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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1908

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Nattai Shire Council

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 1 January 1908 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the above was held on Saturday last when there were present Councillors Halstead (President), Kirkland, Knox, Kell, Lo[?]by, and Batt…

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Municipal Council

The Picton Post · Wednesday 1 January 1908 · page 4

The usual fortnightly meeting of the above council was held on Monday last when there were present. Alds. Nicolson (Mayor), Bell, Sell, Pairy and…

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Bowral Municipal Council

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 1 January 1908 · page 2

The usual meeting of the committee of the above was held on Monday evening last at the Council Chambers, Present:—Ald. H. M. Oxlev (Mayor), K. S. Mackenzie, W. Savell, Ebb, Davis, J. J…

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Wollondilly Shire

The Picton Post · Wednesday 1 January 1908 · page 5

A meeting of the above council was held on Monday, 16th. Ultimo. Present were Councillors John E. Moore (president), J. Simpson, G. M. M…

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Lord Mayor Elect. Lord Chancellor Signifies King's Apporval

The Picton Post · Wednesday 1 January 1908 · page 7

In accordance with ancient custom the Lord Mayor Elect Sir J. Bell was received by the Lord Chancellor at the House of Lords on Saturday, 12th…

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Lord Mayor Elect. Lord Chancellor Signifies Kings Approval

The Picton Post · Wednesday 1 January 1908 · page 3

In accordance with ancient custom the Lord Mayor Elect Sir J. Bell, was received by the Lord Chancellor at the House of Lords on Saturday, 12th…

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More Facts and Figures About Municipal Rating. To the Editor "Wollondilly Press."

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 4 January 1908 · page 6

Sir,—Opponents of unimproved value rating are chiefly confined to two classes of people—the owners of valuable vacant lands and those who have not considered the matter and who merely object…

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New Municipal Laws. How Elections Are to Be Conducted. the Work of Revision

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 4 January 1908 · page 8

The advent of the new year brings into full operation the provisions of the Local Government Act. For the first time, the whole of the aldermen retire from office,…

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Wingecarribbee Shire Council

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 8 January 1908 · page 2

The above council met at Moss Vale on Friday last. Present: Councillors F. A. Badgery (President), D. Morrice, H. W. Taylor, W. R. Hindmarsh, A. E. H. Carter,…

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Wollondilly Shire

The Picton Post · Wednesday 8 January 1908 · page 5

A meeting of the above council was held on the 30th ultimo when there were present, Crs., G. M. Onslow (in the chair), Simpson, J. O…

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A Word to Municipal Candidates and Voters. To the Editor of the Picton Post

The Picton Post · Wednesday 8 January 1908 · page 4

Sir.—I trust that you will allow me to submit several points which I think well worth considering by the electors, especially those who are…

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Camden Municipal Council

Camden News · Thursday 9 January 1908 · page 1

The Aldermen of the Camden Municipal Council met on Tuesday, the 7th instant, his worship the mayor (Alderman G F Furner) presiding, and seated at the table…

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Bowral Municipal Council

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 11 January 1908 · page 4

The usual meeting of the above was held on Thursday evening last. There were present, Ald. Oxley (Mayor), Davis, Willis, Savell, Mackenzie, Stokes, and Campbell…

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Moss Vale Municipal Council

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 11 January 1908 · page 4

The above council met on Tuesday evening last. Present Ald. Leighton Jones (Mayor), Mowle, Mirow, Callen, and Hawkins…

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Nattai Shire Council

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 15 January 1908 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the above was held on Saturday last when there were present, Councillors Halstead (President), Kirklaod, Knox, Kell, Loseby and Batt…

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Municipal Council

The Picton Post · Wednesday 15 January 1908 · page 4

The usual fortnightly meeting of the above council was held in the council chambers on Monday 1ast when there were present Aids Nicolson (Mayor…

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More facts and figures about municipal rating To the Editor of the Picton Post

The Picton Post · Wednesday 15 January 1908 · page 5

Sir,—Opponents of unimproved value rating are chiefly confined to two classes of people—the owners of valuable vacant lands, and those…

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Mittagong Municipal Council

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 18 January 1908 · page 4

The usual meeting of the above council was held on Wednesday evening. Present Ald. Mealing (Mayor), Robson, Wallace, Tyrrell, Westbury and Napier…

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Wingecarribbee Shire Council

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 22 January 1908 · page 2

The above council met at Moss Vale on Saturday last. Present: Councillors F. A. Badgery (President), H W. Taylor, W. R Hindmarsh, A. E. H. Carter, and J. A…

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Shire Election

The Picton Post · Wednesday 22 January 1908 · page 4

One end of "C" Riding writes :— Knowing since Local Government took charge of our roads and bridges about Bargo, the residents of here have not…

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