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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1916

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Jindalee Shire Council

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 10 October 1916 · page 3

The postponed meeting was held on Saturday afternoon. Present, Councillors Maguire. (president), McClintock, O'Connor, Ellwood, and Dillon…

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Another Council Meeting Lapses

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 10 October 1916 · page 2

It in a pity to see so much bungling going on with regard to the meetings of the Town Council. Last Thursday's meeting was spoilt, because the…

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Cootamundra State Electorate Council. Mr. Holman Turned Down

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 10 October 1916 · page 3

Last Friday night the above met Among those present were Messrs. F. Legge (vice president, in the chair), Bevan, T, Nicholson, Mrs. Preston…

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The Shire Council a Brief Meeting

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Wednesday 11 October 1916 · page 2

Crs. W. Weedon (President), S. Sly, N. C. Clapperton, W. K. Day, and A. McGoch were the only councillors present at Monday's meeting, which…

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Shire Electric Work? Valuator to Be Consulted

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Wednesday 11 October 1916 · page 2

At Mondays' meeting of the Lockhart Shire Council the sub-committee appointed to consider the matter of street lighting and the making of…

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The Heavy Rains. Flooding at the Rock. Business People Seriously Interfered With. Shire Councillors Have Inspection

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Wednesday 11 October 1916 · page 2

On Wednesday and Thursday the inhabitants of The Rock had a Picnic in their main street. The water was pouring down the street like a…

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Cadara Shire Council

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 13 October 1916 · page 2

THE Shire Council met on October 6th. Crs Cooke (President), Mason," Halloran, Herlihy, and Crain being present…

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Coolamon Shire Council

Coolamon Farmers' Review · Friday 13 October 1916 · page 4

The usual monthly meeting of the above was held on Tuesday last, when there were present—Crs R. K. Pyke (president), W. H. Pratt, J. Lynam and J…

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Yanko Shire Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 13 October 1916 · page 4

The usual monthly meeting of the Yanko Shire Council was held on Tuesday last. There were present Crs. A. McL. Taylor…

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Shire Council (Report Concluded.) CORRESPONDENCE

Tumbarumba Times · Friday 13 October 1916 · page 3

From W. M. Hughes and W. X Holman and C. G. Wade concerning the Referendum. (Reported in last issue, as also in regard to the matter…

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Municipal Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 13 October 1916 · page 6

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

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Wallendbeen Council

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 13 October 1916 · page 2

Last Friday's meeting: The question of holding a public meeting in favour of the Prime Minister's Proposals was discussed…

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"A Splendid Race." Lyons Mayor on the British Navy

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 13 October 1916 · page 3

Tho Paris "Journal" publishes an article by M. Edouard Harriot, Mayor of Lyons, on Great Britain's calm and methodical effort. The writer gives his…

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Town Council. the "Called" Meeting

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 13 October 1916 · page 1

The "call of the council" for Wednesday night resulted in all being present by "grace" time except Aid. Legge, who entered the chamber 7…

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Wagga Council

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 14 October 1916 · page 7

The following aldermen were present at the usual fortnightly meeting of the Wagga Council: Ald. Oates (Mayor), Booth, Collins, O'Regan, Moin,…

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Municipal Council. Flood Waters and the Sewers

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 14 October 1916 · page 1

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

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Municipal Ward System Abolished

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 14 October 1916 · page 4

A notification abolishing the ward system in the Wagga Municipality appeared in the Government "Gazette" of September 29 last…

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Municipal Employees Enlisted

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 14 October 1916 · page 2

A circular letter has been received by the Wagga Municipal Council enquiring as to whether the Council had adopted the policy of making up the…

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Cadara Shire Council

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 17 October 1916 · page 2

The Shire Council met at the Shire offices on Thursday last. Present:-Crs Cooke (Chair), Mason, Craio, Sharp and Halloran…

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Circuit Court. £1000 Damages Claimed. Tumbarumba Shire Council v. AUDITOR

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 17 October 1916 · page 2

An action was commenced yesterday in the Wagga Circuit Court before Mr. Justice Ferguson and a jury of four, in which the Tumbarumba…

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