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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1917

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Hume Electoral Council

Daily Advertiser · Monday 22 January 1917 · page 2

A meeting of the executive of the Wagga P.L.L. was held at Mrs. Ryan's residence, Forsyth-street, to select delegates to represent the…

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Our Open Column the Shire Election (To the Editor.)

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 23 January 1917 · page 3

SIR,—I notice in your last issue a letter signed by George Clout, criticising me for rejecting certain nomination papers as informal…

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Shire Council Elections

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Wednesday 24 January 1917 · page 2

SATURDAY next will conclude the time allowed for votes to reach by post the Returning Officer of the Shire Council Elections…

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Gadara Shire Council

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Thursday 25 January 1917 · page 2

At the last meeting of above all the councillors were present. the president (Cr. Cooke) occupied the chair. The finance committee's report…

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Shire Steeplechase Anticipations

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 25 January 1917 · page 4

As the day for deciding the Shire Steeplechases draws nigh, interest in the various events becomes greater, and the chances of…

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Shire Election. To the Editor

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Thursday 25 January 1917 · page 6

Sir,—I notice in your last issue a letter signed by George Clout Criticising me for rejecting certain nomination papers as informal. From…

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Italy. Enemy War Council. Zurich

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 25 January 1917 · page 2

Field-Marshal von Hindenburg and General Ludendorff visited the Italian front and attended a War Council, at which the Emperor Charles and…

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Municipal District of Tumut

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Thursday 25 January 1917 · page 2

The regular meeting of above Was held on Tuesday night. Present—Ald. Elphick (Mayor), Carr, Naughton, Emery, Clouston, Speirs and…

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Carrathool Shire Council

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 26 January 1917 · page 6

The final meeting of the present Council of the Carrathool Shire was held on Wednesday, 10th instant. All the councillors, excepting Cr. Chase…

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Tumut Municipal Council

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 26 January 1917 · page 2

THE following aldermen were present at Tuesday night's meeting of the above:—Ald. Elphick (Mayor), Speirs, Naughton, Gordon. Carr. Emery and Clouston…

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Town Council

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 26 January 1917 · page 2

Last night's meeting., Present, Aid Fisher (Mayor), Mangan, Rinkin, Evans, Curley, and Bartley, the latter taking his seat at 9 o'clock, and later…

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Municipal Prosecutions. Department's Limitations. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 26 January 1917 · page 4

It transpires that the Local Government Department has no power to prosecute those aldermen of the Waverley Council against whom the…

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Shire Elections

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 27 January 1917 · page 2

To-day is polling day for the Mitchell and Kyeamba' Shire Council triennial election. The Mitchell Shire ballot is by postal voting and…

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Kyeamba Shire Election. Poll To-day

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 27 January 1917 · page 3

An election will take place in A and C Ridings of Kyeamba Shire to-day, more than the required numbers of candidates having been nominated for…

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Shire Elections. Three New Councillors

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 29 January 1917 · page 2

There's little in public life, if we except the cuffs and criticisms which are always so readily bestowed. Mr Jack Grubb, of…

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Shire Elections. Kyeamba. Official Figures Not Available

Daily Advertiser · Monday 29 January 1917 · page 4

The ballot for the election of councillors in A and C Ridings of Kyeamba Shire took place on Saturday, but no official figures were available…

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Shire Steeplechase Some Surprises. Nangus Colt Waltzes In

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 29 January 1917 · page 3

The above events duly came off on Saturday, and though the track was a trifle heavy, owing to a sharp shower just before the…

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Empire War Council. Mr. Lloyd George Interviewed. Objects of Conference Detailed. Change in Imperial Organisation. Dominions' Advice Required. London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 29 January 1917 · page 3

"We are fighting together through the war. We want to stand together through the peace." This sentence from Mr. Lloyd George,…

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The Shire Election

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 30 January 1917 · page 2

The election of two councillors for A Riding in the Yanko Shire Council was held on Saturday last, the candidates being Messrs. A…

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The Shire Award

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 30 January 1917 · page 4

A new award was gazetted lost month governing the conditions of shire employees throughout the State, and one of its clauses has…

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