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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1898

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The Wagga Electorate. the Mayor Asked to Stand. But Courteously Declines

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 12 July 1898 · page 2

A largely signed and influential requisition was presented to the Mayor (Mr George Coleman) yesterday, asking him to allow himself to be nominated for the Wagga…

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Government Supporters' Council Additional Party Nominees. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 12 July 1898 · page 3

The Government Supporters' Council sat all day discussing matters connected with the forthcoming campaign, and on adjourning had…

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Borough Council

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 13 July 1898 · page 4

OWING to pressure upon our last issue's space the council report had to be curtailed. The following will complete the report!—WATER WORKS…

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Intercolonial. Sydney. Wednesday. City Council Reform

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 14 July 1898 · page 2

At yesterday's meeting of the Finance Committee of the City Council, a large number of reductions in salaries were made, aggregating £3000, but it is doubtful if the…

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A." Municipal Difficulty. This Drainage Question

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 21 July 1898 · page 3

THE question of the disposal of surface and Waste water was in evidence at the Police Court on Tuesday, when a rate payer was fined in a nominal amount for running…

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Wagga Municipal Council

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 23 July 1898 · page 3

THE ordinary fortnightly meeting of the council was held on Thursday evening. There were present:—The Mayor (Alderman Coleman), and Aldermen Heydon,…

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Hillston Municipal Council

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Saturday 23 July 1898 · page 2

A MEETING of the Municipal Council was held on Wednesday night when the members present were—The Mayor and Aldermen Betts, Wilson, and Kopke. The minutes of…

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The Voice of the People. the Borough Council. to the Editor

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 29 July 1898 · page 2

SIR,—I would crave space in your valuable columns to draw attention to a sample of courtesy as displayed by our local civic brethren to one of its…

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Privy Council Appeal

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 30 July 1898 · page 4

The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council has reserved judgment in the case of Smyth v. the Queen. The appellant was not called…

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District Council

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 3 August 1898 · page 4

PRESENT—Messre. A. N. Ward,P. Maguire, J. Quinn, A. Briant, J. Cambourn, W. Falconer, and J. J. Miller A. letter of apology was received from Mr. F. A. Morgan…

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Local and General News. the Borough Council

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 4 August 1898 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Borough Council takes place to-night. There is very little of an important character to be discussed. Outside the ordinary…

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Wagga Municipal Council

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 6 August 1898 · page 4

THE [?] meeting of the council was [?] when, there were present:—The Mayor (Alderman Coleman) and Alderman Hayee, Radd,…

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Labor Federation. Sydney District Council

The Worker · Saturday 6 August 1898 · page 5

A representative meeting of delegates assembled at the Trades Hall on 28th ult., Mr. Sam Smith, president, in the chair…

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Borough Council. Wednesday and

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 6 August 1898 · page 6

THE council met on Wednesday night for the usual monthly meeting, and adjourned till Thursday for special purposess. The following business was transacted, our…

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Sydney City Council. a Lively Scene

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 6 August 1898 · page 5

THE finance committee of the city council held a stormy sitting on Thursday. During, the disuussion on the market lifts Alderman Norton made a remark to Alderman Ives…

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The Borough Council. an Important Sitting. a Drastic Retrenchment. the Auxiliary Pumping Machinery

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 6 August 1898 · page 3

The regular meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambere, Town Hall, on Thursday evening. His Worship the Mayor (Ald. Geo. Coleman)…

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Municipal

The Worker · Saturday 13 August 1898 · page 1

It is suggested that the present time is particularly opportune for the extension of Labor effort in a municipal direction. If the local government question comes…

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Gundagai Municipal Council

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 16 August 1898 · page 3

A MEETING of the above was held at the Council Chambers on Thursday, 11th inst. There were present—The Mayor (Aid. McCook), Aid. Ryan, Cornett, Taylor and…

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Wagga Municipal Council. Creation of a New Ward. the Auxiliary Pumping Machinery. Further Postponement

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 20 August 1898 · page 6

The regular meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers, Town Hall, on Thursday evening. His Worship the Mayor (Ald. Geo. Coleman)…

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Labor Federation. Sydney District Council

The Worker · Saturday 20 August 1898 · page 5

The fortnightly meeting of the Sydney District Council, A.L.F., was held on Thursday evening, August 11, at the Trades Hall, Sydney, Mr. Sam Smith…

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