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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1916

695 stories in Riverina's papers · page 22 of 35

Wagga Police Court. Monday, August 14. (Before Mr. C. J. B. Helm. P.M.) Municipal Laws

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 15 August 1916 · page 2

Inspector Tinsley proceeded against Robert Frederick Hiscock for erecting a wash-house without submitting a plan, as required, to the Municipal Council…

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Wagga Police Court. August 14. 1916, (Before Mr. C J. B. Helm, P.m.) Breaches of Municipal Bylaws

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 15 August 1916 · page 3

Robert Frederick Hiscock pleaded guilty to erecting a building in the municipality without first obtaining the consent of the Municipal Council…

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The Shire Roads What Councillors Think

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Wednesday 16 August 1916 · page 2

During the hearing of letters from ratepayers concerning the bad state of the Shire roads, the councillor took occasion at Monday's meeting…

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Gadara Shire Council

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Thursday 17 August 1916 · page 6

Usual meeting of above was held on Thursday last, those present being—President Cooke (chair, Crs. Crain, Masen, lierlihy and Halloran…

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Municipal District of Tumut

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Thursday 17 August 1916 · page 2

The following were present at the meeting of above held on Tuesday night last:—Ald. Marshall, Carr, Naughton, Emanuel, Emary,…

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Municipal Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 18 August 1916 · page 4

The usual fortnightly meeting of the above was held on Monday evening last, when there were present Ald. Matthews (chair). Sugden, McPherson…

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Wagga Council

Daily Advertiser · Friday 18 August 1916 · page 4

The fortnightly meeting was held in the Council Chambers last night. In the absence of the Mayor, Ald. Dobney presided. There were also…

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Legislative Council. Agents Bill Ultra Vires. Super Tax Bill Thrown Out

Daily Advertiser · Friday 18 August 1916 · page 3

In the Council the President gave his ruling on the point of order raised against the Members of Parliament (Agents) Bill by Mr. Dick. He ruled…

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Municipal Saleyards

Daily Advertiser · Friday 18 August 1916 · page 2

The proposition for the purchase of land for a site for saleyards on the Albury-road, proposed by Ald. Thomson, was deferred for consideration…

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Kyeamba Shire Council

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 19 August 1916 · page 3

The monthly meeting [?] held yesterday. Present: Crs. Stone (president), Cheney, Potter, and Cox. Correspondence…

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Gadara Shire Council. (Continued from last issue)

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 22 August 1916 · page 4

The Gilmore Progress Assn. asked that some road work be done on the western and eastern banks of the Gilmore Ck…

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Tumut Municipal Council

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 22 August 1916 · page 3

The following were present at the last fortnightly meeting of above: —Ald Marshall, Naughton, Carr, Fmanuel, Emery, Clouston,…

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Murrumbidgee District Council. "Censuring" of Secretary. an Unfounded Report

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 22 August 1916 · page 4

A meeting of the Murrumbidgee District Council was held at Ganmain on Friday, 18th inst., to make arrangements for the selection of a candidate…

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Shire Council

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Wednesday 23 August 1916 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Lockhart Shire Council was held on Monday. The president (Cr. Wm. Weeden) presided, and there were…

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Council Humours

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 24 August 1916 · page 7

The other day it was proposed by the chairman of a district council that a certain official should be given an honorarium for some work he had…

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Leeton Friendly Societies Council

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 25 August 1916 · page 8

At the last meeting of the above the officers for the ensuing half-year were elected as follows :—President, Mr. P. Hourigan (H. A…

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Our Open Column Brungle's Shire Representation. (To the Editor.)

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 25 August 1916 · page 2

SIR,—I notice in yours of 11th inst, an article signed "Fiat Justitia," in reference to the action of the members of the Brungle Progress…

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F. & S. Association. Murrumbidgee District Council

Coolamon Farmers' Review · Friday 25 August 1916 · page 4

A meeting of the above was held at Ganmain n Friday, 18th inst, to make arrangements for the Selection of a candidates in the Progressive interests at the…

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Town Council. New Town Clerk Appointed

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 25 August 1916 · page 3

Last night's meeting. Present, All Fisher (Mayor), Mangan, Rinkin, Lester, and Bartley. An apology was made for Ald. Evans…

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F. and S. Association Murrumbidgee District Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 25 August 1916 · page 6

A meeting of the Murrumbidgee District Council was hold at Ganmain on Friday, 18th inst., to make arrangements for the selection of a…

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