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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1912

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The Albury Sports Ground. Mr. Kiddle in Reply to Aldermen. (To the Editor.)

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 10 May 1912 · page 2

Sir,—With reference to the remarks made by certain aldermen at the council meeting last Wednesday, re the replacing of the fence on the sports ground, I wish…

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Sewerage and Electric Lighting. Scheme Before Albury Council. Sewerage to Be Started Soon

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 10 May 1912 · page 28

The Albury Council on Wednesday night received the following letter from Mr. G. S. Briner, M.L.A., on behalf of Mr. G. R. M'Laurin, M.L.A.: "I desire to inform you…

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Council Clerk's Trouble

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 13 May 1912 · page 2

Detective Britt returned from Sydney to-day with Leslie W. Cattlin, who is charged with having misappropriated a cheque while in the employ of the City…

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Cricket. Australians in England. Match Against Northampton-shire, Splendid Victory for the Australians. an Innings and 64 Runs. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 13 May 1912 · page 3

Although fine meatier favored the cricketers at Northampton the attendance was only small. The wicket was good, but, despite this…

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Windouran Shire Council

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 14 May 1912 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Windouran Shire Council was held on Friday afternoon. Cr. A. McBean (President), and Crs. M. J. Carew,…

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Coreen Shire Council

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 14 May 1912 · page 3

The usual monthly meeting of above council was held on Monday (yesterday). There were present-- Crs. Dunn (President, in the chair), Breen, Bott,…

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Hum Shire Council

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 14 May 1912 · page 4

The Hume Shire Council met yesterday. Present: Crs. Ashford (President), Hogan, Wilson, Andrews, Reid, Laidlaw, McGeoch, Messrs. S. F. Mudge, clerk,…

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Shortage of Water. Lavington Deputation to Hume Shire Council

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 14 May 1912 · page 4

The shortage of water has been particularly marked this season at Lavington. Many residents have to cart water from wherever it can be obtained, but mostly…

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Delay in Lands Department. Shire Councillors Angry

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 14 May 1912 · page 4

The Lands Department came in for scathing criticism at the annual conference of delegates to the New South Wales Shires Association, at the Royal…

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Our Shire Councillors' Photos. Won't Take Proposal On

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 14 May 1912 · page 2

Among the correspondence before the Shire Council yesterday was a communication from the well-known photographer, Mark Blow, of the Crown…

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Albury Municipal Appeal Court. P.m. Suggests a Friendly Conference

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 14 May 1912 · page 2

MR. TIETYENS WILL SEE ABOUT IT The sittings of the Albury Municipal Appeal Court were continued yesterday, the P.M. (Mr. H. F. Roberts,) presiding…

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Correspondence. Stinkwort and Hume Shire Inspector. (To the Editor.)

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 16 May 1912 · page 4

Sir,—In reading your report in Tuesday's issue of the Hume Shire Council meeting, I was greatly surprised at some rash statements which have been made regarding…

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West Australian Politics Legislative Council Elections Perth

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 16 May 1912 · page 2

The first Legislative Council biennial elections held in West Australia since the Labor Government was elected last October, eventuated on Monday. The figures…

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Hume Shire Council

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 17 May 1912 · page 6

The Hume Shire Council met on Monday. Present—Crs, Ashford (President), Hogan, Wilson, Andrews, Reid, Laidlaw, McGeoch, Messrs. S. F. Mudge (clerk), W. A. Welsh…

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Jerilderie Municipal Council

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 17 May 1912 · page 3

A meeting of the Jerilderie Municipal Council was held on Monday evening last. There was a full attendance, the Mayor in the chair…

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Corowa Municipal Council

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 17 May 1912 · page 5

The usual monthly meeting of above was held on Tuesday evening. There were present-- Aldermen Tait (Mayor), Sammons, Thompson, Dunn, Clayton,…

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The Shire of Waradgery

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 17 May 1912 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Council of Shire of Waradgery took place on [?]dnesday, there being present:—Crs. [?]lin, Blomfield, Schiller, Rutlcdge, and…

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Coreen Council

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 17 May 1912 · page 6

The usual monthly meeting of above council was held on Monday. There were present:—Crs. Dunn (president, in the chair), Breen, Bott, Duncan, Knight, and…

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Warning to Motorists. Municipal Council After Them

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 17 May 1912 · page 5

In connection with the general business of the Corowa Municipal Council on Tuesday evening, Ald. King draw attention to the pace at which motor cars…

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Lord Mayor and Friendly Societies. No Government Inter Ference

The Independent · Friday 17 May 1912 · page 4

The Lord Mayor of Sydney (Aldern.an G. T. Clarke), who is the Grand Secre ary of the Independent Order of Oddfellows, paid a visit to the sessions of the annual…

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