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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1912

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Council Resignations. Ald. Britten and Mahony Go Out

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 24 January 1912 · page 2

At the Council meeting last night the resignation of Aid. Britten was received. Aid. Walker said Aid. Britten was a very able and useful member of the Council,…

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Council Resignations. Ald. Britten and Mahony Go Out

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 24 January 1912 · page 2

At the Council meeting last night the resignation of Ald. Britten was received. Ald. Walker said Ald. Britten was a very able and useful member of the Council,…

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Aldermen Resign. Ald. Mahony and the Mayor Say Farewell to the Council

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 25 January 1912 · page 3

As briefly recorded In yesterday's "Daily Observer," at the Council meeting on Tuesday night Aid. Mahony handed in his resignation as alderman "owing to…

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Aldermen Resign. Ald. Mahony and the Mayor Say Farewell to the Council

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 25 January 1912 · page 3

As briefly recorded in yesterday's "Daily Observer," at the Council meeting on Tuesday night Ald. Mahony handed in his resignation as alderman "owing to…

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The Tamworth Daily Observer Thursday, January 25, 1912. New Aldermen Wanted

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 25 January 1912 · page 2

Although the resignation of Alderman Britten was not unexpected, the retirement of Alderman Mahony from municipal life was a little of a surprise as it was…

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The Tamworth Daily Observer Thursday, January 25, 1912. New Aldermen Wanted

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 25 January 1912 · page 2

Although the resignation of Alderman Britten was not unexpected, the retirement of Alderman Mahony from municipal life was a little of a surprise as it was…

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Municipal Council

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 26 January 1912 · page 4

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the above was held at the Council Chambers on Tuesday night Present: The Mayor (Ald. Matheson), Ald. Mahony, Ison, Callcott,…

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Municipal Council

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 26 January 1912 · page 4

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the above was held at the Council Chambers on Tuesday night. Present: The Mayor (Ald. Matheson), Ald. Mahony, Ison, Callcott,…

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Socialists Exulting Over the Victories. Kaiser Insulted by Municipal Council. Berlin January 27

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 30 January 1912 · page 2

The red-flag voctpru at Potsdam is all the more notable because Herr Leidknecht was recently in prison for 18 months for circulating anti-militarist propaganda…

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Municipal Candidates

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 30 January 1912 · page 2

Considerable interest is being taken by townsmen in the Municipal situation, and it is probable there will be a keen contest for the vacancies brought about by the…

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Socialists Exult[?]g Over the Victors. Kaiser Insultedy Municipal Coun[?] Berin, January 27

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 30 January 1912 · page 2

The red-flap victory Potsdam is all the more notable because Herr Leidknecht was recently in prisoner 18 months for circulating anti-m[?] propaganda…

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Municipal Candidates

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 30 January 1912 · page 2

Considerable interest is being taken by townsmen in the Municipal situation, and it is probable there will be a keen contest for the vacancies brought about by the…

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Municipal Council

Manilla Express · Wednesday 31 January 1912 · page 4

The Mayor (Aid. Stoddart) presided at the fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council on Monday night. Ald. Bailey, Kruse, Kennedy,…

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Lighting Manilla. Electric Scheme Before the Council. Manilla

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 31 January 1912 · page 2

At the municipal council meeting last night Cameron and Company, Tamworth, submitted, a proposal to light Manilla by electricity. The coat of 22 street lamps…

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Lighting Manilla. Electric Scheme Before the Council. Manilla

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 31 January 1912 · page 2

At the municipal council meeting last night Cameron and Company, Tamworth, submitted a proposal to light Manilla by [?]lectricity. The cost of 22 street lamps…

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Farmers and Settlers' Association. Meeting of Electorate Council. Mr. Levien and the Farmers' Platform. Member Asked Questions

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 31 January 1912 · page 2

A general meeting of the electorate counell of the Tamworth branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association was held yesterday in the Oddfellows' Hall, Tamworth,…

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Farmers Ano Settlers' Association, Meeting of Electorate Council. Mr. Levien and the Farmers' Platform. Member Asked Questions

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 31 January 1912 · page 2

A general meeting of the [?]lectorate council of the Tamworth branch of the Fa[?]mers and Settlers' Associat[?]on was h[?]ld yesterday in the Oddfellows' Hall[?] Tamworth,…

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[?]worth Daily Observer Friday, February 2, 1912. Municipal Elections

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 2 February 1912 · page 2

It is neediest to emphasise the fact that Tamworth has arrived at a stage in its municipal history when the administration of its affairs warrants the calling out of the…

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Alderman C. T. Piper, Tamworth's New Mayor

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 3 February 1912 · page 2

Alderman Charles Thomas Piper was the youngest son of the late Alderman James Piper, who had been in the Tamworth Municipal Council for a number of years, and who on two different occasions had the honor of being elected to the Mayoral chair. The newly-elected Mayor was one of five brothers, and was born at Stanmore, a…

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Alderman C. T. Piper, Tamworth's New Mayor

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 3 February 1912 · page 2

Alderman Charles Thomas Piper was the youngest son of the late Alderman James Piper, who had been in the Tamworth Municipal Council for a number of years, and who on two different occasions had the honor of being elected to the Mayoral chair. The newly-elected Mayor was one of five brothers, and was born at Stanmore, a…

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