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Council & local affairs, 1917

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Shire Election

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 9 January 1917 · page 2

THE following candidates have been nominated to contest the election for the position of Councillors in the different Ridings of the F. T. Coggan, Jugiong"…

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New Shire Award

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 9 January 1917 · page 4
Also in The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser

The new wage award for shires has been announced, and it will have a currency of three years. Among the terms…

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Yanko Shire Election Contest in A Riding

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 9 January 1917 · page 2

The nomination of candidates for the positions of Councillors on the Yauko Shire Council, rendered vacant by the expiration of the…

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Waverley Council Case. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 9 January 1917 · page 3

The Waverley Council cases were continued to-day. Evidence against William M'Donald was continued. Mrs. M'Donald preferred not to give…

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Shire of Lockhart. Last Meeting Prior to the Triennial Elections

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Wednesday 10 January 1917 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Lockhart Shire Council was held on Monday. All the Councillors were present. Mr R. Patten. M.H.R. forwarded a…

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Our Shire

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 11 January 1917 · page 4

The final meeting of the present Adujngbilly Shire Council was held on Tuesday, there being present:— President Carberry, and…

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Charge Against Alderman. Fine of 200. SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 11 January 1917 · page 3

The case against William Donald, who was alleged to have officiated as an alderman of the Waverley Council while interested in the Port Kembla Metal…

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Shire Fun. Bellicose Councillors. "Prove Your Words."

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 11 January 1917 · page 4

The last meeting of the present Adjungbilly Shire Council, held on Tuesday, was the liveliest in the history of tho Shire. At times…

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Coolamon Shire Council

Coolamon Farmers' Review · Friday 12 January 1917 · page 2

The ordinary monthly meeting of the above was held on Tuesday, when there were present—Crs. R. K. Pyke (president), J. W. Rogerson, M. O. Curtis, Jas…

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Adjungbilly Shire

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 12 January 1917 · page 4

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

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Yanco Shire Election

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 12 January 1917 · page 3

The nomination of candidates for the positions of councillors on the Yanco Shire Council, rendered vacant by the expiration of the term of the…

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Shire "Breezes." Cr. Edwards' "Shelled" From His Position

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 12 January 1917 · page 4

The drawing of the curtain, or the final gathering of councillors, on the triennial period of our Shire Council was marked by a couple of…

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More Liberty Wanted. Labor Council Resolution. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 12 January 1917 · page 2

The Labor Council to-night carried a resolution requesting all labor councils and unionists and Federal and State Labor members throughout…

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Kyeamba Shire. Election in Two Ridings

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 13 January 1917 · page 3

The nominations for the three ridings in the Kyeamba Shire were announced yesterday by the returning officer. Mr. C. L. Daley…

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Kyeamba Shire Elections Contests in a & C Ridings

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 13 January 1917 · page 2

Nominations of candidates for election for Kyeamba Shire closed yesterday which showed contests to take place in A and C Ridings. For B…

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The Shire Steeplechase Meeting Training Notes

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 15 January 1917 · page 2

The nominations for the above mauling wore received last week, and, from a cursory glance at the entries, a real good meeting…

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Kyeamba Shire Election

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 16 January 1917 · page 2

In connection with the Kyeamba Shire general election on Saturday, January 27, the time for closing the poll has been extended till 7 p.m.,…

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Local & General. Shire Elections

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 16 January 1917 · page 2

In connection with the Kyeamba Shire elections alteration has been made to close the ballot at 7 p.m. on polling day instead of 6 p.m. as…

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Town Council. a "Call" Made. a Very Lively Night

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 16 January 1917 · page 3

Last night's meeting was a lively one. Owing to the previous meeting having lapsed through one alderman, for…

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