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Council & local affairs, 1909

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Jindalee Shire President

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 5 February 1909 · page 2

IT has been discovered that the election of the President of the Jindalee Shire Council was irregular; and we understand that President Matthews…

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The Council of the Municipality of Hillston

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 5 February 1909 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the Council of dm Municipality of Hillston was held at the Cambers on Thursday evening, 29th ultimo. There were…

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Municipal Council

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 6 February 1909 · page 2

At the meeting of Guudagai Municipal Council, held on Tuesday evening, there were present:—The Mayor (Ald. Fraser), Ald. Wilson, Martin, Elworthy, Dodd and…

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Election of Mayor

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 6 February 1909 · page 2

A special meeting of the town council will be held next Thursday evening prior to the ordinary general meeting for the purpose of electing…

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Laying the Odds. a Bookmaker Mayor. Brisbane

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 6 February 1909 · page 7

Alderman Wilson, formerly a professional bookmaker, has been elected mayor of Brisbane. He has a leaning toward Labor politics…

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"Precarious Livelihood." Warning to Immigrants. Labor Council Communication. London, Feb. 5

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 6 February 1909 · page 2

The "Morning Post" warns intending immigrants to disregard the Newcastle Labor Council's communication to the Parliamentary Labor…

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American "Grafters" Council Men Bought for £1. San Francisco, Dec. 29

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 6 February 1909 · page 4

Sensational exposures of municipal corruption have been made in Pittsburg, the great steel city in Pennsylvania. Seven members of the city…

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A Fivepenny Rate. Municipal Assessment

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 6 February 1909 · page 2

At the Gundngni Council meeting on Tuesday evening the Estimates for the year were considered, and the rate struck. The Mayor regretted there was not a…

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Mitchell Shire Council

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 9 February 1909 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Mitchell Shire Council was held on Saturday. There were present : Crs. Crawley (President), Leitch, Lindon, Hurst…

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Mitchell Shire Council Monthly Meeting

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 9 February 1909 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Mitchell Shire Council was held on Saturday. There were present:—Crs. Crawley (president), Leitch, Lindon,…

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Election of Shire President

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 9 February 1909 · page 2

At the meeting of the Mitchell Shire Council on Saturday the President's allowance for the ensuing year was fixed at £30. Cr. Lindon moved that Cr…

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Town Council Finance

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 9 February 1909 · page 2

WHILE giving aldermen credit for caution and care lest anything should be proposed to be done in financing that would be likely to bring discredit…

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Cootamundra Council. Friday Night

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 9 February 1909 · page 2

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

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Secession From the Labor Council. Action of the Wharf Laborers Union

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 9 February 1909 · page 2

A FEW weeks ago it was intimated that the "general strike" clause carried by the Sydney Labor Council recently was meeting with strong…

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Municipal Prosecutions. Straying Horses

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 9 February 1909 · page 4

John Eastcott pleaded guilty to being the owner of two horses found straying. He said that it was not his fault that the horses got out. Other…

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Wagga Police Court. Monday, February 8, 1909. (Before Mr. Geo Stevenson, P.Mr) Municipal Prosecutions

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 9 February 1909 · page 2

Inspetor Palmer proceeded against the following offenders under the municipal bye-laws:— J. Eastcott, for allowing two horses to…

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Shire Council Amenities

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 11 February 1909 · page 2

The business of the Kyeamba Shire Council is got through with such despatch that time is frequently found for an anecdote apropos of some…

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Kyeamba Shire Council

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 11 February 1909 · page 4
Also in Wagga Wagga Express

The monthly meeting of the Kyeamba Shire Council was held on Tuesday. There were present: Crs. MacPherson (president) Gunn, M'Geoch, Rolls…

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Kyeamba Shire Rate

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 11 February 1909 · page 2

The idea of increasing the rate was gently hinted at by members of the Kyeamba Shire on Tuesday when striking the usual rate of 1d in the £ on…

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