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Council & local affairs, 1919

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Our Shire

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 10 November 1919 · page 2

At [?] meeting on Saturday [?] present : President McMa[?], and Crs. Edwards Boyton and Last…

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Diggers Take Action. Alderman's Utterance Resented. Newcastle

Daily Advertiser · Monday 10 November 1919 · page 4

After a meeting of returned soldiers at Waratah last night, some of the men returned to the council chamber, tore & photograph of Alderman C. Baker, in…

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Mayor of Corowa Killed. a Driving Accident

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 10 November 1919 · page 2

Aid. William H. Parkin, Mayor of Corowa, died at St. Margaret's Hospital Corowa, on Sunday as the result of injuries received in a driving…

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“Soldiers Are Pests” Newcastle Aldermen Explain Angry Men Smash Photo. Newcastle

The Daily Express · Monday 10 November 1919 · page 1

Alderman Baker, of the Waratah Council, who was reported as saying “soldiers are a pest to the community, issued a statement to-day in…

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A Mayor Condemned Farmers and Mr. Hughes Wanted to Ask Questions Melbourne

The Daily Express · Monday 10 November 1919 · page 1

The Bendgo branch of the Fanners Union has passed a resolution condemning the Mayor of Bendlgo for refusing permission to the…

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Swimming with Dogs Fine Sport Spoiled Council Action Needed

The Daily Express · Monday 10 November 1919 · page 2

The weather has been hot enough of late to tempt increasing numbers of people into the river; and for the sport of swimming nothing too high…

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Adjungbilly Shire

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 11 November 1919 · page 2

THE monthly meeting of the above was held on Saturday last, there being present:— Crs. McMahon (chair), Boyton, Last and Edwards…

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Practicality. the Mayor’s Example

The Daily Express · Tuesday 11 November 1919 · page 2

As an example of practical thanksgiving for the signing of the armistice, the credit must go to the Mayor of Wagga, Ald. E. E. Collins, whose…

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Welcome Home. Shire Councillor Honor their Returned Councillor

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 11 November 1919 · page 2

AT the invitation of the Shire President (Cr. McMahon) the Councillors and Press met to do honor to ex-Councillor Jim McInerney, and…

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The Hospital Fountain Shall Council Have It ?

The Daily Express · Tuesday 11 November 1919 · page 1

On the recommendation of the V[?]ing Committee, the Hospital [?] decided last night to write to [?] Municipal Council and offer to it [?]…

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Maintenance Bill. Government Reverse In the Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 11 November 1919 · page 2

The Maintenance of Children Bill was considered by the Council in Committee on Thursday night. The two first clauses were…

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Children Maintenance What Will Holman Do? “Appointments to the Council.” Sydney

The Daily Express · Tuesday 11 November 1919 · page 1

The Children’s Maintenance nill comes before the Legislative Council again to-morrow. H is understand that clause will be re-submitted for…

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Lockhart Shire Council

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Wednesday 12 November 1919 · page 2

Cr. Browne presided over the monthly meeting of the Lockhart Shire Council on Monday last, and the other councillors present were:…

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Lord Mayor’s Show. Cange in Character. London, Nov. 8

The Daily Express · Wednesday 12 November 1919 · page 1

Immense crowds lined the streets to watch the Lord Mayor’s Show. A noteworthy absence was that of the trophies and military uniforms…

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Mr. Townsend at Cootamundra. Shakes the "Herald" Up. The Mayor Says the F.S.A. Has No Show

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 12 November 1919 · page 3

The National candidate for tho Hume, an energetic young man of 33, spoke at the Cootamundra Town Hall on Monday night…

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Lord Mayor's Show. London

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 13 November 1919 · page 2

The Lord Mayor's Show kas held in gloomy weather, but was carried out with ,the customary brilliance. A feature of the procession was the…

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Yanko Shire Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 14 November 1919 · page 2

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Yanko Shire Council was held at the Shire Offices on Saturday, November 8th. Crs. Austin (President),…

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Mitchell Shire Council

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 14 November 1919 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Mitchell Shire Council was held on Friday, Cr. G. London occupying the chair. Others present were—Crs G. L. M’Nickle, W…

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Murrumbidgee Council

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 14 November 1919 · page 4

A meeting of delegates from various leagues of the A.L.P took place in the G.U. Hall, Wyalong, last Friday night, with a view to the formation of a…

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Obituary. Alderman Thomas Cadell

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Saturday 15 November 1919 · page 4

One of the oldest and most widely known residents of Hillston, Alderman Thomas Cadell, passed away in the local hospital on…

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