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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1908

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Shire and Municipal Record

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 22 August 1908 · page 2

The second number of this enterprising magazine has now reached us, and, while still retaining the interesting features which mark the first…

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Kyeamba Shire

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 22 August 1908 · page 6

The monthly meeting of the Kyeamba Shire Council was held yesterday, There were present—Councillors MacPherson (president), M'Geoch…

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Proposed Shire Roller

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 22 August 1908 · page 2

The suggested joint purchase of a roller by the Mitchell and Kycamba shires was the subject of discussion at the meeting of the Kyecamba Shire…

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Kyeamba Shire. Monthly Meeting

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 22 August 1908 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Kyeamba Shire was held at the Shire's office, "Express" building, yesterday. There were present:—Councillors A…

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Interview with the Mayor. Friendly Appeal Impossible

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 22 August 1908 · page 4

In the course of an interview yesterday the Mayor Alderman, Geo. Rudd, stated that he had seen the borough solicitor on the subject of a…

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The Official Landing. Reception by Governors, Ministers, and Lord Mayor. the Common Thread of Kinship. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 22 August 1908 · page 2

Admiral Sperry and the other admirals belonging to the fleet, landed at Farm Cove this morning. THe picturesque cove, thronged with thousands…

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North Wagga and the Municipality

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 22 August 1908 · page 2

Speaking at the meeting of the ratepayers on Thursday night, Mr. J. J. McGrath stated that he had had hopes of being able to get North Wagga…

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Council Meeting

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 25 August 1908 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council will take place on Thursday evening, when, under motions on notice Ald. O'Regan will…

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Municipal Assessment

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 25 August 1908 · page 2

The wagga ratepayers who met last week for the purpose of forming an association to watch over the interests of the citizens as a whole were well…

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Cootamundra Council Friday Night

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 26 August 1908 · page 3

Present—the Deputy Mayor (Ald. Stratton), and Ald. Bariley, Brown, Dickson, Lockwood, Mangan, and McBeath…

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Accident to the Mayor. Pushed From a Tram. a Narrow Escape

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 26 August 1908 · page 2

On Saturday night, in Sydney, the Mayor (Mr. Fred Pinkstone) met with a very sudden surprise. He was returning from the illuminations on the…

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Reserve From Sale for Travelling Stock. Land District of Wagga Wagga. Within Illabo Shire

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 26 August 1908 · page 4

No. 42,586, County of Clarendon, parish of Wallace, containing an area of about 180 acres. The Crown Lands within the following boundaries:…

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Country Municipalities. Rating and Charges

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 26 August 1908 · page 4

A deputation from Yass waited upon the Minister for Works to prophet a petition from the farmers and landowners within the municipality…

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Tramway Victims. Sydney Labor Council's Appeal

The Worker · Thursday 27 August 1908 · page 17

The following appeal for aid for the victimised Unionists in connection with the recent Train Strike has been issued by Sydney Labor Council:—…

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Murrumbidgee Shire Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 28 August 1908 · page 4

The ordinary inciting of the Murrumbidges Shire Council was held at the Shire Chambers, Darlington Point, on Friday, 14th inst…

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Coolamon Shire Council

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 28 August 1908 · page 6

When our report of the above concluded on Saturday, the inward correspondence had been dealt with…

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Municipal Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 28 August 1908 · page 4

The Council sat on Monday night; when there were present the Mayor (Alderman Elwin), and Aldermen Jerrom, Glasgow, Smith, will, and…

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The Mayor's Case

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 29 August 1908 · page 2

Since last report we have ascertained that the Mayor is making good recovery from the effects of his tram accident. He is able to get about the…

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Council Meeting Lapses

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 29 August 1908 · page 2

The ordinary meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council, which was arranged for Thursday evening, lapsed for want of a quorum. The aldermen,…

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Reserved Form Sale for Travelling Stock. Land District of Wagga Wagga. Within H[?] Shire

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 29 August 1908 · page 4

No. 42,586, County of Clarendon, parish of Wallace, containing an area of about 180 acres. The Crown Lands within the following boundaries:…

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