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

Council & local affairs, 1917

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Aldermen Shocked

Daily Observer · Saturday 12 May 1917 · page 4

Aldermen of the South Brisbane Council received quite a shock last week as the result of a demand made by the Land Department to help along a…

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Municipal Loan

The North Western Courier · Monday 14 May 1917 · page 2

A poll of the ratepayers of the Municipality of Narrabri will be taken on June 6th, in connection with the raising of a loan of £7500, for the purpose…

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Shire Tenders

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 15 May 1917 · page 2

The Shire Engineer, Mr. G. E. Wright, calls for fresh tenders for contacts on the read Garah to Bromd; also for formation on the…

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Shire Council

Manilla Express · Wednesday 16 May 1917 · page 2

There were present at the monthly meeting on Saturday--Crs. Donald Macuonald (president), Crs. Coote, Bowman, and Garland…

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Shire Council. TENDERS

Manilla Express · Wednesday 16 May 1917 · page 3

One tender was received for constructing of bridge at "Bog Hole on Rushes Creek road--W. C. Grantham, £1264 being the amount…

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Triennial Municipal Elections. Sydney, Wednesday, 11 a.m

The North Western Courier · Wednesday 16 May 1917 · page 2

Although the suburban triennial elections are still six weeks off, there is marked activity in some municipalities, in regard to the choice of…

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Municipal Election

Manilla Express · Wednesday 16 May 1917 · page 3

Preliminary, arrangements in connection with the Municipal election next month were made at the Council meeting on Monday night. Mr. A…

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Shire Tenders

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 18 May 1917 · page 6

The Shire Engineer, Mr. G. E. Wright, calls for fresh tenders for contacts on the read carah to Boomi; also for formation on the…

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Overcoming Strikes. Efforts of Trade and Labor Council. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Friday 18 May 1917 · page 2

A conference, which is expected to be fruitful of good results affecting intertrade union disputes, held at the Trades Hall, appointed a central demarcation…

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Peel Shire Council

Daily Observer · Saturday 19 May 1917 · page 4

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Peel Shire Council was held in the council offices on Friday, when there were present:— Crs. Peck (President)…

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Municipal Council

Manilla Express · Saturday 19 May 1917 · page 8

At the regular fortnightly meeting on Monday night, the Mayor (All Kennedy), Aldermen Wearne, Rudd, Kremer, Bailey and Stoddart were…

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Cockburn Shire

Daily Observer · Saturday 19 May 1917 · page 3

The ordinary meeting of the Cookburn Shire Council was held yesterday morning with the president (Cr. Brown). in the chair. There, were also present…

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Speaker and Judgeship. Mr. Cohen Has No Intention Of RESIGNING. Representations from Bar Council. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Saturday 19 May 1917 · page 2

The Acting-Premier (Mr. G. W. Fuller) referring to the report that the speaker(Mr. J. J. Cohen) would shortly he appointed a district court judge, said…

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Correspondence Red Triangle Day. (To the Editor). To Mr. H. G. Spencer, Mayor, Narrabri

The North Western Courier · Monday 21 May 1917 · page 1

Sir,—It is purposed to hold a Red Triangle Day on th 1st June, therefore we are appealing to you for help to make the Day a great success. Our…

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Nundle Shire Council

Daily Observer · Tuesday 22 May 1917 · page 1

The ordinary meeting was held on May 12, when there were present:—Cr. Bogue (president), Councillors McCle[?]land, Schofield, Robson and Newman…

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Sydney's Lord Mayor. Wants to Get on Roll of Solicitors Again. Application This Week. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Tuesday 22 May 1917 · page 2

An application is to be made to the Full Court this week by Mr. J.Gannon, K.C., on behalf of Mr. R. D. M[?]agher (Lord Mayor of Sydney) for the…

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Tamworth Municipal Council

Daily Observer · Wednesday 23 May 1917 · page 8

The ordinary meeting of the Tamworth Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers last night. The Mayor (All. A. C. McLeod) was…

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Farmers and Settlers' Council. Important Resolutions for Conference. Antagonism to P.P.U.

Daily Observer · Wednesday 23 May 1917 · page 3

A special meeting of the Tamworth District Council of the Farmers and Settlers' Association was held at the offices of the organisation yesterday morning…

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Municipal Elections. Extended Franchise in Operation. Points for Electors

Daily Observer · Wednesday 23 May 1917 · page 1

The municipal elections which, tinder ordinary circumstances, would have been held on January 31 last, will be held on June 30 next. The closing of…

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Municipal Elections. (To the Editor.)

Daily Observer · Wednesday 23 May 1917 · page 8

Sir,—The municipal elections next month will give the local people an opportunity to elect a new council under a wider franchise. It is a great pity…

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