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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1919

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Increase in Wages. City Council's Action. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 7 March 1919 · page 3

The decision of the finance committee of the City Council to grant an all-round increase to employees governed by award will, if adopted by the full…

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Municipal Repatriation Grant

Daily Advertiser · Friday 7 March 1919 · page 2

The grant of £500,000 by the Federal Government, to be divided amongst local governing bodies in Australia, has, of course, considerable…

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Mitchell Shire Council. Monthly Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 8 March 1919 · page 6

The usual monthly meeting of the Mitchell Shire Council was held yesterday, there being present, Cr. [?]. Lindon (president) and Crs. W…

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Jindalee Shire Council. The Old Clerk Welcomed Back. Maintenance System Reconstructed

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 8 March 1919 · page 7

Thursday's meeting. Present, Crs. E. McClintock, A. N. Ward, J. Neville, A. Gilmour, O. Webb, G. Thompson. Before proceeding with the business…

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Mitchell Shire. Inoculations

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 8 March 1919 · page 4

At the meeting of the Mitchell Shire Council yesterday, a letter was read from the Director-General of Public Health in New South Wales, stating…

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Town Council

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 8 March 1919 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the above was held in the Chambers on Thursday night, and was attended by his Worship the Mayor…

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Corowa District Council. Meeting at Lockhart

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 8 March 1919 · page 4

The postponed meeting of the Corowa District Council of the Farmers and Settlers Association was held on Friday morning at Lockhart…

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Lord Mayor of Sydney. Death of Alderman English. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 10 March 1919 · page 2

The Lord Mayor of Sydney, Alderman John English, died last night, aged [?] A few years ago he developed an illness from which he had…

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Our Shire

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

At Adjungbilly Shire meeting on Saturday there were present: President McMahon, and Crs. Edwards, Last Boyton and…

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Corowa District Council Annual Meeting at Lockhart

Daily Advertiser · Monday 10 March 1919 · page 4

The annual meeting of the Corowa District [?]armers and Settlers' Council was held in the School of Arts, Lockhart, on Friday…

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Pneumonia Influenza. (Issued by the N.S.W. Health Department, 93 Macquarie-st., Sydney.) What to Do. Consultative Council's Advice

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 10 March 1919 · page 4

The Consulative Council of the medical profession, appointed at the suggestion of the Minister of Public Health, has come to…

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The Late Lord Mayor. SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 11 March 1919 · page 1

Mass was celebrated this morning at St. Mary's Catheral for the repose of the soul of Alderman John English, Lord mayor of Sydney…

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Boys Scouts Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 11 March 1919 · page 4

A meeting of the Council of the Boy Scouts' Association was held in the Council Chambers on Thursday last. Messrs…

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New Lord Mayor. Alderman Richards Elected. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 12 March 1919 · page 3

Alderman Richards was to-day elected Lord Mayor of Sydney, defeating Ald. W. H. Lambert by 13 votes to 12…

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Shire Council CORRESPONDENCE & REPORTS

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

The monthly meeting of the Lockhart Shire Council was held on Monday. The new President (Cr W S Browne) presided. Other…

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Engineer's Report Re-Decking Shire Bridges

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

The Engineer recommended the re-decking of Egan Creek bridge Mundawaddery Creek bridge, Tootool bridge, and Brookang Creek…

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Corowa District Council. Meeting at Lockhart

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

The postponed meeting of the Corowa District Council of the Farmers and Settlers' Association was held on Friday morning at Lockhart…

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The Mayor Hits Out. Gives a Little History

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 13 March 1919 · page 2

Mayor Dodd sent us along the following yesterday morning:— "The situation disclosed at a meeting of the finance committee…

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A State of Chaos. Municipal Finances Who Is Responsible?

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 13 March 1919 · page 2

The financial position of the Gundagai Municipal Council at the end of the year is a sorry reflection on the gentlemen…

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Coolamon Shire Council

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

The ordinary meeting of the above was held on Tuesday when there were present —Crs H Doubleday (president) M O Curth R. K. Pyke W. H. Pratt J…

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