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Council & local affairs, 1924

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Gundagai Shire. Nightmares, Dirty Yards

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 20 March 1924 · page 4

At the monthly meeting of Gundagai Shire, held on Tuesday, there were present:—President Fraser, and Crs. Stribley Crowe…

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Murrumbidgee Shire Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 21 March 1924 · page 2

The ordinary meeting of the Murrumbidgee Shire Council was held on Friday last There were present Councillors Campbell (President),…

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Municipal Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 21 March 1924 · page 5

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

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Shire Matters

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 21 March 1924 · page 3

The following items were held over from our report of last week’s council meeting:— Mr. J. P. Cooper, the Shire Clerk…

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Gundagai Shire

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 21 March 1924 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the above was bell on Tuesday. There were present :—Councilors Fraser (chair). Crone, Boyton, Last, Graham…

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Wagga Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting. Steam Lorry to Be Purchased

Daily Advertiser · Friday 21 March 1924 · page 4

Aldermen D. T. Byrnes (mayor), A. Lewis, J. J. Scott, A. C. Chandler, R. J. E. Go[?] W. H. Hardy, T. W. Dunn, F. Lueas, E. M'Grath, I. Cullen and E…

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Boundaries Question. Transfer to Shire Desired

Daily Advertiser · Friday 21 March 1924 · page 3

At the monthly meeting of the [?] Shire Council yesterday, a petition was presented by Mr. A. W. Hartland from a number of…

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Kyeamba Shire Council. Monthly Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 22 March 1924 · page 8

The president, Councillor S. Heron presided at the monthly meeting of the Kyeambe Shire Council on Thursday, Councillors H. Crichton, J; Cheney and…

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Defence Council Meets Suport for Darwin Base Idea. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 22 March 1924 · page 4

For over two hours to-day the full Council of Defence discussed its problems with the Prime Minister, Mr. S. M. Bruce and the Minister…

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Racing on Shire Roads Reply to "Veritas."

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 24 March 1924 · page 2

In conversation with Cr. Thompson, he asked us to say, in reply to "Veritas", although the council has no control over motor traffic on the…

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Graft Alleged in Sydney Un Connection with Council Supplies. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 24 March 1924 · page 2

Further startling disclosures are promised when the inquiry into the method of certain electrical firms in tendering far Sydney City Council…

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Carrathool Shire Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 25 March 1924 · page 4

The above Council met on Wednesday, 12th inst. There were present: The President (Cr. Varcoe), and Crs. Mills, McArthur, Scott and Gullifer…

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Racing on Shire Roads

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 25 March 1924 · page 2

With reference to the letter in yesterday's issue, signed W. J. Taylor, inferring that Councillor Geo. Thompson was inconsistent—that he opposed…

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CENTENARY. Legislative Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 25 March 1924 · page 1

With a view of fittingly celebrating the occasion of the first meeting of the New South Wales Legislative Council a conference took place on Tuesday…

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League of Nations. Workmen Appointed to Council. London

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 25 March 1924 · page 4

The League of Nations Council has made an interesting addition to the Saar Commission to which it has appointed Bartolomens Kossman, a native…

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M.I.S.A. COUNCIL. Recommend Winding-Up of Association

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 25 March 1924 · page 3

A meeting to the M.I.S.A. Central Executive Council was Hold at Bilbul on Monday evening. There were present: President Wood (chair),…

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Racing on Shire Roads (To the Editor)

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 26 March 1924 · page 2

Sir,—In reply to Mr Thompson's letter yesterday, I don't think he is justified in calling me a liar. Seeing that his speedometer does not…

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Skin Wool Case. Before Privy Council. Appeal Dismissed. LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 26 March 1924 · page 3

The Privy Council has dismissed the skin-wool appeal. The President, in giving judgement, said that there was no contract between…

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Perfecting Our Municipal Roll

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 26 March 1924 · page 2

When the Revision Court had before it, this week, Cootamundra's municipal roll, there were only two applications for inclusion of names;…

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Bland Shire Works

Ariah Park News · Thursday 27 March 1924 · page 3

At last week's meeting of the Bland Shire Council the recently appointed Engineer, Mr. W. H. Sergeant, submitted two very…

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