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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1911

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Special Cable News. No Imperial Council. London

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 26 May 1911 · page 2

At the Imperial conference the New Zealand Premier's motion in regard to the establishment of an Imperial Council was fully discussed, but in view…

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Imperial Conference. the Council of State. Sir Joseph Ward's Proposal. London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 26 May 1911 · page 3

Six Joseph Ward submitted the New Zealand Government's proposal regarding Imperial representation of the Oversea Dominions, "with a view to…

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Gadara Shire Council

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 30 May 1911 · page 2

The regular meeting of the above Council was held on Thursday last, Crs. Mason (president), Boston, Molineaux, Herlihy, Elliot and O'Sullivan being present…

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Reservoir Bursts. Attempt to Lynch a Mayor Rome

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 30 May 1911 · page 2

The parapet of the new reservoir at Leavi collapsed and eight people were drowned and six rescued with great difficulty. The populace attempted to…

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The Mayor's Advice to the Editor

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 31 May 1911 · page 2

Dear Sir,—Will you favor me with space for a few lines. I notice in this morning's issue of the Gundagai "Times," a young man, who has skipped over…

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Royal Commission on Shortage of Labor. Labor Council Insists on Representation

The Worker · Thursday 1 June 1911 · page 3

The announcement that the N.S.W. Labor Government intended to appoint a Royal Commissioner, "a gentleman of high standing and strict impartiality," to…

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Jindalee Shire Council

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 2 June 1911 · page 4

Present.—President Witenden and Crs. Corby, McClintock, Ward, and Bragg, and the engineer (Mr. F. S. Murray). Mr. F. Murray acted…

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Municipal Council

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 2 June 1911 · page 2

The Municipal Council met at the Council Chambers on Wednesday evening. There were present, Aldermen Earngey (Mayor), Smith, Betts,…

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Wagga Municipal Council

Daily Advertiser · Friday 2 June 1911 · page 2

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council was held at the Town Hall last night, the mayor, Aid. T. Dobney, presiding over…

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Warning to Our Council

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 2 June 1911 · page 2

The Railway Commissioners have decided to remove the workshops from Harden to Yass. This course has, doubtless been dictated by…

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Municipal District of Tumut

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 2 June 1911 · page 3

Regular meeting of above was hel at Council Chambers on Tuesday night. Present: Ald. Emanuel (Mayor), Madigan, Bl[?]keney…

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Mitchell Shire Council. Exchange of Roads at Eunonyhareenyha. Shires Conference. President Reports Favorably

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 3 June 1911 · page 5

The regular monthly meeting of the Mitchell Shire Council was held at the offices in Johnston street, Wagga, yesterday. Cr. A. Hurst, president,…

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Council Inconsistency. (To the Editor "Daily Advertiser.")

Daily Advertiser · Monday 5 June 1911 · page 3

Sir,—About twelve mouths ago the Wagga Bolough Council called for applications for the position of auditor at the remuneration of fifty pounds…

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Council Contracts

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 6 June 1911 · page 2

The questions submitted to the local council by a ratepayer in Monday's issue of the "Daily Advertiser" are pertinent enough to demand some…

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YERONG Creek Proposed New Shire Discussed by Farmers, and Settlers' Association. Eloquent Speech by Mr Gun. Plunkett

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 6 June 1911 · page 7

A meeting of the above took place at Beard's Hotel on Saturday afternoon, 27th inst. The president, Mr Adams, occupied the chair and…

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Graft V. Industrial Unionism. Labor Council Opposed to Industrial Unions

The Worker · Thursday 8 June 1911 · page 23

By 86 voted to 14, the Labor Council of N.S.W. has decided against industrial Unionism, and has declared that in future Unions must be formed and maintained…

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Municipal Control of Trams

The Worker · Thursday 8 June 1911 · page 19

Giving evidence before the Victorian Tramways Commission, the Lord Mayor of Sydney said he strongly favored, trams being under municipal control. The…

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Yanko Shire Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 9 June 1911 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the above Council was held on Tuesday last, when there were present Crs. H. F. K. Mann (President), A. W. Austin, J. J. Lawless…

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Mitchell Shire Council

Coolamon Farmers' Review · Friday 9 June 1911 · page 5

The regular monthly meeting of the Mitchell Shire Council was was held at the offices in Johnston street, Wagga, on Friday…

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Local News. Gadara Shire Council

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 9 June 1911 · page 2

The above Council met on Wednesday last, those present being Crs. Mason (chair), Molineaux, Sullivan and Elliot…

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