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

Council & local affairs, 1917

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Shire Elections. Cockburn and Peel Candidates

Daily Observer · Tuesday 2 January 1917 · page 6

The triennial elections of councillors in connection with the shire councils of New South Wales will be held on January 29. The life of the municipal…

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Shire Elections. Cockburn and Peel Candidates

Daily Observer · Tuesday 2 January 1917 · page 4

The triennial elections of councillors in connection with the shire councils of New South Wales will be held on January 29. The life of the municipal…

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Municipal Valuations. More Work for the Undertaker

The North Western Courier · Wednesday 3 January 1917 · page 2

"Peace on earth good will to man" does not appear to prevall in the Municipal Council of Narrabri. Some time since the Clerk and the assistant clerk…

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Tamworth Municipal Operations. Profits of Enterprises. Good Record for 1916

Daily Observer · Thursday 4 January 1917 · page 2

The efficiency of the management of the various Tamworth Municipal enterprises is again demonstrated by the report of the Tamworth Clerk (Mr. Guy…

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Boomi Shire Council. Monthly Meeting

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 5 January 1917 · page 3

The usual monthly meeting of the above was held on Wednesday morning. Present: The President (Mr. R. A. Read), and Councillors P. B…

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Shire of Boolcoroo. Monthly Meeting

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 5 January 1917 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the above was Held on Thursday morning. Present: The President (Mr. J. R. Moore), and Councillors Cory, Jones,…

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Waverley Council Charges. Heavy Fines Imposed. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Friday 5 January 1917 · page 2

The proceedings arising out of the recent developments in the Waverley Council commenced at the Paddington Police Court to-day, when Leslie…

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Municipal Valuations

The North Western Courier · Friday 5 January 1917 · page 2

The adjourned meeting of the Narrabri Municipal Council in connection with the valuations was held in the Council Chamber on Wednesday…

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Mandowa Shire Nominations

Daily Observer · Saturday 6 January 1917 · page 2

The following nominations have been received in connection with the forthcoming Mandowa Shire elections:— A Riding: T. Garland, F. Haywood, E…

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Tamworth Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting

Daily Observer · Saturday 6 January 1917 · page 5

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Tamworth Municipal Council was held on Tuesday night, and those present were: Alderman A. C. McLeod (Mayor),…

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Electoral Council

The North Western Courier · Monday 8 January 1917 · page 2

Delegates from Lightning Ridge Bellata. and Narrabri, attended a meeting at Narrabri West on Sunday afternoon for the purpose of froming a new…

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Municipal Council

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 9 January 1917 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the above Council was held on Thursday night. The Mayor (mr. Thompson)…

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Boolooroo Shire

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 9 January 1917 · page 2

The following Councillors have been declared elected for the Boolooroo Shire, namely Messrs. H. A Maw[?] J. R. Moore, A. Jones…

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Namoi Shire Elections. Wee Waa

Daily Observer · Tuesday 9 January 1917 · page 2

Keen interest is being taken in the Namoi Shire election for A. and C. Ridings but B. is a walk-over for Councillors Coppleson and Brown. There…

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Mr. Hughes Not to Go. Political Situation Too Difficult. Mr. Fisher to Represent Australia at War Council. Federal Election in April. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Tuesday 9 January 1917 · page 2

A message from Melbourne to the effect that it may be now stated with certainty that Mr. Hughes will not go to London. It is understood a cable to this…

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West Narrabri Council

The North Western Courier · Wednesday 10 January 1917 · page 4

The ordinary meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Went Narrabri was held in the Council Chambers on Monday evening last. His Worship,…

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Trawling Dispute. Labor Council as Peacemaker. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Wednesday 10 January 1917 · page 2

The Labor Council is endeavoring to effects a settlement of the trawling dispute. Amount 400 men are out of employ meat…

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No Strike Of Wheat Growers. Tamworth Farmers and Settlers. Meeting of District Council. "Farmers insulted, Slighted, and Humiliated."

Daily Observer · Wednesday 10 January 1917 · page 3

The usual quarterly meeting of the District Council of the Farmers and Settlers' Association was held on Tuesday morning when a number of important…

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Waverley Council Cases. Ex-Alderman Donald Fined £200. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Thursday 11 January 1917 · page 2

The case against William Donald, who is alleged to have officiated as an alderman of the Waverley Council, while interested in the Port Kembla…

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Is Mr. Hughes to Go? Federal Opinion. Mr. Fisher to be War Council Delegate. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Friday 12 January 1917 · page 2

Mr. Hugnes when interviewed he respect to Mr. Irvine's advocacy of the necessity of Australia being represented at the Imperial War Conference said:…

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