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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1918

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The Versailles Council Control Sir W. R. Robertson Resigns

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 19 February 1918 · page 2

General William R. Robertson has resigned the position of Chief of the Imperial Staff, and has been succeeded by Sir Henry Wilson, British…

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Versailles War Council Resignation of General Robertson London, Monday. I

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 19 February 1918 · page 2

General Sir William Robertson's resignation caused surprise, as most patient efforts have been proceeding since the Versailles Council induced him and certain…

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Balranald Municipal Council

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 20 February 1918 · page 2

The ordinary monthly meeting of the, above Council was held on Monday, 11th February, when the full Council was in attendance…

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Albury Municipal Council

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 21 February 1918 · page 4

A meeting of the Albury Municipal Council was held last night. Present: The Mayor (Ald. W. Cleaver Woods) and Aldermen P. D. Burrows, J. Allan, J. P…

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Cuicairn Shire Council

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 22 February 1918 · page 46

The monthly meeting of the shire council was held on Monday last, there being preesnt—Crs. J. H. Balfour (president), G. H. Sly, P. H. Paech, W. G. Balfour, H. A…

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Last Appearance As Mayor. Mr. Barnett Thanks the Aldermen for Support

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 22 February 1918 · page 3

At the close of the Council business on Monday the Mayor briefly addressed the Council. Mr. Barnett said that most likely…

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The Hay Municipal Council

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 22 February 1918 · page 2

The Council met on Monday. There were present: The Mayor (Ald. J. T. Barnett), and Ald. Butterworth, Olsen, Ashcroft, McRae, Miller,…

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Municipal Council. Bi-monthly Meeting

The Independent · Friday 22 February 1918 · page 2

The Municipal Council met on Monday night, when there were present Aldermen Whitelock (Mayor), Jones, Perrin, McKenzie, Maher, Jane, Williams, and Fitznead…

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Cr. White President of Shire

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 22 February 1918 · page 4

At a special meeting of the Murrumbidgee Shire Council held on the 8th inst., Cr. A. A. White was elected president for the ensuing year…

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Yackandandah Shere Council

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 22 February 1918 · page 44

The monthly meeting of the above council was held on Wednesday, 13th inst., when all councillors were present. Cr. Molyneux occupied the chair…

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The Carrathool Shire. The Working Overseer's Report The Extent of the Shire's Activities

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 22 February 1918 · page 4

The following report of the newly appointed Working Overseer of the Carrathool Shire, Mr H. J. Smith, gives a very good idea of the extent of…

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Soldiers' Dependents. Why the Lord Mayor's Fund Wants Money

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 22 February 1918 · page 3

"I have no hesitation in saying that there is no fund more worthy of public support than this," says Mr. Richard Teece, in a letter to the committee…

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Lord Mayor's Patriotic Fund. How Is It to Be Maintained!

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 22 February 1918 · page 4

The committee administering the Lord Mayor's Patriotic Fund met in the Melbourne Town Hall on Thursday to consider tho uncertain future of the…

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Versailles War Council Resignation of General Robertson Explanation by Prime Minister London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 22 February 1918 · page 2

Mr. Lloyd George, speaking in the House of Commons on the recent army changes, said: "The retention of General Sir William…

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Municipal Council

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 23 February 1918 · page 2

The usual fortmightly meeting of the Council was held on Monday night Ald A.J [?] (Mayour ) G.H. [?]…

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Municipal Inspector. Mr.h. J Priest Appointed

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 23 February 1918 · page 2

At the end of 1916 the Municipal Council as a measure of economy dispensed with the service of the [?] and [?] inspector (Mr T.Kind)…

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Municipalisation of Hospitals Proposal Briefly Outlined Deputation to Wait on Premier

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 25 February 1918 · page 4

In view of the deputation on Saturday to Mr. David Storey, Assistant Minister for Health, which advocated the local government of hospitals, it will be…

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Incidents of the War. Battalion Flags. Presented to Australian Municipalities London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 28 February 1918 · page 3

Captain Bean; Commonwealth, press correspondent, with the support of Mrs. Andrew Fisher, is organising a scheme by which each battalion is to be presented…

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Towong Shire Council

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 March 1918 · page 46

The monthly meeting of the above body was held on Monday last, the following members being present:—Crs. Nankervia (president), Paton, Andrews, Tobin,…

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Conargo Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Independent · Friday 1 March 1918 · page 2

The ordinary meeting of the above look place yesterday morning, there being pre-sent Crs. J. H. Patterson (president), P. Landale, L. S. Falkiner, J. V. Ingrain, and…

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