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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1917

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In the Ranks. a Soldier's Letter Readies on the Doctors. "The Hurdle Was Last." "Stick It!" and They Stuck It." the Mayor of Tumblong."

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 1 March 1917 · page 4

Private "Dick" Wluticker, a Tumblong boy, writes as follows to Mr. W. H. Sibthorpe, from Wareham Comp, England, 5th…

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Municipal Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 4

"The usual fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Monday evening last, when there were present His Worship…

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Wagga Council

Daily Advertiser · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 3

The Wagga Municipal Council held its fortnightly meeting in the Council Chamber last night. There were present: Aldermen Dobney (in the chair),…

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Mitchell Shire Council

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 3 March 1917 · page 7

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

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Wagga Municipal Council Striking the Rate. General Rate 2[?]d Street Lighting. [?]16th d

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 3 March 1917 · page 1

The usual fortnightly meeting of the above took place at the town hall on Thursday evening, Ald. Thos. Dobney presiding in the absence of the…

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Our Shire

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 5 March 1917 · page 3

President Carberry forgot all about the Shire meeting to-day, and did not arrive at meetings time. So Cr. McMahon was voted to the…

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Billy's Shire Seat Another Step

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 5 March 1917 · page 2

At Gundagai police court on Friday another step was made in respect to the recent Shire election, when A. J. Browning,…

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Adjungbilly Shire

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 6 March 1917 · page 2

The ordinary meeting of the above was held on Monday, when there were present:—Councillors McMabon (in the chair), Edwards,…

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The Mayor's Unit. 36 Recruits Last Week. 12 More on

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 6 March 1917 · page 1

Another successful recruiting meeting was held on Saturday night, when twelve recruits came forward. During last week 36 recruits enlisted in…

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Wagga F. and S. District Council

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 6 March 1917 · page 2

At a meeting of the Wagga District Council of the Farmers and Settlers' Association, held on Saturday last, there were present: Mr. L. Cox…

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Another Recruiting Rally at Cootamundra. Some Fine Addresses. The Mayor of Wagga makes an Impassioned Appeal. Only Three Volunteers

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 6 March 1917 · page 4

There was a good attendance at the Town Hall on Friday night for the recruiting rally. The Mayor (Ald. Fisher) was in…

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F. & S. District Council. Next Wheat Payment. Should Be 1/- Per Bushel. 4/- Guarantee Wanted

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 6 March 1917 · page 4

The District Council of the [?] and S. Association met on Saturday afternoon, there being present: Messrs. L. Cox (President). Hennessy, Snodgrass…

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Municipal Prosecution

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 6 March 1917 · page 1

Inspector Tinsley proceeded against Harry Larkin, for not keeping food utensils free from dust. The lid of a box on his milk cart which holds the…

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The Mayor's Unit. Volunteers Wanted

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 8 March 1917 · page 4

The Mayor, Ald. H. Oates, announced to the War Service Committee on Tuesday evening that the military authorities had approved of his calling…

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London County Council

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 8 March 1917 · page 2

The Progressives were allowed to nominate the next Chairman of the London County Council and have chosen Lord Crewe, who has accepted,…

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War Council. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 8 March 1917 · page 2

Canadians and New Zealanders attended a two hours' sitting of the War Cabinet, Mr. Lloyd George presiding. It is understood Mr. Long presides…

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Yanko Shire Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 9 March 1917 · page 5

The usual monthly meeting of the Vanko shire Council was held on Tuesday last. There were present Crs. A. McL. Taylor…

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Jindalee Shire Council

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 9 March 1917 · page 2

Yesterday's meeting. Present, Crs. Maguire (president), McClintock, A. Word, Kozminsky, Neville, and Gilmour…

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Town Council

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 9 March 1917 · page 2

Last night's meeting. Present, Ald Fisher (Mayor), Bartley, Mangan, Rinkin, Evans, Stratton, and Lester. Correspondence…

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House of Commons. Operations in Greece. Imperial War Council. London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 9 March 1917 · page 2

In the House of Commons. Mr. Bonar Law stated that the Government did not propose tp interfere with the Easter holidays or place…

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