 1906 · page 7

A meeting of the council was held at Picton on Friday last, the 16th inst. There was a full board of councillors, presided over by Cr. G. M. M. Onslow. Mr. C. A…

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Wingecarribbee Shire

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 24 November 1906 · page 2

The candidates returned unopposed were Messrs. F. A. Badgery, David Morrice, W. R. Hindmarsh, and H. W. Taylor. For "A" Riding (the only riding contested) the…

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The Wollondilly Press (Late "Bowral Free Press"). 21.11.06. Shire Elections To-day. Nattai Shire. Shire Elections To-day. Nattai Shire

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 24 November 1906 · page 2

The election of councillors for the Nattai and Wingecarribbee shires takes place to-day. A great deal of interest is being manifested and the result of the election…

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Mittagong Council

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 24 November 1906 · page 2

At the meeting of the above council held on Wednesday night there were present: Ald. Westbury (Mayor), and Aldermen Leighton, Robson, Merrifield, Jones, Lake,…

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The Nattai Shire Election. To the Editor of the "Wollondilly Press."

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 24 November 1906 · page 5

Sir—I wrote to Mr G Kell asking if he had given his word, if elected, to vote for the meetings of the Nattai Shire Council being kept in Bowral. As far as I can gather a number of electors have promised…

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Shire Elections. Nattai Shire

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 28 November 1906 · page 2

Amongst certain sections of the community a great deal of inter[?]t was displayed in the election of the first shire councillors, but the majority of the el[?]rs were quite apathetic as to the results, as…

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Wingecarribbee Shire

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 28 November 1906 · page 2

Of the three Ridings in this Shire "A" Riding was the only one contested, and resulted in M. J. A. Budgery and Mr. A. E. H. Carter being elected. The voting was as follows:—…

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The Shire Council Meetings. Nepean Temporary Council

Camden News · Thursday 29 November 1906 · page 10

On Wednesday of this week was the ending of the work, preliminary, to the duly appointed councillors as per the voice of those whose names were on the electoral…

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Camden Municipal Council

Camden News · Thursday 29 November 1906 · page 1

The fortnightly meeting of the council was held on Tuesdays, the mayor. Ald. G. M Onslow presiding. Present were Aldermen E. F. Druitt, A. D. Little, G. F. Furner…

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Bowral Municipal Council

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 1 December 1906 · page 2

The regular meeting was held on Thursday night. Present: Ald. Oxley (Mayor), Campbell, Stokes, Savell, McKenzie, Vallack, Throsby, and Jones. Correspondence…

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Moss Vale Municipal Council

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 5 December 1906 · page 2

The usual meeting of the above was held on Monday evening. Present: Ald. Leighton-Jones (Mayor), Taylor, Mowle, Hixson, Carter, and Beale…

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Duties of Shire Councils

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 5 December 1906 · page 2

Now that the elections are over, the work of the shire councillors will soon commence. That the duties which the councillors have to fulfil will for some…

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The Nepean Shire Council

Camden News · Thursday 6 December 1906 · page 8

The first meeting of the permanent councillors was held at Narellan yesterday (Wednesday). There was a full council. Councillor Nott was elected president, with…

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Wollondilly Temporary Shire Council

Camden News · Thursday 6 December 1906 · page 1

A final meeting of the provisional council was held at The Oaks on Monday of this Week. There was a fall council, Cr. G. M. M. Onslow presiding. The minutes of the…

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Nattai Shire Council

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 8 December 1906 · page 2

The first meeting of the newly-elected Nattai Shire council was held at the Town Hall, Bowral, on Wednesday morning. There was a full attendance, as follows:—Councillors Halstead, Loseby Knox, Kell,…

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The Wollondilly Press (Late "Bowral Free Press"). 12.12.06. Temporary Shire Councils

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 12 December 1906 · page 2

The final meeting of the Nattai temporary council was h[?]ld on Thursday last, there being present Messrs. Oxley (chairman). Mackenzie, Breuning, and Butler. The only business transacted was a formal…

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The Nepean Shire Council

Camden News · Thursday 13 December 1906 · page 9

The first meeting of the newly elected councillors was held at the Council's chambers Narellan on Wednesday of last week. There was a fall council, viz., Crs…

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Camden Municipal Council

Camden News · Thursday 13 December 1906 · page 9

The fortnightly meeting of the aldermen of Camden was called for Tuesday last, but lapsed for the want of a quorum. Ald. A. D. Little occupied the chair, and with…

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Bowral Municipal Council

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 15 December 1906 · page 2

The usual meeting was held on Thursday evening, there being present, Ald. Oxley (Mayor), Mackenzie, Savell, Campbell, Stephens, Stokes, and Jones. Welcome…

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Wingecarribbee Shire Council

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 19 December 1906 · page 2

A meeting of the above was held on Saturday afternoon. Present—Councillors F. A. Badgery (oresident), J. A. Badgery. W. R. Hindmarsh, H. W. Taylor. D. Morrice and A. E H. Carter…

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