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Council & local affairs, 1909

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What a Good Secretary Is Worth. Sydney Labor Council's Standard

The Worker · Thursday 14 January 1909 · page 23

A motion to increase the salary of the Secretary of Sydney Labor Council at the last meeting of that body provided an opportunity for the delegates to voice their…

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A City Council Move. Invitation to Mr. Wade. Broken Hill

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 14 January 1909 · page 2

At the meeting of the City Council to-night, the Mayor (Alderman J. H Ivey) handed in the following minute : "I have the honor to suggest that a…

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Municipal Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 15 January 1909 · page 6

The Council eat on Monday night, all the alderman being present, Minutes having been confirmed, outward correspondence was read…

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Kyeamba Shire Council

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 16 January 1909 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Kyeamba Shire Council was held yesterday. There were present—Crs. MacPherson (president), Gunn, Fitzgerald, Angel…

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Kyeamba Shire Council. Monthly Meeting

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 16 January 1909 · page 4

The ordinary meeting of the Kyeamba Shire Council was held in the "Express" Buildings yesterday morning. There were present: Crs. Macpherson…

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Wagga Municipal Council

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 16 January 1909 · page 5

The fortnightly meeting of the Wagga municipal council was held on Thursday evening. There were present—Aldermen Rudd (Mayor)…

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Wagga Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 16 January 1909 · page 4

The ordinary fortnighty meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council was held on Thursday evening last. There were present: His Worship…

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Council and Clerk. Refusal to Resign. Offices Nailed Up. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 16 January 1909 · page 3

The Council Clerk of Narrabri, on being asked at last night's meeting of the local Council to resign, as it was alleged he did not keep the books properly posted,…

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Recalcitrant Council Clerk. Lively Proceedings at Narrabri. Chamber Door Nailed Up. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 16 January 1909 · page 2

The West Narrabri borough council held a particularly lively meeting last night. The auditor alleged that he could not finish his audit as the…

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Municipal Saleyards

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 16 January 1909 · page 4

Mr Palmer, inspector of saleyards, reported the sale of the following stock at the Municipal Saleyards during the past fortnight:—Horses 6,…

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Lockhart Shire Election

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 19 January 1909 · page 2

An advt. appearing elsewhere in this issue announces that a public meeting will be held at the Rock Hotel on Thursday next, at 4 p.m., for the…

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A New Champion. Beats Tommy Burns. and Routs Labor Council

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 19 January 1909 · page 4

An individual who had evidently been nursing his wrath at Barns's defeat at the hands of Jack Johnson, gave full vent to his feelings in Melbourne on…

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Mr Wade Rebukes the Mayor

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 21 January 1909 · page 3

The Premier (Mr Wade) had received a telegram from Broken Hill, conveying resolutions passed at a public meeting presided over by the mayor…

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Geelong Jubilation. Trades Hall Council Re-formed

The Worker · Thursday 21 January 1909 · page 17

Geelong workers had good cause to jubilate Last week. A gathering was held winch served a double purpose. It was primarily arranged as the inaugural social of the…

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Labor Council and Its Unions. a Central Strike Authority

The Worker · Thursday 21 January 1909 · page 14

At last meeting of Sydney Labor Council the debate on the proposed new rule to give the Council the power to deal with all strike questions was continued. An amendment…

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Murrumbidgee Shire Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 22 January 1909 · page 2

The ordinary meeting of the Murrumbidgee Shire Council was held at the Council Chambers, D Darlington Point, on Friday, the…

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Local and General News. Tumut Municipal Council

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 22 January 1909 · page 2

The following aldermen were present at the meeting of above council, on Tuesday night last—Ald. Elphiek (Mayor), Beegling, Carr, Dye, O'Brien,…

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Lockhart Shire "B." Riding. the Rock Wants to Be Represented

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 23 January 1909 · page 6

A meeting of ratepayers of B Riding in the shire of Lockhart (which takes in The Rock, Tootool, French Park, Milbrulong, and Lockhart) was held at…

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Sydney Labor Council Representatives to Be Sent to the Barrier. Object Not Divulged

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 23 January 1909 · page 2

The Sydney Labor Council held a lengthy sitting in camera on Thursday, and at its close announced that it was decided to despatch two…

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Cootamundra Council Friday Night

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 26 January 1909 · page 2

Present—the Mayor (Ald. Pinkstone) and Aid. Bartley, Brown, Dickson, Lockwood, Lester, McBeath, and Vaughan. The minutes were confirmed…

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