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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1916

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Municipal Coal Stocks. Wagga Estimate Furnished. Reduction in Street Lighting

Daily Advertiser · Friday 10 November 1916 · page 3

A letter was read at the Wagga Council meeting last night from the Chief Gas Examiner, Department of Labor and Industry, asking that, in view of…

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Municipal Council

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 11 November 1916 · page 1

The usual fortnightly meeting wns held on Thursday evening present: Aldermen H. Cates (Mayor). R. J. Hurst, R. J. Cunningham, B. Moin, T…

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Lord Mayor of London Historical Procession. Australians Take Part. London

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 November 1916 · page 4

The Australian Light Horse took part in the Lord Mayor's procession and used the Life Guards' horses. New Zealand convalescents viewed the…

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Obituary. the Mayor of Narandera

Daily Advertiser · Monday 13 November 1916 · page 4

Alderman Thomas Henry Elwin, Mayor of Narandera, died at his residence on Wednesday evening last, after an illness' of three months…

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Shire Council. Monthly Meeting

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Wednesday 15 November 1916 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Lockhart Shire Council was held on Wednesday. Cr. Weedon (President) presided and there were present: Messrs…

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Shire Clerk's Report

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Wednesday 15 November 1916 · page 2

The Shire Clerk (Mr. R. J. Walker.) reported outstanding rates and interest at £154/3/9. In company with the Shire Engineer on interviewed Mr…

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The Shire Building Site

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Wednesday 15 November 1916 · page 2

The Lands Department wrote in reply to the Council's communication of the 12th inst., asking for the with drawal from sale of Allot 2, section…

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"Kingdom" of Poland. Privy Council Proposed

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 16 November 1916 · page 2

The Governor-General of Warsaw has ordered the formation of a Polish Privy Council, of which district representatives and town councils will…

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Coolamon Shire Council

Coolamon Farmers' Review · Friday 17 November 1916 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the above was held on Tuesday last, when the following councillors were present Crs. R. K. Pyke (President) J. W…

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Carrathool Shire Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 17 November 1916 · page 5

At last meeting of the Carr[?]thool Shire Council, correspondence was received. From Mr. J. J. Panna[?]…

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Shire Council (Report concluded.) CORRESONDEENCE

Tumbarumba Times · Friday 17 November 1916 · page 2

From S. Melbourne, requesting that £4 has him by a road contractor for chaff be deducted from letters cheque,--To be informed that such could not…

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The Menace of Grass Fires. Carrathool Shire Council Takes Action a Brigade Formed at Carrathool

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 17 November 1916 · page 8

The abundant grass, which is in evidence everywhere in the district, and the great probability of fires breaking out during the summer, led…

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State War Council

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 17 November 1916 · page 3

We have been favoured with the following letter, addressed to the President of the Hillston District Soldiers' Relief Fund, for publication :…

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Legislative Council. Mr. Beeby Sworn In. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 17 November 1916 · page 3

In the Legislative Council Mr. Beeby was sworn in and took his place in the Chamber. The Water and Sewerage Rating Bill…

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Kyeamba Shire Council

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 18 November 1916 · page 4
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The usual monthly meeting of above Shire was held in the "Express" Buildings yesterday. There were present Crs. Stone (President), Angel…

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Legislative Council. Bill Passes All Stages. Strong Man Wanted to End the Strike. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 18 November 1916 · page 5

The Legislative Council met at 12 a.m. Mr. Garland introduced the Light and Power Bill…

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Allied War Council. Reply to German Levy. London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 20 November 1916 · page 2

All the Allies were represented at the Paris War Council. The "Daily Express." Paris correspondent says:—"The Allies have not…

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Hill Passed by Council. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 21 November 1916 · page 3

In the Legislative Council to-night Mr. Kavanagh, Dr. Doyle, and Mr. J. A. Browne opposed the Bill for the prolongation of the life of Parliament…

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Wagga Police Court. (Before Mr. C. J. B. Helm, P.m.) Monday, November 20th, 1916. Breaches of Municipal By-laws

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 21 November 1916 · page 4

R. Shaw, inspector of nuisances, proceeded against John Maynard Colbeck for allowing cattle to stray in Morgan street. A fine of 30/ was imposed, in…

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