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Council & local affairs, 1913

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The Municipal Roll

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 7 October 1913 · page 2

Oral tenants and occupiers are reminded that applications for enrolment on a[?]cve must be lodged to-day before 4 p.m. Make it your busi[?]s…

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Municipality of Wagga Wagga

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 7 October 1913 · page 2

A special meeting of the above was held last evening Present: All Dobney, (in the chair), Hurst, Smith, Main. Blamey, Oates, Booth and Huthwaite…

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State Parliament Brick and Lime Works. Testimonial to Shire Councils. Humula-tumbarumba Railway. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 8 October 1913 · page 2

As soon as the Assembly met this afternoon the death of Mr. E. Lonsdale was mentioned. Messrs. Holman and Wade paid tributes to the…

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Coolamon Shire Council

Coolamon Farmers' Review · Friday 10 October 1913 · page 6

The usual monthly meeting of the above took place in the Shire Hall on Saturday, there being present—Crs. Rogerson…

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Gadara Shire Council

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 10 October 1913 · page 2

The Shire Council met at the Chambers on Wednesday last, Crs. Elliot (president), Molinsaux, Herlihny, Sullivan and Browne being…

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Yanko Shire Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 10 October 1913 · page 4

The ordinary monthly of the above was held on Tuesday, when there were present Crs. Austin (President). Elwin, Taylor, Low, and Killen; also…

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Tumut Municipal Council

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 10 October 1913 · page 2

ALD. McDonald (Mayor), Madigan, Elphick, Wyburn, Gordon and Strangman attended the regular fortnightly meeting of the above held at…

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Wallendbeen Municipal Council

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 10 October 1913 · page 3

The usual monthly meeting was held on Wednesday, October 1. present.—Ald Palmer (Mayor), and Ald. Sackett, Forsyth, Bennett, Holt…

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Town Council. Thursday Night

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 10 October 1913 · page 2

Present—the Mayor (Ald. Stratton) and Ald. White, Fisher, Mangan, Bartley, Legge, Morgan, Curley, and Vaughan…

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Council Reject Superanannuation Bill

Daily Advertiser · Friday 10 October 1913 · page 2

The Legislative Council rejected the Superannuation Bill by 18 votes to 16…

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Farmers and Settlers’ District Council. Meeting at Narandera

Coolamon Farmers' Review · Friday 10 October 1913 · page 2

The position in connection with the action of the Farmers and Settlers’ Association in the Murrumbidgee electorate in…

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Municipal Appeal Court

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 10 October 1913 · page 8

The Bank of N.S. Wales appealed against Municipal assessments of properties, the total assessments of which amounted to £4999…

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Municipal District of Tumut

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 10 October 1913 · page 2

Meeting of above was held on Tuesday evening last. Present, Ald. McDonald (Mayor) Gordon, Madigan Bridle, Strangman and Elphick…

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Grants to Shire Councils

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 11 October 1913 · page 2

Mr. Griffith, Minister for Works, had more questions to answer in Parliament on Wednesday regarding the postponed main roads grant to shire…

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Selecting Shire Candidates Selection by Requisition Preferred

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 11 October 1913 · page 5

The ratepayers' meeting at Mr. W. H. Plummer's resident, Malebo, was but poorly attended. Mr. J. Ick was appointed chairman, and stated that…

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Council and 8-Hours Bill. Henty-billabong Railway Bill Rejected

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 October 1913 · page 4

The Council decided to read the 8 Hours Bill in six months from to-day, which practically amounts to the rejection of the measure…

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Legislative Council Eight Hours Bill Thrown Out Sydney, Friday. Midnight

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 11 October 1913 · page 7

In the Council to-night it was resolved, by 20 to 12, that the Eight Hours Bill be read this day 6 months…

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Shire Councillor-Fined

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 14 October 1913 · page 3

E. A. Fitzgerald was charged with fatling to destroy rabbits on land at Book Book. Mr. Higgins appeared on behalf of…

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Lockhart Shire Council. the Monthly Meeting

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Wednesday 15 October 1913 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Lockhart Shire Council was held on Monday. President, Cr W. Day. Councillors present, W. Weedon. W…

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Mitchell Shire Election. Mr Obst to Stand

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Wednesday 15 October 1913 · page 3

His many friends will be pleased to hear that in response to a largely signed petition Mr H. Obst, of Milbrulong, has consented to stand as a…

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