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Council & local affairs, 1915

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Fingerposts in Mitchell Shire

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 2 October 1915 · page 4

Councillor Winterbottom hit upon a really urgent matter at yesterday's meeting of the Mitchell Shire Council when he got that body to sanction…

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Our Shire

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Tuesday 5 October 1915 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Adjungbilly Shire Council was held today, when there were present:—President Carberry and…

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Items of News. Kyeamba Shire Election

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 5 October 1915 · page 2

Nomination of candidates to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Cr. MacPherson from the Kyeamba Shire closed with the shire clerk…

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Russia's Note. Discussed in Council. Will Bulgaria Begin Hostilities. London

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 7 October 1915 · page 2

It is reported that King Ferdinand convoked the Grown Council to discuss Russia's ultimatum, but no decision was reached…

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Municipal District of Tumut

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Thursday 7 October 1915 · page 2

The regular fortnightly meeting of the above look place on Tuesday night last. Present, Ald. Wyburn (Mayor), Carr, Elphick, Emery…

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Shire Council

Tumbarumba Times · Friday 8 October 1915 · page 2

Crs. McMeekin (President): Cottam, Cuningham, Magiunity and figures attended Wednesday's meeting of the above…

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Yanko Shire Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 8 October 1915 · page 4

The ordinary monthly meeting of the above was held at tic Council Chamber on Tuesday last. There were present Crs. A. McL. Taylor (President…

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Jindalee Shire Council. Thursday Morning

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 8 October 1915 · page 2

Present—President Maguire, and Crs. Corby, Ellwood, and Dillon. Minutes were confirmed. CORRESPONDENCE…

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Universal Service. Discussed by the Shire Council

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 8 October 1915 · page 4

AT Tuesday's meeting of the Shire Council a circular letter was read from the Universal Service" League, inviting the president to accept a…

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Adjungbilly Shire

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 8 October 1915 · page 4

THE monthly meeting of the above Council mas held on Tuesday. There were present:—The President (Cr. Carberry), and Crs…

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Labor Council and the Govt. Adverse Criticism. Sydney

Coolamon Farmers' Review · Friday 8 October 1915 · page 5

At the Labar Council resolution was moved that the Council had no confidence in Mr. Holman’s administration, owing to his failure to introduce industrial…

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Municipal Finance. Special Meeting

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 8 October 1915 · page 4

A SPECIAL meeting of the local Council to deal with the question of finance was held on Tuesday night. The Mayor (Ald. Wright) and…

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Hillston Municipal Council

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Saturday 9 October 1915 · page 7

The postponed monthly meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Hillston was held at the Council Chambers on Friday, October 1st…

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More Men. Bigger Reserves Wanted. British War Council's Report. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 9 October 1915 · page 4

The Minister for Defence announced to-day that the British Army Council has asked the Commonwealth reinforcements to be increased from 6500…

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Holman Ministry. Labor Council Criticism. "Frightened to Do Anything." Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 11 October 1915 · page 4

The Holman Ministry caine in for severe criticism at the meeting of the Labor Council of New South Wales to-night…

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Alderman Fined. Used Insulting Words. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 12 October 1915 · page 4

Alderman Joseph Warner was charged at the police court to-day with using insulting words in the Domain. It was alleged that defendant…

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War Council. Trouble in New South Wales Branch. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 12 October 1915 · page 3

Something approaching a deadlock has been reached regarding the operations of the New South Wales branch of the War Council. The idea is that…

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Shire Council. Health Officer & Lockhart's Sanitary Arrangements

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Wednesday 13 October 1915 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Lockhart Shire Council was held Monday. Cr Wm. Weedon, President, presided, and other councillors present were—Messrs N. C…

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War Council. New South Wales Representative. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 14 October 1915 · page 3

The members of the Labor Party met to-day and nominated Mr. McGirr to represent the Government on the War Council…

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Marrar Railway Case. Reference in Legislative Council. Antecedents of Prisoners. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 14 October 1915 · page 3

In the Legislative Council Sir Joseph Carruthers called attention to a report which had been published that two men had been convicted and sentenced to…

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