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Council & local affairs, 1926

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Council v. Coombes

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 10 May 1926 · page 3

Minna Coombes was charged with that he did, at 11 a.m. on 29th April, display lines of lollies without protecting them…

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Meat Council Graziers Vote for Abolition

Daily Advertiser · Monday 10 May 1926 · page 1

Mr. J. J. Watson, returning officer in connection with the compulsory levy on stock for the maintenance of the Australian Meat Council, has declared…

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Shire President Charged

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 11 May 1926 · page 2

A unique [?] set down for [?]ing at the blamou[?] Patly Seasions was one in which John Allen, clerk of Gundurimba Shire Council in his capacity…

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Leeton Friendly Societies Council

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 11 May 1926 · page 3

The annual meeting of the Leeton Friendly Societies Council will be held in the Leeton Sihool of Arts on Friday night next, when the…

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Alleged Irregularities Gundurimbi Shire Election SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 11 May 1926 · page 1

A CHARGE was brought by John Allen, Shire Clerk of Gundurimba, against James Buckley, President of the shire, of irregularities at…

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"Merriwagga" Goes to Market. Headquarters of Cahrathool Shire

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 11 May 1926 · page 1

Sir:—While admitting the fairness with which you treated the subject of the Carrathool Shine in a recent issue, you may rest quite assured…

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Tramway Employees Sue Council HOBART

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 11 May 1926 · page 4

AT THE local Policy Court, the Hobart branch of the Australian Tramway Employees Association proceeded against the City Council for…

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Mitchell Shire Council's Meeting

The Daily Express · Wednesday 12 May 1926 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Mitchell Shire Council was held yesterday Cr. G. L. McNickle, President occupying the chair Also present…

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Mitchell Shire Meeting of Council

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 12 May 1926 · page 4

The Mitchell Shire Council met to-yesterday, when there were present: Councillors G. L. M'Nickle (president), G. London, C. W. Richardson, T. J…

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Town Council Electricity' Matters The Young Aldermen Mean Business Insist on More Power

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 12 May 1926 · page 2

Last nights meeting, Present. Ald. S. H. Dickson (Mayor), E. C. Bartley, H. S. Davy, F. Taylor, and R. Gibson…

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[?] Day Mayor's Treat [?]Onfire for Kiddies

The Daily Express · Wednesday 12 May 1926 · page 2

A rare and enjoyable treat for the children of wagga has been promised by the Mayor (Aid. E. E. coll[?] on Empire Day, when a huge bonfire to…

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Overcrowded School Currawarna Complaint Mitchell Shire Takes Action

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 12 May 1926 · page 4

At the meeting of the Mitchell Shire council held in April several complaints were received from residents regarding the [?]…

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Shire Dispute Clerk Versus President an Election Incident Lismore

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 12 May 1926 · page 2

The bearing of a charge [?] by [?] Aller, shire clerk of [?] against James Backley, pr[?] of the shire, on charges of irre[?]…

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Carrathool Shire Council

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 13 May 1926 · page 7

The monthly meeting of above Council was held at the Shire Hall, Garathool, on Tuesday last. Present: Crs. McArthur…

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Jindalee Shire

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 13 May 1926 · page 2

To-day's meeting. Present: Crs. A. E. Lesllie (president), J. McClintock, T. Ellwood, W. Smirl, and W. Hicks…

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Shire Meeting Days

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 13 May 1926 · page 2

Are shire meetings to be held on Fridays in the future? To-day Cr. Hicks wanted it altered. The sales, he pointed out, are on…

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Narraburra Shire Monthly Meeting

Ariah Park News · Thursday 13 May 1926 · page 6

It was decided to invite tendes for the preparations and erection of Sign-boards as required by the Main Roads Board…

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Shire of Carrathool. Neglect of RIDING A.

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 13 May 1926 · page 5

In April last Councillors of Shire of Carrathool proposed paying a visit of inspection to various parts of the Shire. Rain…

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Shire Council

Tumbarumba Times · Friday 14 May 1926 · page 2

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Tumbrumba shire Council was held on 5th last. Present: The full council…

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Yanko Shire Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 14 May 1926 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Yanko Shire Council was held on Tuesday last, there being present Crs. W. [?]ket (President), J. G. F. Nolen, J. L. Bull…

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