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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1922

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Railway Management. Criticised at Newtown Council, Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 3 August 1922 · page 4

Alderman Solomon, speaking at a meeting of the Newtown Council last night, declared that the Railway Commissioners did not know their…

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Shire Council

Tumbarumba Times · Friday 4 August 1922 · page 2

The Council wet on Wednesday. Present--Crs P.J. McMeekin (President), W. R. Figures, J. W. Cunning ham, J. Mather, D. McGinnity and…

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Yamko Shire Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 4 August 1922 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Yanko Shire Council was he'd on Tue day last, there being present Crs. J L. Bull (Prespleat). G. Gow. A. W…

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Junee Council. Sidelights of Last Meeting. the Mayor and Old Men

Daily Advertiser · Friday 4 August 1922 · page 1

The result of the prosecution of the Junee Council for failing to destroy rabbits on their commons was reviewed by the aldermen on Tuesday night with…

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Hillston Municipal Council

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 4 August 1922 · page 7

The usual monthly meeting of above Council was held in the Council Chambers on Saturday last There were present Alds. W…

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To the Charitably Disposed of Coolamon Shire

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 4 August 1922 · page 3

Ladies and Gentleman,—At our last Shire Council meeting a letter from the N.S.W. Hospital for Incurables, Ryde came before the council, appealing for…

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The Lord Mayor. Acknowledging the Confidence. Must Secure Reforms. SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 4 August 1922 · page 1

A deputation of citizens presented to the Lord Mayor the resolutions adopted at yesterday's meeting expressing confidence in his administration…

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"Don't Resign." Meeting to Support the Lord Mayor. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 4 August 1922 · page 2

A meeting of the Citizens' Reform League. in support of the Lord Mayor, was held at the Town Hall this afternoon. Sir Thomas Hughes moved a…

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Municipal Pars

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 4 August 1922 · page 2

On Tuesday night, Ald. Baker resigned the Deputy-Mayorship, and Ald. Clouston was prevailed upon to accept election to the position…

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Mitchell Shire Council. Monthly Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 5 August 1922 · page 3

The August meeting of the Mitchell Shire Council was held yesterday and attended by Councillors F.W. Cox (chairman), George Lindon, G. L…

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Dissatisfied Ratepayers. Wait on Shire Council

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 5 August 1922 · page 2

The Mitchell Shire Council yesterday received a deputation, consisting of Mecsni. W. M. Mouritz, Stinson and M'Gilvray, from the ratepayers of C…

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Shire Roads Dissatisfied Ratepayers Deputation to Mitchell Shire

The Daily Express · Saturday 5 August 1922 · page 4

Arising out of a recent meeting of [?]atepaye[?]s of the Mitchell Shire living east of the main Southern Railway Line, a deputation consisting of…

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Coolamon - Mitchell Shire Dispute

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 5 August 1922 · page 4

The long-standing dispute between the Coolamon and Mitchell Shires has been settled. It will be remembered that when road construction work on…

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Sydney’s Lord Mayor Sydney

The Daily Express · Saturday 5 August 1922 · page 2

The Lord Mayor informed a deputation of citizens who this morning presented resolutions from a public meeting, that he would not vacate…

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"Damnable Intrigue." the Lord Mayor's Intention. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 5 August 1922 · page 4

To-day a deputation presented to the Lord Mayor the resolutions adopted at yesterday's meeting expressing confidence in his administration…

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Sydney's Lord Mayor

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 8 August 1922 · page 2

Alderman W. P. McElhone informed a deputation from the Citizens' Reform Association, which conveyed to him the resolutions…

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Tumut Municipal Council

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 8 August 1922 · page 1

Last Tuesday night, Aid. H. W. Baker resigned the Deputy-Mayorship, and Aid. Clouston was prevailed upon to accept election to the…

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Parliamentary Vote. Dorrigo Shire Wants Increase. Grafton

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 8 August 1922 · page 1

The Dorrige Shire Council has circulated all the shire councils urging them to assist in having the Parliamentary vote of £150,000 a year raised to…

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City Council Crisis. Lord Mayor's Minute. Will not Resign. SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 9 August 1922 · page 2

At a meeting of the City Council to-night the Lord Mayor again placed a minute before the council, recommending the dismissal of the City Surveyor…

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The Parramatta Aldermen. a Row Bound the Table. "Come Outside!" SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 9 August 1922 · page 1

There were lively proceedings at the meeting of the Parramatta Council last night, when the Mayor, Ald. Simpson, said he was sorry to say the poll on…

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