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Council & local affairs, 1909

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Arrears of Shire Rates

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 11 February 1909 · page 2

Some satisfaction was expressed by members of the Kyeamba Shire Council at the meeting on Tuesday at the arrears of rates being reduced to…

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Broken Hill's Mayor. Makes a Strong Promise

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 11 February 1909 · page 2

Alderman John long, miner was on Tuesday night elected Mayor of Broken Hill over Alderman R. V. Wilson, by six voles to five…

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Broken Hill Mayor Labor Candidate Elected. Broken Hill

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 11 February 1909 · page 3

A meeting of the municipal council was held to-night for the purpose of electing a mayor. There was a large attendance of rate-payers, as it had…

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Electing a Mayor. an Unusual Course. Extraordinary Proceedings. Deniliquin

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 11 February 1909 · page 3

On Thursday a special meeting of the municipal council was called to elect a Mayor. Only four responded, and the meeting adjourned sine die…

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N.s.w. Labor Conference. Continuation of Sittings. [?]Sidising Maternity.—municipal Platform.—constitution Women's Committee.—platform of Shire Councils. Election of Officers and Executive

The Worker · Thursday 11 February 1909 · page 29

[?] sittings of the Annual Conference of New South Wales Political. Labor [?] were continued in the Sydney [?]es Hall on Monday, Feb. 1, at 7 p.m'…

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President of Kyeamba Shire HON. J. A. GUNN, M.L.C., ELECTED

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 11 February 1909 · page 4

A special meeting of the Kyeamba Shire Council was held after the ordinary meeting on Tuesday for the purpose of electing a president and fixing…

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Reforms in India Action by Viceroy's Council. London, Feb. 9

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 11 February 1909 · page 2

The Executive Council of Lord Minto, Viceroy of India, has considered the report of the committee delegated to investigate the practical operation of…

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Municipal Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 12 February 1909 · page 2

The Council of the Municipality of Narandera set on Monday evening, when there were present Alderman Elwin (Mayor), Crimlisk, Hunt, Jerrom,…

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Coolamon Shire Council. Cr. J, W. Rogerson Elected President

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 12 February 1909 · page 7

A special meeting of the Shire Council was held yesterday when there was a full attendance of Councillors. The President…

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Wallendbeen Municipal Council

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 12 February 1909 · page 2

A special meeting of the above council was held on Wednesday, February 10th, for the purpose of electing a Mayor for the current year. Present—the Mayor…

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The Mayor for 1909. Ald. Fraser Re-elected

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 12 February 1909 · page 2

A SPECIAL meeting of the Municipal Council for, the election of Major for 1909 was held on Tuesday night. There were present the Major (Ald…

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Election of Mayor Alderman Rudd Re-elected

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 13 February 1909 · page 5

A special meeting of the town council was held prior to the ordinary meeting on Thursday evening for the purpose of electing a Mayor…

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Angry Aldermen. Free Fight. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 13 February 1909 · page 2

A disgraceful scene occurred at last night's meeting of the Richmond Municipal Council, several aldermen bers engaging in a free fight over a…

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Wagga Municipal Council

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 13 February 1909 · page 5

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

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Lively Council Meeting. Aldermen Resort to Fisticuffs. Interchange of Insults. Police Sent For. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 13 February 1909 · page 2

A disgraceful brawl occurred at the Richmond council meeting last night. When the appointment of the works Committee came up for discussion…

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Wagga Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 13 February 1909 · page 4

The fortnightly meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council was held in the council chambers on Thursday evening last. There…

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Making the Mayor. Ald. Fraser Again Chosen

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 13 February 1909 · page 2

A special meeting of the Municipal Council for the election of Mayor for 1909 was held on Tuesday night. There were present the Mayor (Ald. Fraser) and Alds…

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Election of Mayor. Ald. Geo Rudd Elected Unopposed

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 13 February 1909 · page 2

A special meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council, was held on Thursday evening preceding the ordinary fortnightly meeting for the purpose of…

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Correspondence. the Mayor and Our Contemporary. to the Editor

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 13 February 1909 · page 2

Dear Sir,—When one occupies a public position, EVEN IF ASS0CIATED WITH MEN OF KXTRAVAGANT NOTIONS, one must anticipate (especially from would-be critics)…

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The King in Berlin. Honored by Municipality. Citizens Delighted. London, Feb. 11

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 13 February 1909 · page 8

King Edward, as the result of his visit to Berlin, is in high spirits, and it evidently pleased with his reception and with the elaborate preparations…

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