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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1916

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Municipal Council

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 28 September 1916 · page 2

For the meeting to be held on Thursday evening the following motions appear on notice:—By Alderman Thompson: "That steps be taken to…

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Municipal Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 29 September 1916 · page 4

The usual fortnightly meeting of the above was held on Monday last, when there were present Ald. Matthews (Deputy Mayor), Ald…

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Tumut Municipal Council

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 29 September 1916 · page 4

The Council met at the Chambers' last Tuesday evening, Ald Marshall (Deputy-Mayor), Emanuel, Speirs, Emery and Carr being present. Ald…

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Wagga Council

Daily Advertiser · Friday 29 September 1916 · page 3

The fortnightly meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council was held last night. There were present; Ald. Oates (mayor), Booth, Culten…

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Mayor's Appeal. (To the Editor "Daily Advertiser.")

Daily Advertiser · Friday 29 September 1916 · page 3

Sir,—With your kind permission I would like to impress upon all patriotic citizens the necessity of attending to-night's meeting, which has been called…

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Municipal Saleyards. the New and the Old. Proposal to Spend £1200 Favored

Daily Advertiser · Friday 29 September 1916 · page 3

There were two proposals before the Wagga Council last night in connection with the municipal saleyards. One came forward in the form of a notice…

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Municipal Council

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 30 September 1916 · page 3

The usual fortnightly meeting of Council took place at the Town Hall on Thursday night, the Mayor (Aid. H. Oates) presiding. There were…

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The Gundagai District Returned and Wounded Soldiers' Fund, Comprising Adjungbilly Shire and Municipal Area Constitution for Government & Administration of Fund

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 2 October 1916 · page 4

1. The Fund and Trust shall be called and styled "The Gundagai District and Returned Wounded Soldiers' Fund."…

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Amalgamation of Municipality and Shire (To the Editor)

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 3 October 1916 · page 2

SIR,—Sometime ago it was rumored that it was intended to petition tor a referendum to be help to decide whether or not the Council of the…

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Municipal District of Tumut

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Thursday 5 October 1916 · page 2

The following were present at the regular meeting of above on Tuesday last:—Ald. Elphick (Mayor), Speirs, Marshall, Emanuel, Emery…

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Shire Council

Tumbarumba Times · Friday 6 October 1916 · page 3

The usual monthly meeting of above was held on 4th inst. Present Crs. McMeekin (President). Cottam, Cuningham, Magiunity and Figures…

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Shire Meting Lapsed

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 6 October 1916 · page 2

The [?] Shire Council weeting called for yesterday, lapsed. Those who attended were Crs. McClintock, Dillon, and O'Connor. The unpasable roads…

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National Referendum Council

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

The Mayor (Mr S. Devanyon) is in receipt of the following circular, and in connection therewith an announcement appears elsewhere in this issue…

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Town Council. Breaks Up and Adjourns

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 6 October 1916 · page 2

Last night's meeting. Present, Aid. Fisher (Mayor), Mangan, Bartley, Legge, Evans, Riukin, and Stratton. At the outset,…

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Mitchell Shire Council

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 7 October 1916 · page 3
Also in Daily Advertiser

The monthly meeting of the above was held yesterday in the "Express" Buildings. Present: Crs. Bartlett (President), Lindon, Richardson,…

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Shire Council Takes Action

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 7 October 1916 · page 4

At the Mitchell Shire Council meeting yesterday the matter of the alteration of malis was referred to and councillors stated that general…

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Lord Mayor of Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 7 October 1916 · page 4

The Hon. R. D. Meagher, Lord Mayor of Sydney, is a strong advocate of Conscription and intends visiting Wagga to deliver an address on…

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Shire's Assistance in Campaign

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 7 October 1916 · page 5

At the Mitchell Shire Council meeting yesterday circular letters from the Prime Minister, Premier, and others were received. The Councillors…

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Mitchell Shire's Co-operation

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 7 October 1916 · page 3

At yesterday's meeting of the Mitchell Shire Council it was decided to co-operate with the Wagga National Referendum Committee in furtherance…

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