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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1920

724 stories in Murray's papers · page 9 of 37

Jerilderie Shire Council

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 19 February 1920 · page 3

A meeting of the newly-elected Shire councilors was held in the Shire Hall or 14th inst, There was a full meeting. The President…

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Albury Municipal Council

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 19 February 1920 · page 4

The fortnightly meeting was held last evening, when there were present:—The Mayor (Ald. Waugh), Aldermen W. Cleaver Woods, J. Allan, J. P…

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Queensland Legislative Council. Shall Labor Swamp It? Brisbane

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 19 February 1920 · page 2

With reference to the suggestion that the Queensland Legislative Council is to be swamped by Labor members, it is stated that when the protest by the…

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Tumbarumba Shire Council

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 20 February 1920 · page 22

The first meeting of the newly-elected council, held on 11th inst., was attended by Crs. P. J. M'Meekin, J. W. Cunningham, D. Maginnity, W. R. Figures, B…

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Culcairn Shire Council

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 20 February 1920 · page 23

The first meeting of the members of the newly-elected Culcairn Shire Council took place on Monday. There were present: Councillors J. H. Balfour (in the chair…

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Hay Municipal Council

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 20 February 1920 · page 4

The Council met on Monday night There were present: Ald. Wilkinson (in the chair), Thompson, Bent, Spence, Collins, McRae, Ashcroft, and…

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Albury Municipal Council

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 20 February 1920 · page 45

The regular meeting was held on Wednesday night, the mayor (Aid. Waugh) presiding. Correspondence…

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Windouran Shire. Special Meeting

The Independent · Friday 20 February 1920 · page 2

The above Council held a special meeting on Friday morning for the purpose of electing the President. There were present Crs. M. J. Carew, E. Officer. H. S…

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Council Election

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 20 February 1920 · page 2

[?] of Urara Shire Conncil two commation have been received. This means that [?] election is necessary for reutrn that [?]…

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The Mayor of Dublin. Released from Internment

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 20 February 1920 · page 2

Mr. Kelly, Mayor of Dublin, has been released from Wormwood Scrubbs, but warned not to return, to Ireland…

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Municipal Election

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 20 February 1920 · page 3

In connection with the election to fill the ninth seat in the Municipal Council, nominations were to be in the hands of the Returning Officer (Mr. Thos. H…

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Correspondence. Germans As Shire Councillors. (To the Editor)

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 23 February 1920 · page 3

Sir,—In reply to Mr. Berkley's letter, is admits that Mr. J. H. Balfour was present at the meeting when council matters were first introduced into the league,…

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The Supreme Council. Answering President Wilson. London. Feb. 19

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 23 February 1920 · page 2

The "Daliy Mail" understands that it has been decided to publish in full the correspondence between the Supreme Council and President Wilson…

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Windouran Shire Council

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 24 February 1920 · page 1

A special meeting of the above Council was held on Friday last to elect the President. Crs. M. J. Carew. E. Officer. H. S. Schollick, J. W…

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Murrumbidgee Shire Council

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 24 February 1920 · page 2

Prior to the ordinary meeting on the 13th instant, a special meeting was held for the purpose of fixing the presidential allowance and the election…

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Waradgery Shire Council. Election of President

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 24 February 1920 · page 2

A special meeting of the Waradgery Shire took place on Saturday. There were present:—Messrs G. R. Horton (president), Ayre, Blomfield and…

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Special Council Meeting

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 24 February 1920 · page 2

A special meeting of the Municipal Council will be held this (Tuesday) evening for the purpose of appointing an Inspector of Nuisances and Overseer…

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The Proclamation. Labor Council's Criticism. "A Valuable Precedent."

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 24 February 1920 · page 4

On Thursday night the Labor Council adopted a manifesto in reply to the Prime Minister's proclamation in connection with the engineers' strike. The…

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Wakool Shire Repatriation Executive Committee

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 25 February 1920 · page 2

Minutes of a meeting of the Wakool Shire Repatriation Executive Committee held February 11th, 1920. Present:—Messrs Carr (in the chair)…

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The Problem of Ireland Council Cuts Off Light. London. February 23

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 26 February 1920 · page 3

"The Times" correspondent in Dublin says that the curfew order will become creative at midnight. Soldiers will take over the charge of the streets till 5 a.m.,…

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