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Council & local affairs, 1920

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Shire Elections. Demonstration at Culcairn. Soldiers Take Action. Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 15 January 1920 · page 4

Sixty returned soldiers held on indignation meeting at Culeairn to protest against the nomination of A. H. Pacch and Johann Wenke in…

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To the Ratepayers of "B" Riding, Guyra Shire. Ladies and Gentlemen,—

Guyra Argus · Thursday 15 January 1920 · page 3

Owing to the retirement of Councillors Everett and Mulligan from the Council, and, as s number of Ratepayers from several centres have…

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Guyra Shire. to the Electors of "C" Riding. Ladies and Gentlemen,—

Guyra Argus · Thursday 15 January 1920 · page 3

Having been approached by several ratepayers of the above Riding, I have decided to submit myself for election at the forthcoming ballot…

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To the Electors of "B" Riding, Guyra Shire. Ladies and Gentlemen,—

Guyra Argus · Thursday 15 January 1920 · page 3

In response to the request of a large section of the Ratepayers of "B" Riding, I have consented to be nominated for a seat in the new…

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Guyra Shire. to the Electors of "C" Riding. Ladies and Gentlemen,—

Guyra Argus · Thursday 15 January 1920 · page 3

I am again seeking a renewal of your confidence at the forthcoming election. If elected it will be my earnest endeavour, as it has been in…

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Yallaroi Shire Council

The Inverell Times · Friday 16 January 1920 · page 7

The monthly meeting of the above was held on Friday. Present: Council lors w. D. Capel (president), B. C. Besley, D. Campbell, W. A. Makim, and K…

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Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Inverell Times · Friday 16 January 1920 · page 2

The final meeting of I the Inverell Municipal Council, as at present constituted, was held in Die Council Chembers on Tuesday night. The Mayor…

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Municipal Works Overseer's Report

The Inverell Times · Friday 16 January 1920 · page 7

At the last meeting of the Municipal Council the Overseer's report was as follows:— Conc[?] kerbing and gutter kerb and guttering of the second…

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Shire Council

The Uralla Times and District Advocate · Saturday 17 January 1920 · page 3

This Council met on Wednesday last. Present: The President (Cr W. Carlon), and Crs Wiseman, Heagney, Little and Taylor, the Clerk, and…

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German Shire Candidates

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 17 January 1920 · page 4

Mr. H[?] intends to [?]ertain if it is possible under the present law to prevent [?]ch and Weeks [?] to the [?]oll at the forthcoming Shire [?]s…

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Armidale City Council

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 17 January 1920 · page 3

The Municipal Council met on Tuesday night, when there were present:—The Mayor (Ald. Hawke), Aldermen Curtis, Glass, Mills, Lamb,…

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Gara for Electric Light. What the Council Is Offered

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 17 January 1920 · page 3

At the last meeting of the Armidale City Council, the following letter was read from Mr. J. Pinto, proprietor of the Gara hydro-electric works:—I read…

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Aldermen Not Rushing It

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 19 January 1920 · page 4

Though the day for the closing of nominations for the Municipal Council electrons (Thursday next) is fast approaching, no particular interest is…

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The Council Elections. Contest in Every Biding. Emmaville Bold Bid

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 19 January 1920 · page 4

The nominations in connection with the Severn Shire Council triennial elections closed on Thursday last. As forecasted in the "Examiner" there…

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The Municipal Elections

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 19 January 1920 · page 4

Up to the present there does not teem to be any overmastering anxiety on the part of our representative citizens to take a hand in the government…

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A Bankrupt Shire Council

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 20 January 1920 · page 4

At the final meeting of the Wangaola (Cowra) Shire Council, it was stated that the temporary loan account had been drawn up to his limit, £ 2400, and…

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Ashford Shire Triennial Elections. Persons Not Entitled to Vote

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 20 January 1920 · page 5

IN CONNECTION with the forthcoming Shire Elections to be held by Postal Ballot on SATURDAY, the 31st January next, for the purpose of…

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Council and Doctor an Influenza Episode

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 20 January 1920 · page 3

The Severn Shire Councillors sat up and look notice very energetically on Saturday last on receipt of a letter from Dr. L. L, Snow, Government…

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Ashford Shire Local Government Act, 1919. Notice to All Holders of Crown Leases Which Embraces Conditional Settlement, Homestead, and All Leases Held From the Crown

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 20 January 1920 · page 5

ATTENTION ID HEREBY DRAWN to Section 141 of the Local Government Act, 1919, which provides as follows: —…

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Municipal Nominations

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 20 January 1920 · page 4

Nominations in connection with the election of aldermen to the Inverell Municipal Council close on Thursday next. Thus far it is doubtful if three…

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