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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1917

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The Mayor's Unit. Town Hall, Wagga, 28th. February, 1917

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 10 March 1917 · page 6

The Proprietor, Wagga "Express," Dear Sir,— No doubt you have already heard…

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The Mayor's Unit

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 13 March 1917 · page 2

The Mayor left yesterday with Lieut. Francis and Sergeant Watson to visit Tumut, Gundagai, and Cootamundra again…

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Lockhart Shire Council. Monday, 12th MARCH

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Wednesday 14 March 1917 · page 2

Present—Crs. Weedon (president), Sly, M'Geoch, Norman, Slocum, Day, O'Neil, Bunyan. Correspondence…

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Hume Federal Labor Council

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 14 March 1917 · page 2

Twenty-six delegates from Labor Leagues in the electorate attended a meeting of the Hume Federal Labor Council at Cootamundra on Monday night. The…

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Yanco Shire Council

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 16 March 1917 · page 5

At the last meeting of the Yanco Shire Council correspondence was read from the Department of Lands, with reference to the Council's application…

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Coolamon Shire Council

Coolamon Farmers' Review · Friday 16 March 1917 · page 4

The ordinary monthly meeting of the above was held on Tuesday last. Present—Crs. M. O. Curtis (president), R. K. Pyke, H. Doubleday, J. Lynam. F…

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Murrumbidgee Shire

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 16 March 1917 · page 4

The ordinary meeting of the Murrumbidges Shire Council was held on Friday last, 9th inst. President White, Councillors…

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Wagga Council

Daily Advertiser · Friday 16 March 1917 · page 4

There were present at last night's meeting of the Wagga Council. Aldermen Oates (Mayor), O'Regan, Cullen, Collins, Main, Canningham, and…

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The Whealbah Bridge Approach. Carrathool Shire Gets a Grant. and Takes Immediate Action

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 16 March 1917 · page 8

Those interested in the Whealbah bridge will remember that for some time the Carrathool shire council, and the Department of Works, have held…

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Municipal Works

Daily Advertiser · Friday 16 March 1917 · page 2

Aid. Collins complained at the Wagga Council meeting last night of the delay in carrying out works placed on the municipal estimates. He…

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Municipal Saleyards to Be Enlarged

Daily Advertiser · Friday 16 March 1917 · page 2

At the Wagga Council meeting last night it was decided to enlarge the municipal saleyards. Aid. Cunningham, chairman of the health…

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Items of News. Municipal Anniversary

Daily Advertiser · Friday 16 March 1917 · page 2

The Mayor, Aid. Oates, told the council meeting last night that yesterday was the 47th anniversary of Wagga Municipality, the town having been…

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Kyeamba Shire Council

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 17 March 1917 · page 4

The usual monthly meeting of the above Council took place yesterday in the "Express" Buildings. Present: Crs. R. Cox (President), W. F. Stone…

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Kyeamba Shire. Monthly Council Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 17 March 1917 · page 7

The monthly meeting of the Kyeamba Shire Council was held yesterday, when there were present: Crs. R. F. Cox (president), W. F. Stone…

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Noxious Weeds. Action by Kyeamba Shire Council

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 17 March 1917 · page 3

The secretary of the Uranquinty branch of the Farmers and 'Settlers' Association (Mr. A. J. Condon) wrote to the Kyeamba Shire Council drawing…

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Wagga Municipal Council

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 17 March 1917 · page 1

The usual fortnightly meeting of the above took place at the town hill on Thursday evening. Present: Aldermen H. Oates (Mayor), R. J…

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Municipal Water Rating Unimproved Capital Value Basis Adopted

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 17 March 1917 · page 2

Since the inception of the Wagga water reticulation scheme the rating system has been followed out on the basis of the improved capital value…

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Municipal Works Policy. Speeding Up the Works

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 17 March 1917 · page 3

It was raised and to see that the rates were promptly paid in the year for which they were due. If there were no other works on hand, he asked…

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Premier and Lord Mayor. Hostile Reception at St. Patrick's Day Sports. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 19 March 1917 · page 4

Mr. Holman met with a hostile reception when attempting to address a gathering at St. Patrick's Day sports this afternoon. He was subjected to…

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Kyeamba Shire and Wages

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 20 March 1917 · page 2

Many business houses in Wagga and district have announced that they have closed their books, and intend in future to do business for cash only…

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