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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1908

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Municipal Election

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 22 September 1908 · page 2

Mr. Alick Smith, who is a candidate for the vacancy in the East Ward of the Municipal Council, caused by the retirement of Ald. L. M'Donald, will address…

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The Deputy Labor Leader. the Labor Party and the T. and L. Council. a Struggle for Party Freedom. Interview with Mr. Holman

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 22 September 1908 · page 2

At Cootamundra last week we met Mr. W. A. Holman, M.L.A., deputy leader of the State Labor Party, and availed ourselves of the opportunity…

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Cootamundra Council. Friday Night

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 23 September 1908 · page 2

Present—the Mayor (Ald. Pinkstone) and Ald. Stratton, Lester, Bartley, McBeath, and Lockwood. Minutes were confirmed…

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Strikes and Co-operation. Action by Sydney Labor Council

The Worker · Thursday 24 September 1908 · page 28

The following motion was carried at last week's meeting of the Sydney Labor Council:—"That a committee be appointed to draft a scheme for Unions in conflict with…

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Sydney Labor Council. Motion to Expel Unions. Lost by a Large Majority

The Worker · Thursday 24 September 1908 · page 8

The discussion on the motion by Mr. Reddy (Ironworkers' Association) that all Unions which had registered under the Industrial Disputes Act should be requested…

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Municipal Election

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 24 September 1908 · page 2

The extraordinary election to fill the vacancy in A Ward of the Municipal Council was held yesterday, and resulted in an overwhelming victory…

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Municipal Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 25 September 1908 · page 4

The ordinary fortnightly meeting was held in the Council Chambers on Monday evening, when there were present Aldermen Elwin (Mayor). Jerrom, Swith, Nash, Will…

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Gundagai Municipal Council

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 25 September 1908 · page 2

THE regular meeting was held on Tuesday night. There were present: The Mayor (Ald. Fraser) and Alds Walsh, Dodd, Beatty, Elworthy and…

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The Water Supply Trouble. the Council and the Department. the Council's Hands Tied

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 25 September 1908 · page 2

AT a meeting of the Council last month, it was decided not to sanction the construction of a "drive" as a means of securing water per medium of the…

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Municipal Council

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 26 September 1908 · page 2

At the fortnightly meeting on Tuesday, there were present:—The Mayor (Aid. Fraser, and Aldermen Wilson, Elworthy, Dodd, Walsh and Beatty. Aid. martin…

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Our Water Supply. the Council Firm

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 26 September 1908 · page 2

At the meeting of the Municipal Council on Tuesday evening (Aid. Fraser, Wilson, Elworthy, Dodd, Walsh and Beatty attending), a telegram was read from Mr.R…

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Fighting Consumption How Municipalities Are Doing It in Scotland

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 26 September 1908 · page 3

Some interesting details of the energetic light that is being waged by local authorities in Scotland with the terrible scourge of consumption—the…

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Shire Requirements. Deputations to the Council

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 29 September 1908 · page 3

At the Nacki bridge official opening the psesence of the shire council was seized upon by the residents of the surrounding district to…

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Mitchell Shire Election

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 29 September 1908 · page 2

The election of a member of the Mitchell Shire for "A" Biding to fill the vacancy caused by the retirement of Cr. Luhrs, took place on Saturday…

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Town Council

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 29 September 1908 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of the town council will be held on Thursday evening, when further consideration will be given to the sewerage question and…

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Local Council Finances

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 29 September 1908 · page 2

"QUERY" writes:—"Will you allow me through your columns to complain about the heavy expenditure of late by the local Council. In your…

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Municipal Prosecutions

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 29 September 1908 · page 2

Inspector Palmer proceeded against Boyd M'Leod at the police court yesterday on a charge of driving a motor through the street at a pace faster…

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Breaches of Municipal Bye-laws

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 29 September 1908 · page 3

Inspector Palmer proceeded against W. Hanson for riding a bicycle on a footway. Defendant was fined 5s, and 6s costs, and was allowed 7 days in…

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London's Lord Mayor. Sir George Truscott Elected. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 1 October 1908 · page 3

Sir George Wyatt Truscott, kt., has been elected Lord Mayor of London. The new Lord Mayor was born 23rd October, 1857, and is therefore in his…

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Victoria. Domestic Workers and Shop Girls. Alleged Shortage of Labor Trades Hall Council Protest

The Worker · Thursday 1 October 1908 · page 11

Colonel Hammond, of the Salvation Army, has been, interviewing the Premier (Sir Thomas Bent) relative to the introduction of British immigrants into…

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