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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1917

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Council of Empire. Question of Imperial Federation. London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 4 April 1917 · page 2

Replying to Mr. Lynch and others, Mr. Bouar Law said that there was no possibility of this or any other British Government attempting to force the…

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Jindalee Shire Council

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 5 April 1917 · page 2

To-day's meeting. Present, a full board—Councillors Maguire (president), McClintock, Gilmour, Ward, Nevill and Kozininsky…

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The Mayor's Unit. Farewell Rally

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 5 April 1917 · page 3

Arrangements are being made by the War Service Committee to give the Mayor and his Unit a fitting send-off on 23rd April. A procession…

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Council's Peculiar Actions

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Thursday 5 April 1917 · page 2

A couple of curious cases in connection with the water service arose at the meeting of the above council on Tuesday night. A ratepayer asked…

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Municipal District of Tumut

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Thursday 5 April 1917 · page 2

The following were present at the meeting of above Council on Tuesday night. last:—Ald. Elphick (Mayor), Gordon, Clouston, Naughton and…

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Mitchell Shire Council

Daily Advertiser · Friday 6 April 1917 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Mitchell Shire Council was held yesterday. There were present: Crs. Wilson (president). Cox. Bartlett…

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Yanko Shire Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 6 April 1917 · page 2

The ordinary monthly meeting of the above was held on Tuesday last, when there were present Crs. Taylor (President), Bull, Elwin,…

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Mayor Acquitted

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 6 April 1917 · page 5

At Hay Quarter Sessions, before Judge Bevan, Roger Devanyon, aged 71, who is Mayor or Hillston, was charged with having stolen a horse…

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Adjungbilly Shire

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 6 April 1917 · page 4

The President (Cr. Carberry) and Crs. Last, McMahon, Boyton, Edwards and [?] attended Tuesday meeting of the above…

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Shire Council and Valuer

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 7 April 1917 · page 4

The Blaxland Shire Council is investigating the appointment of the Shire Clerk as valuer by the previous council at £150 and 15 per cent, on…

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Mitchell Shire Council Agreement with Engineer Terminated

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 7 April 1917 · page 4

The usual monthly meeting of the above took place on Thursday. Present: Crs. Wm. Wilson (president), C. W. Richardson, G. Lindon, F. W…

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Local & General. Illabo Shire Election

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 7 April 1917 · page 2

The extraordinary by-election in connection with the resignation of Mr. J. Fitzpatrich, resulted as follows: M. J. Nash, 108 votes; P. R. Scott 72…

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War Council Meeting. Washington

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 10 April 1917 · page 2

A meeting was held of the War Council, whereat the United States, Britain and France were represented, to discuss plans on the basis of the fullest…

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Shire Works What the Council Propose to Do This Year!

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Wednesday 11 April 1917 · page 4

The Works Committee reported recommend as follows:— First—That £300 be retained for the purpose of securing a siding at…

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The Mayor's Unit. Arrangements Complete. Programme for April 24

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 11 April 1917 · page 3

Final arrangements have now been made for the Mayor's unit, which leaves Wagga on April 24 for Sydney, where they will take part in the Anzac Day…

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Mayor Before a Court

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 12 April 1917 · page 3

At the Hay Quarter Sessions last ween Samuel Roger Denanyon who is 71 years of age aud the Mayor of Hillston was charged with stealing a…

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Mayor's Unit More Men to Fill the Ranks

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 12 April 1917 · page 3

Final arrangements have now been made for the Mayor's Unit, which leaves Wagga Wagga on the 24th inst. Lieutenant Francis, recruiting…

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Yanco Shire

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 13 April 1917 · page 4

The engineer reported at the last meeting of the Yanco Shire Council that he had, in regard to the request, for work by Colinroobie F. and S…

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Tumut Municipal Council

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 13 April 1917 · page 4

The Council met on Tuesday night last. Present: A d Elphick (Mayor), Clouston, Gordon, Naughton and Carr…

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Town Council

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 13 April 1917 · page 3

The regular fortnightly meeting was held on Thursday night of last week. Present: Ald. Fisher (Mayor), Riukin, Evans Lester and Curley…

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