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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1917

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Legislative Council. Probable Appointments. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 25 April 1917 · page 4

The "Sun" newspaper states that the following are among those chosen by the Government for appointment to the Legislative Council and that the…

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Gadana Shire Council

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Thursday 26 April 1917 · page 6

Meeting of above Council was held in Thursday last those present being—President H[?]rlihy (chair) Cre. Godfew, Horring, and Craia…

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Legislative Council. Confirming Appointments. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 26 April 1917 · page 3

It is understood that an Executive Council meeting will be held to-morrow in order to finally confirm [?] appointments, to the Upper. House…

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Anzac Day in Sydney 50,000 People at Martin Place Addressed by Mayor of Wagga. Wagga Unit Loudly Cheered

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 26 April 1917 · page 2

Our Sydney correspondent telegraphed last evening that crowds assembled in the streets of the route of the procession yesterday, which…

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Municipal

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 26 April 1917 · page 4

The local Municipal Council met on Tuesday evening. Present: Aid. Wright (Mayor), Bourke, Harrington Janes and Browning…

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Municipal Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 27 April 1917 · page 6
Also in The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser

The Usual [?] meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Monday evening last,there being present [?] Worship the…

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Wagga Mayor's Unit

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 27 April 1917 · page 2

The Mayor's Unit, 51 strong, left Wagga on Tuesday by the mail train, after a series of striking demonstration of appreciation by the…

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Wagga Council. Water Meters. Sewerage Connections

Daily Advertiser · Friday 27 April 1917 · page 3

The ordinary meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council was held last night, when there were present: Aldermen T. Dobney (Deputy-Mayor), Booth, M[?],…

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Legislative Council. Appointments Confirmed. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 27 April 1917 · page 4

The last Executive Council over which Sir Gerald Strickland will preside was held today, when the appointments to the Upper House were finally…

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Local & General. Mayor's Presentation

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 28 April 1917 · page 2

The subscribers to the presentation to Mr. Hugh Oates will be pleased to learn that the treasurer of the Fund has been able to hand to Mrs. Oates…

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Municipal Council. Water Meters Forcing Installations

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 28 April 1917 · page 1

The usual fortnightly meeting of the above took place on Thursday evening, the Deputy Mayor, Ald. Thos Dobney presiding. Aldermen R. J…

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Municipal District of Tumut

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Thursday 3 May 1917 · page 2

A call meeting of the Council was held en Monday night last, when all the aldermen attended, with the exception of Ald. Gordon, who was…

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Tumut Municipal Council. the Mayor's Call

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 4 May 1917 · page 2

A "CALL" of the Council was made by the Mayor (Ald Elphick) on Monday, April 23, those present being: The Mayor, Ald Carr,…

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Yanko Shire Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 4 May 1917 · page 6

The usual monthly meeting of the Yanko Shire Council was held at the Council Chamber on Tuesday last. there were present…

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Jindalee Shire Council

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 4 May 1917 · page 3

Yesterday's meeting, Present Crs. Maguire (president), Neville, Gilmour, and McClintock. An apology was read from Cr. Kozminsky…

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Adjungbilly Shire

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

The ordinary meeting of the above Council was held on Thursday. There were present :—The President (Cr. Carberry), and Crs. Last,…

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Items of News. the Mayor's Unit

Daily Advertiser · Friday 4 May 1917 · page 2

Several of the men who enlisted and went to Sydney with Alderman Oates last week were back in Wagga yesterday. They are in uniform and on final…

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Mitchell Shire Council

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 5 May 1917 · page 4

The usual meeting of the Council of Mitchell Shire took place yesterday in the "Express" Buildings. There were present:—Crs. Wm.Wilson…

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Mitchell Shire. Monthly Council Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 5 May 1917 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the M[?]chell Shire Council was held yesterday when there were present Crs. W. Wilson (president), Lindon, M'Nickle,…

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