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Council & local affairs, 1908

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Municipal Elections and "Herald" Lies

The Worker · Thursday 30 January 1908 · page 16

IN anticipation of the New South wales municpial elections, due next Saturday, the "Sydney Morning Herald" indulged in some cheap reflections on Laborites as…

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Adjungbilly Shire Council

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 31 January 1908 · page 2

The last meeting of the old Council was held on Tuesday last. There were present Councillors McInerney (President), Hazlett, Carberry and…

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Gadara Shire Council

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 31 January 1908 · page 3

The above council met at the chambers on Wednesday last, Crs. Clout (president), Herliby, Lampe and Boston being present…

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The Shire Election

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 31 January 1908 · page 3

TO-MORROW the ratepayers of the A and C Ridings of the Gadara Shire will be called upon to exercise their franchise in selecting two candidates…

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Municipal Election

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 31 January 1908 · page 2

At the Council Chambers, at 12 o'clock noon on Saturday last, the Returning Officer, Mr. R. W. Stewart, announced that he had received three…

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Municipal Council

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 1 February 1908 · page 2

The following aldermen attended the Council meeting on Thursday evening:— The Mayor (Aid. Robinson, Wilson, Marshall, Janos, Smith, Hunt and Walsh…

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Wagga Municipal Council

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 1 February 1908 · page 4

The last meeting of the old Wagga Municipal Council was held on Thursday evening. There were present—Aldermen Hayes (Mayor), Hardy,…

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Municipal Elections

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 1 February 1908 · page 2

The adjourned public meeting of ratepayers was continued in the Town Hall on Wednesday night, the Returning Officer (Mr. W. E. Ward) presiding. As decided, the…

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Telegrams. To-day's News. The Premier to Municipal Electors. SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 1 February 1908 · page 2

The Premier has issued an appeal to the electors to exercise their tight of voting at municipal and shire elections to-morrow. Mr. Wade points…

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Final Gallops for the Municipal Cup and Anticipations

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 1 February 1908 · page 2

STAFF OF LIFE was the first out on Wednesday, his task being one mile and a half, cask behind in 2.50. He looked fresh and started off at a great bat, clipping off the first six…

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Municipal Elections. Town of Wagga

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 4 February 1908 · page 2

The Municipal elections for the town of Wagga passed off quietly on Saturday and the result contains little for surprise excepting that in two of the…

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Municipal Prosecutions

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 4 February 1908 · page 2

The Inspector of Nuisances proceeded against several persons yesterday for breaches of the municipality by-laws. John Johnstone for driving a horse…

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The Municipal Election

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 4 February 1908 · page 2

While there is apathy in connection with Municipal affairs the task of the reformer who would make sweeping changes is practically hopeless. An…

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Municipal Elections Six New Aldermen

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 5 February 1908 · page 2

As a result of Saturday a elections, Gundagai Municipality will, for the next three years, be in the hands of a greatly reformed Council, For some…

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Have We a Mayor 7

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 5 February 1908 · page 2

Some discussion has taken place in respect to the election of Mayor, it being held by a couple of aldermen that, under section 30 of the Act…

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The Jindalee Shire Election

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 5 February 1908 · page 2

The polling on Saturday was restricted to one riding, and the declaration of the result will be found officially given to-day by the returning officer, Mr. W. Gray, as equal at…

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Shire Elections Two New Councillors Chosen

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 5 February 1908 · page 2

The big disappointment in connection with, tho Shire elections on Saturday last was the defeat of Mr. J. M. Dodd for B riding. Judging Mr…

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Town Council Election

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 5 February 1908 · page 2

Very commendable interest was shown in the election of aldermen for the Cootamundra council; and, though some party element was thrown into the contest, it was conducted in…

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Juuee Municipal Council

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 6 February 1908 · page 3

The first mooting ol the new Council was held on Tuesday, 4th inst, Mr. J. E. Hoad (Mayor) presiding alderman Colls, Ledgerwood, Mould and Hamillton…

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King and Council of State

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 6 February 1908 · page 2

Prince Manuel, the only surviving son of the murdered King Carlos, showed himself greatly moved on [?] to address the Council of State…

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