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Council & local affairs, 1908

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The Municipal Campaign III

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 1 January 1908 · page 3

Under the new local Local Government Act, the people will have the opportunity for the [?] time of getting rid of the [?] system under…

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Shire Council

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 3 January 1908 · page 2

THE Gadara Shire Council met on December 23, Crs. Geo. Clout (president), A. W. Molineaux, H. W. Mason, W. J. Boston, and D. L…

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The Municipal Campaign. No. 1

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 3 January 1908 · page 2

The campaign that is now commencing in New South Wales under the provisions of the Local Government Act, passed in December, 1906, is the most…

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Wagga Municipal Council

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 4 January 1908 · page 4

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Thursday evening. There were present—Aldermen…

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The Council and the Ratepayers

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 4 January 1908 · page 2

Some members of the Wagga Council seem to be disposed to regard the criticism lately levelled at that body in a personal spirit. This is a mistake…

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The Wagga Water Supply. Discussed by the Council. Impurity Attributed to Sluicing. Condemnatory Resolutions Carried

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 4 January 1908 · page 5

The dirty state of the Wagga water supply during the Christmas holidays, was the subject of a lengthy discussion at the Wagga Council on…

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Mitchell Shire Council

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 7 January 1908 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Mitchell Shire Council was held on Saturday. There were present-Councillors M[?] the (president). M'Dougall, Crawley,…

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Adjungbilly Shire Council. a Good Year's Work

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 7 January 1908 · page 3

THE monthly meeting of the above was held on Friday. There were present Councillors McInerney (President), Hazlett, Carberry, Grubb and Dodd…

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The Municipal Campaign. No. 2

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 7 January 1908 · page 1

IN a previous article I traced the history of rating on unimproved land values for municipal purposes from its first introduction by Queensland 15…

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Municipal Election

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 7 January 1908 · page 2

In various ways the ratepayers of Wagga have lately had the need for greater municipal advancement forced upon their attention: and the hope…

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Revision Courts. Municipality of Wagga

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 7 January 1908 · page 2

A sitting of the Revision Court for the wagga Municipality was held yesterday, before Mr. Stevenson, P. M. Mr. R. Emblen, Council Clerk,…

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Jindalee Shire Council

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 8 January 1908 · page 2

Present—President Matthews and Crs. Corby, Maguire, Ward, and Witenden, with Mr. Engineer Murray and Mr. W. Gray (council clerk)…

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Municipality of Wallendbeen

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 8 January 1908 · page 3

The usual monthly meeting of the above council was held on Monday, 30th instant. Present—Ald. Sweeney (Major), Morrow, Forsyth, Cartwright, and…

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Vales Legislative Council. a Century of Obstruction. the Demand of To-day

The Worker · Thursday 9 January 1908 · page 12

Quietly, very quietly indeed, the Wade government slurs over the necessity of promptly dealing with the out-of-date, extensive, and obstructionist institution…

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The Fight in Queensland. Shall the Legislative Council or the People Rule? Emancipation of Farm Workers. Labor's Stern Duty

The Worker · Thursday 9 January 1908 · page 31

The Brisbane "Courier," in a refreshing spirit of the candid friend style, undertakes to show the Queensland workers what to do at the coming State elections. As a matter…

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N.S.W. Municipal Elections. Some Points for Candidates

The Worker · Thursday 9 January 1908 · page 18

The first elections, outside the shires, under the new Municipal Act will be held on Saturday, February 1. It is pointed out for the information of all who desire to be…

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Yanko Shire Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 10 January 1908 · page 5

The last meeting of the first Council of the Shire of Yanko was held at the Council Chambers on Friday last, there being pre-sent Councillors B. J. Austin (President)…

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Municipal Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 10 January 1908 · page 4

The ordinary meeting of the Borough Council look place on Monday, 30th ult., there being present the Mayor, and Aldermen Glasgow, Hunt,…

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Shire Luncheon

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 10 January 1908 · page 5

The President entertained the Counciliors, Shire Officers, and the representatives of the press at luncheon at the Royal Mail Hotel…

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Shire Election

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 10 January 1908 · page 4

The returning officer has fixed the date for the closing of the nominations in connection with the approaching Shire elections…

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