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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1907

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French Wine Protest Against Adulteration. Municipal Resignations. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 13 June 1907 · page 2

In pursuance of the determination arrived at during the Montpellier demonstration, the members of the municipalities of Narbonne, Montpellier,…

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Yanko Shire Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 14 June 1907 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Yanko Shire Council was held last Thursday at the Shire Offices. Present:—Crs. R. J. Austin (Pre[?] Menn. J. Kennedy, F. R…

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Tumbarumba Shire Council

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 15 June 1907 · page 3

The usual monthly meeting of the Tumbarumba Shire Council was held on Wednesday last. Councillors. McMeekin (President), MeMicking,…

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In Defence of the Shire Council. to the Editor

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 15 June 1907 · page 2

Sir,—In your issue of Wednesday, the 12th instant, appears a copy of a letter, and a few remarks with reference to it, signed by Cr. Dodd, in which he makes an attack…

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French Wine Trouble Relief From Land Tax Offered. Eighty Municipalities Resign London

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 15 June 1907 · page 2

Notwithstanding the protests made in the South of France against what are regarded as the Government's ineffective proposals for checking the…

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In Defence of the Shire Council. to the Editor

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 18 June 1907 · page 2

Sir,—In the Issue of your contemporary of Wednesday, the 12th Instant, appears a copy of a tetter, and a fow remarks with reference to it, signed by…

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Tumut Municipal Council

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 18 June 1907 · page 3

The regular fortnightly meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Tumut took place at the chambers on Tuesday night last, Ald. H. McNamare…

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San Francisco Frauds. the Mayor Convicted

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 18 June 1907 · page 2

Jacob Schmitz, Mayor of San Francisco, has been convicted on charges of extorting money from restaurant keepers in the city. He is, therefore,…

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Council of Empire. Prorogued Till November

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 18 June 1907 · page 2

The Council of the Empire has been prorogued until November…

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Municipal Corruption. the San Francisco Case. Schmitz Convicted. London, June 17

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 18 June 1907 · page 2

Eugene Schmitz, Mayor of Sun Francisco, has been convicted on the charged of extorting money from restaurants. On this charge he is liable to…

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Cootamundra Council. Friday, Night

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 19 June 1907 · page 2

Present—The Maybr (Ald. Stratton), and Ald. Lester, McBeath, Mangan, and Pinkstohe. Minutes were confirmed…

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A Mayor Dismissed. LONDON. June 18

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 20 June 1907 · page 2

As the result of the conviction of Eugene Schmitz Mayor of San Francisco who was found guilty of extorting money from restaurant keepers…

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Gadara Shire Council

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 21 June 1907 · page 3

The Gadara Shire Council met at the chambers on Friday last, there being a full attendance. The Lands Department forwarded…

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Shire Council Meeting. Wednesday, June 19

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 21 June 1907 · page 4

Present—President, H. Doubleday, J.P., (in the chair) Crs. Pyke, Kelly, Rowston, Poiner and Lucas. The minutes of previous meeting were…

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Municipal Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 21 June 1907 · page 6

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held at the Council Chamber on Monday evening last, there being…

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Carrathool Shire

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 21 June 1907 · page 3

The Council of the above Shire met on Wednesday last week, there being present Crs. Nixon, Jacob, Bull, Mills, Campbell and McArthur…

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The Council Deputation

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 21 June 1907 · page 5

Messrs. A. W. Stinson, J.P., and J. E. A. Florance, at 4 p.m., on Wednesday, waited .on the Shire Council at their meeting as…

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Kyeamba Shire Council. Monthly Meeting

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 22 June 1907 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the Kyeamba Shire Council was held in the Shire Office yesterday. Present:— Cr. MacPherson (President), and Crs…

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Kyeamba Shire Council Regular Meeting. a Special Grant

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 22 June 1907 · page 2

The Regular meeting of the Kyeamba Shire Council was held yesterday. There ware present: The President (Cr. Alex-MacPherson), Councillors J. A. Gunn'…

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Municipal Council

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 22 June 1907 · page 2

The local Council met on Thursday evening. Present:—Alderman Robinson (Mayor), Walsh, Dodd, Smith, Janes, Hunt and Wilson…

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