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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1923

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Municipal Rating Orphanage Exempted Sydney

The Daily Express · Friday 6 July 1923 · page 2

Mr, Justice Campbell to-day gave Judgment in favor of Bishop O’Farrell, of Bathurst, in an appeal against the Bathurst Municipality, which…

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Wallendbeen Council

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 9 July 1923 · page 2

The regular monthly meeting was held on Wednesday. Present, Ald. Palmer (Mayor), Forsyth, Holt, Sackett, Boxsell, Brooks, Morrow,…

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Gadara Shire Council

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 10 July 1923 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Shire Council was held at the Shire Hall, Tumut, on Friday last. Present: Cr. S. L. Crain (chair), R. J. Benson,…

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Tumut Municipal Council

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 10 July 1923 · page 3

The Municipal Council met on Tuesday night last, Aldermen Jas. Elphick (Mayor), C. E. Carr, A. E. Wilkinson, J. E. Madigan, Wm…

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Citizens' Appreciation. Petition to the Mayor

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 12 July 1923 · page 2

On July 9 his Worship, the Mayor, was handed the petition set out here-under, which was numerously signed by leading townsmen. The Mayor…

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Mr. Mitchelmore's Reply. Gurwood Chambers, Wagga Wagga, July 10, 1923. To His Worship, the Mayor of Wagga Wagga

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 12 July 1923 · page 2

Dear Mr. Mayor,—This letter is addressed to you as a message of thanks, for your own courtesy, and through you to my fellow citizens…

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Yanko Shire Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 13 July 1923 · page 4

At the monthly meeting of the Yanko Shire Council on Tuesday last' the President (Cr. J. Q. F. Nolen) extended a hearty welcome to Mr. J…

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Gadara Shire Council (Balance of Report.)

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 13 July 1923 · page 3

E. Roche Shepards own complained hat D. McKenzie had closed a lane which had been used for years by the residents and asked that the…

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Jindalee Shire Council Cr. White Resigns

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 13 July 1923 · page 3

Yesterday's meeting. Present : Crs. T. Ellwood (president), G. Thompson, J. McClintock, Wearne Hicks, and A. E. Leslie…

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Municipal Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 13 July 1923 · page 1

The ordinary forinightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Monday evening last, there being present His Worship the Mayor (Aid. G…

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Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Daily Express · Friday 13 July 1923 · page 4

The Mayor (Aid. Hugh Oates) presided the fortnightly meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council last night. Those present were: Alds…

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Wagga Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Friday 13 July 1923 · page 4

The fortnightly meeting of the Municipal council was held last night, Ald. Hugh Oates, the Mayor, presiding. Other aldermen present were: Messrs…

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The Council’s Coal

The Daily Express · Friday 13 July 1923 · page 2

In the last fortnight 118 tons of coal was used at the Wagga Municipal Power House. In that period 80 tons was received, and the amount on…

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Nothing in the Bag Council’s Honor Vindicated

The Daily Express · Friday 13 July 1923 · page 2

Like Mother Hubbard’s cupboard, the little “bag” belonging to the Wagga Municipal Council about which there has been so much talk…

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Municipal Oilator'nese

The Daily Express · Friday 13 July 1923 · page 2

For months now the Wagga Municipal Council has been providing to improve the approach to the Soldiers Monument opposite the Town Hall,…

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Mitchell Shire Council. Monthly Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 14 July 1923 · page 3

Mitchell Shire Council held its monthly meeting yesterday, the president (Cr. C. W. Richardson) being in the chair. Other councillors…

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Kyeamba Shire Monthly Meeting

The Daily Express · Saturday 14 July 1923 · page 6

At the monthly meeting of the Kyeamba Shire Council, which was held yesterday, the President (Cr. S. Heron) was in the chair, and those…

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Mitchell Shire Postponed Meeting

The Daily Express · Saturday 14 July 1923 · page 6

The postponed monthly meeting of the Mitchell Shire Council was held yesterday, the President (Cr. C. W. Richardson) presiding. Those present…

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Land in the Murray Shire

The Daily Express · Saturday 14 July 1923 · page 4

The Murray Shire Council has appointed Mr. J. J. Farrell, of Matoura [?] make a re-valuation of all lands in the shire at a fee of £500. The shire…

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No Censure Municipal Caucus Fails Victory for Alderman Lewis

The Daily Express · Monday 16 July 1923 · page 2

“There you are!” was the triumphant exclamation by Aid. Lewis, when an attempt to oust him from the committee of the Wagga Progress…

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