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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1917

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COUNCIL v. Cameron. "A Trumpery Case."

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 20 March 1917 · page 4

Robert Cameron, licensee of the Exchange Hotel, was proceeded against by Inspector Tinsley on behalf of the Wagga Council, on a charge of having…

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Carrathool Shire Council

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 23 March 1917 · page 1

The monthly meeting of the Carrathool Shire Council took place on Wednesday, 7th instant. There were present: Cr. Chase (president), and…

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Municipal. Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 23 March 1917 · page 4

The postponed meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Monday evening Worship There were present His Worship the Mayor…

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Town Council

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 23 March 1917 · page 2

Last night's meeting, Present Ald. Fisher (Mayor), Bartley, Riukin, Evans, Lester, and Mangan, who was somewhat late…

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Council of Defence. Mobilisation of Resources Washington

Daily Advertiser · Friday 23 March 1917 · page 2

President Wilson is not considering the formation of a War Cabinet. While a War Cabinet will not be constituted, a national Council of…

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Council of Empire. Australia Unrepresented. Message of Regret. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 24 March 1917 · page 4

The Prime Minister, Mr. W. M. Hughes, has received the following cable from Mr. Lloyd George. "The Imperial War Council desires me to…

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Farmers & Settlers. District Council Meeting. Mr. Beeby Congratulated. Federal Wheat Board Representatives

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 28 March 1917 · page 4

A meeting of the Wagga District Council of the Farmers and Settlers' Association was held in the association's rooms in Gurwood-street…

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Farmers and Settlers' Association District Council Meeting Congratulations to Mr Beeby

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 29 March 1917 · page 4

A meeting of the Wagga District Council of the F. and S. Association took place on Tuesday afternoon. Present: Messrs. L. Cox (Wagga)…

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Municipal Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 30 March 1917 · page 6

The Usual fortnightly meeting of the above was held on Monday evening last. There were present [?] worship the Mayor…

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Wagga Council

Daily Advertiser · Friday 30 March 1917 · page 4

The fortnightly meeting of the Wagga Council was held last night. Present the Mayor (Ald. H. Oates), and Aldermen Booth, O'Regan…

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The Town Council and Mr. Axford. (To the Editor.)

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 30 March 1917 · page 3

Sir,—I noticed in your report of the Town Council meeting that the manatee of the gas and water works says that I refused hire permission to go…

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Municipal Council

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 31 March 1917 · page 1

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council took place at the Town Hall on Thursday evening. Present: Aldermen H. Oates (Mayor)…

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Board of Health v. Cameron. Council Table Comments

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 31 March 1917 · page 4

In the case in the Wagga police court reported last week as Council v. Cameron, Hie Town Clerk stated on Thursday night, that the prosecution…

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Municipal

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 2 April 1917 · page 2

"After, an interval of six weeks, the local Municipal Council met on Thursday evening, when there were present: Deputy Mayor…

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Municipal Council

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 3 April 1917 · page 2

After many lapses, a bare quorum attended at the Chambers on Thursday night, when an adjourned meeting was held. There were present:…

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Shire Council

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Wednesday 4 April 1917 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the council was held on Monday. The president (Cr. W. Weedon) presided, and the other councillors present were:—…

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Shire Works What the Council Propose to Do This Year!

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Wednesday 4 April 1917 · page 2

The Works Committee report they had examined the various lists of work presented for consideration, and recommended us follows:—…

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Shire Clerk's Report

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Wednesday 4 April 1917 · page 2

The Shire Clerk reported outstanding rates at £93 Statement of accounts duly audited were submitted Applications for the position of auditor might be called…

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Shire Engineers Report

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Wednesday 4 April 1917 · page 2

The Shira Engineer reported that contract 16/21, forming and gravelling or Lockhart-Yerong Creek road, was making good progress and 16/15 and 20, forming…

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The Council of Empire

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 4 April 1917 · page 2

Unrepresented though Australia at the Council of Empire, its inmost in the deliberations of that conference is most vital. We learn that the time…

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