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Council & local affairs, 1915

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Municipal Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 29 October 1915 · page 4
Also in The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser

The usual fortnightly meeting of the above was held on Monday evening. [?] present his Worship the Mayor (Ald. Elwin), Matthews…

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Wagga Council

Daily Advertiser · Friday 29 October 1915 · page 3

The regular meeting of the Wagga Council, was held last night. There were present: Aldermen M'Donough (in the chair), Booth, Collins, Dobney,…

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Our Shire

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Tuesday 2 November 1915 · page 3

All the Councillors were present at the monthly meeting of Adjungbilly Shire Council to-day. Messrs Boon Brothers…

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Shire Quips

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 4 November 1915 · page 2

There are 25 maintenance men on the pay sheet of Adjungbilly Shire Council. Cr. Edwards looks upon Cr…

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Our Shire

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 4 November 1915 · page 2

After we went to press on Tuesday, the Shire Council continued its sittings. The works committed arranged…

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The War Council

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 4 November 1915 · page 3

It is expected in the lobbies that the War Council will include Mr. Asquith, Earl Kitchener, Lord Grey. Lloyd George, and Mr…

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War Council. Forecast of Personnel. Five Names Mentioned. London

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 4 November 1915 · page 2

It is expected, according to statements made in Lobby of the House of Commons, that the new War Council will include Mr. Asquith, Lord…

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Shire Council

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 5 November 1915 · page 4
Also in Tumbarumba Times

THE ordinary meeting of the Adjungbilly Shire Council was held on Tuesday. The were present:—President Carberry (in the chair), and…

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Yanko Shire Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 5 November 1915 · page 3

The usual monthly meeting of the Yanko Shire Council was held on Tuesday last, there being present Crs. A. McL. Taylor (President) J. L. Bull,…

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Jindalee Shire Council. Thursday Morning

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 5 November 1915 · page 2

Present—the President (Cr. Magnire) and Crs. Dillon, McClintock, Ellwood, Corby, and O'Connor, with the shire clerk (Mr. W. E. Ward) and…

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Town Council. Thursday Night

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 5 November 1915 · page 3

Present—the Mayor (Ald. White) and Ald. Fisher, Evans, Rinkin, Mangan, and Bartley. Minutes were confirmed…

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Municipal Roll of Honour

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 5 November 1915 · page 2

The tablet for the Roll of Honour has been put up in the Town Hall and now awaits the names, Mr. A. B. Solomon has the matter in hand,…

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The Hay Municipal Council and Alderman Layh

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Saturday 6 November 1915 · page 3

At the ordinary meeting of the Hay Municipal Council last week, the matter of the charge against Alderman Layh of making alleged…

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Mitchell Shire Council

Daily Advertiser · Monday 8 November 1915 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Mitchell Shire Council was held on Friday. There were present: Councilors Bartlett (president), Wilson, Cox,…

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Lord Mayor's Procession. Australasian Military Display. London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 8 November 1915 · page 3

There was an exceptional military display in the Lord Mayor's procession of oversea detachments, including Australian infantry and Light Horse, a…

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Value of Our Flats a Shire Appeal

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Tuesday 9 November 1915 · page 4

On Friday last Ryan's Estate (represented by Mr J. Walsh) appealed against the Shire assessment of the block of land…

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International Council. French Make Proposal. Paris

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 9 November 1915 · page 2

The authorities here are discussing the creation of an international body to save the constant journeying between London and Paris. Probably…

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The Shire Council Further Sanitary Improvements. Required in the Town

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Wednesday 10 November 1915 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Lockhart Shire Council was held on Monday. Several of the Councillors were unable to attend owing to pressure…

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