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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1917

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Municipal Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 26 October 1917 · page 7

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the above was held on Monday evening last, there being present His Worship the Mayor (Ald…

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Lord Mayor's Appeal

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 26 October 1917 · page 7

"I nan desire to submit to your benevolent consideration the state of things with regard to the large number of women and children who are enduring…

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Wagga Council

Daily Advertiser · Friday 26 October 1917 · page 3

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council Was held last evening. In the absence of the Mayor, who is attending the Local Government…

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Council Clerk in Trouble. SIDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 26 October 1917 · page 2

Edward Kenyon, convicted of stealing £300 belonging to the Waverley Council, of which he was Council Clerk, was brought up for…

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Poultry. a Novel Competition. The Best Poultry Tim In the Shire

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 26 October 1917 · page 2

Tho Miranda branch of the Agricultural Bureau has arranged for a competition for poultry farmers in that district which is certain to arouse interest in many parts…

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Milk Depots. Municipal Control-favored. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 26 October 1917 · page 3

The Local Government Conference agreed to a resolution providing for an amendment of the Local Government Act, empowering councils to manage and…

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Municipal Sale Yards. (We do not necessarily endorse the view of our correspondents.) (To the Editor "Daily Advertiser.")

Daily Advertiser · Friday 26 October 1917 · page 4

Sir,—I notice in the report of F. and S. Association that Mr. L. Cox submitted a notice of motion which amounts to—"That the municipal sale…

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Council Clerk Sentenced Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 27 October 1917 · page 6

Edward Kenyon, who was convicted of stealing £300 belonging to the Waverley Council, of which he was council clerk was brought up for…

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Poultry. a Novel Competition. The Best Poultry Farm in the Shire

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 27 October 1917 · page 2

The Miranda branch of the Agricultural Bureau has arranged for a competition for poultry fanners in this district which is certain to arouse…

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The Municipal Gardens Case

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 30 October 1917 · page 4

Charles Winnacott was brought up on remand, charged with having in the Municipal Gardens on October 15, assaulted Edward Maher with intent to…

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Municipal District of Tumut

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Thursday 1 November 1917 · page 2

Tuesday, Oct. 30th.—Present, Ald Emanuel (Mayor), Carr, Wilkinson, Murphy. Elphick and Emery. The Mayor said he had been…

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Carrathool. Shire Council

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

The Council of the Shire of Carrathool met on October 18th. There were present: . Crs. Chase (president). Mills, MrArthur…

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Jindalee Shire Council. Heavy Correspondence. Cr. Kozminsky Objects to Some Letters

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 2 November 1917 · page 1

Yesterday's meeting, Present, Crs. P. Maguire, A. N. Ward, J. Neville, A. E. McClintock, and L. Kozminsky—a full…

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Farmers Confer. Council Meeting at Lockhart. Problems Faced

Daily Advertiser · Friday 2 November 1917 · page 3

On Wednesday afternoon a meeting of the Corowa District Council was held the School of Arts, Lockhart, Mr. C. W. Milthorpe, of Urangeline, the…

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Town Council. That Proposed Water Works Weir. Department Says Not Advisable. The Saleyards

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 2 November 1917 · page 2

Last night's meeting, Present, Ald. S. H. Dickson (Mayor), J. T. Stratton, E. R. Laver, J. Brady, F. Legge, E. Evans, W Crawford J. T…

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Mitchell Shire Council

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 3 November 1917 · page 6

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Mitchell Shire Council was held yesterday. There were present: Cr. W. Wilson (president), and Crs. Cox…

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Carrathool Shire Council

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Saturday 3 November 1917 · page 6

The Council of the Shire of Carrathool met on October 18th. There were present: Crs. Chase (president), Mills, McArthur, Nixon, and Gallagher…

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Petition to Shire Council

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 3 November 1917 · page 4

E. J. Rich and nine other ratepayers of Dhulura, petitioned the Mitchell Shire Council, at its meeting yesterday to construct a few chains of…

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Wallendbeen Council

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 5 November 1917 · page 2

The deferred meeting. Apologies were made for Ald. Bennett, Cartwright, and McLeod, whose non-attendance was partly due to their…

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Wagga Saleyards. Farmers and Settlers' Discussion. Deputation to Wait on Council

Daily Advertiser · Monday 5 November 1917 · page 3

A lengthy discussion took place at the meeting of the Wagga branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association on Saturday, with regard to the…

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