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New England · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1919

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Bannockburn Shire Monthly Meeting

The Inverell Times · Friday 7 February 1919 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the Bannockburn shire council was held yesterday morning when there were present Crs. A. H. Woods…

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"You are a Liar!" Town Clerk and Alderman. Disgraceful Scene

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 7 February 1919 · page 3

A disgraceful scene was witnessed at a meeting of the Mount Morgan Town Council last week.- When the sanitary committee's report…

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A Town Council Scrap

The Inverell Times · Friday 7 February 1919 · page 6

At the last meeting of the Mt. Morgan Town Council Aid. McFarlane is reported to have said that the Town Clerk (Mr Whitely) ran the show,…

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Railway to the Roast. Uralla Council's Support

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 7 February 1919 · page 6

At the last Uralla Council meeting the Inverell Chamber of Commerce wrote asking co-operation in urging railway connection with the coast and asking…

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Town Council

The Uralla Times and District Advocate · Saturday 8 February 1919 · page 2

The Council met on Monday, when there were present:—The Mayor (Ald. R. H. Roberts), O. Carter, W. Low, J. G. Cooper, and M. P. Power, and the…

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Show Holidays. Local Council to Be Approached. Show Committee Wants Holiday for Glen Innes

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 8 February 1919 · page 3

At the monthly meeting of the Armidale P. and A. Committee on Thursday afternoon, a letter was read from the secretary of the Glen Innes P. and…

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Local Government. Severn Shire Council Meets. the Month's Business

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 10 February 1919 · page 6

On Saturday last member of the Seven Shire Council met for business, those present being Crs. W. Ross (president). J. F. Whits, F. Broadbent, G. Fraser, W. Pettit, W. If…

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Wariatda Municipal Council

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 10 February 1919 · page 2

A meeting of the Council Was held on Monday night, at which the following were present : Ald. J. S. West (Mayor), R. Parker, T. Graham…

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The Parochial Council

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 10 February 1919 · page 6

The annual meeting of the Parochial Council was then held. Financial Statement. The treasurer (Mr. H. R. Grossman)…

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Show Holidays. Armidale P. & A. Society Acts. Council to Be Approached

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 10 February 1919 · page 3

At the monthly meeting of the Armidale P. and A. Committee on Thursday afternoon, a letter was rest from the secretary of the Glen Inners…

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Guyra Shire Council

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 11 February 1919 · page 7

The Council met on 4th February. Present: Crs. Dutton (President), Everett, Mulligan, Ward,Dunstan, and Browning…

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MacIntyre Shire's President

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 11 February 1919 · page 4

The Presidential election in connection with the Shire of MacIntyre, which took place at Saturday's meeting, was exceedingly brief. The…

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Macintyre Shire Monthly Meeting

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 11 February 1919 · page 2

The monthly meeting of this body was held in the Council Chambers on Saturday afternoon, when there were in attendance: Crs. H. W. R. Hughes…

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Blair Athol Shire Councillors' Valuation

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 11 February 1919 · page 7

At the monthly meeting of the Bannockburn Shire Council on Thursday, the following letter was authorised to be sent to the Director of Soldiers'…

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Election of Mayor Ald. Ring Unanimously Elected

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 11 February 1919 · page 5

A special meeting of the Inverell Municipal Council was held yesterday afternoon for the purpose of electing a Mayor for the ensuing 12 months…

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The New Mayor. Alderman Hawke Selected

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 12 February 1919 · page 4

A special meeting of the Armidale Council was held on Monday evening for the election of Mayor. Ald. Fitzgerald moved, and Ald…

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Armidale City Council. Special Meeting

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 12 February 1919 · page 3

The Armidale City Council met in special meeting on Monday evening. There were present: The Mayor (Ald. Purkiss), Ald. Curtis, Moffatt, Glass,…

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Increased Municipal Rate. Works Committee Complimented. Must Have Money If Improvements to Continue

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 12 February 1919 · page 8

At a special meeting of the Armidale City Council on Monday evening. The Finance Committee recommended as follows:—(1) That a…

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Municipal Council. Business for the Fortnight

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 13 February 1919 · page 3

The fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Cahmbers on Tuesday evening. Present: The mayor (Ald. W. M…

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Shut Out the Infection. Lop-sided Precautions. Mayor Legh Takes a Stand. "Absolutely Ridioulous."

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 13 February 1919 · page 3

At the Council meeting on Tuesday evening a letter was received from the Town Clerk at Grafton asking for the co-operation of the Council in…

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