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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1917

644 stories in Murray's papers · page 7 of 33

Windouran Shire Council. Cr.officer Elected President

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 2

A special meeting of the newly elected Windouran Shire Council was held yesterday morning. Cr. W. J. Sti[?]t (the retiring president), and Crs. A. McBean,…

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Municipal Council

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 2

The usual meeting of the Councillors held on Tuesday evening. Ald. G. Evan[?] (Mayor), A. H. Windeyer, F. Jane, A. C. Fitznead, A. J. Whitlock, and G. H…

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Carrathool Shire Council

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 13 February 1917 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Council of the Shire of Carrathool took place on Wednesday. There were present: Mr. J. Jacob (president) and Crs…

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Coreen Shire Council. Monday, February 12

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 13 February 1917 · page 3

Present -- The President (Cr. Jas H. Willis in the chair) Crs. J. Lansdale,E. Bott, F. W Knight W. R. Godber, G. Duncan Engineer A. H. Bray, and the…

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Windouran Shire Council Cr Officer Elected President

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 13 February 1917 · page 1

A special meeting of the newly-elected Windouran Shire Council was held on Friday morning. Cr. W. J. Stitt. (the retiring President,) and Crs A. McBean, E…

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The Shire of Carrathool Review of the Past Year's Work

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 13 February 1917 · page 2

At last week's meeting of the Shire of Carrathool, the president (Cr. Jacob) read the following minute:— "I have pleasure in submitting…

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Wunnamurra Shire Council

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 3

A meeting of the above Council was held on Saturday last. All the Councillors were present. The President welcomed Cr. McRae amongst…

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Hume Shire Council

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 46

The monthly meeting of the council was held on Wednesday at Albury Present: -Crs. H. Bromfield (president), B. P. Bell, J. P. Smithenbecker, T. Wilson, E…

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Murrumbidgee Shire Council

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 3

A special meeting of the Council was held on Friday last for the purpose of fixing the presidential allowance for the year ending February 28th 1918,…

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Murray Shire Council Special Meeting

The Independent · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 2

A special meeting of the recently-elected Council of Murray Shire was held on Tuesday afternoon at the Shire Hall. Mathoura, for the purpose of electing the President…

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Wakool Shire Council Special Meeting

The Independent · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 2

A special meeting of the Wakool Shire Council was held at the Shire Office, Moulamein, on Wednesday, 7th instant, for the purpose of fixing the President's allowance…

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Coreen Shire Council. Monday, February 12

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 31

Present—The president (Civ Jas. H. Willis in the chair), Crs. J. Lonsdale, E. Bott, F. W. Knight, W. R. Godber G. Duncan. Engineer A. H. Bray, and the…

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Lord Mayor's Chain of Office

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 28

The Lord Mayor of the City of London wears the mostly costly badge of office in England. It contains diamonds to the value of £120,000, and each holder of it during…

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Corowa Municipal Council Tuesday, February 13

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 6

Present.--His Worship the Mayor (Aid. A. A. Piggin), and Aid. Chivell, Dunn, [?]ent, Parkin, Oswa[?]l, Sammons, Teague, and Thompson…

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Shire Councillor Forfeits His Seat

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 47

At the Gundagai Police Court, Wm. Charles Edwards, a councillor of Adjungbilly shire, was charged that, on a date or dates, between the 16th and 27 days…

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The Mayor and the Stoppage of Water

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 2

All those who read the report of the proceedings of the Corowa Municipal Council in to-day's "Free Press" will notice an unusual "outbreak" on the…

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Colcairn Shire Finance. Need for Economy

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 16 February 1917 · page 3

The statement of finanost as disclosed at the shire council meeting on Tuesday showed urgent need for economy, and for over two hours the…

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Murray Shire Council. Cr, Bowtel Elected President

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 17 February 1917 · page 2

A special meeting of the recently elected. Council of Murray Shire was held on Tuesday afternoon at the Shire Hall Mathoura, for the purpose of…

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The Carrathool Shire Grader. (The Editor "The Riverine Grazier')

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 20 February 1917 · page 2

Sir,—In the report of the Carrathool shire council meeting published in your issue of 13th February, a misstatement by the council overseer is in need of…

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Wakool Shire Council

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 21 February 1917 · page 1

At the meeting of the above Council held on Wednesday, 7th inst., the following reports were dealt with:—CLERK'S REPORT…

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