The first of the periodical elections for the Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board since the institution of this body two years ago took place yesterday, when ...
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Article : 120 wordsAt the monthly meeting of the Clifton branch of the Farmers' Union, held in the School of Arts, there were present: Messrs. J. P. Connolly (president), A. P. ...
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Article : 48 wordsThe Minister for Works has agreed to receive a deputation to-morrow on the subject of the construction of the Transcontinental Railway to Port Darwin. The ...
Article : 102 wordsA fire which broke out at Quirindi early this morning destroyed the School of Arts building, containing the offices of the local municipal council, the Quirindi ...
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Article : 76 wordsThe sum of £100 was voted at a meeting of the Butchers' Employees' Union on Tuesday night for the assistance of members of the Brisbane branch who ...
Article : 42 wordsAt a meeting of the Shire Council the chairman's allowance was fixed at £30, and the clerk's salary at £220 per annum. It was resolved to apply to the Treasurer for a loan of ...
Article : 55 wordsAn extraordinary election for No. 3 Division of the Shire Council, caused by the resignation of Mr. H. L. Gill, resulted in M. J. Nolan being elected without opposition. ...
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The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), Thu 14 Mar 1912, Page 5
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