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Council & local affairs, 1916

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Federal War Council. Against Wet Canteens. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Friday 7 January 1916 · page 4

Indications point to the fact that the Federal War Council is not in favor of wet canteens being established at [?]cumpments…

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Shire Estimates. Rate Goes Up a Fraction. " The Blue Pencils are Sharp and Ready for You."

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 7 January 1916 · page 5

At yesterday's meeting of the Shire Council the proposed estimates for the year were considered, and allowed for a total expenditure of…

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Mitchell Shire Council

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 8 January 1916 · page 6

The monthly meething of the Mitchell Shire Council was held yesterday. There were present: Grs. Barlett (president), Cox, London, Wilson, and…

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A Penny Rate. Mitchell Shire Council Divided. Discussion at Yesterday's Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 8 January 1916 · page 6

It fell to Ct. Bartlett, president of the Mitchell Shire at yesterday's meeting of the council, to decide whether the rate for 1916 should be…

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London's Lord Mayor. Issues Stirring Appeal. London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 10 January 1916 · page 3

The Lord Mayor, who daily attends the Mansion House and welcomes recruits, has issued a stirring appeal for enlistment…

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Lockhart Shire Council January Meeting

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Wednesday 12 January 1916 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Lockhart Shire Council was held on Monday last. The President (Cr W. Weedon) presided. Councillors…

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Sydney's Lord Mayor. Mr. R. D. Meagher a "Certainty." Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 12 January 1916 · page 2

Another meeting of the State Cabinet was held to-day to discuss the Lord Mayor difficulty. It is practically certain that the Ministers will recommend…

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Sydney's Lord Mayor. Alderman Meagher Sworn In. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 13 January 1916 · page 2

Alderman R. D. Meagher was sworn in to-day as Lord Mayor of Sydney by Mr. Justice Ferguson…

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Tumut Municipal Council

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Thursday 13 January 1916 · page 2

The following were present at the usual fortnightly meeting of above held on Tuesday night last:—Alds. Clair (Mayor), Gordon, Emery,…

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Shire Council CORRESPONDENCE

Tumbarumba Times · Friday 14 January 1916 · page 2

From Bogan Shire Council, urging the mediste disfranchisement of all Germans in the State. -- No notion. Dumarem Shire Council, fliviting…

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Hillston Municipal Council

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 14 January 1916 · page 6

The usual monthly meeting of the above was held at the Council Chambers on Thursday evening, 23rd December. Present — The…

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Town Council. Thursday Night

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 14 January 1916 · page 2

Present—the Mayor (Ald. White) and and Alu. Evans, Lester, Rinkin, Mangan, Curley, Fisher, and Legge. The minutes were confirmed…

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Liberals Deliberate. Wagga Electoral Council Formed. Opposition for Mr. Boston

Daily Advertiser · Friday 14 January 1916 · page 2

A meeting of delegates of the various branches of the Liberal Association of New South Wales, including delegates from the Women's Liberal League, was…

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Shire Endowments

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 15 January 1916 · page 6

According to the new classification for shire endowment the Government is contributing £350,000 out of the shire total revenue of nearly…

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Lord Mayor Congratulated. King O'malley's Telegram

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 15 January 1916 · page 5

Among the telegrams received by Alderman R. D. Mcagher, M.L.A., congratulating him upon his appointment as Lord Mayor of Sydney, was…

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War Loan. Appeal by the State War Council

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 15 January 1916 · page 3

To the People of New South Wales.— The self-imposed task which Australian has undertaken, and the splendid achievements of her sons in the…

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War Committee. Shire at Work

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 17 January 1916 · page 3

A special war committee meeting of Adjungbilly Shire was held to-day, there being present Councillors McInernev (chair),…

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The Lord Mayor Congratulated

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 18 January 1916 · page 2

It is reported that "large numbers of citizens waited on the new Lord Mayor of Sydney and tendered their hearty congratulations upon his…

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What the Shire is Doing

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 18 January 1916 · page 2

A meeting of the Shire Councillors was held yesterday to consider War Census business. Councillors Mclnerney (chair); Edwards and…

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Town Council. Monday Night

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 18 January 1916 · page 2

A special meeting of the council was held in the council chambers for the purpose of discussing the advisability of laying on the Warren…

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