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Council & local affairs, 1911

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Council Clerk Wanted for Gilgandra

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 31 March 1911 · page 4

Applications are invited from gentlemen duly qualified under the Local Government Act for the position of shire clerk to the Gilgandra Shire…

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Appeals for Help by Shire Councils. An Outspoken Minister

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 31 March 1911 · page 4

During his visit to Wauehope on Tuesday. Mr. Griffith. N.S.W. Minister for Works, replying to a deputation asking that £3,00 should be…

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Picture Shows. Considered by Women's Council

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 31 March 1911 · page 5

The influence of picture shows was the chief topic of discussion yesterday at the general meeting of the National Council of Women of New South Wales, at the Royal Society's House…

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Striking the Rate. a Council Clerk's Suggestion

The Sun · Friday 31 March 1911 · page 6

In connection with the delay in getting in the rates, the Rockdale town dork (Mr. P. Somerville) reported to the council on Thursday night as follows: "It seems to me that…

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Trades and Labour. Cits Council's Alleged Dismissals

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 31 March 1911 · page 4

The City Council on Tuesday night decided, in reply lo a letter from tlie Municipal Employees' Union of New South Wales, with regard to the cases of two employees whose services had been…

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Picture Shows Criticised. National Council of Women

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 31 March 1911 · page 6

The first general meeting of the New South Wales National Council of Women for 1911 was held yesterday. Miss Macdonald, M.A., occupied the chair. A report of the Hobart…

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Self-help by Ratepayers. The Tendeno[?] to Lean on the Shire

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 31 March 1911 · page 4

The president of Tarro (East Maitland) Shire recently pointed out when being entertained in one centre by the local progress Association, that many…

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P.P. Board and Shire Councils. Mr. Trofic'[?] Ideas of Reform

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 31 March 1911 · page 4

Interviewed on the question of tho abolition of tho P.P, Hoards and the control of traveling stock routes, Mr. Trofle, Minister for Agriculture, said…

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The Blackberry Pest. Katoomba Council Alarmed. Katoomba

The Sun · Friday 31 March 1911 · page 3

The question of the blackberry pest in the Blue Mountains district, more especially within the Katooraba municipality, and the best way to bring about its eradication, is…

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Labor Council and Press. Curious Executive Action. Council Stands Firm by Union Reporters. "The Sun" and Its "Scoop."

The Sun · Friday 31 March 1911 · page 8

Among the executive recommendations submitted to the Labor Council last night was the following:-- Re press reports of council's meetings…

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Law. Thursday, March 30. High Court of Australia. (Before Sir Samuel Griffith, C.J., Mr. Justice Barton, Mr. Justice O'Connor, and Mr. Justice Isaacs.) a Shire Council's Powers

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 31 March 1911 · page 13

Mr. Harvey (instructed by Messrs. Bowman and Mackenzie, as agents for Messrs. Hooke and Mein, Dungog) moved for special leave to appeal against the judgment of the New South…

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The Manly Council and Surf-bathing. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 31 March 1911 · page 14

Sir,--Your sub-leader in a recent issue very opportunely calls attention to the necessity for providing improved accommodation for surf-bathers at Manly. If there are any ratepayers with progressive views in this…

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Farmers Meetings and Movements F.S.A. Conference Riverina District Council

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 31 March 1911 · page 5

The annual meeting of the Riverina District Council F.S.A. was held at Corowa last week, the following delegates being present:— Messrs. A. K…

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Referenda Day THE F.S.A. and the Vote. Advice From the Executive Council

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 31 March 1911 · page 4

Following is the text of on official letter sent to branches of the F.S.A. by the general secretary:— "As the date approaches for recording…

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Latest Cables. Imperial Council. Petition to Mr. Asquith. Labor Party Supports the Movement. London

The Sun · Friday 31 March 1911 · page 7

Three hundred members of the House of Commons have signed a petition to Mr. Asquith urging that the oversea dominions should have a voice in the conduct of…

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Municipal Money Deposits. Not Allowable in Savings Bank

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 31 March 1911 · page 6

Requests have been made to the Government that municipal and shire councils should be empowered to deposit up to £1000 in the Government Savings Bank upon the ordinary…

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Baulkham Hills Shire Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 1 April 1911 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of the Baulkham Hills Shire Council was held on Wednesday. Present Councillor Cranston (President), and Councillors Lowe…

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Blue Mountains Shire

Nepean Times · Saturday 1 April 1911 · page 3

A special meeting of the council (at the request of Cra Frank Doyle, John Neate, jun. Henry J Collier, and T C Lodge), was held in the council…

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New Shire Wanted

The St George Call · Saturday 1 April 1911 · page 3

A feeling has been growing for some time among ratepayers of the undeveloped portions of Kogarah, Hurstville, and Canterbury Municipalities that these…

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Sanlkham Hills Shire Consulted

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 1 April 1911 · page 11

At the meeting of the Baulkham Hills Shire Council on Wednesday, a letter was road from Mr. H. A. Langley, with reference to the petition in favour of the…

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