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Council & local affairs, 1909

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Political Labor Council of Victoria. Address by President Hannah, M.l.a

The Worker · Thursday 22 April 1909 · page 13

The annual conference of the Political Labor Council of Victoria, which began on Good Friday morning and concluded on Easter Monday evening at the Trades…

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Rough on Temora. "No Place for an Honest Man." Angry Council Clerk's Remark's

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 22 April 1909 · page 2

At Monday night's meeting of the Temora Municipal Council, Mr. Saunders, the town clerk, said he did not intend to continue in office. It was impossible for…

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The Shire Conference

Tumbarumba Times · Friday 23 April 1909 · page 2

Cr Livingstone, representative of the local Shire tit the late Kit ire Conference, rendered an account of his stewardship ut the last meeting of…

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A Militant Mayor. Defies the Police. Would Not Sign His Own Summons. "I've Got Them Wet." Broken Hill

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 23 April 1909 · page 4

The bylaws committee reported to last hight's council meeting that the police had been requested to enforce the "move-on" clause in the city streets…

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Rough on Temora. "No Place for an Honest Man." Angry Council Clerk's Remarks

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 23 April 1909 · page 4

At Monday night's meeting of the municipal council, Mr. Saunders, the town clark, said he did not intend to continue in office. It was impossible for an…

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Municipal Council

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 24 April 1909 · page 4

The fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Thursday evening. There were present Aldermen Rudd (Mayor), Heydon, Smith…

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Municipal Council

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 27 April 1909 · page 2

THE Mayor (Ald. Fraser) and Alds, Walsh, Worner, Beatty, Janes, Wilson and Martin attended the regular meeting of the Council on Friday night…

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Municipality of Wallendbeen

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 27 April 1909 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the above council was held on Wednesday last, 21st April. Present—he Mayor (Ald. Forsyth), and Ald. Sackett,…

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Municipal Prosecutions

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 27 April 1909 · page 2

Mr R. Palmer, inspector of nuisances, proceeded against several residents at the Wagga Police Court yesterday morning, for breaches of the…

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Municipal Council

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 28 April 1909 · page 2

At the fortnightly meeting of the Gundagai Municipal Council, held on Friday evening, there were present:—The Mayor (Ald. Fraser), Aldermen Wilson, Janes…

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Censuring a Major. Lively Council Meeting. Mayor Forbids Discussion. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 29 April 1909 · page 2

A lively meeting took place at the Waverley Council last night. Aldermen carried a resolution suspending the standing order to permit of the…

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Political Labor Council of Victoria. Annual State Conference Concluded

The Worker · Thursday 29 April 1909 · page 12

The following is the balance of the report of the Annual Conference of the Political Labor Council of Victoria:— ORGANIZATION…

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N.s.w. Trade Union Congress. Labor Governments Defence Proposals Endorsed. Labor Council's Report on the Year's Work.—important Labor Federation Proposals.—trenchant Criticisms of Industrial and Immigration Administration

The Worker · Thursday 29 April 1909 · page 29

The New South Wales Trade Union Congress concluded its sittings, which extended over 11 days, last Saturday. The following are some of the main questions…

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Coolamon Shire Council

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 30 April 1909 · page 5

The usual monthly meeting was held on Wednesday at 2 p.m. Present :—Crs. Rogerson (chair), Kelly, Doubleday, Lucas and…

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Tumut. Municipal Council

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 30 April 1909 · page 3

This council met on Tuesday night the Mayor (Ald. O'Brien), Ald Carr, Beegling, Dye, Jenkins, Baker, Hoad and Elphick being present. An…

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A Militant Mayor. Defies the Police

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 30 April 1909 · page 3

The bylaws committee reported to Broken Hill council meeting that the police had been requested to enforce the "moveon" clause in the city streets…

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Public Opinion. Bush Fires and Shire Councils. to the Editor

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 30 April 1909 · page 5

SIR,—It is gratifying that the Shire Council has not lost sight of the move to combat the bush fires. A good deal can be dona at a small outlay by…

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Coolamon Shire Council

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 1 May 1909 · page 8

The ordinary monthly meeting of the shire council was held on Wednesday, 29th inst. There were present Councillors Rogerson (President), H…

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Adjungdilly Shire Council

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 4 May 1909 · page 2

THE monthly meeting was held yesterday. There were present Crs. McInerney (President), Carberry, Grubb, Crowe, Hazlett and Douglas…

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Jindalee Shire Council

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 4 May 1909 · page 2

Present—Crs. Corby, Maguire, Ward, McClintock, and Witenden. An apology was received for the absence of the President (Cr. Matthews)…

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