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New England · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1908

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The Shire Elections

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 18 January 1908 · page 4

Nominations are due to-day with the Returning Officer, Mr. J. B. Fitage[?]. The [?] candidates are:—…

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Municipal Elections

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 18 January 1908 · page 4

More than usual interest is being manifested in the appeaching [?] [?] elections. [?] are due on Wednesday next, at the Council…

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Yaliaroi Shire Council

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Tuesday 21 January 1908 · page 2

The Yallaroi Shire Council held the last meeting of the present term of office on Wednesday last Present : Councillors J. Mack (President), J…

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Shire Election

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 21 January 1908 · page 8

The hour up to which nominations and concents In connection with the forthcoming election could be handed in closed at 5 p.m. on Friday afternoon, with the following candidates being duly nominated for…

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Shire Nominations

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 21 January 1908 · page 2

NOMINATIONS in respect of the councillors to serve for the ensuing three years in Seven Shire Council have closed. Councillors John Sinclair and A.F.C. Rogerson…

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Municipal [?]on

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 21 January 1908 · page 2

WE understand that a [?] to be made by a large number of [?] papers, asking Mr. G. L. Hcott in allow [?] be nominated for one of the seats at the [?]ing municipal…

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Municipal Election

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 21 January 1908 · page 2

THE new franchise has caused Home confusion to those who were accustomed to the old system under the Municipalities Act. Under the new Act the following have the…

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Guyra Shire Elections

Guyra Argus · Thursday 23 January 1908 · page 6

On Saturday last, at noon, at the Shire office, Mr. T. N. Rae, returning officer, in the presence of one candidate (Mr. T. E. Sole) and the ARGUS…

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Shire Elections. (To the Editor Guyra Argus)

Guyra Argus · Thursday 23 January 1908 · page 4

Dear Sir,—From inquiries I find not one or the retiring Councillors intend addressing the ratepayers in connection with the work accomplished…

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Burglar Politician. How He Worsted the Mayor of Chicago

Guyra Argus · Thursday 23 January 1908 · page 8

Mr Busse, Mayor of Chicago (wrote the "Daily Mail" correspondent at New York on 7th November) has been worsted in one of the most singular conflicts ever…

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Municipal Council

The Tenterfield Intercolonial Courier and Fairfield and Wallangarra Advocate · Friday 24 January 1908 · page 8

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the above was held on Monday evening last, when there were present: The Mayor, Ald. Juergens, Day. Roper, Whereat,…

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Shire Election. Nominations Received

The Tenterfield Intercolonial Courier and Fairfield and Wallangarra Advocate · Friday 24 January 1908 · page 2

THE time for receiving nominations for Councillors of the Tenterfield Shire closed at 5 p.m. on Tuesday last. On Wednesday, at noon, the Returning Officer (Mr…

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Sovern Shire. Apprals Against Agreement

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 24 January 1908 · page 4

THE first Appeal Court under the Shires Act took place at the Court House on Tuesday, before Messrs. R. H. V. Alluntt, P.M., and D. M. G. M'Gregor, J.P…

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Correspondence. Ebert v. Municipality. (To the Editor of the Courier.)

The Tenterfield Intercolonial Courier and Fairfield and Wallangarra Advocate · Friday 24 January 1908 · page 7

SIR,—It is doubtful if it is wise for solicitors to retry a case in the press after a long and careful hearing in the court. But as the defendant's side has started, I…

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Local Government. Municipal and Shire Elections

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 25 January 1908 · page 4

ON Saturday next, electors—both Shire and Municipal—in this district will be called upon to discharge that most important function in…

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Shire Elections. (To the Editor of the CHRONICLE)

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 25 January 1908 · page 3

Sir,—It is a noticeable feature in the different announcements of the old members of the Shire Council that they are all so very desirous to…

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Municipal Nominations

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 25 January 1908 · page 3

At the Municipal Council Chambers on Thursday, at noon, Mr. Thos. Jones (Returning Officer) presided ever a small meeting, consisting of…

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Municipal Elections

The Tenterfield Intercolonial Courier and Fairfield and Wallangarra Advocate · Monday 27 January 1908 · page 2

AT 12 noon on Saturday at the Town Hall, Mr. T. M. Walker, the Returning Officer officially announced the names of the candidates nominated to stand at the…

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Shire Council Election

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Tuesday 28 January 1908 · page 2

On Saturday next the electors of A and B Ridings of the Yallaroi Shire will have the opportunity of choosing their representatives for the…

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Election of Aldermen

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Tuesday 28 January 1908 · page 2

Seven nominations were received for the election of Aldermen for the Municipality of Wariaida, viz. :-- Messrs R. H. McGee, J. B…

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