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Council & local affairs, 1916

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New State Policy. Fuller Federal Powers. Proportional Representation. Limitation of Council's Veto. Optional Land Tenure

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 19 December 1916 · page 3

The State Government has just completed the preparation of its policy, the main features of which, subject to the approval of a party meeting convened for Thursday…

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Gadara Shire Council

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Thursday 21 December 1916 · page 2

A general meeting of the Shire Council was held on December 7. present: Cr. Cooke (President), Mason, Sharp, Crain and Her[?]hy. An…

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Municipal Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 22 December 1916 · page 6

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

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Tumut Municipal Council

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 22 December 1916 · page 2

THE ordinary meeting of the Council was held at the Chambers on Tuesday night last, Ald. Elphiek (Mayor) Gordon, Marshall, Speirs, Cloustoo…

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Wagga Council

Daily Advertiser · Friday 22 December 1916 · page 3

The fortnightly meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council was held last night. Present: The Mayor (Ald. Oates), and Aldermen Hurst…

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Electorate Labor Council

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 22 December 1916 · page 8

The Murrumbidgee Electorate Labor Council met at Narandera on Friday evening, when there was a fair attendance of delegates. The principal…

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State War Council Registrations of Patriotic Committees

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 22 December 1916 · page 8

No Patriotic Committee can now legally continue in the receipt of contributions, or embark upon any scheme for augmenting its funds…

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Hay Municipality. a Neglected Insanitary Borough. Health Officer's Drastic Report

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 22 December 1916 · page 3

It is generally admitted that local governing bodies are the least competent to deal with the subject of public health. The trouble is that the…

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Wagga Municipal Council

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 23 December 1916 · page 4

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Council, and the final one of the year, held on Thursday evening, was a record one, all business being…

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Council Improvements

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 23 December 1916 · page 3

The finance committee reported to the Municipal Council that they had gone into the question of the proposed construction of a crossing over the…

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National Referendum. Final Council Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 26 December 1916 · page 2

The final meeting of the National Referendum Council was held on Friday, under the chairmanship of Mr. Holman…

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Municipal District of Tumut

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Thursday 28 December 1916 · page 2

The regular meeting of above Council was held on Tuesday 19th inst. Present, Ald. Elphick (Mayor), Glouston, Gordon, Marshall…

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Garrathool Shire Council

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 29 December 1916 · page 1

The monthly meeting of the Carrathool Shire Council took place on the 7th inst., the full Council being present…

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Town Council

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 29 December 1916 · page 3

Last night's meeting. Present, Aid. Fisher (Mayor), Rinkin, Legge, Evans, Curely, and Stratton. Correspondence:…

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Kyeamba Shire Elections

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 30 December 1916 · page 4

Nominations of candidates to fill the [?]ix vacancies in the Kyeamba Shire Council which occur at the end of the present, triennial period are due on…

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War on Mosquitoes New Municipal Ordinance to Operate in Wagga. Responsibilities of Owners and Occupiers

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 30 December 1916 · page 3

A few weeks ago the Wagga Council made application to the Local Government Department for the application of the ordinance "respecting…

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