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Council & local affairs, 1909

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Indignant Mayor. Finds Nobody to Speak To

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 19 November 1909 · page 7

The Mayor of Blackpool, Councillor Thomas Fielding, had a very unwelcome experience on Saturday, which ended in his walking out of a show as…

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Kyeamba Shire Council. Monthly Meeting

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 20 November 1909 · page 8

Mr. Alex McPherson presided at the usual monthly meeting of the Kyeamba Shire Council, held at the Shire Offices yesterday. Other Councillors…

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Municipal Council

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 20 November 1909 · page 2

At the fortnightly meeting of Gundagai Municipal Council, held on Tuesday evening, there were present:—Mayor Fraser, Aid. Martin, Janes,…

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Wagga Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 20 November 1909 · page 4

Alderman Geo. Rudd (Mayor) presided at the usual fortnightly meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council on Thursday night. Other aldermen…

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Visitors to Wagga. Municipal Council and West Australian Boys

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 20 November 1909 · page 2

Mr. Garland, head master of the District Public School, has received a letter from Mr. F. Smith, captain and Q.M. for S.O. Cadets, stating that 145…

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Municipality of Gundagai. Notice to Householders

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 20 November 1909 · page 2

HOUSEHOLDERS are hereby requested to take measures to place their premises in a sanitary condition, to guard against possible outbreaks of…

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Gadara Shire Council

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 23 November 1909 · page 2

THE fortnightly meeting of the Gadara Shire Council was held in the Chambers on Friday morning last. Present: Crs Molineaux (President, in the chair) Boston, Herlihy,…

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Shephardstown Fever Outbreak. Discussion in Gadara Shire Council. Precautions to Be Taken

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 23 November 1909 · page 2

AT the Gadara Shire Council meeting on Friday last, the recent outbreak of enterie fever at the Shephardstown Public School came up for discussion, as the result of a…

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Municipal Nominations

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 23 November 1909 · page 3

Nominations for the vacancy in the Municipal Council caused by the re­signation of Aid. Lockwood closed at 5 p.m. yesterday. The following…

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"Slop" Water. Difficulties of Wagga Dents. Municipal Prosecution Fails

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 23 November 1909 · page 4

R.S. Williams was charged with allowing fifth to accumulate on his premises in Tompson-street. Mr. H. E. Mitchelmore prosecuted on…

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Tory Aldermen Have Failed

The Worker · Thursday 25 November 1909 · page 13

That the Tory aldermen, who have run the civic affairs of Sydney for so long, have failed has been patent to the long-suffering resident of the city. The city…

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Closer Settlement Bill. Amendments by the Council. Attitude of the Government. Political Crisis Probable Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 25 November 1909 · page 2

The Closer Settlement Amendment Bill was dealt with in committee in the Council to-night. Nearly forty members were present, constituting…

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Sydney Municipal Elections. Flinders Ward

The Worker · Thursday 25 November 1909 · page 23

As announced elsewhere in this issue, Mr. William J. Walker, President of the Friendly Societies' Association of N.S.W., is a candidate for election as alderman for…

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The City for the Citizens. Labor's Big Bid for Sydney's City Council. Wednesday Next Is Polling Day, Don't Split Your Votes

The Worker · Thursday 25 November 1909 · page 13

The urgent importance of Labor obtaining control of municipal affairs in Australia is daily impressing itself more deeply on Australian Laborites, who…

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Municipal Council

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 26 November 1909 · page 2

The regular fortnightly meeting of the council was held at the chambers on Tuesday last, Aid O'Brien (Mayor), Elphick, Carr, Beegling, Dye, Hoad,…

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Tumut Muncipal Council

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 26 November 1909 · page 3

The above council met on Tuesday evening. Present.:—The Mayor (Ale. O'Brien) and Aldermen Carr, Dye, Elphick, Beegling, Madigan, Baker…

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Jindalee Shire Council

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 30 November 1909 · page 3

The Jindalee shire council was convened for Friday morning, and there were present President Matthews, and Crs. Corby and Maguire. As there…

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Town Council. Friday Night

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 30 November 1909 · page 3

Present—the Mayor (Ald. Dickson) and Ald. Bartley, Laver, Lester, McBeath, and Pinkstone. Minutes were read and confirmed…

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A Mayor's Suggestion. Prospects of Settlement. Attitude of the Men. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 30 November 1909 · page 2

A telegram has been received from the Mayor of Newcastle, suggesting as a basis of agreement that the men resume work upon certain concessions…

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Municipal Tenders

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 30 November 1909 · page 2

Tenders will be received at the Town Clerk's Office, Wagga, up to 5 p.m. to-day (Tuesday), for the following:—Forming and gravelling 18…

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